Motorcar

The first practical horseless carriages were developed in 1297. These early models were based on carriage designs and were more novelty than practical vehicle, but the potential of the technology was obvious. By 1310, they were more widely available, and some cities adopted them as taxis. A few wealthy individuals purchased them for person use as well, but with very few roads suitable for their use, they were still unable to reach the mass market.   The first mass market motorcars were created in Khahlanong Hlusa Mfa in the late 1320s, and roads in Umbrak and northern Jideran began to be designed with motorcars in mind, though steam-powered streetcars and trolleys remain more common for transportation within major cities.   By the mid 1330s, line assembly of motorcars had been streamlined, allowing for cheaper and more widely-affordable motorcars. Innovations as a result of the Last War further improved both the manufacturing process and design.   Though most people still do not own their own motorcar, those living in rural areas and those with a need to frequently travel may find them necessary.

Design

Modern motorcars are designed with closed bodies, though open-body vehicles are still common on the road, and a few are still being produced. Almost all have steel frames, while the bodies are often composed of steel with brass and wood fittings. Safety glass is just entering the market.   Most designs have the engine in the front and a rear-wheel drive.