In India an "auto" is a three-wheeler autorickshaw, commonly known in English by its Thai name tuktuk. The "auto" here means it's motorized, as opposed to the original human-powered vehicles, this being the literal meaning of the Japanese jinrikisha (人力車).
You can even buy an automatic automobile, and it still needs someone to drive it. We should sue for false advertising.
But soon you may be able to get an automated automatic automobile, and maybe not need someone to drive it anymore!
Well, OK, depending on the self-driving level...
You can even get a full self driving autopilot automatic automobile and still need someone to drive it