Automobiles are mobile vehicles that transport people and things. They are driven by gas, electric, or steam engines. The automobile was invented in the late 1800s and is one of the most important inventions in history. It has created jobs in factory and transportation industries and provides a sense of freedom for millions of people. However, it has also caused negative results such as car accidents and air pollution.
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The most obvious effect of the automobile was that it gave people a way to travel long distances quickly. It allowed families to go on vacations and to rediscover pristine landscapes that were inaccessible before. It also encouraged city dwellers to shop in rural towns and suburbanites to explore their surroundings. It paved the way for women to enter the workforce in manufacturing and other industrial jobs. It also opened the door for a broader social circle by allowing couples to drive together and enabling them to have a private place to be intimate.
It has also given people the opportunity to tinker and improve on their cars. The bodies of the automobiles are a combination of steel and fiberglass or other materials. They can be shaped into different types such as coupes (two doors) and minivans that are larger with up to three rows of seats. The interiors are upholstered with cloth or leather. Safety features such as seat belts and child seats are standard in all countries.