noun
- a company that manufactures automobiles
Examples
- General Motors is one of the largest automakers in the world.
- The automaker announced a recall of 50,000 vehicles.
- Japanese automakers have a strong reputation for reliability.
- The automaker is investing heavily in electric vehicle technology.
- Several automakers are planning to phase out gasoline engines by 2030.
- The automaker’s stock price rose after strong quarterly earnings.