Automotive Industry

The history of the automobile.  Who built the first automobile?  How were early automobiles designed?  How have automobiles changed since they were first produced?

The history of the automobile.  Karl Benz patented the first automobile in 1886.

The history of the automobile.  Karl Benz was a German engineer who built the first automobile powered by an internal-combustion engine. The car had three wheels and a water-cooled engine.  In 1926 Benz merged with the Daimler company and became Daimler-Benz. This company is the manufacturer of the Mercedes-Benz automobile.

The history of the automobile.  The first automobile that was produced in the United States was the 1896 Duryea.

The history of the automobile.  The Duryea was designed and built by two brothers, Charles and Frank Duryea.  Labeled as the first successful gas powered car.  The engine produced 4 hp.  This car had four wheels instead of three.

The history of the automobile.  Ransom E. Olds built the first mass- produced automobiles in America.  In 1897 he opened Olds Motor Vehicle Company.  In 1899 the company moved to Detroit and produced the popular Oldsmobile car.

The history of the automobile.  1899 Oldsmobile

The history of the automobile.  In 1908 Henry Ford produced the Model T.  Ford was the first to use an assembly line for mass production of vehicles.  Henry Ford was considered by many to be the most influential person in automotive history.

The history of the automobile.  The Model T ( )

Early automotive design.  The first vehicles were built on the principle of the horse and wagon or horse and buggy.

Early automotive design.

 The first vehicles were built on the principle of the horse and wagon or horse and buggy.  Most vehicles used the four-stroke engine that was developed by Nicolas Otto in 1876.

Early automotive design.  The first vehicles were built on the principle of the horse and wagon or horse and buggy.  Most vehicles used the four-stroke engine that was developed by Nicolas Otto in  Pneumatic tires were introduced in 1900 by Michelin to replace solid tires.

Modern automobiles and careers.  The United States has more than 200 million vehicles.

Modern automobiles and careers.  There are three major automobile manufactures in the United States.

Modern automobiles and careers.  There are three major automobile manufactures in the United States.  General Motors  Ford Motor Company  Daimler Chrysler

Modern automobiles and careers.  One in seven jobs in United States is automotive related.

Modern automobiles and careers.  One in seven jobs in United States is automotive related.  Approximately 14 million people are employed in the automotive industry here in the US.

Modern automobiles and careers.  Franchised dealers  New car sales = 30% of retail business in America.  Service department  Original equipment replacement parts.  Auto industry accounts for approximately 4 billion dollars to the US economy.

Modern automobiles and careers.  There are many related careers.

Modern automobiles and careers.  There are many related careers.  Used auto sales  Insurance  Marketing  Finances  Many others

Modern automobiles and careers.  Independent garages  Privately owned repair facilities.  Most offer general auto repair services.

Modern automobiles and careers.  Specialty shops are shops that work on a specific area of the vehicle.

Modern automobiles and careers.  Specialty shops  Brakes  Tires  Alignment  Air conditioning  Auto body repair  Heavy duty trucks and equipment

Modern automobiles and careers.  Aftermarket auto parts sales offer customers the choice of buying original equipment parts or parts that are made by a different manufacturer.

Modern automobiles and careers.  Aftermarket auto parts sales offer customers the choice of buying original equipment parts or parts that are made by a different manufacturer.  Two types of aftermarket parts companies-  National chains  Independent stores

Modern automobiles and careers.  Technician certification

Modern automobiles and careers.  Technician certification  ASE  Automotive Service Excellence

Modern automobiles and careers.  Technician certification  ASE  Automotive Service Excellence  8 individual areas of certification are available.  Test are administered semi-annually.

Modern automobiles and careers.  How are technicians paid?

Modern automobiles and careers.  How are technicians paid?  Hourly  Weekly or monthly  Flat rate

Automotive Industry  How big is this industry?  Can you think of something that you would enjoy doing with automobiles?