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automaking

American  
[aw-tuh-may-king] / ˈɔ təˌmeɪ kɪŋ /

noun

  1. the production or manufacture of automobiles.


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The CEO of German automaking giant Mercedes-Benz has said he has not ruled out entering the defence industry.

From Barron's ● May 16, 2026

But China continued to invest in automaking, bolstered by its access to crucial raw materials needed for components such as EV batteries and windshield wipers to work properly.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026

As a newcomer to automaking, the company is making an educated guess that it can design and develop a car that will sell, he said.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 27, 2024

French carmaker Renault and its Japanese partner Nissan are closing in on an overhaul of their automaking partnership, in what could mark a sweeping reset of their two-decade alliance.

From Reuters ● Jan. 26, 2023

Yes, Ford is famous for implementing the moving assembly line and founding the automaking business that put the Motor City on the map.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 14, 2022

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