The automotive industry keeps changing with new technical advancements. Various car models are upgraded or invented with hi-tech features, while many divisions are downsized for the same reason. Let us go through some of the top automobile manufacturers of all time and the brands they control.
Top Automobile Manufacturers in the World
Let’s go through the top automobile manufacturers and the car brands they own.
Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen Group is a known German automaker. The term Volkswagen translates to people’s cars. The company, founded during the World War II era, built a name for itself globally.
The cars by Volkswagen are known for being responsive, solid and fun to drive. If you’re a VW enthusiast, here are some interesting facts about Volkswagen. Then, if you wish to drive around in your very own VW, explore these used Volkswagens for sale in the UAE.
The Volkswagen Group or the Volkswagen AG owns known car brands:
- Audi – if you’re into this brand, go through these used Audis for sale in the UAE and buy one for yourself.
- Bentley – here is a list of used Bentleys in the UAE for all the fans
- Bugatti – Interested in Bugatti cars? Check out these used Bugattis for sale in the UAE
- Lamborghini – Lambo fans might want to take a look at these used Lamborghinis for sale in the UAE
- Porsche – Fans can explore these used Porsches for sale in the UAE
- SEAT
- Skoda
- MAN
- Scania
- Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
- Ducati
Daimler-AG
Founded in 1899, Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft (DMG) merged with Benz & Cie. in 1926 and became Daimler-Benz AG. The famous car brands owned by Daimler-AG include:
- Mercedes-Benz – Want one for yourself? You can easily buy used Mercedes-Benz in the UAE.
- Smart
- Mercedes-Benz Trucks
- Freightliner
- Fuso
- Western Star
- BharatBenz
- Mercedes-Benz Vans
- Mercedes-Benz Buses
- Setra
- Thomas Built
BMW Group
BMW, Bayerische Motoren Werke in German and Bavarian Motor Works in English, is known for the production of hi-tech vehicles offering comfort, fuel efficiency and powertrain refinement.
If you’re a fan, here are some interesting facts about BMW. Moreover, if you wish to drive around in your own BMW vehicle, you can always opt for used BMWs for sale in the UAE.
The following subsidiaries are under BMW’s ownership:
- MINI
- Rolls-Royce – Want one for yourself? Go through these used Rolls Royce for sale in the UAE and have your pick
- Motorrad
General Motors
General Motors is among the top automakers in the world. Founded in 1908, it is among the Big Three US automakers. However, 2009 was the year the company saw bankruptcy and had to close some of its popular car brands, including Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Saturn and Hummer.
However, at present General Motors owns the following auto brands:
- Autobaojun
- Buick
- Cadillac – Followers might want to check out these used Cadillacs for sale in the UAE
- Chevrolet – Here is a list of pre-owned Chevrolets for sale in the UAE for all the Chevy fans
- GMC – Fancy a GMC, take a look at these used GMCs for sale in the UAE
- Holden
- Jiefang
- Wuling
Here are some other interesting facts about GM.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Italian car manufacturer – Fiat and America’s Chrysler completed their merger officially and became Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in October 2014. Fiat Chrysler Automobile owns the following car brands:
- Chrysler – Want to drive around in one? Choose the best fits your driving personality for this list of used Chryslers for sale in the UAE
- Dodge – Fans can check out these used Dodge cars for sale in the UAE
- Jeep – Here is a list of second-hand Jeeps in the UAE for SUV enthusiasts
- Ram
- Fiat – Admirers of the car brand can take a look at these used FIATs for sale in the UAE
- Alfa Romeo – Here is a list of second-hand Alfa Romeos for sale in the UAE for those following this car brand
- Fiat Professional
- Lancia
- Maserati – Here is a list of pre-owned Maseratis for sale in the UAE
Here are some interesting facts about Chrysler, while this is a compilation of Fiat facts.
Ford Motor Company
Henry Ford founded the Ford Motor Company in 1903. The first ever vehicle by Ford was Model A and it was launched in the same year of the company’s foundation. If you’re a fan, go through this compilation of fascinating Ford facts.
That said, if you wish to drive in a fascinating Ford vehicle, you can go for used Fords for sale in the UAE.
As for ownership, Ford Motor Company owns the Lincoln Motor Company since 1920.
Honda Motor Company
The Japanese company is one of the top automobile manufacturers. Founded in 1984, Honda Motor Company doesn’t just manufacture cars but it also makes motorcycles and power equipment.
Honda is also the largest engine manufacturer in the world if considering all the marine engines, lawnmowers and motorcycles the company manufactures. If you want to buy a Honda, checkout these used Hondas for sale in the UAE.
Honda Motor company owns Acura and Honda Powersports.
Hyundai Motor Company
Founded in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company strives towards offering freedom of movement and ease to everyone traveling in Hyundai cars. But did you know that the company started in 1947 as a construction company first. If you’re a fan of Hyundais, this compilation of interesting Hyundai facts and these used Hyundais for sale in the UAE could be of your interest.
Hyundai Motor Company or Hyundai owns Kia and Genesis.
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi
Renault-Nissan and Mitsubishi were two separate companies. However, Renault-Nissan acquired the Mitsubishi brand in 2016 with a $2.3 billion deal.
The French-Japanese strategic alliance between Renault hailing from Boulogne-Billancourt, France, Nissan based in Yokohama, Japan and Mitsubishi Motors from Tokyo, Japan, is known as the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance.
Car brands owned by Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi are:
- Renault
- Nissan – here is a list of second-hand Nissans for sale in the UAE
- Mitsubishi – if you wish to drive around in one, explore these used Mitsubishis for sale in the UAE
- Dacia
- Alpine, a performance automaker
- Infiniti
- Datsun
- Lada
- Renault-Samsung
- Venucia
Tata Group
The Indian Multinational conglomerate company founded in 1945 acquired Land Rover and Jaguar in 2008. Here is a list of used Tata vehicles for sale in the UAE.
The Tata Group owns the following car brands:
- Tata Motors
- Land- Rover – If you want to buy the SUV, check out used Land Rovers for sale in the UAE
- Jaguar – Enthusiasts can go for used Jaguars for sale in the UAE
- Tata Daewoo
Toyota Group
Founded in 1937, the Japanese auto manufacturer has a strong presence in the global auto market. Toyota manufactures strong, reliable and durable cars that are fuel efficient. The auto manufacturer is also famous in the used car market.
Did you know that Toyota enjoys a top position among popular used Japanese cars in the UAE. For more interesting facts, read our compilation of Toyota facts. Besides, if you wish to drive in a vehicle by the known car manufacturer, explore these used Toyotas for sale in the UAE.
Toyota Group owns:
- Toyota – Toyota enthusiast can always buy used Toyotas for sale in the UAE
- Lexus – Lexus fans can easily buy second-hand Lexus for sale in the UAE
- Hino
- Daihatsu
That brings an end to the list of top automobile manufacturers and the car brands they own. Apart from those mentioned above, if you are in search of another car brand, here is a list of used cars for sale in the UAE. Go through all the brands available and have your pick.
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