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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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Ford posted second-quarter revenue of $48.3 billion, down 4% from a year ago, reflecting lower wholesale volumes plagued by ongoing aluminum supply constraints and the “right-sizing” of EV sales, the carmaker said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

She added that the carmaker continues to lower warranty costs, cut EV losses and increase operating efficiencies as its Ebit margin grows.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

Or consider a Michigan carmaker that uses AI and cloud-connected machinery at every step of the supply chain, from initial design to final delivery.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

The carmaker already disclosed that it delivered 480,126 electric vehicles to customers between April and June, with those numbers coming in well ahead of expectations.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

Swedish carmaker Volvo Cars on Friday reported a drop in sales in the second quarter, noting a "very challenging environment," but said it expected sales to pick up in the second half of the year.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

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