YACT: What single invention has impacted the automobile?s development?

[BlackOmen]

Without the assembly line the cost to assemble the automobile would probably still be outside the price range of Joe Trailer Park.

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: KraziKid

Modern Top fuel drag engine's are rebuilt after each run.

I was going to say that, but I thought the way I phrased it would close the door for scrutiny.

 

[RossGr]

Originally posted by: Eli
Fuel injection and computer metering of the Internal Combustion Engine?

Yep.

 

[Bulk Beef]

The 8-track cassette.

 

[radioouman]

I would have to say that GM's work to get rid of mass transit systems was a very ingenious idea that made the car industry what it is today (and one of the reasons that I despise GM.)

 

[TheAudit]

Leather seating surfaces.

 

[LAUST]

Originally posted by: KraziKid
I agree with Confused, the automatic transmission allows people who shouldn't be driving to drive. Imagine little old granny that gets into an accident every week. Now take her and put her in a stick situation. I think granny would prefer the bus than break her fragile arms and legs trying to shift .

Actually this is all DOT's fault, They need to be giving driving tests every 5 years and every TWO years when the person is issued their senior citizens card. One test when you are 16 is by FAR not enough.

 

[Luagsch]

Originally posted by: damiano
the wheel?

agreed