relating to cars or the car industry:
• demand in the automotive market
• They make truck parts, automotive parts and electronic controls.
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automotive UK US /ˌɔːtəˈməʊtɪv/ adjective [before noun]
► PRODUCTION relating to cars or the business of making, selling, or repairing cars: automotive industry/business/sector »
Strong, lightweight materials are being developed to improve fuel efficiency in the aerospace and automotive industries.
»an automotive technician/mechanic/engineer
Financial and business terms. 2012.