"Cars have come a long way since their introduction in the early 1900s. Today's innovative vehicles run on electricity, fit into tiny spaces, and even drive themselves! Engineers are working hard to address safety, comfort, style, and drivability in cars. We can only imagine what the automobiles of the future will look like." -- Back cover.

Includes index.

Car IQ -- Dreaming up a smart car -- Smart design and engineering -- Building a smart car -- Driving through history -- Smart cars of the future.