The world’s first automobile, built in 1886 by German Carl Benz, was a surprisingly simple affair. Featuring an internal combustion engine and just three wheels, the technology was certainly a leap forward from previous iterations, which had relied on steam power. But at its core, it was a simple device, designed simply to transport passengers.
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