world car

noun

1. an automobile designed to be built with standard parts manufactured in various countries and sold, with few changes, throughout the world.

Word History and Origins

Origin of world car¹

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 electric sedan was named World Car of the Year at the show, but will not be eligible for tax credits because it is assembled in South Korea.

From New York Times

Her albums include “Sweet Old World,” “Car Wheels on a Gravel Road” and “Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone.”

From Seattle Times

The $20,650 Mazda 3 compact sedan and hatchback won the 2020 World Car Design of the Year award, for bringing Italianate styling, and driving passion, to a dwindling category; even Volkswagen has quit selling its Golf hatchback, long a core competitor, in the United States.

From New York Times

The ID.4 is by contrast “designed as a world car,” according to Volkswagen brand head Ralf Brandstaetter.

From Washington Times

The ID.4 is by contrast “designed as a world car,” according to Volkswagen brand head Ralf Brandstaetter.

From Seattle Times