Here's why:
* Early Self-Propelled Vehicles: Before the modern car, there were various inventions like steam-powered carriages and early gasoline-powered vehicles. It's hard to definitively say who built the first "car" because these early inventions were experimental and not widely used.
* Karl Benz: Karl Benz is widely recognized as the inventor of the first gasoline-powered automobile. He patented his three-wheeled "Motorwagen" in 1886.
* Gottlieb Daimler: Another prominent figure in early automotive development, Daimler built a four-wheeled petrol engine car in 1887.
So, while Karl Benz is often credited as the "first" car maker due to his patent, the history of carmaking is complex and involves contributions from many inventors and engineers.
It's more accurate to say that the development of the modern car was a gradual process, with contributions from many individuals and companies.
