self-drive

American

[self-drahyv] / ˈsɛlfˈdraɪv /

adjective

Chiefly British.

of, for, designating, or providing a car that is rented for personal use, without a hired driver.

self-drive British

adjective

denoting or relating to a hired car that is driven by the hirer

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Etymology

Origin of self-drive

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

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The milestones increase incrementally up to an $8.5-trillion company valuation and also include product goals, such as delivering 20 million vehicles, deploying 1 million robotaxis for commercial operation and garnering 10 million full self-drive subscriptions.

From Los Angeles Times

A new version of Tesla’s full self-drive mode is expected to be added to its robotaxi fleet in the coming months, according to analysts.

From Los Angeles Times

Brown, who will turn 40 in September, has put his longevity down to a love of the game, self-drive, and a desire to make family proud.

From BBC

After the astronauts return to Earth, these vehicles would be able to self-drive around as robotic explorers, similar to NASA’s rovers on Mars.

From New York Times

Cruise has suspended all robot taxi services in the United States, saying it needs to win back public trust with a full safety review of its vehicles and self-drive technology.

From Reuters

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