List of car brands
This is an incomplete list of every brand (also known as make or marque) of car ever produced which has an article on Wikipedia. Names should not be added unless they already have an article. Some are from manufacturing companies that also use their company name as a brand name; others are from subsidiary companies or divisions, or are products of badge engineering.
Argentina
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Active brands
- Zanella (1948–present)
Former brands
- Anasagasti (1911–1915)
- Andino (1967–1973)
- ASA (1961– 1969)
- Eniak (1983–1989)
- Hispano-Argentina (1925–1953)
- 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), United Kingdom
Australia
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Active brands
- Bolwell (1979–present)
- Borland Racing Developments (1984–present)
- Bufori (1986–present)
- Bullet (1996–present)
- Devaux (2001–present)
- Elfin Cars (1958–present)
- Finch Restorations (1965–present)
- Jacer (1995–present)
- Joss Developments (2004–present)
- Minetti Sports Cars (2003–present)
- Nota (1955–present)
- PRB (1978–present)
- Puma Clubman (1998–present)
- Python (1981–present)
- Quantum (2015–present)
- Roaring Forties (1997–present)
- Spartan-V (2004–present)
- Stohr Cars (1991–present)
Former brands
- Alpha Sports (1963–2005)
- Ascort (1958–1960)
- Austin (1954–1983)
- Australian Six (1919–1930)
- Australis (1897–1907)
- Birchfield (2003–2004)
- Blade (2008–2013)
- Borgward
- Buchanan
- Buckle (1955–1959)
- Bush Ranger (1977–2016)
- Caldwell Vale (1907–1913)
- Cheetah
- Chrysler (1957–1981) (continues as a brand applied to imported cars)
- Ford (1925–2016) (continues as a brand applied to imported cars)
- FPV (2002–2014)
- Giocattolo (1986–1989)
- Goggomobil (1958–1961)
- Hartnett (1949–1955)
- Holden (Manufactured 1948 to 2017, import only 2017 to 2020)
- HSV (1987–2017)
- Honda (continues as a brand applied to imported cars)
- Ilinga (1974–1975)
- Kaditcha
- Leyland (1973–1982)
- Lloyd-Hartnett (1957–1962)
- Lonsdale (1982–1983) (Cars produced and exported by Mitsubishi Australia and sold in the UK by the Colt Car Company under the Lonsdale brand.)
- Mitsubishi (1980–2008) (The brand continued to be used in Australia for fully imported cars after 2008.)
- Morris (1947–1973)
- Nissan (1983–1992) (The brand continued to be used in Australia for fully imported cars after 1992.)
- Pellandini (1970–1978)
- Purvis Eureka (1974–1991)
- Shrike (1988–1989)
- Southern Cross (1931–1935)
- Statesman (1971–1984)
- Tarrant (1900–1907)
- Toyota, Australian production finished (1963–2017) (continues as a brand applied to imported cars)
- Volkswagen
- Zeta (1963–1965)
Austria
Active brands
Former brands
- Austro-Daimler (1889–1934)
- Austro-Tatra (1934–1948)
- Custoca (also known as Custoka) (1966–1988)
- Denzel (1948–1959)
- Felber Autoroller (1952–1953)
- Gräf & Stift (1902–2001)
- Grofri (1921–1931)
- Libelle (1952–1954)
- Lohner–Porsche (1900–1905)
- Möve 101
- Steyr automobile
- Steyr-Daimler-Puch
Belgium
Former brands
- ADK (1930)
- Alatac (1913–1914)
- Apal (1998)
- Astra (1931)
- Auto-Mixte (1906–1912)
- De Wandre (1923)
- Delecroix (1899)
- Excelsior (1904–1932)
- Flaid (1921)
- Germain (1901)
- Imperia (1906–1948, 2009–2015)
- Jeecy-Vea (1926)
- Juwel (1928)
- Meeussen (1972)
- Miesse (1926)
- Minerva (1939)
- Pieper (1903)
- Pipe (1922)
- Ranger (General Motors brand) (1970–1978)
- Royal Star (1910)
- Springuel (1912)
- Vincke (1905)
- Vivinus (1912)
Brazil
Active brands
- Agrale (1982–present)
