From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishautomotiveau‧to‧mo‧tive /ˌɔːtəˈməʊtɪv◂ $ ˌɒːtəˈmoʊ-/ adjective [only before noun] relating to cars automotive technology
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automotive• If a flotation is successful, the group will be left with automotive and aerospace interests.• But this is by no means a tale of automotive Flat-Earthers.• Under the non-exclusive agreement, Ingenia will sell O2 to its clients in the defence, agro-chemical and automotive industries.• automotive products• You can find it sometimes at Pep Boys or K-Mart in the automotive section.• In early January, Detroit is truly the center of the automotive universe.• So Fibres' polyester capacity is small today and aimed at niche markets, in such areas as automotive upholstery and trim.From Longman Business Dictionaryautomotiveau‧to‧mo‧tive /ˌɔːtəˈməʊtɪv◂ˌɒːtəˈmoʊ-/ adjective [only before a noun]MANUFACTURING relating to cars or the car industrydemand in the automotive marketThey make truck parts, automotive parts and electronic controls.