autos

Dealership lot inventory

Autos is the plural of auto, a shortening of automobile.

The word appears in compound forms like auto parts, auto insurance, and auto repair.

In some contexts, autos distinguishes cars from trucks or motorcycles: The lot sells autos and light trucks.

driving

steering

Controlling direction of movement

cornering · parking · cruise control · gearshift · clutch · overtaking · road feel · maneuverability · traction · dashboard

types

sedan

Enclosed passenger car

hatchback · wagon · minivan · truck · pickup · sports car · roadster · limousine · compact · crossover

parts

engine

Machine producing motion

bumper · fender · windshield · headlights · taillights · tires · wheels · brakes · alternator · carburetor

industry

manufacturing

Industrial product creation

factory · production · Detroit · Toyota · Ford · Volkswagen · General Motors · BMW · Mercedes-Benz · Chrysler

maintenance

oil change

Replacing engine lubricant

  • tune-upRoutine vehicle maintenance
  • mechanicVehicle maintenance professional
  • garageEnclosed vehicle storage structure

repair shop · service · warranty · inspection · diagnostics · alignment · rotation · fluid check · filter replacement · bodywork

motorsports

NASCAR

Stock car sanctioning body

  • Formula 1Elite single-seater racing championship
  • rallyGathering for a cause
  • IndyCarAmerican single-seat racing series

Le Mans · drag racing · drifting · speedway · pit stop · checkered flag · pole position · lap time · race car · qualifying

technology

electric

Powered by current

fuel cell · battery · charging station · regenerative braking · sensors · connected car · infotainment · keyless entry · backup camera · lane assist

Categories
Opposites
mode of transportation

autoswalking

Locomotion on foot

bicycles · horses · on foot · pedestrians · mass transit

motorized vs non-motorized transport

autosbicycles

Human-powered wheeled vehicles

walking · horse-drawn carriages · rickshaws · skateboards · rowboats

vehicle type

autostrucks

Heavy cargo vehicles

motorcycles · buses · semis · eighteen-wheelers · big rigs

Phrases
Family

auto, autonomy, automobile, autonomous, autocracy, autocrat, automobiles, autopilot, automotive

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