carmaker

noun

1. A manufacturer of automobiles.

   “Helper and Sako (1995) did detect some convergence in the way U.S. and Japanese carmakers work with suppliers.”

   “Nissan has struggled since the collapse of its long-standing alliance with French carmaker Renault. […] EV development costs have created a powerful incentive for carmakers to explore mergers as a way to share the financial burden, according to analysts.”