Since its invention, the car has been the preferred means of transportation for an obvious reason: it is very convenient.

[hardyweineberg]

Since its invention, the car has been the preferred means of transportation for an obvious reason: it is very convenient.

1. Should I have used "cars" in place of "the car"?
2. Is the statement grammatical?

 

[emsr2d2]

1. No.
2. Yes.

My only question would be "preferred by whom?"

 

[hardyweineberg]

1. No.
2. Yes.

My only question would be "preferred by whom?"

For most people.

So, I guess saying "...the car has been the preferred means of transportation for most people for an..." is better.