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This is an incomplete list of every brand (also known as make or marque) of automobile/car/motor vehicle ever produced, by country of origin, 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. This is not a list of every brand that is available for sale in each country, but a list of companies that originated or have a significant independent presence in each country. This typically means manufacturing in that country and often exporting from that country, not just selling cars there.

Argentina

Active

Zanella (1948–present)

Former

Anasagasti (1911–1915)

Andino (1967–1973)

Eniak (1983–1989)

Hispano-Argentina (1925–1953)

Industrias Aeronáuticas y Mecánicas del Estado /IAME, Mechanical Aircraft Industries of the State/ (1951–1979)

Industrias Kaiser Argentina /IKA/ (1956–1975) <United Kingdom>

Armenia

Former

ErAZ (1964–2002)

Australia

Active

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)

Joss Developments (2004–present)

Minetti Sports Cars (2003–present)

Nota (1955–present)

Puma Clubman (1998–present)

Python (1981–present)

Spartan Motor Company (2004–present)

Stohr Cars (1991–present)

Former

Alpha Sports (1963–2005)

Ascort (1958–1960)

Austin (1954–1983)

Australian Six (1919–1930)

Australis (1897–1907)

Birchfield (2003–2004)

Blade (2008–2013)

Buchanan

Buckle (1955–1959)

Bush Ranger (1977–2016)

Caldwell Vale (1907–1913)

Cheetah

Chrysler (1951-1980)

Ford (1925-2016)

FPV (2002-2014)

Giocattolo (1986–1989)

Goggomobil (1958–1961)

Hartnett (1949–1955)

Holden (1948–2017; import: 2017–2020)

HSV (1987–2017)

Ilinga (1974–1975)

Kaditcha (1972–?)

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/

Pellandini (1970–1978)

Purvis Eureka (1974–1991)

Shrike (1988–1989)

Southern Cross (1931–1935)

Statesman (1971–1984)

Tarrant (1900–1907)

Zeta (1963–1965)

Austria

Active

KTM

Magna Steyr

ÖAF

Puch

Steyr Motors GmbH

Rosenbauer

Tushek & Spigel Supercars

Former

Austro-Daimler (1889–1934)

Austro-Tatra (1934–1948)

Custoca (also known as Custoka) (1966–1988)

Denzel (1948–1959)

Eurostar Automobilwerk (1990-2002)

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

Azerbaijan

Active

Ganja Auto Plant (1986–present)

Nakhchivan Automobile Plant (2010–present)

Former

AzSamand (2005–2010)

Bangladesh

Active

Uttara

Walton Motors

Former

Pragoti

Runner Automobiles

Belarus

Active

BelGee (2011–present)

Minsk Automobile Plant

Former

Ford Union (1997–2000)

Belgium

Active

Edran (1984–present)

Gillet (1992–present)

Former

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)

Impéria (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)

Springuel (1912)

Vincke (1905)

Vivinus (1912)

Brazil

Automobiles

Agrale (1962 - present)

Amazonas Motos Especiais

Busscar (1942–2012)

Bugre (buggy)

Chamonix (1981–2011)

FNM (1942–1977)

Gurgel (1969–1996)

Lobini (1999–2014)

Marcopolo (1949–present)

Mascarello (2003–present)

Neobus (1996–present) (Marcopolo Bus subsidiary)

Obvio! (2001–present) (microcar manufacturer)

Puma

Sundown Motos

Troller (1995–2021)

Tecnologia Automotiva Catarinense (2004–present)

Bulgaria

Active

Litex Motors

SIN Cars

Former

Bulgaralpine

Bulgarrenault

Moskvitch

Pirin-Fiat

Sofia

Canada

Active

Campagna (1988–present)

Canadian Electric Vehicles (1996–present)

Edison Motors (2021–present)

Fiat Chrysler Canada (1925–present)

Ford Canada (1904–present)

General Motors Canada (1918–present)

CAMI (1986–present)

GreenPower (2007–present)

Girardin Minibus (1935–present)

