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Carautomobile is not a standard term in most English usage; it blends "car" and "automobile"—two commonly used words for a road vehicle designed for passenger and cargo transport. In practice, most discussions prefer one term or the other, depending on region or tradition.

The automobile arose in the late 19th century with early self-propelled vehicles powered by internal combustion engines. The word automobile comes from French automobile, meaning self-moving, while car derives from carus or carrus in Latin. Early builders such as Benz and Daimler pioneered mass production in the early 1900s, laying the groundwork for modern personal transport.

Modern cars are typically four-wheeled machines with a chassis or unibody frame, a powertrain, and an enclosed passenger compartment. They have evolved from internal combustion engines toward electrification, with hybrids and battery electric vehicles becoming common. Safer designs and computing-enabled features have become standard.

Common body styles include sedans, hatchbacks, coupes, convertibles, SUVs, and pickups. Propulsion now ranges from gasoline and diesel to electric and hybrid systems, as well as emerging fuel-cell concepts and autonomous driving research.

Cars influence urban planning, traffic patterns, and environmental outcomes. They are regulated by safety and emissions standards, driving licenses, and road rules, with ongoing efforts to improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase safety through technology and innovative design.