Cars have captivated the attention of artists for over a century. They’ve inspired musicians to write songs about them, about the trips they’ve taken in them, and about what they represent beyond a basic way to get from point A to point B. It’s an aspect of the automotive industry most of us can relate to; a majority of motorists have fond memories of at least one car. Even if they hated it, or didn’t care for its color, they loved the freedom it gave them. The best songs about cars exemplify this. Not every track on this car song list is an obvious choice, although many are. The songs are chosen not only because of their lyrical fidelity, but because of the emotional response they illicit. It’s a myriad of music meant for all types of tastes. Without further ado, here are our picks for the 55 most memorable songs about cars and driving. These are also perfect road trip songs. Songs 1-10 Gary Numan — ‘Cars’ ( Amazon , iTunes ) — 1979 Gary Numan may have had a string of hits in the United Kingdom, but Cars was his only Top 40 track in the United States….