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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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The carmaker has also been taking steps to expand production capacity in the U.S. after it announced a plan last November to invest up to $10 billion in the country over the next five years.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

Premium German carmaker BMW issued its second profit warning for the financial year on Tuesday, citing costs related to job cuts as well as a production ramp-up.

From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 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

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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