<ul><li>Photos from 100 years ago provide a glimpse into American car manufacturing, showcasing the evolution of the industry.</li><li>Innovative manufacturing techniques in the US allowed the country to dominate the car industry.</li><li>Early car manufacturing in the US resembled the production of bicycles and carriages.</li><li>The introduction of the Ford Model T in 1910 marked a significant milestone in the industry.</li><li>Henry Ford's assembly line innovations at the Highland Park plant revolutionized production speed and efficiency.</li><li>Ford's moving assembly line drastically reduced the time it took to build a Model T.</li><li>Higher wages instituted by Ford led to improved productivity and impacted the middle class positively.</li><li>The Big Three automakers, Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors, emerged as industry giants in Michigan.</li><li>The 1930s saw smaller manufacturers struggling to compete with the scale of production by the Big Three.</li><li>During World War II, women played a significant role in the car manufacturing industry, addressing the labor shortage.</li></ul>

Vintage photos show what American car manufacturing looked like 100 years ago

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