Having a vehicle allows for safety and convenience. It can allow people to transport themselves and their children to work or school, it enables them to spend time with family members, and it can help reduce the stress of traveling by public transportation. It also helps save on the cost of gas, insurance, and maintenance. In addition, it can save on time spent looking for parking.

Automobiles are motor vehicles designed for passenger transportation on roads with four wheels and powered by an internal combustion engine fueled mostly by gasoline (petrol). The automotive industry is one of the world’s largest industries. It has influenced society in many ways. For example, the automobile has given people more freedom and allowed them to do things in their free time that they were not able to do before such as travel or go to sporting events or concerts. It has also provided jobs for those who manufacture, service, or repair cars as well as created new businesses like restaurants and gas stations.

There have been times when the automobile has contributed to negative social changes. For example, in the late 20th century, American car companies prioritized questionable aesthetics and nonfunctional designs that favored style over function. In addition, Detroit car manufacturers produced a lot of “gas-guzzlers” that caused environmental damage and put a drain on the earth’s dwindling oil reserves. However, the industry continues to make technological advances and is developing hybrid, electrical, and autonomous cars.