Could you stop being so elitist?

Even in Japan there are plenty of places that public transit does not reach. Or, public transport is incredibly rare.(eg: Only one bus in the morning and afternoon, and nothing else.)

Walkable "towns" stop working when you need to leave town.

I do not have a car, because I do not need one. The same does not apply to my friend who is a forester.

Transit options are a major consideration, and cars are absolutely part of that. They aren't cheap, and assuming it's just a car company issue is daft and disrespectful.