- Chamonix (1987–present)
- TAC (2004–present)
- Volkswagen (1953–present)
Bulgaria
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Former brands
Canada
Former brands
- Acadian (1961–1971)
- Amherst (1912)
- Asüna (1992–1995)
- Beaumont
- Bricklin (1974–1975)
- Brock (1921)
- Brooks (1923–1926)
- Canadian (1921)
- Canadian Motor (1900–1902)
- Clinton (1911–1912)
- Colonial (1922)
- Dominion Motors Frontenac (1931–1933)
- Envoy
- Epic
- 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
Active brands
- BAIC Group
- Beijing Automobile Works (1958–present)
- Arcfox (2017–present)
- Changhe (1970–present)
- Foton (1996–present)
- BYD (2003–present)
- Denza (2010–present)
- Chang'an Motors (1990–present)
- Chery (Qirui) (1997–present)
- Dongfeng (1969–present)
- Dongfeng Fengshen
- Venucia (2010–present)
- First Automobile Works (FAW) (1953–present)
- FAW Tianjin (Xiali) (1986–2020)
- Haima Automobile (2004–present)
- Hongqi (Red Flag) (1958–present)
- Huali
- Fudi (1996–present)
- Geely (Jili) (1998–present)
- Great Wall Motors (1984–present)
- GAC Group (1954–present)
- Changfeng Motor
- Everus (2010–present)
- Gonow
- Trumpchi
- Hawtai (Huatai)
- Huachen (Brilliance)
- Jinbei (1992–present)
- Hwanghai
- JAC Motors (1964–present)
- JAC
- Heyue
- Refine
- Jiangling (1993–present)
- Jonway (2005–present)
- Landwind
- Lifan (2005–present)
- Nio (2014–present)
- Qoros (2013–present)
- SAIC Motor
- Shaanxi Automobile Group
- Sichuan Tengzhong
- Soueast Motors / Dongnan
- Xinkai (1984–present)
- XPeng (2014–present)
- Yema Auto (1994–present)
- Yutong
- ZX Auto (1999–present)
Former brands
- Dadi (1988–2012)
- Baolong (1998–2005)
- Polarsun Automobile (2004–2018)
- Senova (2012–2020)
- Shuanghuan (1998–2016)
- Youngman (2001–2019)
- Zotye (2005–2021)
Czech Republic
Active brands
Denmark
Active brands
- PVP Karting
- Zenvo Automotive (2004–present)
Former brands
- Anglo-Dane (1902–1917)
- Brems (1900 and 1907)
- Dansk (1901–1907)
- Krampers (1890–1960)
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Estonia
Ethiopia
- Holland Car (2005–2013)
Finland
- Elcat
- Electric Raceabout (prototype, not in production)
- Korvensuu (1912–1913)
- Sisu Auto
- Toroidion (2015– ,prototype, not yet in production)
- Valmet Automotive
- Vanaja (1943–1968)
- Valtra
France
Active brands
Former brands
- Amilcar (1921–1939)
- Ballot (1905–1932)
- Berliet (1899–1978)
- Chenard-Walcker (1899–1946)
- Darracq (1897–1902)
- DB (1938–1961)
- De Dion-Bouton (1883–1932)
- Delage (1906–1953)
- Delahaye (1894–1954)
- Facel Vega (1939–1964)
- Gobron-Brillié (1898–1930)
- Hotchkiss (1903–1955)
- Lorraine-Dietrich (1836–1945)
- Matra (1964–2003)
- Panhard (1887–2012)
- Panhard et Levassor (1887–1940)
- Rosengart (1927–1955)
- Salmson (1920–1957)
- Saviem (1955–1978)
- Simca (1934–1979)
- Talbot (1916–1959)
- Talbot-Lago (1935–1959)
- Tracta (1926–1934)
- VELAM (1955–1959)
- Vespa
- Voisin (1919–1939)
Germany
Active brands
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- ABT Sportsline
- Audi (1909–present)
- Alpina
- Artega
- BMW (1926–present)
- BMW M
- CityEl
- Ford-Werke
- Gemballa (1985–2018)
- Isdera
- Lotec
- Magirus
- MAN
- Maybach
- Mercedes-AMG (1967–present)
- Mercedes-Benz (1886–present)
- Opel (1899–present)
- Porsche (1929–present)
- Ruf (1979–present)
- Smart (1994–present)
- Volkswagen (1937–present)
- Wiesmann
Former brands
- Amphicar (1960–1968)
- Apal
- Auto Union (1932–1969)
- Bitter
- DKW
- Gatter (1952–1958) (formerly Czechoslovakia 1926–1937)
- Glas (1883–1966)
