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Karl Benz

I'm curious why Karl Benz is listed as the inventor of the automobile when non-ICE cars (including electric cars) predate his first car. 2600:6C50:587F:AD4A:28A9:4209:42FB:AB6C (talk) 04:35, 26 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Mmm, it does say that in the infobox. In the article it clarifies with The modern car—a practical, marketable automobile for everyday use—was invented in 1886, when the German inventor Carl Benz.

Later the article gives three references for generally acknowledged as the inventor of the car.

I guess if people feel the infobox is deceiving a note could be added. Commander Keane (talk) 05:26, 26 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

What are cars

These outstanding technical advancements are not made without economic consequences. According to a study by Ward’s Communications Incorporated, the average cost for a new American car increased $4,700 (in terms of the value of the dollar in 2000) between 1980 and 2001 because of mandated safety and emission-control performance requirements (such as the addition of air bags and catalytic converters). New requirements continued to be implemented in subsequent years. The addition of computer technology was another factor driving up car prices, which increased by 29 percent between 2009 and 2019. This is in addition to the consumer costs associated with engineering improvements in fuel economy, which may be offset by reduced fuel purchases.

Vehicle design depends to a large extent on its intended use. Automobiles for off-road use must be durable, simple systems with high resistance to severe overloads and extremes in operating conditions. Conversely, products that are intended for high-speed, limited-access road systems require more passenger comfort options, increased engine performance, and optimized high-speed handling and vehicle stability. Stability depends principally on the distribution of weight between the front and rear wheels, the height of the centre of gravity and its position relative to the aerodynamic centre of pressure of the vehicle, suspension characteristics, and the selection of which wheels are used for propulsion. Weight distribution depends principally on the location and size of the engine. The common practice of front-mounted engines exploits the stability that is more readily achieved with this layout. The development of aluminum engines and new manufacturing processes has, however, made it possible to locate the engine at the rear without necessarily compromising stability. 213.115.129.162 (talk) 14:38, 4 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Note: Wikipedia is not a forum, a talk page is for discussing improvements to an article, not a forum for general discussion of the article's subject. JustSomeoneNo (talk) 18:26, 17 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Fix misspelling of manufacturing

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Change one instance of "Manufactoring" to the correct spelling "Manufacturing"

This is the offending sentence at the end of the Environmental Effects category:

"Mining related to car manufactoring and oil spills both cause water pollution."

Thank You!

BasicallyKibby (talk) 23:55, 8 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

References

Done Thanks for pointing it out. LizardJr8 (talk) 00:04, 9 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

History

https://historybell.com/ HIRAYYA (talk) 05:26, 30 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

So? Stepho talk 05:33, 30 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@HIRAYYA Do you think the history section is too long or the right length? If too long maybe you could shorten it? Chidgk1 (talk) 06:58, 31 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

"Self-propelling carriage" listed at Redirects for discussion

The redirect Self-propelling carriage has been listed at redirects for discussion to determine whether its use and function meets the redirect guidelines. Readers of this page are welcome to comment on this redirect at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2025 June 19 § Self-rolling carriage until a consensus is reached. 🌳 Balsam Cottonwood (talk) ✝ 11:30, 19 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]