Automobiles have radically changed the landscape of the United States. They are our favorite means of transportation for both pleasure and commerce. Automobiles are also one of the most valuable forms of Personal Property in the U.S., making them a lucrative target for thieves. Sadly, automobiles are also responsible for a tremendous amount of personal injury. Automobile law encompasses four general phases of the automobile’s life cycle.

Inventors

There are many famous inventors in the history of automobiles. Nicolas Joseph Cugnot, the Frenchman who invented the first automobile, was recognized for his creation by the British Royal Automobile Club and the Automobile Club de France. Others are Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler, who developed gasoline-powered automobiles. These two inventors are often considered to be the fathers of the modern automobile.

Construction

The construction of automobiles involves fixing the various components to a frame. The frame consists of longitudinal and transverse members. The axles are secured to the frame with springs. The motor is mounted on the other end of the transverse member. The steering wheel is attached to the motor at a point on the plane of attachment.

Pollution

Pollution from automobiles is one of the major sources of air pollution. Although the problem has been around for decades, it wasn’t until the 1960s that national concern began to rise. At that time, a California researcher named A.J. Haagen-Smit made an important contribution to atmospheric chemistry by showing that automobile emissions caused secondary pollutants that reduced visibility and irritated the nose and eyes.

Cost

When we talk about cost of automobiles, we are referring to all the internal costs that consumers pay to own a car. These internal costs are normally broken down into fixed and variable costs.

Suburbs around cities

The automobile has shaped the suburbs around cities in the United States. Some suburbs have even evolved into a de facto urban form, firmly within the bounds of the central city. In other parts of the Midwest and West, streetcar suburbs have become more common.

Industry in U.S.

In the United States, the automotive industry produces a vast number of vehicles. In fact, in the last year, FCA US produced over five million cars in the U.S., partnering with nearly nine thousand dealerships and employing over six hundred thousand Americans. Furthermore, the automobile industry is a thriving industry that generates nearly 1.5 trillion dollars in revenue every year.