1- Drive trains- Initially just leather belts tying the engine to the rear wheels under tension from a big hand-operated lever. The were inefficient, dangerous, and extremely unreliable.
2- Lubrication- early cars were very prone to bearing failures and overheating.
3- Social reactions- "too much" speed and noise/fumes for a society accustomed to a quiet and slow life.
automobiles
Steam.
First I will say that it has become a status symbol. And no doubt automobiles have solved many problems and totally it has changed the life by saving time.
Of all the Cadillac automobiles, the first automobile that was manufactured was Runabout. In addition, Tonneau was another first automobile by Cadillac.
belgin
well, the first automobiles were out in the late 1800's. One of the first automobiles made was the mercedes-benz patty wagon with a 1hp motor reaching only 16km/hr( yes believe it or not mercedes-benz were out in the 1800's ).
I think Horseless Carriage
The first large-scale production of affordable automobiles was in Lansing, Michigan by Ransom E. Olds' company Oldsmobile in 1902. . Cheers
Many of the first automobiles were converted horse carriages.
Detroit, michigan. Motor City.
BMW started it...I think
Joe Facciolo