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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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In Paris, the CAC 40 was 0.25% higher as carmaker Stellantis added 1.6%, though chip maker STMicroelectronics slipped 1.2%.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

Turing has established a joint research partnership on autonomous driving with carmaker Subaru and auto-parts supplier Denso, both of which have a presence in the U.S. and other overseas markets.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Net profit at premium carmaker BMW fell over a third in the second quarter, the firm said Thursday as it prepares to cut almost 10 percent of its German workforce.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

Founder He Xiaopeng says he no longer sees XPeng simply as a carmaker.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

Ford’s brighter outlook came as the carmaker reported second-quarter earnings that were well above analyst expectations.

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

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