Honda Canada (1969–present)

HTT Automobile (2007–present)

Lion Bus (2011–present)

New Flyer (1930–present)

Nova Bus (1993–present)

Prevost (1924–present)

TAV (-)

Timmis (1968–present)

Toyota Canada (1964–present)

Vicinity Motor Corp. (2008–present)

Former

Acadian (1961–1971)

Amherst (1912)

Asüna (1992–1995)

Beaumont

Bricklin (1974–1975)

Brock (1921)

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

Aiways (2017–present)

AUDI (2024-present)

BAIC Group

Arcfox (2017–present)

Beijing

Beijing Off-road

Foton (1996–present)

Stelato (2024–present)

Beijing Automobile Works (1958–present)

BYD (2003–present)

Denza (2010–present)

Yangwang (2023–present)

Fangchengbao (2023–present)

Linghui (2026–present)

Chang'an Motors (1990–present)

Avatr Technology

Changan (since 1862)

Changan Nevo

Deepal

Chery Automobile (1997–present)

Chery New Energy

Exeed

Freelander (2024–present)

iCar

Jetour

Jaecoo

Lepas

Luxeed (2023–present)

Omoda

Soueast

Dongfeng (1969–present)

Dongfeng Fengshen

Dongfeng Nammi (2023–present)

M-Hero (2022–present)

Venucia (2010–present)

Voyah (2020–present)

First Automotive Works (FAW) (1953–present)

Bestune (2006–present)

Haima Automobile (2004–present)

Hongqi (Red Flag) (1958–present)

Huali

Geely (Jili) (1998–present)

Geely Auto

Geely Galaxy

Zeekr (2021–present)

Lynk & Co (2016–present)

Shanghai Maple Guorun Automobile (2003–present)

Great Wall Motors (1984–present)

Haval

Ora (2018–present)

Tank (2021–present)

Wey (2016–present)

GAC Group (1954–present)

Aion

Aistaland

Hyptec

Everus (2010–present)

Trumpchi

Human Horizons (2017–present)

Jinbei (1992–present)

Hwanghai

JAC Motors (1964–present)

Maextro (2025–present)

Jetta (2019–present)

Jiangling (1993–present)

JMC

Yusheng

Landwind

Jonway (2005–present)

King Long (1988–present)

Leapmotor (2015–present)

Li Auto (2015–present)

Lifan (2005–present)

Huayang

Nanjing Golden Dragon Bus (2000–present)

Nio (2014–present)

Onvo (2024–present)

Firefly (2024–present)

SAIC Motor

Baojun (2010–present)

IM Motors (2020–present)

SAIC (2025–present)

Huajing (2026–present)

Maxus

MG Motor

Yuejin (1995–present)

Roewe (2006–present)

Rising Auto (2020–present)

Wuling (1958–present)

Seres (1986–present)

AITO (2021–present)

DFSK (2003–present)

Fengon (2013–present)

Shaanxi Automobile Group

Sichuan Tengzhong

Techrules (2015–present)

Xinkai (1984–present)

XPeng (2014–present)

Yema Auto (1994–present)

Yutong

ZX Auto (1999–present)

Xiaomi Auto (2021–present)

Former

Baolong (1998–2005)

Byton (2016–2021)

Changhe (1970–2022)

Changfeng Motor

Landwind

Dadi (1988–2012)

Foday (1996–2020)

Geely Geometry

Gonow

Hawtai (Huatai)

Hozon (Neta)

Huachen (Brilliance)

Hafei (1980–2015)

FAW Tianjin (Xiali) (1986–2020)

Oshan (2010–2024)

Polarsun Automobile (2004–2018)

Qoros (2013–2022)

Senova (2012–2020)

Shuanghuan (1998–2016)

Youngman (2001–2019)

Zotye (2005–2021)

Croatia

Active

Đuro Đaković

DOK-ING

Rimac

Former

TAZ

Czech Republic

Active

Avia (1919–present)

Jawa (1929–present)

Kaipan (1997–present)

