automaker

noun

au·​to·​mak·​er ˈȯ-tō-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce automaker (audio)
ˈä-tō-
: a manufacturer of automobiles

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The world's most valuable automaker has seen its stock market valuation soar more than 60% to $1.3 trillion since President Donald Trump won November's election with the financial backing of Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Akash Sriram, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025 Overall, almost all automakers reported better sales in 2024 compared to the previous year, except for Stellantis and Tesla. New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2025 Some automakers like Ford and Mercedes were slow to confirm support, while others like General Motors and Rivian have snubbed CarPlay entirely in favor of having more control over their vehicles. Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 24 Jan. 2025 Moreover, Indian automakers have been able to enjoy greater profitability because their cost of production domestically is one of the lowest in the world. Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for automaker 

Word History

Etymology

auto entry 1 + maker

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of automaker was in 1899

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“Automaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/automaker. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

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