List of car brands
Appearance
This list of car brands tries to show every brand 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.
Brands by country
Argentina
Active Manufacturers
Former Manufacturers
- 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 Eduardo Sal-Lari (IES, 1983-1990)
- Industrias Kaiser Argentina (IKA) (1956–1975)
- Siam di Tella (1959–1965)
Australia
Active Manufacturers
- Alpha Sports
- Amuza
- Birchfield (2003–present)
- Bolwell (1963–present)
- Bullet (1996–present)
- Bushranger
- Carbontech[1] (1999–present)
- Classic Glass
- Daytona (2002–present)
- Devaux (2001–present)
- DRB (1997–present)
- E-Vade[2]
- Elfin (1958–present)
- Finch
- Holden (1948–present)
- HSV (1987–present)
- Joss
- Nota (1955–present)
- Pioneer [3] (1897–1898)
- PRB
- Python (1981–present)
- Tomcar (2005–present)
- Toyota (1963–present)
Former Manufacturers
- 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
Active Manufacturers
- Abais[citation needed]
- Adamo GT[citation needed]
- Agrale (1982–present)
- Aldee[citation needed]
- Almenara Buggy[citation needed]
- Americar
- Amoritz GT
- Aurora 122-C
- Avallone
- Baby Buggy
- Bianco
- Brasinca (1964–present)[citation needed]
- BRM Buggy (1969–present)
- Bugre (1970–present)
- Bugway (2001–present)[citation needed]
- Caribe[citation needed]
- CBT[citation needed]
- Centaurus
- Chamonix (1987–present)
- Cobracar[citation needed]
- Cross Lander
- Dacon
- Dardo (1981)
- Democrata (1967)
- Edra (1989–present)
- EMIS (1981–present)[citation needed]
- Emme[citation needed]
- Fibravan (1989–present)[citation needed]
- Fúria[citation needed]
- Glaspac[citation needed]
- Grancar[citation needed]
- JPX[citation needed]
- Kadron[citation needed]
- Kremer
- Lassale[citation needed]
- Lobini (2002–present)
- Lorena GT[citation needed]
- Madom[citation needed]
- Malzoni[citation needed]
- Matra
- Mirage GT[citation needed]
- NBM-Nasser Brazil Motores[citation needed]
- Pretty [citation needed]
- Romi (1956)[citation needed]
- Rossin-Bertin [citation needed]
- San Vito
- Short GT [citation needed]
- SS Fiberglass[citation needed]
- TAC (2004–present)
- Tanger
- Troller (1998–present)
- Vemag[citation needed]
- Villa GT[citation needed]
- W.W. Trevis (1998–present)[citation needed]
Former Manufacturers
- Engesa (1963–1993)
- Envemo (1978–c.1994)[citation needed]
- Equus Thundix[citation needed]
- Fabral
- Farus
- Gurgel (1966–1995)
- Hofstetter turbo (1986–1989)
- FNM (1960–1963)
- Karmann Ghia
- Miura (1977–c.1987)[citation needed]
- MP Lafer (1974–c.1990)
- Puma (1967–1997)
- Santa Matilde (1977-c.1997)
- Uirapuru (1966–1968)
- Willys Interlagos
Canada
Active Manufacturers
- Conquest Vehicle Incorporated[4] (present)
- HTT Technologies (2007–present)
- Intermeccanica (1959-present)
- Timmis (1968–present)[citation needed]
Former Manufacturers
- 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
Czechoslovakia
Egypt
Active Manufacturers
- Egy-Tech (2010–present)
- Speranza Chery (1998–present)
Former Manufacturers
- Nasr (1960–2008)
Ethiopia
- Holland Car (2005-2013)
Finland
- Toroidion (2015–present)
France
Germany
Greece
Active Manufacturers
- ELVO (1973–present)
- Korres (2002–present)
- Namco (1973–present)
- Replicar Hellas (2007–present)
Former Manufacturers
- 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)
India
- Ashok Leyland
- Bajaj
- Chinkara
- Force Motors
- Hindustan
- Hradyesh
- IMCL
- Mahindra and Mahindra
- Maruti (1983-2007)
- Maruti Suzuki (2007–present)
- Premier
- REVA
- San
- Tata
Iran
- AKIA (2007–present)
