“The Cars That Built The World” chronicles the brilliant innovations and fierce rivalries that lead to the world’s most iconic car brands. This new, two-night event travels around the globe showcasing stunning vehicles and the gifted, driven, cunning, sometimes cutthroat men and women who were instrumental in cultivating this industry. Tune-in to the premiere starting May 23 at 9/8c only on The HISTORY Channel! | HISTORY

My vote? YES ✅️ #gm #carhistory #automotiveengineering #inventors Charles Kettering's most significant automotive contribution was the invention of the electric self-starter for automobile engines, first introduced on the 1911 Cadillac. This innovation replaced the dangerous and cumbersome hand crank, making cars much safer and more accessible to the general public, which greatly increased the market for automobiles. As the head of research at General Motors for many years, Kettering also pionee