.auto

.auto is a generic top-level domain built around a widely understood abbreviation for automobile. It gives a domain an immediate connection to cars, automotive services and the broader vehicle industry.

The extension can suit manufacturers, dealerships, marketplaces, repair services, automotive media, software and vehicle technology. A brand or product name before .auto can create a concise industry identity.

The current ICANN Registry Agreement for .auto is a standard non-sponsored agreement rather than a closed automotive-industry namespace. Registration itself therefore does not prove that a registrant is a licensed dealer, manufacturer or authorized service provider.

Automotive businesses remain responsible for advertising, licensing, product-safety and consumer rules that apply to their actual activities.

VYR classifies .auto as open. Standard names are generally available through participating registrars, subject to registry policies, reserved names, premium classifications and third-party rights.