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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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026
Hydrogen internal combustion isn't the only green powertrain out there, battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cells are both more established in automotive contexts.
—Omar Kardoudi
may 20, New Atlas, 20 May 2026
Most recently, Singh served as VP and CIO at automotive electronics supplier Visteon.
—John Kell, Fortune, 20 May 2026
The automotive groups accused Volkswagen of violating a standard dealer agreement, which obligates the company to sell its products through authorized dealerships.
—Chase Jordan
may 19, Charlotte Observer, 19 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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