List of car brands
This 'list of car makes tries to show every make or marque of car ever used; some are manufacturing companies in their own right that also use their company name as a model name, and others are subsidiary companies, divisions, or products of badge engineering.
Contents
- 1 Makes by country
- 1.1 Argentina
- 1.2 Australia
- 1.3 Brazil
- 1.4 Bulgaria
- 1.5 Canada
- 1.6 China
- 1.7 Croatia
- 1.8 Czech Republic
- 1.9 Egypt
- 1.10 Ethiopia
- 1.11 Finland
- 1.12 France
- 1.13 Germany
- 1.14 Greece
- 1.15 Hungary
- 1.16 India
- 1.17 Iran
- 1.18 Israel
- 1.19 Italy
- 1.20 Ivory Coast
- 1.21 Japan
- 1.22 Kenya
- 1.23 Malaysia
- 1.24 Mexico
- 1.25 Namibia
- 1.26 Nepal
- 1.27 Netherlands
- 1.28 New Zealand
- 1.29 Nigeria
- 1.30 North Korea
- 1.31 Portugal
- 1.32 Romania
- 1.33 Russia
- 1.34 Serbia
- 1.35 South Africa
- 1.36 South Korea
- 1.37 Spain
- 1.38 Sweden
- 1.39 Taiwan
- 1.40 Thailand
- 1.41 Tunisia
- 1.42 Turkey
- 1.43 United Kingdom
- 1.44 United Arab Emirates
- 1.45 United States of America
- 1.46 Uruguay
- 2 See also
- 3 Notes
- 4 References
- 5 External links
Makes by country[edit]
Argentina[edit]
Former manufacturers[edit]
- Anasagasti (1911–1915)
- Andino (1967–1973)
- Hispano-Argentina (1940–1945)
- Eniak (1983–1989)
- Industrias Aeronáuticas y Mecánicas del Estado (IAME, Mechanical Aircraft Industries of the State, 1951–1979), not to be confused with Italian American Motor Engineering
- Industrias Kaiser Argentina (IKA, 1956–1975)
Australia[edit]
Active manufacturers[edit]
- Alpha Sports
- Amuza
- Birchfield (2003–present)
- Bolwell (1963–present)
- Bullet (1996–present)
- Bushranger
- Classic Glass
- Daytona (2002–present)
- Devaux (2001–present)
- Elfin (1957–present)
- Finch
- Holden (1948–present)
- HSV (1987–present)
- Joss
- Nota (1955–present)
- PRB
- Python (1981–present)
- Tomcar (2005–present)
- Toyota (1963–present)
Former manufacturers[edit]
- Ascort (1958–1960)
- Australian Six (1919–1930)
- Australis (1897–1907)
- Blade (2008–2013)
- Buchanan
- Buckle (1955–1959)
- Caldwell Vale (1907–1913)
- Cheetah
- FPV (2002–2014)
- Ford Australian production finished (1925–2016)
- Goggomobil (1958–1961)
- Giocattolo (1986–1989)
- Ilinga
- Hartnett (1949–1955)
- Lloyd-Hartnett (1957–1962)
- Leyland (1973–1975)
- Kaditcha
- Pellandini (1970–1978)
- Purvis Eureka (1974–1991)
- Lightburn (1963–1965)
- Southern Cross (1931–1935)
- Shrike (1988–1989)
- Statesman (1971–1984)
Brazil[edit]
Active manufacturers[edit]
- Agrale (1982–present)
- Aurora 122-C
- Avallone
- Bianco
- Bugre (1970–present)
- Caribe[citation needed]
- CBT[citation needed]
- Centaurus
- Chamonix (1987–present)
- Cobracar[citation needed]
- Cross Lander
- Dacon
- Dardo (1981)
- Democrata (1967)
- Edra (1989–present)
- JPX[citation needed]
- Lobini (2002–present)
- Matra
- Mirage GT[citation needed]
- San Vito
- TAC (2004–present)
- Tanger
- Troller (1998–present)
Former manufacturers[edit]
- Engesa (1963–1993)
- Fabral
- Farus
- Gurgel (1966–1995)
- Hofstetter turbo (1986–1989)
- FNM (1960–1963)
- Karmann Ghia
- MP Lafer (1974–c.1990)
- Puma (1967–1997)
- Santa Matilde (1977–c.1997)
- Uirapuru (1966–1968)
- Willys Interlagos
Bulgaria[edit]
Active manufacturers[edit]
Former manufacturers[edit]
Canada[edit]
Active manufacturers[edit]
- Intermeccanica (1959–present)
Former manufacturers[edit]
- Acadian (1961–1971)
- Amherst (1912)
- Asüna (1992–1995)
- Bourassa (1926)[citation needed]
- Bricklin (1974–1975)
- Brock (1921)
- Brooks (1923–1926)
- Canadian (1921)
- Canadian Motor (1900–1902)
- Clinton (1911–1912)
- Colonial (1922)
- Dominion Motors Frontenac (1931–1933)
- Enterra (1987)
- Ford Frontenac (1959–1960)
- Gareau (1910)
- Gray-Dort (1915–1925)
- London Six (1922–1924)
- Manic GT (1969–1971)
- McLaughlin (1908–1922)
- Meteor (1949–1976)
- Monarch (1946–1961)
- Moose Jaw Standard (1916–1919)
- Queen (1901–1903)
- Studebaker (1963–1966)
- Tudhope (1906–1913)
- ZENN (2006–2010)
China[edit]
- BAIC Group
- Baolong (1998–present)
- Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corporation
- Beijing Automobile Works (1958–present)
- BYD (2003–present)
- Chang'an Motors (1990–present)
- Chery (Qirui) (1997–present)
- Dadi
- Dongfeng (1969–present)
- Dongfeng Fengshen
- Venucia (2010–present)
- First Automobile Works (FAW) (1953–present)
- Haima Automobile (2004–present)
- Hongqi (Red Flag) (1958–present)
- Huali
- FAW Tianjin (Xiali) (1986–present)
- Forta
- Foton (1996–present)
- Fudi (1996–present)
- Fukang (company) (1990–present)
- Fuqi
- Geely (Jili) (1998–present)
- Zhejiang Geely Automobile
- Shanghai Maple Guorun Automobile (2003–present)
- And is the majority shareholder in
- Great Wall Motors (1984–present)
- Green Field Motor (2010–present)
- Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group (GAIG) (2000–present)
- Hawtai (Huatai)
- Huachen (Brilliance)
- Huayang
- Jianghuai (JAC) (1999–present)
- Jiangling (JMC) (1993–present)
- Kingstar (2004–Present)
- Jonway (2005–present)
- Lifan (2005–present)
- Li Nian (Everus) (2010–present )
- Qoros (2013–present)
- Shaanxi Automobile Group
- SAIC Motor
- Roewe (2006–present)
- Wuling (1958–present)
- Nanjing Automobile Corporation (NAC) (1947–present)
- Nanjing Soyat (2004–present)
- Yuejin (1995–present)
- Sichuan Tengzhong
- Shuanghuan (1998–present)
- Shuguang Group (Huanghai Bus)
- Soueast Motors / Dongnan
- Tianma (Heavenly Horse) (1995–present)
- Tongtian (2002–present)
- Xinkai (1984–present)
- Yema Auto (1994–present)
- Youngman (2001–present)
- Yutong Group
- Polarsun Automobile (Zhongshun) (2004–present)
- Zhongxing (Zxauto) (1991–present)
- Zhongyu (2004–present)
- Zotye (2005–present)
Croatia[edit]
Czech Republic[edit]
Egypt[edit]
Active manufacturers[edit]
- Egy-Tech (2010–present)
- Speranza Chery (1998–present)
Former manufacturers[edit]
- Nasr (1960–2008)
Ethiopia[edit]
- Holland Car (2005–2013)
Finland[edit]
- Toroidion (2015–present)
France[edit]
Germany[edit]
Greece[edit]
Active manufacturers[edit]
- ELVO (1973–present)
- Korres (2002–present)
- Namco (1973–present)
- Replicar Hellas (2007–present)
Former manufacturers[edit]
- Alta (1968–1978)
- Attica (1958–1972)
- Autokinitoviomihania Ellados (1975–1984)
- Automeccanica (1980–1995)
- Balkania (1975–1995)
- BET (1965–1975)
- C.AR (1970–1992)
- DIM (1977–1982)
- Enfield (1973–1976)
- Hercules (1980–1983)
- MAVA-Renault (1979–1985)
