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
Examples of automotive in a Sentence
The store stocks automotive parts.
Recent Examples on the Web
The automotive company also raised its full-year predictions and reported a reduction in the cost of batteries for its electric vehicles.
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Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 23 Apr. 2024
Faurecia Emissions Control Systems NA LLC --a subsidiary of Faurecia North America, one of the world's largest automotive suppliers -- could have prevented the 26-year-old employee from being fatally crushed in October 2023 if the company had provided proper machine guarding.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 17 Apr. 2024
When this idea was turned down, Porsche left the company, eventually launching a consulting firm specializing in automotive design and engineering.
—Bob Sorokanich, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024
To me, Studebaker is one of the saddest stories in automotive history, even though there’s no shortage of such sad stories.
—David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024
Its return in 2025 isn’t assured, but Hagerty, the automotive lifestyle firm that owns it and two other leading classic car shows, is evaluating new dates, locations and a general reboot.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2024
Five Unusual Types of Products 3M Developed Over the Years
Bondo: While not developed under 3M’s roof, the Bondo brand of automotive body filler, essentially a putty designed to fill in holes and cover visual imperfections, has been owned by 3M since at least 2007.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2024
McGowan left Michigan State University and began working with intake manifolds and fuel tanks built by an automotive supplier before taking a job at the Romeo Engine Plant.
—Detroit Free Press, 11 Apr. 2024
The outlook for European automotive employment had been turning gloomy for several years prior to COVID-19, accelerated by a shift to EVs, which has lessened the number of parts required to build a car, Griffiths points out.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 10 Apr. 2024
Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 23 Apr. 2024
Faurecia Emissions Control Systems NA LLC --a subsidiary of Faurecia North America, one of the world's largest automotive suppliers -- could have prevented the 26-year-old employee from being fatally crushed in October 2023 if the company had provided proper machine guarding.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 17 Apr. 2024
When this idea was turned down, Porsche left the company, eventually launching a consulting firm specializing in automotive design and engineering.
—Bob Sorokanich, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024
To me, Studebaker is one of the saddest stories in automotive history, even though there’s no shortage of such sad stories.
—David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024
Its return in 2025 isn’t assured, but Hagerty, the automotive lifestyle firm that owns it and two other leading classic car shows, is evaluating new dates, locations and a general reboot.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2024
Five Unusual Types of Products 3M Developed Over the Years
Bondo: While not developed under 3M’s roof, the Bondo brand of automotive body filler, essentially a putty designed to fill in holes and cover visual imperfections, has been owned by 3M since at least 2007.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2024
McGowan left Michigan State University and began working with intake manifolds and fuel tanks built by an automotive supplier before taking a job at the Romeo Engine Plant.
—Detroit Free Press, 11 Apr. 2024
The outlook for European automotive employment had been turning gloomy for several years prior to COVID-19, accelerated by a shift to EVs, which has lessened the number of parts required to build a car, Griffiths points out.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Automotive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/automotive. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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automotive
adjective
au·to·mo·tive
ˌȯt-ə-ˈmōt-iv
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: of, relating to, or concerned with automobiles, trucks, or buses
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