Modern society has come a long way since the arrival of the Model T in 1908. From the early days of hand-cranking, no heat, unreliable mechanical performance and loud, dirty engines, there is no doubt that today’s automobile is a marvel by comparison. With onboard diagnostics, fuel sensors, air conditioning, semi-autonomous navigational controls and other features, it is almost as if the automobile of today isn’t even the same device as the creaky Model Ts of a century ago.
Yet, the automobile does the same thing now as it did back then. It carries us from point A to point B for business, pleasure and necessity. Because its purpose has always been singular, drivers understand the evolution and what it means for their driving experience. And while they may not understand the technology under the hood that has delivered new advances, they understand that combined, these systems have impacted the automobile to bring it to where it is today.