A car, also colloquially known as an auto, is a wheeled motor vehicle designed to transport a small number of people (usually from 1 to 8, including the driver) and their luggage. It is the world's most common means of individual transportation.
From a technical standpoint, a car is defined as a motor vehicle that moves on its own, without being dependent on rails (like a train) or an external power source (like a trolleybus).
The car has revolutionized the way people live, work, and travel. It has become a symbol of personal freedom, independence, and social status. Its mass production drove economic development in the 20th century and shaped modern cities and suburbs. Today, the automotive industry is undergoing another transformation, related to the development of electric and autonomous vehicles and new forms of mobility.
