Instead of commemorating the 40th anniversary of Lebanese Civil War, which devastated the country until this day, our people should celebrate the major achievement  occurred 55 years ago on this very same date.

On April 13, 1960 the first Lebanese car was gathered in Beirut, having the form of a small jeep; a Lebanese company used US spare parts; and voilà the first Lebanese car called "Younes Motors" was born.

The 'home-made 'car was tested and the outcome came positive, which prompted the Lebanese company that gathered the spare parts to intend to establish a factory for producing akin cars.

However, the reasons behind discarding such step remain unclear.