Land Transportation - Automotive Industry

Here you will learn some English words related to the automotive industry such as "assembly line", "automaker", and "body shop."

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marque [noun]

a brand of a product, particularly a car

Ex: The Bentley marque represents unparalleled elegance .
make [noun]

the manufacturer or brand of a vehicle

Ex: He researched various makes before buying his new car .

a company that manufactures automobiles

Ex: e invested in stocks of a well-known automaker .

a business that produces cars in large quantities by using machinery

Ex: She works as an engineer at a leading car manufacturer , designing innovative safety features .

a section of a factory where vehicle bodies are assembled and welded together before progressing through the production line

Ex: Before entering the body shop , the stamped metal panels undergo preparation stages such as cleaning , priming , and sometimes painting .

a production process where a product is put together in a step-by-step manner by different people or machines, each responsible for a specific task

Ex: Robots now assist workers on the assembly line .

a series of workers and machines in a factory where a succession of identical items is progressively assembled

Ex: The production line operated 24/7 to meet high demand .
to weld [verb]

to join two or more pieces of metal together using heat and pressure

Ex: The automotive technician had to weld the exhaust pipe to fix the leak .
showroom [noun]

a commercial space or facility where products or services are displayed or demonstrated to potential customers

Ex: The electronics showroom had all the latest gadgets , from smartphones to laptops .

an opportunity to drive a vehicle to evaluate its performance before purchase

Ex: The dealership offered a free test drive for potential buyers .

a business authorized to sell and service vehicles from specific automakers

Ex: He worked at a dealership as a sales representative .

a business that buys and sells new or used cars, often offering related services like repairs or financing

Ex: Online platforms have changed how car dealer businesses operate .

the business of selling parts or accessories for vehicles after they have been bought

Ex: The mechanic recommended getting a high-quality aftermarket battery .
kit car [noun]

a type of vehicle that is built from components or parts that are assembled by the buyer rather than being pre-assembled by a manufacturer

Ex: Building a kit car requires mechanical skills and patience to follow detailed assembly instructions .

a fee that covers the cost of transporting a new vehicle from the factory to the dealership

Ex: Many people forget to include the destination charge when calculating the total cost of a new vehicle .