- Goliath (1928–1961)
- Hansa (1905–1931)
- Heinkel (1956–1958)
- Horch (1904–1932)
- Lloyd (1908–1963)
- Maybach (1909–2013)
- Mercedes (1900–1926)
- Messerschmitt (1953–1964)
- NSU (1873–1969)
- Trabant (1957–1991)
- VW-Porsche (1969–1976)
- Wanderer (1911–1941)
- Wartburg (1898–1991)
Greece
Active brands
ELVO Aletis
Former brands
- Alta (1968–1978)
- Attica (1958–1972)
- Autokinitoviomihania Ellados (1975–1984)
- Automeccanica (1980–1995)
- Balkania (1975–1995)
- BET (1965–1975
- Biamax (1956–1986)
- C.AR (1970–1992)
- Candia (1965–1990)
- Diana (1976–1990)
- DIM (1977–1982)
- EBIAM (1979–1984)
- Enfield (1973–1976)
- Hercules (1980–1983)
- MAVA-Renault (1979–1985)
- MEBEA (1960–1983)
- Neorion (1974–1975)
- Pan-Car (1968–1994)
- Record (1957–1999)
- Saracakis (1962–present)
- Scavas (1973–1992)
- Styl Kar (1970)
- Tangalakis (1935–1939)
- Theologou (1915–1926)
India
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Former brands
- Hindustan Motors (1963–2014)
- ICML (2012–2018)
- Maruti (1983–2007)
- Premier (1947–2016)
- Reva
- Sipani Motors (Sunrise Auto Industries) (1973–1995)
- Standard (1949–1988)
Iran
- Bahman
- Diar
- Iran Khodro (1962–present)
- Khodro Kaveer
- Kish Khodro
- Morattab
- MVM
- Pars Khodro (1967–present)
- Paykan
- SAIPA (1966–present)
- Shahab Khodro
- Zagross Khodro
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Italy
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Active brands
- Abarth (1949–present)
- Alfa Romeo (1910–present)
- Casalini (1939–present)
- Cizeta (1988–2003)
- De Tomaso (1964–present)
- DR (2007–present)
- Ferrari (1947–present)
- Fiat (1899–present)
- F&M (2002–2009)
- Giannini
- Giottiline
- Grecav (1964–2012)
- Italdesign (1968–present)
- Iveco (1975–present)
- Lamborghini (1952–present)
- Lancia (1906–present)
- Maserati (1926–present)
- Mazzanti (2010–present)
- Pagani (1998–present)
- Piaggio (1943–present)
- Pininfarina
- Qvale (2000–2002)
- RUF (1979–present)
- Spada Vetture Sport (2007–2011)
Former brands
- ASA (1961–1969)
- Autobianchi (1955–1995)
- Bertone (1982–1989)
- Bizzarrini (1964–1969)
- Cisitalia (1946–1963)
- Covini (1978–2016)
- Innocenti (1920–1996)
- Intermeccanica (moved to Canada)
- Iso (1953–1974)
- O.S.C.A. (1947–1967)
- Siata (1926–1970)
Ivory Coast
- Baby-Brousse (1964–1979)
Japan
Active brands
- Aspark (2017–present)
- Daihatsu (1951–present)
- Datsun (1931–present)
- Lexus (1989–present)
- Honda (1951–present)
- Acura (1986–present)
- Isuzu (1937–present)
- Mazda (1931–present)
- Mitsubishi (1917–present)
- Mitsuoka (1993–present)
- Nissan (1933–present)
- GT-R (2000–present)
- Nismo (1983–present)
- Infiniti (1989–present)
- Subaru (1953–present)
- Suzuki (1909–present)
- Toyota (1935–present)
- Yamaha Motor (1954–present)
Liechtenstein
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Namibia
- Uri-Automobile (1995–2008 moved to South Africa)
Nepal
Netherlands
Active brands
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- Donkervoort
- Van Doorne's Automobiel Fabrieken
- Savage Rivale (2012–present)
- Spyker (1999–present)
- Vencer
Former brands
- DAF
- Spyker (1899–1926)
- Eysink
- VDL Nedcar
New Zealand
Active brands in NZ
Former brands in NZ
- 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)
- Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing
North Macedonia
- Comsove
Pakistan
Active brands
Former brands
- Adam Motor Company (Defunct)
- Nexus Automotive (Defunct)
- Dewan Farooque Motors (Defunct)
Portugal
Romania
Former brands
- Oltcit (1976–1991)
