carmaker

American  

[kahr-mey-ker] / ˈkɑrˌmeɪ kər /

noun

1. a manufacturer of automobiles.

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Etymology

Origin of carmaker

First recorded in 1950–55; car ¹ + maker

Example Sentences

The automaker expects a similar performance in China this year and said a recovery in the country will take time—consistent with commentary from other German carmakers.

From The Wall Street Journal

BMW's sales by volume are now at their lowest level since 2017 and the carmaker last October lowered its profit outlook, warning of Chinese sales below expectations.

From Barron's

The German carmaker’s new 2035 strategy mentions additional models and derivatives above 911 and Cayenne but no trimming of the product range at the lower end, the bank adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

The firm has however decided to put its automotive business up for sale, at a time that Germany's flagship carmakers are struggling, and focus purely on defence.

From Barron's

The German carmaker’s earnings were a moderate miss to expectations while guidance was around 10% below, he notes.

From The Wall Street Journal