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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

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The automaker has also endured several rounds of executive turnover and restructuring this year.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

German automaker seeking to cut costs amid growing competition from China.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Fain’s fiancée is a staff member at a training center jointly run by the UAW and automaker Stellantis.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

Shares in the German automaker fall 0.2% to 44.02 euros.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

The automaker aims to bring global production capacity down to nine million units, in line with the number of vehicles it sold last year.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

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