Karosa (1896–present) (since 2007 Iveco Bus)

MTX / Metalex (1969–present)

MW Motors (2010–present)

Praga (1907–present)

Škoda (1895–present)

Tatra (1850–present)

Former

Aero (1929–1947)

Aspa (1924–1925)

Gatter (1926–1937)

LIAZ (1951–2002)

Stelka (1920–1922)

Velorex (1951–1971)

Walter (1909–1954)

Wikov (1922–1935)

Zbrojovka Brno (1923–1936)

Denmark

Active

PVP Karting

Zenvo Automotive (2004–present)

Former

Anglo-Dane (1902–1917)

Brems (1900 and 1907)

Dansk (1901–1907)

Krampers (1890–1960)

Egypt

Active

Speranza (1998–present)

Former

Nasr (1960–2008)

Estonia

Nobe

Ethiopia

Former

Holland Car (2005–2013)

Finland

Elcat

Electric Raceabout (prototype, not in production)

Korvensuu (1912–1913)

Sisu Auto

Toroidion (2015–2022)

Valmet Automotive

Vanaja (1943–1968)

Valtra

France

Active

Aixam

Alpine (1955–present)

Bolloré

Bugatti (1909–present)

Chatenet

Citroën (1919–present)

Delage (1905–present)

De la Chapelle

DS

Ligier

Microcar

Peugeot (1896–present)

PGO

Renault (1899–present)

Renault Trucks

Former

Amilcar (1921–1939)

Ballot (1905–1932)

Berliet (1899–1978)

Chenard-Walcker (1899–1946)

Darracq (1897–1902)

DB (1938–1961)

De Dion-Bouton (1883–1932)

Delahaye (1894–1954)

Facel Vega (1939–1964)

Gobron-Brillié (1898–1930)

Hotchkiss (1903–1955)

Lorraine-Dietrich (1836–1945)

Mathis (1910–1950)

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

9ff

ABT Sportsline

Audi (1909–present)

Alpina

AMG (1967–present)

Artega

BMW (1926–present)

BMW M

Brabus

CityEl

Ford-Werke

Gemballa (1985–2018)

Isdera

Lotec

Magirus

MAN

Maybach

Melkus

Mercedes-Benz (1886–present)

Opel (1899–present)

Porsche (1929–present)

Ruf (1979–present)

Smart (1994–present)

TechArt (1987–present)

Volkswagen (1937–present)

Wiesmann

Former

Amphicar (1960–1968)

Apal

Auto Union (1932–1969)

Bitter

Borgward

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)

Ghana

Kantanka

Greece

Active

ELVO (1973–present)

Kioleides (1968–present)

Keraboss (2011–present)

Korres (2002–present)

Namco (1973–present)

Replicar Hellas (2007–present)

Former

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)

Hercules (1980–1983)

MAVA-Renault (1979–1985)

MEBEA (1960–1983)

Neorion (1974–1975)

Pan-Car (1968–1994)

Record (1957–1999)

Scavas (1973–1992)

Styl Kar (1970)

Tangalakis (1935–1939)

Theologou (1915–1926)

Hungary

Active

Credo

Rába

Former

Csepel

Csonka

Fejes

Ikarus

MÁG

India

Active

Ashok Leyland

Avinya

Bajaj Auto

Eicher Motors

Force Motors

Mahindra & Mahindra

Maruti Suzuki

Tata Motors

Former

Chinkara Motors (2003–2016)

Hindustan Motors (1963–2014)

ICML (2012–2018)

Maruti (1983–2007)

Premier (1947–2016)

Reva

Sipani Motors (Sunrise Auto Industries) (1973–1995)

Standard (1949–1988)

Indonesia

Current

Esemka

Pindad

Defunct

Timor

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

Ireland

Shamrock

TMC Costin

Alesbury (1907–1908)

GAC Ireland (1980–1986)

Israel

Active

AIL

Italy

Active

Abarth (1949–present)

Alfa Romeo (1910–present)

Casalini (1939–present)

Cizeta (1988–2003)

De Tomaso (1959–present)

DR (2007–present).

