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automaker

American  
[aw-toh-may-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 faced a lengthy series of setbacks including a number of high-profile recalls, including most recently in April for all 173 of its rear-wheel-drive Cybertrucks over fears that the wheels could fall off.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026

The decision comes as the automaker pivots toward fully autonomous vehicles and robotics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

The automaker is working with Liquid AI, a startup that spun out of MIT, to run AI models directly in the car, rather than the cloud.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

The automaker now expects full-year revenue of 55 billion to 59 billion euros, down from its previous guidance of 58 billion to 63 billion euros.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

The Korean automaker is struggling with slowing sales, higher raw-material prices and intensifying competition from Chinese rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

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