Who invented the automobile? The answer depends a little bit on your definition of the word. The first practical gas-powered carriage was built by Karl Benz, who later merged his company with ...

Karl Benz, a direct contemporary of Flocken, unveiled his Motorwagen in 1885. Considered by many today to be the first car ever invented, that title belies the experimentation of those who went ...

Karl Benz then developed the World’s first car using Otto’s design. Within 15 years cars were so popular that there were no more horses on London’s streets. Henry Ford then built the Model T ...