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 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 Ford, Honda, Volkswagen and other major automakers already agreed to follow California vehicle emission standards. Sophie Austin, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024 One of the contractors, Lunar Outpost, plans to make use of the Detroit automaker’s EV battery technology in its off-planet vehicle. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024 The pricing bonanza that juiced automaker profits during the pandemic is fading as production normalizes. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024 Now, the bet looks to be paying off as stellar growth in sales of hybrid cars has bolstered the Japanese automaker’s sales in the U.S. Sales of Toyota cars in the U.S. rose 23 percent through March and sales for the first three months of 2024 rose 21 percent, reports Automotive News. Owen Bellwood / Jalopnik, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2024 In the same period last year, the electric automaker reported 422,875 deliveries and production of 440,808 vehicles. Lora Kolodny, NBC News, 2 Apr. 2024 Genesis, the spinoff luxury automaker from Hyundai, launched its GV80 midsize SUV in 2021. Alex Nishimoto, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2024 The automaker pushed its reporting date back by a day with no explanation. ICE, hybrid and EVs all selling steadily Ford is seeking to grow market share with its hybrid vehicles and its refreshed product lineup. Detroit Free Press, 3 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 19 Apr. 2024.

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