Automobiles are vehicles that carry passengers and operate on an internal combustion engine (sometimes called a motor). Most automobiles burn a fuel to produce the energy needed to move, but others use electricity.
A car can be a great mode of transportation for people with limited mobility, or for those who need to transport large or awkward items. It allows people to travel long distances with ease, opening up work possibilities or enabling them to explore new places. Cars can also provide a sense of security for families and give them the freedom to leave their house in case of emergency.
An automobile can have a number of different styles and sizes. Some are designed for families, such as station wagons and minivans. Other types are meant for carrying large cargo or a number of passengers, such as SUVs. There are even special cars designed for specific tasks, like crane vehicles at construction sites and road rollers in warehouses.
The earliest automobiles were run by steam, electricity or gasoline engines. The first successful gas powered automobile was invented by Karl Benz in 1886. He used a four-stroke type of internal combustion engine and was the first to make an automobile that could be produced in large numbers. This was the birth of the modern car as we know it. Eventually other types of engines were used such as electric, steam and diesel. Ford introduced the assembly line in 1913 which made it easy to produce lots of automobiles very quickly.