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automaker

American  
[aw-toh-mey-ker] / ˈɔ toʊˌmeɪ kər /

noun

  1. an automobile manufacturer.


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Etymology

Origin of automaker

First recorded in 1900–05; auto- 2 + maker

Example Sentences

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Italian-French-US automaker Stellantis and Pony.ai are to conduct a test in Luxembourg.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Germany's Volkswagen -- Europe's biggest automaker -- said in April it is also open to the idea of "partnering" with Chinese manufacturers at its plants.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

The EV slowdown has left the automaker with excess battery capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The work stoppage imperils GM’s heavy-duty Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups, as the automaker has limited axle stock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

At the same time, the automaker just pumped $600 million into a South Korean unit that builds its lowest-cost U.S. models that are in hot demand and short supply.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

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