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Discover automotive brands and their parent companies, from car manufacturers to motorcycle brands and automotive technology.

About Automotive

Automobile manufacturers and automotive brands producing cars, trucks, motorcycles, and related transportation vehicles.

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AbarthAutomotive

Abarth

Owned by Stellantis

Iconic Italian high-performance automotive brand specializing in sporty variants of Fiat vehicles, known for its racing heritage, distinctive scorpion logo, and recent expansion into electrified performance models.

performance-carsitalian-brandsporty-vehicles
AcceleraAutomotive

Accelera

Owned by Cummins Inc.

Zero-emissions technology brand of Cummins Inc., covering battery-electric powertrains, fuel cells, and electrolyzers under the Destination Zero strategy.

zero-emissionselectric-powertrainfuel-cell
AcuraAutomotive

Acura

Owned by Honda Motor Company

Acura is the luxury vehicle division of Honda Motor Company, launched in the United States in 1986. It was the first Japanese luxury automobile brand sold in North America and is currently sold in the USA, Canada, China, and a limited number of other markets.

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Alfa RomeoAutomotive

Alfa Romeo

Owned by Stellantis

Italian luxury sports car manufacturer owned by Stellantis, known for performance and design heritage.

luxury-sports-carsitalian-brandperformance-vehicles
AlpineAutomotive

Alpine

Owned by Renault Group

French sports car brand wholly owned by Renault Group, known for lightweight performance engineering, motorsport heritage, and the revived A110 sports car.

sports-carsfrench-brandhigh-performance
AudiAutomotive

Audi

Owned by Volkswagen Group

German luxury automobile manufacturer known for its advanced technology, quattro all-wheel drive system, and premium positioning in the automotive market.

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AutoNationAutomotive

AutoNation

Owned by AutoNation, Inc.

America's largest single-brand automotive retailer, operating new-vehicle franchises, collision centers, and service operations under one national banner.

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AutoNation USAAutomotive

AutoNation USA

Owned by AutoNation, Inc.

AutoNation's standalone used-vehicle superstore brand, operating no-haggle used car stores across major US metropolitan markets.

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BentleyAutomotive

Bentley

Owned by Volkswagen Group

British luxury automobile manufacturer owned by Volkswagen Group, known for handcrafted high-performance vehicles.

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BMWAutomotive

BMW

Owned by BMW Group

German luxury automobile brand known for performance-oriented sedans, SUVs, and electric vehicles.

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BMW 3 SeriesAutomotive

BMW 3 Series

Owned by BMW Group

Compact luxury sedan manufactured by BMW, known for performance, driving dynamics, and premium positioning.

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BMW MotorradAutomotive

BMW Motorrad

Owned by BMW Group

Premium motorcycle division of BMW Group, producing motorcycles and two-wheeled vehicles since 1923.

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BugattiAutomotive

Bugatti

Owned by Volkswagen Group

French ultra-luxury hypercar brand founded in 1909. Now operated by Bugatti Rimac, with Rimac Group taking full control following Porsche's 2026 exit.

hypercarultra-luxuryhigh-performance
BuickAutomotive

Buick

Owned by General Motors Company

American mid-premium automotive brand owned by General Motors. Founded in 1903, Buick is GM's bridge between mainstream Chevrolet and luxury Cadillac. Buick sells approximately 800,000 vehicles annually in China and over 200,000 in the United States.

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CadillacAutomotive

Cadillac

Owned by General Motors Company

American luxury automotive brand and division of General Motors, known for premium vehicles and electric vehicle transition.

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Cape Advanced VehiclesAutomotive

Cape Advanced Vehicles

Owned by Cape Advanced Vehicles (Pty) Ltd

South African boutique manufacturer of Ford GT40-style restomods and the limited-run GT MKII supercar, built in Cape Town since 1999.

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CarMaxAutomotive

CarMax

Owned by CarMax, Inc.

Consumer-facing used vehicle retail brand of CarMax, Inc., the largest used car retailer in the United States with more than 250 stores nationwide.

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CarParts.comAutomotive

CarParts.com

Owned by CarParts.com, Inc.

American online retailer of aftermarket auto parts and accessories, listed on Nasdaq as PRTS and headquartered in Torrance, California.

