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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The changes largely reflected the direction of the automotive industry, which was pivoting towards electrification and greater environmental awareness.
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Pegasus Tech Ventures and AISIN Corporation (a Japanese automotive supplier with ~120,000 employees across 20+ countries) expanded their Corporate Venture Capital fund to $100 million in February 2026, extending a partnership that began in 2018.
—Anis Uzzaman, Fortune, 6 May 2026
This story was provided to The Associated Press by the automotive website Edmunds.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
The exterior facade of the garage boasts a smooth white surface that gives it a sculptural character, while also drawing upon automotive design.
—Bridget Borgobello
may 02, New Atlas, 2 May 2026
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Pegasus Tech Ventures and AISIN Corporation (a Japanese automotive supplier with ~120,000 employees across 20+ countries) expanded their Corporate Venture Capital fund to $100 million in February 2026, extending a partnership that began in 2018.
—Anis Uzzaman, Fortune, 6 May 2026
This story was provided to The Associated Press by the automotive website Edmunds.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
The exterior facade of the garage boasts a smooth white surface that gives it a sculptural character, while also drawing upon automotive design.
—Bridget Borgobello
may 02, New Atlas, 2 May 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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