The inventions that revolutionised automobile history, enabling our enjoyment and safety of the cars we own today.
Most influential car technologies ever
06 Sep 2011 Features
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1 / 12 Has made in terms of power, intelligent safety systems and entertainment gadgets, makes it hard to believe there was ever a time when seatbelts didn't exist and people used hand signals as indicators. In our latest gallery, we've gone back to basics to showcase the inventions that revolutionised automobile history, enabling our enjoyment and safety of the cars we own today: By Katy Moore