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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Paula Wethington, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
Among 32 major automotive brands, Jeep ranked last in Consumer Reports' annual grading last year that includes a combination of road test scores, safety ratings, and predicted reliability and owner satisfaction data.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 17 Nov. 2025
Moving up the value chain Malaysia is tightly integrated into several global supply chains for advanced manufacturing, including semiconductors, aviation, and automotive parts.
—David Austin, Fortune, 17 Nov. 2025
Formula 1 car designer Gordon Murray will be honored with the amfAR Award of Innovation, recognizing his contributions to automotive engineering.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 16 Nov. 2025
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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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