An automobile is a vehicle that moves on four wheels and is one of our primary methods of transportation. Automobiles are also known as cars or vehicles. Trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUV), and minivans are different types of automobiles, and are sometimes referred to as cars, vehicles, or motor vehicles.

Automobiles are usually powered by an internal combustion engine using gasoline or diesel fuel, or by one or more electric motors, using energy stored in one or more rechargeable batteries.

In Kansas, automobiles, which include cars, trucks, SUVs, and minivans, are primarily regulated by the Kansas Department of Revenue's Division of Vehicles. These regulations cover a range of issues including vehicle registration, titling, and the issuance of driver's licenses. Automobiles must be registered with the state, and owners are required to have a title that proves ownership. Kansas law mandates that all drivers must have a valid driver's license to operate a vehicle on public roads. Additionally, the state requires that all motor vehicles must pass an annual safety inspection and, in some counties, an emissions test to ensure they meet environmental standards. Automobiles powered by internal combustion engines must adhere to fuel emission standards, while electric vehicles, which use rechargeable batteries, are subject to different regulations regarding charging infrastructure and may be eligible for certain incentives. All motor vehicles, regardless of the type of propulsion, must be insured as per Kansas law, which requires minimum liability coverage to cover costs associated with accidents.