Karl Benz invented the first automobile with a four-stroke gasoline engine in 1885 in Mannheim, Germany. He founded the first major automobile company, Benz & Cie, in 1883. The automobile was one of the most influential inventions that changed lives.

1. FAMOUS INVENTIONS Ideas that changed our lives Lydia Pereira

2. THE AUTOMOBILE Whoinventedit? Karl Benz, inventedthefirstautomobilefour-strokecyclegasolineengine in Mannheim, Germany. When did they invent it? It was invented in 1885 Other information? Karl Benz founded the first major company, Benz & Cie, in 1883

3. INFORMATION http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile