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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

In an internal memo published Monday, Chief Executive Oliver Blume said the automaker was evaluating possible workforce adjustments across its various brands and regional subsidiaries.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 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

It realized a long-sought goal in unionizing a foreign automaker: a Volkswagen factory in Tennessee.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

An automaker notifies owners that their vehicle contains a defect and needs to be repaired.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

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