- MEBEA (1960–1983)
- Neorion (1974–1975)
- Pan-Car (1968–1994)
- Scavas (1973–1992)
- Styl Kar (1970)
- Tangalakis (1935–1939)
- Theologou (1918–1926)
Hungary[edit]
Active manufactures[edit]
Under construction[edit]
India[edit]
- Ashok Leyland
- Bajaj
- Chinkara
- Force Motors
- Hindustan
- Hradyesh
- ICML
- Mahindra & Mahindra
- Maruti (1983–2007)
- Maruti Suzuki (2007–present)
- Premier
- Reva
- San
- Tata
Iran[edit]
- Bahman
- Diar
- Iran Khodro (1962–present)
- Khodro Kaveer
- Kish Khodro
- Morattab
- MVM
- Pars Khodro (1967–present)
- Reyan
- SAIPA (1966–present)
- Shahab Khodro
- Zagross Khodro
Israel[edit]
Active manufacturers[edit]
Former manufacturers[edit]
Italy[edit]
Ivory Coast[edit]
- Baby-Brousse (1964–1979)[citation needed]
Japan[edit]
- Acura
- Datsun
- Honda
- Infiniti
- Isuzu
- Lexus
- Mazda
- Mitsubishi
- Nissan
- Scion (No longer exists)
- Suzuki
- Toyota
- Subaru
Kenya[edit]
- Mobius Motors (2013)[2]
- Nyayo (1986–1999)
Malaysia[edit]
Mexico[edit]
- Autobuses King[3]
- Miver & ga[4]
- Dina
- FANASA[5]
- Grupo Electrico Motorizado[6][7]
- Mastretta
- VAM
- Vhul
- Zacua
Namibia[edit]
- Uri-Automobile (1995–2008 moved to South Africa)
Nepal[edit]
Netherlands[edit]
Active manufacturers[edit]
Former manufacturers[edit]
- Spyker automobielen
- Eysink [8]
New Zealand[edit]
Active manufacturers[edit]
- Almac (1985–present)
- Alternative Cars (1984–present)
- Chevron (1984–present)
- Fraser (1988–present)
- Hulme (2005–present)
- Leitch (1986–present)
- Saker (1989–present)
Former manufacturers[edit]
- Anziel (1967)
- Beattie (1997–2001) thence Redline
- Carlton (1922–1928)
- Cobra (1983–1990)
- Crowther (1968–1978)
- De Joux (1970)
- Dennison (1900–1905) - New Zealand's first indigenous car
- Everson (1935–1989)
- Heron (1964–1990)
- Marlborough (1912–1922) thence Carlton
- McRae (1990–2003)
- Mistral (1957–1960)
- Redline (2001–2009)
- Steel Brothers (1973–1981)
- Trekka (1966–1973)
- UltraCommuter (2006–2013)
- Wood (1901–1903)
Nigeria[edit]
- Izuogu (1997–2006)
North Korea[edit]
- Pyeonghwa Motors
- Pyongsang Auto Works
- Sungri Motors
Portugal[edit]
Former manufacturers[edit]
- UMM (União Metalo-Mecânica) (1978-2001)
- Portaro (1975-1995)
Romania[edit]
Active manufacturers[edit]
- Automobile Dacia (1966–present)
Former manufacturers[edit]
Russia[edit]
Active manufacturers[edit]
Former manufacturers[edit]
- Izh (1965–2008)
- Moskvitch (1929–2010)
- Russo-Balt (1894–1929/2006)
- Marussia (2007–2014)
Serbia[edit]
Former manufacturers[edit]
South Africa[edit]
Active manufacturers[edit]
- Birkin (1982–present)
- Perana (2007–present)
- Puma (1973–1974, 1989–1991, 2006–present)
- Shaka (1995–present)
- Superformance (1996–present)
- Uri International Vehicle & Equipment Marketing (2008–present)
Former manufacturers[edit]
- Badsey (1979–1983, then the company moved to the USA[9][full citation needed]
- Eagle
- GSM (1958–1964)
- Hayden Dart (1997–2003)
- Hi-Tech (1992–1996)
- Optimal Energy (2008–2012)
- Perana (1967–1996; a famous Ford manufacturer, today only active as a Ford dealer)
- Protea (1957–1958)
- Ranger (1968–1973)
- Sao (1985–1994)
South Korea[edit]
Active manufacturers[edit]
