3. Airbags
During the 1970s and 1980s, Chrysler and Mercedes-Benz introduced airbags as a revolutionary safety feature. These inflatable cushions deploy in milliseconds during a collision, offering essential protection to vehicle occupants and minimizing injury. Today, airbags are mandatory in most markets, integrated into steering wheels, dashboards, and even side panels. Their impact is profound—airbags have saved thousands of lives and are now a symbol of automotive safety innovation. Reference