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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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It’s typical for an automaker to launch the most expensive version of a new vehicle first, experts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Ford is also building a battery factory in partnership with China’s CATL, which is viewed as giving the automaker a competitive edge in the battery energy-storage market, Nelson added.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

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

BYD unveiled an autonomous-driving chip, as the Chinese automaker known for its wide range of competitively priced electric vehicles seeks a new growth driver in technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

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