The idea that Henry Ford invented the first gas-powered car has stuck for over a century, but like many things in history, the truth isn’t so straightforward. Ford’s first ride didn’t go the way ...

The world's first gas-powered car, a three-wheeled modified horse carriage with space for two passengers, reached 10 miles ...

At the dawn of the 20th century, cars were little more than noisy playthings for the rich. Roads were dusty trails meant for ...