During the 20th century, the car quickly developed from an expensive toy for rich people become the de facto standard for passenger transport in most developed countries. In developing countries, the effect of the car was abandoned, but mimics the effect of developed countries. Development of a car built on a revolution initiated by rail transportation, and like trains, introduced major changes in employment patterns, social interaction, infrastructure and distribution of goods.
Effects of the automobile in everyday life has been the subject of controversy. While the introduction of mass production of cars is a revolution in mobility and convenience, the consequences of heavy use of modern automotive contribute to the use of non-renewable fuels, a dramatic increase in the rate of accidental death, social isolation and disconnection society, the emergence of obesity, the generation of air & noise pollution, can practicallyleading cause of urban sprawl, and facilitate urban decay.
The whole world has allowed the cars easier access to remote places. However, the average travel time to these places regularly visited has increased in large cities, especially in Latin America, as a result of widespread adoption of automobiles. This is due to traffic congestion and increasing distances between home and work brought about by urban sprawl.
Car development has contributed to changes in work distribution, spending patterns, social interaction, manufacturing and urban planning priorities, the increasing use of cars has reduced the role of walking, horses and chariots of fire.