Automotive Industry
The automotive industry comprises a wide range of companies and organizations involved in the design , development , manufacturing , marketing , selling , repairing , and modification of motor vehicles . [1] It is one of the world's largest industries by revenue (from 16% such as in France up to 40% to countries like Slovakia). [2] [ failed verification ] The word automotive comes from the Greek autos (self), and Latin motivus (of motion ), referring to any form of self-powered vehicle. [ clarification needed ] This term, as proposed by Elmer Sperry [3] [ need quotation to verify ] (1860–1930), first came into use with reference to automobiles in 1898 ...