The automotive industry experienced tremendous growth in the 1920s following World War 1. The mass production of automobiles, especially by companies like Ford and General Motors, led to an increase in car ownership and transformed the way people lived and traveled. The 1920s saw the rise of the consumer culture and the popularity of car culture, with over 26 million cars on American roads by the end of the decade. This period also saw innovations in car design, such as the introduction of the Model T and the development of new features like electric starters, windshield wipers, and car radios.
