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1899 Chicago Trib. 4 Nov. 16/1 (caption) Women as ‘Auto’ drivers.

1901 Daily Colonist (Victoria, Brit. Columbia) 30 Oct. 6/1 These auto enthusiasts are trying hard.

1903 Life July–Dec. 23/1 (advt.) Before you start out lubricate all auto parts with Dixon's automobile graphites.

1910 Fitchburg (Mass.) Daily Sentinel 27 June 6/6 (advt.) Auto safety and comfort.

1920 S. Lewis Main St. ii. 14 Bresnahan—you know—the famous auto manufacturer.

1936 Pop. Mech. Jan. 3 (caption) Low stream-line model with riveted body exhibited at British Auto Show.

1956 Business Week 27 Oct. 47/1 Reith and others in the auto industry are coming to realize that selling is but a part of marketing.

1978 J. B. Lane City of Cent. viii. 183 Gary works was operating at full capacity, and auto dealers were making record sales.

1991 S. Faludi Backlash iv. xiv. 424 The mother took a few Valium pills while pregnant, to ease pain caused by an auto accident injury.

2009 N.Y. Rev. Bks. 26 Feb. 9/3 President Obama is expected to appoint a ‘car czar’ to ‘assess’ the plans of the auto companies.