automotive
adjective
au·to·mo·tive
ˌȯ-tə-ˈmō-tiv 
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: of, relating to, or concerned with self-propelled vehicles or machines
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The store stocks automotive parts.
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Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 17 June 2026
The car’s aesthetic modifications reflect the vision of renowned automotive creative Ian Callum, head designer for Evoluto Automobili Limited.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
Divesting its automotive business is another smart move .
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 17 June 2026
But low-voltage automotive batteries — the kind in nearly every passenger and commercial vehicle on American roads — are not stable or predictable.
—Karen Koehler, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
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automotive
adjective
au·to·mo·tive
ˌȯt-ə-ˈmōt-iv
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2
: of, relating to, or concerned with automobiles, trucks, or buses
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