- 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
Active Manufacturers
Former Manufacturers
Italy
Ivory Coast
- Baby-Brousse (1964–1979)[citation needed]
Japan
Kenya
- Mobius Motors (2013)[6]
- Nyayo (1986–1999)
Malaysia
Mexico
Namibia
- Uri-Automobile (1995–2008 moved to South Africa)
Nepal
Netherlands
- Spyker
Active Manufacturers
Former Manufacturers
New Zealand
Active Manufacturers
- Almac (1985–present)
- Alternative Cars (1984–present)
- Chevron (1984–present)
- Fraser (1988–present)
- Hulme (2005–present)
- Leitch (1986–present)
- Saker (1989–present)
Former Manufacturers
- 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
- Izuogu (1997-2006)
North Korea
- Pyeonghwa Motors
- Pyongsang Auto Works
- Sungri Motor Plant
Romania
Active Manufacturers
- Automobile Dacia (1966–present)
Former Manufacturers
Russia
Active Manufacturers
Former Manufacturers
- Izh (1965-2008)
- Moskvitch (1929–2010)
- Russo-Balt (1894–1929/2006)
Serbia
Former Manufacturers
South Africa
Active Manufacturers
- 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
- Badsey (1979–1983, then the company moved to the USA[12][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
Active Manufacturers
Former Manufacturers
- Asia (1965–1999)
- Daewoo (1983–2002)
- GMK (1972–1976)
- Saehan (1976-1983)
- Saenara (1962–1965)
- Shinjin (1965–1972)
Spain
Sweden
Active Manufacturers
Former Manufacturers
- SAAB (1945-2012)
Taiwan
Thailand
Tunisia
- Barkia (2010–present)[13]
- Industries Mécaniques Maghrébines (1982-1988,1991–present)
- Wallyscar (2007–present)[14]
Turkey
United Kingdom
Active Manufacturers
- 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)
- Range Rover (1970–present)
- Rolls Royce (1904–present)
Former Manufacturers
- Mini (1959-2000)
United Arab Emirates
United States of America
- Buick (1903–present)
- Chrysler (1925–present)
- Chevrolet (1911–present)
- Cadillac (1902–present)
- Dodge (1900–present)
- Ford (1903–present)
- GMC (1913–present)
- Jeep (1941–present)
- Lincoln (1917–present)
- Ram (2009–present)
- Tesla Motors (2003–present)
Uruguay
Active Manufacturers
- Nordex (1962–present) [citation needed]
Former Manufacturers
- Dellepiane (1980)[citation needed]
- El Terruno (1960) [citation needed]
- Grumett (1960–1982) [citation needed]
- Guitolar (1970–2004) [citation needed]
- Indio (1969–1977)[citation needed]
- Industrias WARV (1966–1972)[citation needed]
- Lima (1970–1980)[citation needed]
- Mauser[citation needed]
- Metalurgica Laguarda (1963) [citation needed]
- Taller Danree y Silveira (1950–1960)[citation needed]
See also
- Automotive industry in the United Kingdom
- List of automobile manufacturers
- List of current automobile manufacturers
- List of current automobile manufacturers by country
- List of Eastern European cars
- List of Western European cars
- Timeline of motor vehicle brands
Notes
- ^ "Carbontech". Retrieved 6 October 2014.
- ^ "E-Vade Super Car". Retrieved 6 October 2014.
- ^ Georgano, G.N. Cars: Early and Vintage, 1886-1930. (London: Grange-Universal, 1985).
- ^ "Conquest Vehicles – Company". Conquestvehicles.com. Retrieved December 26, 2012.
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- ^ 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.
- ^ "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
- 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
- Car Makes - a list of most popular car makes
- Vehiclebook.net - a list of 900+ car brands with over 40.000 models
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