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carmaker

American  
[kahr-may-ker] / ˈkɑrˌmeɪ kər /

noun

  1. a manufacturer of automobiles.


Etymology

Origin of carmaker

First recorded in 1950–55; car 1 + maker


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A BMW source told AFP in July that the carmaker was aiming for 8,000 job cuts by the end of 2027 under the program then being launched.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

The South Korean carmaker, however, needs to demonstrate stronger underlying earnings to sustain the improvement, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

The Chinese carmaker sold 812,523 vehicles during the period, a 6.8% increase from the previous year, supported by robust growth in overseas deliveries.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

Mercedes-Benz on Tuesday became the third big German carmaker to cut its outlook for the year on tough conditions in China, underlining the scale of the crisis facing the industry.

From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026

Shares in Swedish carmaker Volvo Cars plunged Friday after it said US tariffs and strong competition from local brands in China pushed it into a third-quarter loss.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

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