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

His reporting focuses on auto safety, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the global carmaker Stellantis.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Slovak government offers these incentives to carmakers because the benefits for the country are enormous.

From BBC

The bigger risk, however, is whether enough memory chips would be available for the carmakers.

From MarketWatch

Chinese carmakers lined the halls at the Munich auto show in September, outnumbering local automakers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Modern Kei cars won't meet US safety regulations and carmakers will need to make huge investments to redesign them to meet American standards, he said.

From BBC