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1890–1914, the Birth of the Automobile as an Industrial Product

The period between 1890 and the beginning of the First World War laid the technical, logistical, and economic foundations of the modern automobile industry. The world at that time was in a state of effervescence. Production was shifting from artisanal and small-scale to industrial and standardized. It was also a period of intense technological innovation. People experimented and invented. The automobile would quite literally lay the groundwork for modern society, bringing about infrastructures adapted to individual mobility and new cultural trends such as mass consumption.

Following the creation of the Benz Patent-Motorwagen in 1886 by Carl Benz—considered the first combustion-powered car—the path was now open for the development of an entirely new industry. Here, in chronological order, is a portrait of the automotive pioneers who helped shape the world as we know it today.

1890–1914, the Birth of the Automobile as an Industrial Product

Maximizing Productive Hours in the Shop: Tips from the Shop Guru Podcast

In the world of automotive repair shops, managing productive hours is a key challenge to ensuring operational efficiency and profitability. Too often, valuable minutes are lost due to poor planning, lack of tracking, or inefficient task allocation. That’s precisely what the February episode of the Shop Guru podcast aims to address, focusing on optimizing billable hours in mechanical shops.

Maximizing Productive Hours in the Shop: Tips from the Shop Guru Podcast

General Motors to replace over 700,000 engines

After the saga that led Japanese automaker Toyota to replace some 100,000 V6 engines in its Tundra, Sequoia and other trucks, it is now General Motors’ turn to undertake a similar action

General Motors to replace over 700,000 engines

The return of the Cobra

Among the most legendary cars in the world, the AC Cobra roadster holds one of the most enviable positions.

The return of the Cobra

Opposition to the Right to Repair rejected

The Right to Repair continues to generate significant debates. Recently, the Alliance of Automotive Innovation, a coalition of several automobile manufacturers, once again attempted to oppose this measure,

Opposition to the Right to Repair rejected

Ford returns to Le Mans

It’s official: Ford has announced its return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This time, the American automaker will not compete in the GT class, as it did during its recent victory with the Ford GT, but will instead aim for overall victory in the Hypercar category.

Ford returns to Le Mans
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