Send a comment on this item to LII: Send a comment on this item to LII staff, who on weekdays will usually reply within 24 hours. Everyday Mysteries: Who Invented the Automobile? This site answers the question "Who invented the automobile?" by concluding that while the question "does not have a straightforward answer ... [because there] are many different types of automobiles. ... If we had to give credit to one inventor, it would probably be Karl Benz from Germany." Includes a chart showing some of the automobile firsts (such as for steam, gasoline, and electric vehicles). From Science Reference Services, Library of Congress (LOC). http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/auto.html Asterisk * indicates required field. Your Name Your Email Address * We will not sell or provide your email address to anyone else. Comment * Enter the verification code as it is shown in the box below. This helps prevent automated submissions. *