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carmaker

American  
[kahr-mey-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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That is because the French carmaker is the most exposed company to European pent-up demand, which has further room to recover, MS says.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

The project with Rafael will focus on the potential manufacture of systems and components for air defence systems for Germany and Europe, the carmaker said, without giving further details.

From Barron's Sep. 7, 2026

Jaguar Land Rover's decision to shed 4,000 jobs comes after the carmaker has travelled down a very rough road.

From BBC Sep. 7, 2026

The WSJ’s Stephen Wilmot reports that Volkswagen is shaking up its U.S. leadership for the second time in two years as the world’s second-largest carmaker aims to revive its American business.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

Hit by US tariffs, patchy demand for electric cars and above all fierce competition in and from China, Europe's largest carmaker is in trouble.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

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