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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

Example Sentences

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Struggling German carmaker Volkswagen is in talks with defence firms to repurpose a plant in northern Germany for the production of military transport equipment, the firm's boss said Friday.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

ZF Chassis Modules also threatened to stop shipping crucial parts to a Stellantis factory in Canada unless the carmaker agrees to pay tens of millions of dollars in price increases, the lawsuit said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

But the decades-old concept is rooted in the idea of encouraging carmaker employees to buy what they build.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Up to 275 jobs could be lost at luxury carmaker Bentley, the firm said.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

German carmaker BMW reported a three percent fall in annual profit on Thursday, despite US tariffs and cutthroat competition in China, far smaller than the double-digit plunges seen at rivals.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026