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 New Jersey, automobiles, which include cars, trucks, SUVs, and minivans, are primarily regulated by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). The state requires that all motor vehicles be registered, and drivers must have a valid driver's license. Automobiles must meet specific safety and emissions standards, and periodic inspections are mandatory. New Jersey follows a no-fault insurance system, meaning that drivers must carry personal injury protection (PIP) as part of their auto insurance to cover their own medical expenses in the event of an accident, regardless of who is at fault. Additionally, the state has laws governing the use of electric vehicles (EVs), including regulations on charging stations and incentives for EV ownership. The use of gasoline and diesel fuel is subject to state taxes, which fund transportation infrastructure. New Jersey also has laws in place to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality, including the adoption of California's stricter emissions standards.