The car is probably the best modern invention of the last 100 years that can be used by everyday folk all over the world.
It gives people freedom of movement to travel where they like, when they like, especially within their own locality or country, and in the main, it's affordable for almost all of society.
And this coming from someone who doesn't drive!
The car's 'freedom of movement' capabilities far outweigh any environmental concerns IMO.
And i'll anticipate some comments that may appear on here in answer to my view:
Except when your car breaks down and it costs the earth to fix
The car is a huge contributor to global warming (questionable - the jury's still out)
Car drivers think they own the roads
The UK govt fleeces car drivers
The oil co.s fleece car drivers
Car drivers have no regard for cyclists
That'll do - the car is here to stay.