The Benz Patent-Motorwagen ("patent motorcar"), built in 1885 by the German Karl Benz, is widely regarded as the world's first practical modern automobile and was the first car put into production. It was patented and unveiled in 1886.

The Benz Patent-Motorwagen ("patent motorcar"), built in 1885 by the German Karl Benz, is widely regarded as the world's first practical modern automobile and was the first car put into production. It was patented and unveiled in 1886.