<prompt> Create a timeline showing the development of the car industry in the United States.  <response>: Heres a timeline that displays the development of the car industry in the United States:1. 1896 - Brothers Charles and J. Frank Duryea formed the Duryea Motor Wagon Company, becoming the first American company to build gasoline automobiles.2. 1899 - Oldsmobile became the second American company to begin manufacturing automobiles.3. 1901-1908 - Many auto factories were established during this time, include the Cadillac Motor Company, Ford Motor Company, and General Motors.4. 1908 - The first Model T Ford was produced in Detroit, launching an era of affordable automobiles for the masses.5. 1913 - Henry Ford introduced the worlds first moving assembly line at his plant in Highland Park, Michigan, revolutionizing the car production process.6. 1920s - The period saw the increased presence of electric lights, front-wheel brakes, and closed bodies on automobiles.7. 1930s - The car industry experienced a downturn due to the Great Depression, but improvements such as hydraulic brakes and radio continued.8. 1940s - The US auto industry shifted to the production of military vehicles during WWII, temporarily halting the manufacture of civilian automobiles.9. 1950s - The US economy recovered, and car companies flourished. Automatic transmission and power steering became standard features.10. 1970s - Foreign competition intensified, especially from Japan, and resulted in a decline in the US car industry.11. 1980s - Restructuring and modernization of the US car plants were done, which improved quality and made them more competitive.12. 1990s - The SUV gained popularity with the US public due to low gasoline prices, with truck-based SUVs gaining a dominant share in the market.13. 2000s - The automotive industry adopted more advanced technology, including hybrid engines, electric cars, and autonomous driving systems.14. 2020 - The emergence of COVID-19 adversely impacted the automotive industry, disrupting production and sales of automobiles. However, the trend towards electric cars and autonomous driving continues to grow. 