* Lack of Cells: Living things are made up of cells, the basic building blocks of life. Cars are made of metal, plastic, rubber, and other materials, not cells.
* No Metabolism: Living things have metabolism, a set of chemical reactions that keep them alive. Cars do not have this process. They rely on external energy sources like gasoline or electricity.
* No Growth or Reproduction: Living things grow and reproduce. Cars don't grow larger or create new cars on their own.
* No Response to Stimuli: Living things respond to stimuli like changes in light, temperature, or touch. Cars only respond to input from the driver or their internal systems.
* No Evolution: Living things evolve over time to adapt to their environment. Cars are designed and manufactured, not subject to natural selection.
While cars can be incredibly complex and perform some functions that seem lifelike (like moving and reacting to input), they are ultimately machines. They lack the fundamental characteristics of life.
