Motorcar (noun)

1. A vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine or electric motor, designed for the transportation of passengers on roads.
2. A self-propelled road vehicle.

Origin:

Late 19th century. shortened from "motor vehicle".

Examples:

1. She drove her new motorcar to the country for the weekend.
2. The motorcars of the early 20th century were often referred to as horseless carriages.
3. The city was congested with motorcars and taxis.
4. He had a collection of vintage motorcars that he kept in a special garage.
5. The popularity of motorcars changed the face of transportation forever.