Definition of CARMAKER

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Recent Examples on the Web Meanwhile, South Korean carmaker Hyundai—an industrial giant well-versed in the kinds of high-volume manufacturing a viable air taxi industry will require—also revealed designs for both a craft and a support system for future air taxi operations. — Eric Adams, Wired, "Bell and Hyundai Soar into the Air Taxi Race," 7 Jan. 2020 Investors who expect a sales rebound in China and continued long-term growth can consider Chinese electric carmaker NIO, adds Wroblewski. — Adam Shell, USA TODAY, "Want to invest in electric vehicles? Start with their parts," 6 Jan. 2020 In a statement on Wednesday, the companies said that Chinese carmaker Dongfeng Group had agreed to sell part of its stake in PSA back to the French automaker, a move that could appease US regulators. — Charles Riley, CNN, "Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot owner agree deal to create world's third largest automaker," 18 Dec. 2019 That has undermined growth, prompting the likes of top Chinese electric-carmaker BYD Co. to warn recently that earnings will wane. — Los Angeles Times, "Tesla’s Chinese rival NIO has lost $5 billion and is fighting to survive," 23 Sep. 2019 Two decades ago, Nissan, on the verge of bankruptcy, was rescued by Renault, which took a stake in the Japanese carmaker and sent in Carlos Ghosn to turn it around. — BostonGlobe.com, "Nissan’s new CEO has long list of problems to fix," 2 Dec. 2019 New trade barriers with the European Union would encourage Japanese carmakers who have built huge factories in Britain to take their business elsewhere. — Luke Mcgee, CNN, "The UK will never get the US trade deal it wants," 6 Nov. 2019 Mr Uchida will head a new three-man leadership team at the Japanese carmaker, which is slashing production in the face of falling sales. — The Economist, "Business this week," 10 Oct. 2019 Both companies have made efforts to keep embattled Nissan in the mix, but what does the Japanese carmaker get out of this? — Washington Post, "Nissan Should Go It Alone," 26 Sep. 2019

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“Carmaker.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carmaker. Accessed 25 January 2020.