On 3 July 1886, the cobbled streets of Mannheim bore witness to a momentous event that would forever alter the course of human mobility.
Karl Benz, the visionary engineer, steered his groundbreaking invention—the first true automobile—through the city, achieving a top speed of 16 km/h (10 mph).
This pioneering journey not only demonstrated the practicality of the horseless carriage but also ignited the spark for a new era of transportation.
Benz’s daring drive marked the dawn of the automotive age, heralding a future where mechanized travel would become an integral part of everyday life.