In 1852, the Studebaker brothers, Henry and Clem, opened the doors—quite literally—to the “Studebaker Wagon Works” in Indiana. Little did they know, their humble wagon venture would roll its way to global fame. Meanwhile, over in the land of bicycles, the Duryea brothers were busy swapping pedals for engines, becoming the first to sell cars in the USA. Fast forward to 1939, and General Motors shifted gears by introducing the fully automatic transmission, ensuring drivers everywhere could finally sip coffee while cruising.