The document summarizes the history and categories of cars used in video games. It discusses how cars have evolved from realistic to futuristic representations and have been adapted for different genres, like racing simulators, action games, and children's games. Key genres discussed include racing simulators like Gran Turismo and Forza Motorsport, action games like Grand Theft Auto and Carmageddon, and children's games like Mario Kart and Pocoyo Racing. The document traces the evolution of car games from the 1970s to modern games in the 2000s-2010s that featured major graphical improvements and different car customization options.