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Autocar

Autocar

1 7.0
An American company that makes heavy trucks and vehicle frames
  • proper noun
  • /ˈɔːtəˌkɑːr/
: Autocar
  • The Autocar company is known for its durable trucks.

Examples

  • The city purchased several Autocar trucks for its waste management fleet.

  • The new Autocar model features advanced safety and navigation systems.

  • Many construction companies rely on Autocar vehicles for their durability and strength.

  • Did you see the new models from Autocar?

  • In 1916, the Autocar Company introduced a redesigned model that became popular among truck drivers.

  • The Autocar brand is known for producing some of the toughest trucks in the industry.

  • Many businesses rely on Autocar trucks for their heavy-duty hauling needs.

Synonyms

automaker
vsAutocar
66 3.5

A company that makes cars

focuses on making heavy trucks and chassis instead of passenger vehicles
car company
vsAutocar
17 2.3

A business that makes and sells cars

concentrates on heavy trucks and chassis instead of selling passenger vehicles
auto company
vsAutocar
17 1.6

A business that makes and sells cars

focuses on heavy trucks and chassis not on making passenger vehicles
auto maker
vsAutocar
11 3.2

A company that makes cars

prefers producing heavy trucks and chassis over passenger vehicles
auto manufacturer
vsAutocar
9 3.2

A company that makes cars

focuses on heavy trucks and chassis rather than passenger vehicles

Surface Forms

Autocar main

Etymology

Autocar is built from auto- meaning 'self' or short for 'automobile' and car meaning 'vehicle'. That simple name tells you the company works with vehicles, which is why Autocar makes heavy trucks and chassis.