- ARO (1957–2006)
- Daewoo Automobile S.A. (1991–2001)
- El Car
Russia
Active brands
Former brands
- Izh (1965–2008)
- Moskvitch (1929–2010)
- Russo-Balt (1894–1929/2006)
- Marussia (2007–2014)
Serbia
Active brands
- FCA Srbija (2008–present)
- Zastava TERVO (2017–present)
South Africa
Active brands
- 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 brands
- 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 brands
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- Chevrolet Korea (2004–present)
- CT&T
- Galloper (1991–1998)
- Genesis (2007–present)
- Hyundai (1968–present)
- Kia (1962–present)
- Renault Samsung (1994–present)
- Ssangyong (1988–present)
Spain
Active brands
- Aspid
- Comarth
- Cupra (1999–present)
- Gerard Farre
- GTA Motor
- Hurtan
- SEAT (1953–present)
- Spania GTA
- Tramontana (sports car)
- Tauro Sport Auto (2012–present)
- UROVESA
Former brands
- Hispano Suiza (Planned Revival in 2019)
- Pegaso
- Santana
Sweden
Active brands
- Volvo Cars (1927–present)
- Koenigsegg (1994–present)
- Polestar (1996–present)
- NEVS (2012–present) (bought by Saab)
Former brands
- Rengsjöbilen (1914–1916)
- Saab (1945–2012)
- Hult Healey (1984–1990)
- Jösse Car (1994–1999)
- Tjorven (1968–1971)
Switzerland
Former brands
Monteverdi Safari
- MBM (1960–1967)
- Monteverdi (1967–1984)
- Ranger (General Motors brand) (1970–1975)
- Rinspeed (1978–present)
Taiwan
- CMC (1973–present)
- Formosa
- Luxgen
- Thunder Power
- Yue Long/Yulon/YLN (affiliated to Nissan)
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Tunisia
Active brands
- Industries Mécaniques Maghrébines (1982–1988, 1991–present)
- Wallyscar (2007–present)[2]
Uganda
Ukraine
- ZAZ (1923–present)
United Kingdom
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Active brands
- AC Cars
- Arash
- Ariel (1991–present)
- Aston Martin (1913–present)
- Briggs Automotive Company (BAC)
- Bentley (1919–present)
- Bristol
- Caterham Cars (1957–present)
- David Brown (2013–present)
- Ford
- Ginetta (1958–present)
- Jaguar (1935–present)[3]
- Jowett (1906–1954)
- Keating Supercars (2006–present)
- Lagonda
- Land Rover (1948–present)
- Lister
- London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) (2013–present)
- Lotus (1952–present)
- Mini
- McLaren (2010–present)
- Morgan (1910–present)
- Noble (1999–present)
- Radical (1997–present)
- Rolls-Royce (1904–present)
- Trident
- TVR (1946–2006,2013–present)
- Vauxhall (1903–present)[4]
Former brands
- AC
- Albion (1899–1972)
- Allard (1945–1957)
- Alvis
- Armstrong Siddeley
- Ascari (1995–2010)
- Austin
- Austin-Healey (1952–1972)
- Berkeley (1956–1960)
- Bond
- Bristol (1945–2020)
- British Salmson (1934–1939)
- Buckler (1947–1962)
- Chambers Motors (1904–1929)
- Chrysler Europe (1976–1979)
- Clan (1971–1974)
- Crossley (1906–1958)
- Daimler
- Dellow (1949–1956)
- Durant (Produced the Star, 1922–1928)
- Dutton
- Elva
- Fairthorpe
- Farboud Limited (1999–2006)
- Frazer Nash (1925–1957)
- Gilbern (1959–1973)
- Gordon-Keeble
- Healey
- Hillman
- Humber
- Invacar
- Invicta
- Jensen
- Jowett (1906–1954)
- Lanchester
- Lea-Francis
- Lloyd (1936–1950)
- Lotus-Cortina
- Marauder (1950–1952)
- MG (1924–2011)
- Metropolitan (1953–1961)
- Midas
- Morris (1913–1984)
- Nash-Healey (1951–1954)
- Panther (1972–1990)
- Paramount (1950–1956)
- Peel Engineering Company (1955–1969)
- Peerless (1957–1960)
- Princess (1957–1960) (1975–1981)
- Reliant
- Riley (1907–1969)
- Rover (1904–2005)
- RW (1983–2000)
- Singer
- Spartan (1973–1995)
- Standard
- Sunbeam
- Sunbeam-Talbot
