Hybrid or coupe (4)

I believe the answer is:

auto

(Other definitions for auto that I've seen before include "Car (American)" , "Prefix meaning self or same" , "Car, in short" , "Drama" , "Prefix denoting by or of the same person or thing" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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