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It originates from the word carriage...as in horse and carriage.
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Is motor car and automobile are same?
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What is a car on wheels called?
A car or automobile
How do you say the car in Spanish?
An automobile is called "Automovil" in Spanish.
What is a song played on an automobile radio called?
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What is the Irish word for car?
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What is a car part called a hopper?
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Why is an automobile called a car?
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What is the American word for car?
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What is the difference between a car and a automobile?
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Why is a car without modifications called stock?
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What is the word for cars in french?
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What is an automobile patrol car?
A police car.
