# Cars Have Had Power Windows For Way Longer Than You Might Think

> You may not know it, but most American automobile manufacturers phased out hand-operated window cranks on new cars years ago.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2097587/first-cars-with-powered-windows-history/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=698ca3b67c66cac3555e0907)
- **Published:** 2026-02-11
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #cars #windows #hand #longer #might #power #think #american
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