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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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Volkswagen is the country's number-one carmaker for petrol and diesel vehicles.

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026

A BMW source told AFP in July that the carmaker was aiming for 8,000 job cuts by the end of 2027 under the program then being launched.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

The last time the carmaker eclipsed 5 million in global sales was in 2019, before the pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

The carmaker has been expanding its overseas presence to diversify revenue sources and offset slowing domestic demand.

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

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