The Future of Cars
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1960
80% of U.S. families have cars.
1961
Warranties are extended to at least 12,000 miles/12 months.
1963
The first emission controls are mandated, to keep the rising emissions of pollution down ( duh ).
1964
All new American cars have front seatbelts standard. Incidentally, crash test dummies were introduced around this time.
A 1964 Lincoln Continental.
1966
Rear seat belts become standard in the United States.
1968
Front shoulder harnesses are required in addition to seatbelts, in America. All the recent developments in safety devices were evidence of the growing speeds of cars.
A 1970 Cadillac Coupe DeVille.
1971
Emission controls are on their way up, horsepower is on its way down, and muscle cars are on their way out.
1973
Chevrolets are offered with air bags, but there are few takers. Remember when no one bothered about seat belts? Hmm..
1974
Traffic deaths are reduced by the new 55 m.p.h. speed limit in the United States.
1975
U.S. domestic cars install catalytic converters to cut emissions.
A Chevrolet Corvette.. in the 90s!
1984
Chryslers launches the modern minivan.
1986
Center-mounted brake lights are mandated.
1999
Hey.. 1999 is this year! It doesn't belong to the past... if you wanna know more about cars today, well, you know where to click.
1960
80% of U.S. families have cars.
1961
Warranties are extended to at least 12,000 miles/12 months.
1963
The first emission controls are mandated, to keep the rising emissions of pollution down ( duh ).
1964
All new American cars have front seatbelts standard. Incidentally, crash test dummies were introduced around this time.
A 1964 Lincoln Continental.
1966
Rear seat belts become standard in the United States.
1968
Front shoulder harnesses are required in addition to seatbelts, in America. All the recent developments in safety devices were evidence of the growing speeds of cars.
A 1970 Cadillac Coupe DeVille.
1971
Emission controls are on their way up, horsepower is on its way down, and muscle cars are on their way out.
1973
Chevrolets are offered with air bags, but there are few takers. Remember when no one bothered about seat belts? Hmm..
1974
Traffic deaths are reduced by the new 55 m.p.h. speed limit in the United States.
1975
U.S. domestic cars install catalytic converters to cut emissions.
A Chevrolet Corvette.. in the 90s!
1984
Chryslers launches the modern minivan.
1986
Center-mounted brake lights are mandated.
1999
Hey.. 1999 is this year! It doesn't belong to the past... if you wanna know more about cars today, well, you know where to click.
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