The phrase "auto companies" refers to companies that manufacture, sell, or service automobiles. They are organizations responsible for making cars and are involved in the automotive industry. Full definition
How do you start as a dominant auto company in the world with the other two competitors not even close, and end up wiping out your shareholders? (25iq.com)
Chinese authorities also raised their requirements for auto companies to build more clean vehicles. (thestreet.com)
He is proving himself to be too little too late as he did at every other auto company he worked at. (cheersandgears.com)