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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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 9 Dec. 2025
When automotive luxury meets ultimate performance, Bugatti sets the standard.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2025
Germany’s industrial sector unexpectedly ramped up production in October, data showed, despite a slowdown in the automotive industry.
—semafor.com, 8 Dec. 2025
Jijo is an automotive and business journalist based in India.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 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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