: an automobile manufacturer

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However, the carmaker backtracked on those plans earlier this year, canceling that trio of battery-electric models as part of a broader strategic pivot. Bloomberg, Oc Register, 16 July 2026 Chinese carmakers now offer software upgrades and refreshed cabin experiences in cycles measured in quarters — vastly faster than the comparatively stale and limited EV offerings from Western producers. Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026 Momenta has already launched commercial robotaxi services in Shanghai and is expanding its global footprint through strategic partnerships, such as with carmakers Audi, Honda, and Mercedes-Benz AG. Jenny Lee, CNBC, 8 July 2026 Tesla will also face its own test on July 22, when the carmaker’s latest earnings will be published. Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for carmaker

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1954, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of carmaker was in 1954

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“Carmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carmaker. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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