Cars are often seen as masculine objects due to their powerful engines and sleek designs. They represent strength, power, and control, which can be sexually appealing. This is why some people find it arousing to see cars in movies or TV shows that feature car chases or explosions. Others may get turned on by the sound of an engine revving or the smell of burning rubber from a race track. Some women may even fantasize about being trapped inside a car during a storm while a man drives through floodwaters to rescue them.

Psychologists have linked the attraction to cars with the concept of psychosexual development, which states that children go through different stages of development as they grow up. The first stage is oral, where babies learn to suckle from their mother's breast. The second stage is anal, when children begin toilet training. The third stage is phallic, when children start exploring their genitals and developing gender identity. According to this theory, adults who fixate on the genital stage are likely to have issues with sexuality. This could explain why some men are more attracted to cars than women or vice versa.

Automotive fetishes involve an intense sexual attraction to cars. People with these fetishes may masturbate while looking at pictures of cars or touching them. In extreme cases, they may even have sex with cars. Fetishists may also collect model cars or attend car shows dressed as sexy mechanics.

Car sex involves having intercourse in or near a vehicle. It can be done inside the car or outside, depending on privacy concerns. It is often portrayed in pornography but rarely discussed in real life due to its taboo nature.

It can be quite arousing for people who enjoy public displays of affection or role-playing games.

Cars can evoke strong emotions in both men and women, including arousal. While not everyone will find automobiles sexually appealing, those who do may experience increased libido, fantasies, and even orgasm during car sex.