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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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That isn’t the case this time, particularly as America’s automaking giants, GM and Ford, are making solid profits selling fewer vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal May 28, 2026

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

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

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

In May, the company said it expected a better profit margin in the second quarter, after raising prices and passing on costs to automaking clients.

From Reuters Jun. 23, 2022

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