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auto industry
The branch of the economy concerned with the development, production, marketing, and distribution of automobiles.
Die deutsche Autoindustrie steht durch die Elektromobilität vor großen Herausforderungen.
The German auto industry is facing major challenges because of electric mobility.
The word is simply made up of 'Auto' (car) and 'Industrie' (industry). It refers to the entire economic sector surrounding the automobile.
Die Autoindustrie ist ein wichtiger Arbeitgeber in der Region.
The auto industry is an important employer in the region.
The pattern '[Produkt] + -industrie' ([product] + industry) is very productive in German. If you know it, you can name many other economic sectors, for example 'die Pharmaindustrie' (the pharmaceutical industry), 'die Bauindustrie' (the construction industry), or 'die Lebensmittelindustrie' (the food industry).
Er arbeitet seit zehn Jahren in der Pharmaindustrie.
He has been working in the pharmaceutical industry for ten years.
Common phrases are 'in der Autoindustrie arbeiten' (to work in the auto industry), 'die Zukunft der Autoindustrie' (the future of the auto industry), or 'die Krise der Autoindustrie' (the crisis in the auto industry). A nationality is also often added, e.g. 'die deutsche Autoindustrie' (the German auto industry).
Viele Zulieferer sind von der deutschen Autoindustrie abhängig.
Many suppliers depend on the German auto industry.
automotive industry
'Automobilindustrie' and 'Autoindustrie' mean the same branch of the economy in normal usage: companies that develop, manufacture, and sell cars and other motor vehicles. 'Automobilindustrie' sounds a little more formal and fits well in news, reports, or official texts. 'Autoindustrie' is shorter and often sounds more natural in everyday language. In terms of content, there is hardly any difference here.
Die Autoindustrie sucht Fachkräfte für Technik und Verkauf.
The auto industry is looking for skilled workers in technology and sales.
In der Automobilindustrie arbeiten viele Firmen an neuen Elektroautos.
In the automotive industry, many companies are working on new electric cars.