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Gijs Mom's book, Pacific Automobilism, fills a void in the field of transport and mobility history by focusing on the regions beyond the Pacific. The book explores the car as an "adventure machine" and examines its significance in different societies, including the American fascination with cars and the rise of car usage in China and India. Mom's book is divided into two parts, tracing the historical development of the car and society from 1970 to the 1990s and exploring the impact of car culture in the Asia-Pacific region. The book provides a comprehensive account of mobility history and offers a mix of theoretical frameworks and archival research. While the book's length may be challenging, it presents a fascinating and exciting read for those interested in the history of automobilism. [Extracted from the article]