automotive

Concerning motor vehicles

Automotive refers to motor vehicles—cars, trucks, and related machinery—or the industry that produces them.

The automotive sector employs millions worldwide.

He works in automotive repair.

The word functions as a more formal or technical alternative to car or vehicle when describing parts, systems, or businesses: automotive engineering, automotive supply chain.

mechanics

engine

Machine producing motion

exhaust · alternator · carburetor · ignition · pistons · cylinder · clutch · spark plug · oil change · filter

vehicle

car

Wheeled motor vehicle

  • truckHeavy freight vehicle
  • SUVRugged passenger vehicle
  • sedanEnclosed passenger car

coupe · convertible · minivan · pickup · hatchback · crossover · roadster · wagon · compact · subcompact

technology

electric

Powered by current

self-driving · sensors · connectivity · infotainment · telematics · GPS · cruise control · lane assist · parking assist · collision detection

travel

road trip

Extended pleasure drive

cruise · scenic drive · carpool · interstate · toll road · rest stop · fuel stop · mileage · long-distance · cross-country

racing

NASCAR

Stock car sanctioning body

Le Mans · IndyCar · Grand Prix · pit stop · checkered flag · pole position · lap · podium · qualifying · time trial

industry

manufacturing

Industrial product creation

dealerships · OEM · supply chain · factories · plants · aftermarket · sales · market · workforce · labor

Categories
Opposites
propulsion method

automotivehorse-drawn

Powered by equines

pedestrian · human-powered · manual · equestrian · wind-powered

industry sector

automotivenonautomotive

Not car-related

aerospace · maritime · agricultural · textile · rail

mobility

automotivestationary

Not in motion

immobile · unmoving · fixed · nonmoving · static

Phrases
Family

automotive industry

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G