From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishautomotiveau‧to‧mo‧tive /ˌɔːtəˈməʊtɪv◂ $ ˌɒːtəˈmoʊ-/ adjective [only before noun]relating to cars
automotive technologyExamples from the Corpusautomotive• 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 sellO2 to its clients in the defence, agro-chemical and automotiveindustries.• automotiveproducts• You can find it sometimes at PepBoys or K-Mart in the automotivesection.• In early January, Detroit is truly the center of the automotiveuniverse.• So Fibres' polyestercapacity is small today and aimed at niche markets, in such areas as automotiveupholstery and trim.From Longman Business Dictionaryautomotiveau‧to‧mo‧tive /ˌɔːtəˈməʊtɪv◂ˌɒːtəˈmoʊ-/ adjective [only before a noun]MANUFACTURINGrelating to cars or the car industrydemand in the automotive marketThey make truck parts, automotive parts and electronic controls.