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 Mexico, automobiles, which include cars, trucks, SUVs, and minivans, are primarily regulated by the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Code. This code outlines the requirements for vehicle registration, titling, and operation on state roads. Automobiles must comply with safety and emissions standards, and drivers are required to have a valid driver's license and insurance. New Mexico also has regulations specific to electric vehicles (EVs), including incentives for EV adoption and the development of charging infrastructure. Additionally, the state imposes taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel, which fund transportation infrastructure. Federal laws, such as the Clean Air Act, also apply to automobiles in New Mexico, setting nationwide emissions standards for vehicles.