automaker

American  

[aw-toh-mey-ker] / ˈɔ toʊˌmeɪ kər /

noun

1. an automobile manufacturer.

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Other Word Forms

• automaking noun

Etymology

Origin of automaker

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

Example Sentences

While that adds to the affordability challenges facing the industry, experts and automakers say it is too soon to determine the war's overall impact on sales.

From Barron's

Shareholders have cheered the decisions by Detroit automakers to scrap their boldest EV dreams—looking beyond $50 billion in charges tied to broken supplier contracts and wasted investments.

From The Wall Street Journal

The automaker will run its heavy-duty truck plant in Michigan six days a week starting in June.

From The Wall Street Journal

The automaker also builds the heavy-duty Silverado at a plant in Ontario, Canada.

From The Wall Street Journal

There are also strong tailwinds, including stable freight rates and improving operator profitability for the Indian automaker.

From The Wall Street Journal