Who invented cars and why are so advanced now

Henry Ford is known as the godfather of the American car industry, even though Carl Benz invented the first vehicle in 1879.

Today, over 4.25 million people work directly within the automotive industry. Not only has car manufacturing become one of the largest industries in the world, it's also been the driving force behind the growth in the oil and gas industry.

Henry Ford invented the car and they are so advanced because they've become popular.