carmaker

American  

[kahr-mey-ker] / ˈkɑrˌmeɪ kər /

noun

1. a manufacturer of automobiles.

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Etymology

Origin of carmaker

First recorded in 1950–55; car ¹ + maker

Example Sentences

Chinese tech companies and carmakers have poured billions of dollars into autonomous driving technology in the race to outperform each other, as well as rivals in the United States and Europe.

From Barron's

Also to blame are carmakers’ lineups of bigger, pricier vehicles filled with high-end features.

From The Wall Street Journal

German carmaker Mercedes-Benz reported Thursday its lowest annual profit since the Covid pandemic, as it counted the cost of US tariffs and cutthroat competition in China.

From Barron's

The Japanese carmaker has taken a series of restructuring steps over the past year to cut costs and address weak sales, including selling its headquarters.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chinese EV exports were supported by carmakers’ supply chain and scale advantage, the agency said.

From The Wall Street Journal