The term "car maker" refers to a company that designs, manufactures and sells motor vehicles. These companies are also known as automobile manufacturers or simply carmakers. They produce various types of cars such as sedans, hatchbacks, SUVs, trucks, vans, etc., which cater to different segments of the market based on factors like price range, size, fuel efficiency and performance. Some well-known car makers include Toyota, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Volkswagen, Tesla, among others.