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automaker

American  
[aw-toh-may-ker] / ˈɔ toʊˌmeɪ kər /

noun

  1. an automobile manufacturer.


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Etymology

Origin of automaker

First recorded in 1900–05; auto- 2 + maker


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Though that drop was planned, the automaker is still working to recover the deficit, Rose said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

Toyota’s U.S. dealers have about four days’ worth of the crossover on their lots, the automaker said; industry data firm Motor Intelligence said the U.S. average was 51 days in September.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

A Toyota spokesman said the automaker had more inventory of the 2018 RAV4s on hand at the time, allowing more breathing room and an earlier transition.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

Founder Elon Musk also disclosed that the company and electric automaker Tesla have formed special committees to explore a potential merger, which would rank as the largest of all time.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

The automaker lowered its full-year profit expectations as it plans to pause some truck production.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

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