automaker

American  

[aw-toh-mey-ker] / ˈɔ toʊˌmeɪ kər /

noun

1. an automobile manufacturer.

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Other Word Forms

• automaking noun

Etymology

Origin of automaker

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

Example Sentences

NIO, like many other of its Chinese automakers peers, has been expanding aggressively overseas as demand in the local market slows.

From The Wall Street Journal

Shares extended gains for a sixth consecutive session after the South Korean automaker showcased its shift toward AI and robotics at the Consumer Electronics Show currently underway in Las Vegas.

From MarketWatch

Exports will remain a growth driver for Chinese automakers, they say, adding that the long-term growth outlook for EVs remains intact.

From The Wall Street Journal

But by the end of year, automakers still did okay.

From Barron's

That rough performance could worsen the losses Ford is expected to see from its Model e division, which has already cost the automaker billions of dollars over the years.

From MarketWatch