1. companies or manufacturers that produce automobiles
Usage: plural form

Examples

• Major carmakers are investing heavily in electric vehicle technology.
• Japanese carmakers dominated the global market in the 1980s.
• The strike affected production at several European carmakers.
• American carmakers faced tough competition from foreign companies.
• Many carmakers are shifting their focus to hybrid and electric models.
• The new regulations will require carmakers to improve fuel efficiency standards.