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January 1912. The nine Germans in the second Monte Carlo Rally undertake journey from Berlin. The first rally was held last year, with a participation of 23 pilots. The winner of the first competition was Rougier.

1913. The Ford Motor Company introduced the assembly line to manufacture magnets. This is a stage prior to the introduction of the automated manufacturing of a passenger car, the Model T (Tin Lizzy) (October 1908).

5.4.1914. In the French Grand Prix, held at the Circuit de Lyon, the German Mercedes team, composed of pilots Lautenschlager, Wagner and Salzer, took the top three. The average speed of 105.6 winners is km / h. To travel the route, Lautenschlager need exactly 7 hours 8 minutes and 18 seconds. Read the rest of this entry »

1900. Nikolaus Dürkopp began manufacturing racing cars that incorporate an innovation important Transmittal by chains instead of belts. It applies within a short time.

25.3.1901. Nice Week, presents the first four-cylinder Mercedes manufactured by the Daimler Motoren-Gesellschaft. This car brand guidelines and will irnitado worldwide.

1901. In the company Benz engine is mounted in front of a truck. This principle also convinced and will be applied in the manufacture of vehicles of tourism . In these vehicles, traction is carried out through the rear wheels.

1901. Prussia ratified the first police regulations for traffic control in Germany, which will serve as an example for similar regulations in other federal countries.

1901. Berlin businessman Franz Sauerbier develops and builds a finned radiator tubes.

1901. Near the U.S. city of Beaumont (Texas) is located a large deposit of oil . The price per barrel falls below five cents. This event contributes significantly to the dissemination of the gasoline engine, since neither steam nor electricity are so affordable and a very competitive price

1901. Louis Peter began construction of bicycle wheels with demountable rims. This innovation quickly find imitators. Read the rest of this entry »

15.3.1889. At the Universal Exhibition of Paris is presented for the first time the car to the public.

9.6.1889. W. Gottlieb Daimler patent falls two cylinder engine in V

1.11.1889. French businesswoman Louise Sarazin and W. Gottlieb Daimler signed an agreement on the exploitation of Daimler licenses in France. Sarazin makes available licenses Panhard & Levassor (April 1890).

1889. Wilhelm Maybach, working for W. Gottlieb Daimler, built the so-called Daimler vehicle with wheels steel . ”

1889. The German engineer Emil Capitaine combustion engine develops a two-stroke high compression. This creates a predecessor to the diesel engine (10/09/1923).

1889. Leon Serpollet Peugeot factory built in the third vehicle steam tricycles.

1889. British cyclist W. Hume wins a race with a bicycle equipped with tires with tubes of JB Dunlop. In 1895, the French company Michelin offers removable car tires. Read the rest of this entry »