Fiat (1899–present)

Ferrari (1947–present)

F&M (2002–2009)

Giannini

Giottiline

Grecav (1964–2012)

Italdesign (1968–present)

Iveco (1975–present)

Lamborghini (1963–present)

Lancia (1906–present)

Maserati (1926–present)

Mazzanti (2010–present)

Pagani (1998–present)

Piaggio (1943–present)

Pininfarina

Qvale (2000–2002)

Spada Vetture Sport (2007–2011)

Former

Auto Avio Costruzioni (1939)

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)

(Made by Citroën in Ivory Coast)

Japan

Active

Toyota (1935–present)

Lexus (1989–present)

GR (2019–present)

Century (2025–present)

Nissan (1933–present)

GT-R (2000–present)

Nismo (1983–present)

Infiniti (1989–present)

Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance (1999–present)

Honda (1951–present)

Acura (1986–present)

Afeela (2022–present)

Mitsubishi (1917–present)

NMKV (2011–present)

Subaru (1953–present)

STI (1988–present)

Mazda (1931–present)

Suzuki (1909–present)

Daihatsu (1907–present)

Mitsuoka (1979–present)

Takeoka Auto Craft (1982–present)

Aspark (2017–present)

Isuzu (1937–present) – Mainly truck manufacturing

Hino Motors (1942–present) – Mainly truck manufacturing

Mitsubishi Fuso (2003–present) – Mainly truck manufacturing

UD Trucks (2007–present) – Mainly truck manufacturing

J-Bus (2002–present) – Mainly bus manufacturing

Yamaha Motor (1954–present) – Manufacture of SSV

Kawasaki Motors (1954–present) – Manufacture of SSV

Former

Amati Cars (1988–1992)

Autozam (1989–1998)

Colt (1974–1984) (cars produced and exported by Mitsubishi Motors and imported into the UK by the Colt Car Company and marketed under the Colt brand)

Datsun (1931–1986) (2013–2022)

ɛ̃fini (1991–1997)

Eunos (1989–1996)

Hino (1961–1967)

Prince (1952–1966)

Scion (2003–2016)

Toyopet

Kenya

Mobius (2013–present)

Nyayo (1986–1999)

Liechtenstein

Jehle

Orca

Madagascar

Karenjy

Malaysia

Bufori

Proton

Perodua

TD2000

Inokom

Naza

Hicom

Mexico

Dina

Mastretta

VAM

Zacua

Monaco

Venturi

Morocco

Laraki

Namibia

Uri-Automobile (1995–2008; moved to South Africa)

Nepal

Hulas Motors

Netherlands

Active

Donkervoort

Van Doorne's Automobiel Fabrieken

Savage Rivale (2012–present)

Spyker (1999–present)

Vencer

Former

DAF

Spyker (1899–1926)

Eysink

VDL Nedcar

New Zealand

Active

Almac (1985–present)

Alternative Cars (1984–present)

Chevron (1984–present)

Fraser (1988'present)

Hulme (2005–present)

Leitch (1986–present)

Saker (1989–present)

Former

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 Korea

Pyeonghwa Motors

Sungri Motors

Norway

Active

Kongsberg

Former

Bjering

Buddy

Geijer

Norsk

Think

Troll

Pakistan

Pakistan does not have any globally recognized indigenous passenger car brands of its own, as its automotive sector relies entirely on local assembly and distribution of international brands.