- Swallow (1954–1955)
- Talbot
- Tornado
- Triumph
- Trojan
- Turner
- Tyrrell
- Vanden Plas
- Warwick (1960–1962)
- Wolseley
United States
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Active brands
- AM General (1971–present)
- Anteros (2005–present)
- Arcimoto (2007–present)
- Aurica (2010–present)
- Bollinger Motors (2014–present)
- Bremach (2009–present)
- Buick (1903–present)
- Cadillac (1902–present)
- Chevrolet (1911–present)
- Chrysler (1925–present)
- Corvette (1953–present)
- Czinger (2019–present)
- Dodge (1900–present)
- Elio Motors (2009–present)
- Equus Automotive (2014–present)
- E-Z-GO (1954–present)
- Falcon (2009–present)
- Faraday (2014–present)
- Ford (1903–present)
- General Motors (1908–present)
- GMC (1913–present)
- Hummer (1992–2010, 2020–present)
- Hennessey (1991–present)
- Jeep (1941–present)
- Karma (2016–present)
- Lincoln (1917–present)
- Lucid (2014–present)
- Lyons (2011–present)
- Opel (1941–present) (from Germany)
- Panoz (1989–present)
- Polaris (1954–present)
- Racefab (1991–present)
- RAESR (2014–present)
- Ram Trucks (2010–present)
- Rezvani (2014–present)
- Rivian (2009–present)
- Rossion (2007–present)
- Saleen (1980–present)
- Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus
- Shelby American (1962–present)
- SSC (1999–present)
- Tesla (2003–present)
- Trion Supercars (2012–present)
- Vehicle Production Group (2011–2013)
- Viper (1992–present)
- Zimmer (1978–1988, 1997–present)
Former brands
- Ajax (1925–1926)
- AMC (1954–1987)
- American Simplex (1906–1910) (renamed to Amplex in 1910)
- Amplex (1910–1915) (previously known as American Simplex)
- Auburn
- Checker
- Coda (2009–2016)
- Cord
- Crosley
- DeLorean Motor Company (1981–1983)
- DeSoto (1928–1960)
- Detroit Electric (1907–1939)
- Devon (2008–2013)
- Duesenberg
- Eagle (1987–1998)
- Edsel (1958–1960)
- Frazer
- Fisker (2011–2014)
- Geo (General Motors brand) (1989–1997)
- Hudson (1909–1957)
- Hupmobile (1909–1939)
- Imperial (1955–1975, 1981–1983) (Chrysler Corporation brand – Imperial was also used as a Chrysler model name in certain other years)
- Jordan
- Kaiser
- LaFayette
- LaSalle (1927–1940)
- Local (2007—2022)
- Marmon (1851–1933)
- Marquette (General Motors brand)
- Maxwell
- Mercer (1909–1925)
- Mercury (1938–2011)
- Merkur (1985–1989)
- Moon
- Mosler (1993–2013)
- Nash
- Navistar International
- Oakland (1908–1931)
- Oldsmobile (1897–2004)
- Packard (1899–1958)
- Plymouth (1928–2001)
- Pontiac (1926–2010)
- Rambler (1897–1914 & 1958–1969)
- Saturn (1985–2010)
- Staver (1907–1914)
- Stearns-Knight
- Studebaker (1852–1967)
- Vector (1989–1993)
- Wheego (2009–2013)
- Willys (1908–1963)
See also
References
Citations
- "Mobius Motors".
- "Paris motor show 2012: the weird and the wonderful". Autocar. 1 October 2012. Retrieved 8 August 2013.
- "Design Evolution: 80 Years of Jaguar – Part 1". Jaguar. Jaguar Land Rover. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
- "About Our Company". Vauxhall Motors. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
Bibliography
- Georgano, G. N., ed. (2000). The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. Fitzroy Dearborn. ISBN 1-57958-293-1.
- Mazur, Eligiusz (Ed.). World of Cars 2006/2007: Worldwide Car Catalogue. Warsaw: Media Connection, 2006. ISSN 1734-2945
- Rees, Chris (2013). "Badsey Bullet". Three-Wheelers A–Z: The Definitive Encyclopaedia of Three-Wheeled Vehicles from 1940 to Date. Quiller Print. ISBN 978-0-9926651-0-4.
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