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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Octopus Energy’s Greg Jackson warns that industry incumbents who fail to adapt to this reality risk being displaced, much like traditional Western automakers were disrupted by Elon Musk’s Tesla. Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 This comes as shares of the automaker have slumped nearly 15% this year and more than 5% over the past month. Sean Conlon, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024 More data, more crashes Tesla is among the most prominent automakers developing advanced driver-assistance features, which can assist with lane changes, driving speed and steering. Jarrett Renshaw, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024 The size of California's auto market in effect forces automakers to build a vehicle mix sold nationally that meets California standards. Andrew Chung, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024 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 25 Dec. 2024.

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