Former manufacturers[edit]
- Asia (1965–1999)
- Daewoo (1983–2002)
- GMK (1972–1976)
- Saehan (1976-1983)
- Saenara (1962–1965)
- Shinjin (1965–1972)
Spain[edit]
Sweden[edit]
Active manufacturers[edit]
Former manufacturers[edit]
Taiwan[edit]
Thailand[edit]
- C-fee
- Thai Rung
- Vera
Tunisia[edit]
- Barkia (2010–present)[10]
- Industries Mécaniques Maghrébines (1982–1988, 1991–present)
- Wallyscar (2007–present)[11]
Turkey[edit]
United Kingdom[edit]
Active manufacturers[edit]
- Ascari (1995–present)
- Aston Martin (1913–present)
- Aston Martin Lagonda (1976–1990) (2015–present)
- Bentley (1919–present)
- Bristol (1946–present)
- David Brown (2013–present)
- Jaguar (1945–present)
- Land Rover (1948–present)
- Lotus (1952–present)
- McLaren Automotive (2010–present)
- Mini (1959—present)
- Range Rover (1970–present)
- Rolls Royce (1904–present)
- Vauxhall (1857-present)
Former manufacturers[edit]
United Arab Emirates[edit]
United States of America[edit]
- AM General, Vehicle Production Group (2011—present)
- Anteros (2005–present)
- Aurica (2010–present)
- Buick (1903–present)
- Chrysler (1925–present)
- Chevrolet (1911–present)
- Cadillac (1902–present)
- Dodge (1900–present)
- Elio Motors (2009–present)
- Equus Automotive (2014-present)
- E-Z-GO (1954–present)
- Falcon(2009–present)
- Faraday (2014–present)
- Fisker (2011–2014)
- Ford (1903–present)
- GMC (1913–present)
- Hennessey (1991–present)
- Jeep (1941–present)
- Karma (2016–present) ( Formerly Fisker inc.)
- Lincoln (1917–present)
- Local (2007—present)
- Lucid Motors (2014-present)
- Lyons (2011–present)
- Mosler (1993–2013)
- Panoz (1989–present)
- Polaris (1954–present)
- Racefab (1991–present)
- Ram (2009–present)
- Rossion (2007–present)
- Shelby American (1992–present)
- SSC (1999–present)
- Tesla (2003–present)
- Zimmer (1978–1988, 1997–present)
Uruguay[edit]
Former manufacturers[edit]
- Lima (1970–1980)[citation needed]
See also[edit]
- Automotive industry in the United Kingdom
- List of automobile manufacturers
- List of current automobile manufacturers
- List of current automobile manufacturers by country
- List of European automobiles
- List of Western European automobile manufacturers
- Timeline of motor vehicle brands
Notes[edit]
- ^ y
- ^ http://www.mobiusmotors.com/
- ^ [1]
- ^ "Trolley". Retrieved 6 October 2014.
- ^ "FANASA". Retrieved 6 October 2014.
- ^ ".:GEMSA:.". Retrieved 6 October 2014.
- ^ "Autos eléctricos en el DF". Retrieved 6 October 2014.
- ^ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eysink
- ^ "www.badsey.com". Retrieved 6 October 2014.
- ^ "Barkia - Industrie Automobile". Autocar.
- ^ "Paris motor show 2012: the weird and the wonderful". Autocar. 1 October 2012. Retrieved 8 August 2013.
References[edit]
- Georgano, G.N. (Ed.). The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. Chicago: Fitzroy Dearborn, 2000. ISBN 1-57958-293-1
- Mazur, Eligiusz (Ed.). World of Cars 2006/2007: Worldwide Car Catalogue. Warsaw: Media Connection, 2006. ISSN 1734-2945
External links[edit]
- Car Makes - a list of most popular car makes
- Car Brand Names - a list of most popular car brand names
- All Car Index - world's largest automobile encyclopedia