This is the 6788th most frequent Russian word.
vehicles
The Russian word for "vehicles" is "**транспортные средства**," meaning "means of transport or conveyance."
The word 'транспортных средств' is used in its literal meaning, referring to a variety of modes of transport.
В городе много новых транспортных средств.
The city has many new vehicles.
Here, 'транспортные средства' refers specifically to cars, being used contextually in part of the vehicles category.
Эти машины - отличные транспортные средства для долгих поездок.
These cars are excellent vehicles for long trips.
In this case, 'транспортное средство' is used metaphorically, referring to a means or method rather than a physical object.