The history of cars starts after the invention of steam engines. Ferdinand was the first man who has the credit to invent steam based engine. In 1952 a man pedaled vehicle with four wheels was made by Leonty a Russian mechanic. This vehicle was developed on self propelling method. Nicephore and brother in 1807 made first IC engine (internal combustion engine) but they installed it in the river boats.

German scientists made new 4 stroke engines in 1885. Benz was the first company who has the credit of internal combustion engines by introducing necessary modifications to enhance the power of vehicles. They made their first commercial vehicle and the name of this vehicle was Motor wagon in 1885. They started promotional activities in 1886 and 25 Benz automobiles were sold in the years 1888 to 1893. They made their own designs for the internal combustion four stroke engines. But these vehicles were sold early in the France and Germany under license.

Boxer motors were the vehicles with flat combustion engines. In the early 19th century Benz was the only biggest seller of the automobiles. After a few years they introduced fuel engines with great power if compared to the steam engines. The steamed engines were given burning coal to create energy.

With the advancement in time and science, scientists developed the petrol, gas and diesel engines for the convenience of the users. The running efficiency of these engines were great than steamed engines. The steam engines were considered a big threat for the environmental pollution as they were responsible for the production carbon in large quantity.

Additions were made continuously in the old cars and structures for the better opportunity provision. Like the replacement of steam engines with heavy power engines there were many changes brought into these vehicle engines. This was the short history of invention and development of cars. » Read more: The Amazing History of Cars