Since the late 19th century, when the first motor cars were invented, the automobile industry has gone through a sea of changes for making user experience better. Cars, in the present times, are built with the highest quality technology which cover everything from engine power to safety features and infotainment systems. All these innovations reflect the growth of the automotive sector. 

Today, cars are more than what they look from the outside. They have evolved in their features adding structural integrity to their overall outlook. This progression gives us an interesting look at how rules, customer expectations, and technology have influenced the cars we drive today.

In this article, we are going to focus on 4 eras and see how each era has bought in changes in the automotive specifications significantly. 

The early years to the 21st century: How has the automotive industry evolved? 

We are going to talk about 4 different phases in this post. They are the early years, the twenties era, the environmental era and the modern, 21st century. Let’s begin.

• The early years

In the past, our ancestors have been using cars that had simple or minimal features. The number of car users during this time was lower, hence the lower expectations for the vehicles. The basic features during this age were single cylinders, the high speed was 10 mph and basic features were installed in the vehicles. 

• The twenties to post-war period

By the 1920s, the cars started going through changes. With Henry Ford making things grow, the cars now had multiple engines and speed limits reached to 60 mph. After World War II, more changes came into the vehicles. They had air-conditioners fitted inside them. The cars were now designed with higher technologies and had power steering in them. Overall, now the cars had better speed and overall performance became better. 

• The Environmental era

The automotive technologies aligned more with the environmental goals during this era. This was during the 1970s, which saw the growing concern regarding sustainable practices. Cars were now made of features that consumed less fuels because of the reduced size of the engines in the car. Moreover, introduction of safety features like seat belts and airbags made the vehicles more user-friendly.

• The Modern age

Revolution took place digitally in the modern age. One noteworthy invention is the electric vehicle. They are made of eco-friendly features that don't contribute to damage to the environment. Moreover, modern cars have infotainment systems, GPS systems and real-time trackers installed in the car. Today, manufacturers keep in mind both the requirements of the users and the environment. They are keen on making more advancements that make cars user-friendly and align with the global standards of the automotive sector.

Conclusion

The development of automobile standards is a reflection of wider socio-economic and technological trends. Future automotive specifications will undoubtedly change, and we will move toward a time when driverless and even more environmentally friendly vehicles will come into the market. Such features will be user-friendly and driven by the competing demands of performance and sustainability.

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