Active

Atlas Honda

Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan

FAW Pakistan

Ghandhara Nissan

Ghandhara Industries

Heavy Industries Taxila

Hinopak

Master

Millat Tractors

Pak Suzuki

Indus Motors Company

Yamaha Motor Pakistan

Sazgar

Hyundai Nishat Motors

Kia Lucky Motors

United Auto Industries

Prince DFSK

MG JW Automobile

Former

Adam Motor Company (Defunct)

Nexus Automotive (Defunct)

Dewan Farooque Motors (Defunct)

Poland

Arrinera (2001–2015)

FSO (1925–2002)

Melex

Polski Fiat (1932–1939, 1968–1992)

Ferrari Polski (2024–present)

Portugal

Former

UMM (União Metalo-Mecânica) (1978–2001)

Portaro (1975–1995)

Romania

Active

Dacia (1966–present)

Former

ARO (1957–2006)

Oltcit (1976–1991)

Oltena (1991–1994)

Russia

Active

Aurus Motors (2018–present)

GAZ (1932–present)

Lada (1966–present)

Moskvich (1930–present)

KamAZ (1969–present)

UAZ (1941–present)

Sollers (2022–'resent)

BelAZ

Former

Derways (2003–2019)

Izh (1965–2008)

Marussia (2007–2014)

TagAZ (1997–2014)

ZiL (1916–2013)

Saudi Arabia

Ceer Motors (from 2022)

Serbia

Active

FAP (1952–present)

FCA Srbija (2008–present)

Zastava TERVO (2017–present)

Former

IDA-Opel (1977–1992)

Yugo (1944–2008)

Zastava (1953–2008)

Slovakia

Active

K-1 Engineering

Troliga Bus

Former

Granu

Novoplan

SlovBus

Trnavské automobilové závody

Slovenia

Active

Revoz

Former

TAM (1947–2011)

Tushek & Spigel

South Africa

Active

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

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

GM Korea (2004–present)

CT&T (2002–present)

Genesis (2007–present)

Hyundai (1968–present)

Kia (1962–present)

Renault Samsung (1994–present) (renamed to Renault Korea Motors)

Ssangyong (1988–present) (renamed to KG Mobility)

Former

Asia (1965–1999)

Daewoo (1983–2002)

GMK (1972–1976)

Proto (1997–2017)

Saehan (1976–1983)

Saenara (1962–1965)

Shinjin (1965–1972)

Spirra (2007)

Spain

Active

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

Hispano Suiza (planned reintroduction, 2019)

Pegaso

Santana

Sweden

Active

Volvo Cars (1927–present)

Koenigsegg (1994–present)

Polestar (1996–present)

Scania (1911–present)

Former

Rengsjöbilen (1914–1916)

Saab (1945–2012)

Hult Healey (1984–1990)

Jösse Car (1994–1999)

Tjorven (1968–1971)

NEVS (2012–2023) (bought by Saab)

Switzerland

Active

Micro (1996–present)

Rinspeed (1978–present)

Former

MBM (1960–1967)

Monteverdi (1967–1984)

Ranger (General Motors brand) (1970–1975)

Taiwan

Active

CMC (1973–present)

Luxgen

Yue Long/Yulon/YLN (affiliated to Nissan)

Former

Formosa

Thunder Power

Thailand

Thai Rung

Tunisia

Active

Bako Motors, since 2021, small electric vehicles.

Editorial summary

This brief starts where responsible research should: with the source description of “List of car brands” as wikimedia list article. Everything that follows is an evidence route, not borrowed authority.

Editorial reviewA practical starting point whose main value is the path it opens into stronger specialist and primary sources. The current lead gives the account dated anchors—1948, 1911, 1915, 1967—that can be checked directly. The selected authority fields contribute no independent date. The account is most persuasive where List, brands and Wikimedia can be independently traced.
Editorial analysis

Why this record matters

The subject matters to the general reference register because the source frames it as wikimedia list article. Its deeper value depends on whether names, dates, institutions and citations support that framing.

Evidence profile

Vocabulary and entity names are the principal evidence signals here, because they determine the precision of every later search. The source revision retrieved here is dated Sep 14, 2026. The linked authority identifier is Q233327. None of the 0 selected statements returned an explicit reference. The first chronological checks are 1948, 1911, 1915 and 1967.

Critical limits

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This entry incorporates text from List of car brands” on English Wikipedia. Contributors are listed in the page history. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 License. Selected authority identifiers and statements are retrieved from Wikidata under CC0; their references and qualifiers remain part of the verification path.