This is the 9866th most frequent Russian word.
автопроизводителем
"Автопроизводителем" means "automobile manufacturer."
In this usage, the term "автопроизводителем" (automobile manufacturer) refers to a role or identity of the company Tesla.
Компания Tesla стала известным автопроизводителем.
The company Tesla became a well-known automobile manufacturer.
Here, "автопроизводителем" is used to highlight the excellence or an award attributed to the entity fulfilling the role of an automobile manufacturer.
Автопроизводителем года была признана японская компания.
The Japanese company was recognized as the automobile manufacturer of the year.
In this sentence, "автопроизводителем" specifies the target profession or identity a company aims to achieve through certain actions.