automaker

noun

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

Examples of automaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Quality issues, unresolved after his exit, haunt Ford now When Ford CEO Jim Farley assumed leadership of the automaker in October 2020 with the departure of Jim Hackett, quality issues and the costs associated with recalls and warranty repairs were spiking and among the worst in the industry. Detroit Free Press, 26 Apr. 2024 The British automaker unveiled its first EV, the Spectre, last fall. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024 Federal regulations also are putting pressure on automakers to make significant cuts to tailpipe emissions. The Indianapolis Star, 25 Apr. 2024 Many automakers have also entered the space with their own electric or hybrid cars. Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 24 Apr. 2024 Despite concerns from automakers about slowing EV sales, the IEA is upbeat on the EV market’s prospects for 2024. Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 24 Apr. 2024 The automaker recently pared back production schedules at its Shanghai factory, Bloomberg reported late last month. Dana Hull, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2024 Roughly 48% of U.S. autoworkers belong to the unionized Big 3 automakers –--Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, the owner of Chrysler, Wheaton said. Max Zahn, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2024 The Italian government, meanwhile, has held discussions with automakers including Tesla Inc. about producing in the country, Industry Minister Adolfo Urso said in February. Alberto Brambilla, Fortune Europe, 11 Apr. 2024

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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 3 May. 2024.

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