Literature Review
The impact of technology on the automobile industry can be seen through the cars that come out these days that were a dream a few years back. From the auto start engines to the latest safety devices, high-tech devices, cameras that allow cars to think and drive for the driver. These new automobiles offer several new features that are stuff of dreams for many drivers. With lighter materials, cars have become more efficient and due to light weight production costs have lowered that lowers the prices for customers. When a customer decides on a new car, many drivers search for the latest technology, because why would someone spend thousands and settle for a something old and outdated. Customers consider the use of technology used for construction and value the car on the basis of return they get for their investment. With all these advancements and new devices that come along new cars, customers get the most efficient models with latest control and gear, engines, brakes and much more. This gives customers many new options when they are on the lookout for their new vehicle. With hundreds of car makers and thousands of car models, the impact of technology on the automobile industry is significant. The technological impact of automobile industry can be seen through the way car was made in earlier days, as the labourers used to make every part by their hand. With time and improvement in technology, mass production started through the assembly line method of Ford Motors. With time the method of car production has changed vastly, as the technology behind it has also seen major changes.
The first automobile was built in 1885 by Karl Benz of Germany. The age of innovation in development and design of automobiles was between 1950 and 1983. This was the period of many developments that included the implementation of independent suspension, fuel injection and the increased focus on safety for the design of
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