What was the first ever car called?

There's no single answer to what the "first ever car" was called, as it depends on how you define "car". There wasn't a sudden invention; it was a gradual evolution. However, some contenders for early vehicles that might be considered cars include:

* Karl Benz's Patent-Motorwagen (1886): This is often cited as the first practical automobile, and it's a strong contender for the title. It didn't have a specific "name" beyond its descriptive patent designation.

Therefore, there's no single name to give as the "first car's" name. The Patent-Motorwagen is usually the vehicle pointed to as the earliest practical automobile.