The automobile revolutionized American life and became an instant symbol of status and identity. Check out the most popular cars of every decade, from the Ford Model T to the Tesla Model S, in this episode of History By the Decade. | HISTORY

My vote? YES ✅️ #gm #carhistory #automotiveengineering #inventors Charles Kettering's most significant automotive contribution was the invention of the electric self-starter for automobile engines, first introduced on the 1911 Cadillac. This innovation replaced the dangerous and cumbersome hand crank, making cars much safer and more accessible to the general public, which greatly increased the market for automobiles. As the head of research at General Motors for many years, Kettering also pionee