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carVerticalAutomotive

carVertical

Owned by CV Group (carVertical)

Lithuanian vehicle history company that generates VIN-based reports on used cars across 37 markets, operating as the private company CV Group.

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ChevroletAutomotive

Chevrolet

Owned by General Motors Company

American automotive marque founded in 1911, General Motors' largest brand, producing cars, trucks, and SUVs including Silverado, Equinox, and Corvette.

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Chevrolet CorvetteAutomotive

Chevrolet Corvette

Owned by General Motors Company

American sports car manufactured by Chevrolet, a division of General Motors, since 1953.

sports-caramerican-brandperformance-car
Chevrolet SilveradoAutomotive

Chevrolet Silverado

Owned by General Motors Company

American full-size pickup truck known for its capability, durability, and competition with Ford F-150 in the truck market.

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ChryslerAutomotive

Chrysler

Owned by Stellantis

American automobile brand owned by Stellantis N.V. Founded in 1925, Chrysler produces minivans and sedans for the North American market. Parent company Stellantis posted a $26.3 billion net loss in 2025.

automotiveamerican-carsminivan
CitroenAutomotive

Citroen

Owned by Stellantis

French automobile brand producing passenger cars and commercial vehicles, owned by Stellantis N.V. and headquartered in Paris, France.

automobilesfrench-brandpassenger-cars
Costco GasolineAutomotive

Costco Gasoline

Owned by Costco Wholesale Corporation

Costco Gasoline is Costco Wholesale's member fuel business, operating 747 stations worldwide and generating roughly $27 billion in annual fuel sales.

gasolinefuel-retailgas-stations
CumminsAutomotive

Cummins

Owned by Cummins Inc.

Master brand of Cummins Inc., covering diesel and natural gas engines, power generation systems, and components for trucks, construction, agriculture, and data center backup power.

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Cummins OnanAutomotive

Cummins Onan

Owned by Cummins Inc.

Generator brand of Cummins Inc., producing mobile, RV, marine, and commercial power generators under the Cummins Onan name since Cummins acquired Onan in 1986.

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CupraAutomotive

Cupra

Owned by Volkswagen Group

Spanish performance car brand owned by Volkswagen Group through SEAT S.A., producing sporty electric and combustion vehicles including the Formentor, Born, and Terramar.

performance-carsspanish-brandelectric-vehicles
DaciaAutomotive

Dacia

Owned by Renault Group

Romanian automobile brand owned by Renault Group, founded in 1966 by the Romanian state, known for budget-priced practical vehicles including the Sandero, Duster, and Jogger.

affordable-carsromanian-brandbudget-vehicles
DAF TrucksAutomotive

DAF Trucks

Owned by PACCAR Inc

European truck brand of PACCAR Inc, producing heavy and light/medium-duty cab-over-engine trucks for European and international markets.

trucksheavy-duty-truckseuropean-trucks
DefenderAutomotive

Defender

Owned by Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC

British off-road vehicle brand produced by Jaguar Land Rover, a subsidiary of Tata Motors. Originally launched in 1948 as the Land Rover, reintroduced as the modern Defender in 2020.

utility-vehiclesoff-roadsuv
DeloAutomotive

Delo

Owned by Chevron Corporation

Heavy-duty diesel engine oil brand established in 1935, marketing commercial and fleet lubricants under Chevron's global lubricants division.

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DenzaAutomotive

Denza

Owned by BYD Company Limited

Chinese premium electric vehicle brand owned by BYD, producing luxury EVs including the D9 MPV and N9 SUV.

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DodgeAutomotive

Dodge

Owned by Stellantis

American brand of automobiles and performance vehicles, specializing in muscle cars, SUVs, and performance-oriented vehicles, owned by Stellantis.

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DS AutomobilesAutomotive

DS Automobiles

Owned by Stellantis

French premium automobile brand owned by Stellantis. Sold 29,042 vehicles in Europe in 2025. Repositioned as a specialty brand under Citroen in 2025.

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DucatiAutomotive

Ducati

Owned by Volkswagen Group

Italian motorcycle manufacturer owned by Volkswagen Group, known for high-performance sport bikes.

sport-bikesitalian-brandhigh-performance
FerrariAutomotive

Ferrari

Owned by Ferrari N.V.

Italian luxury sports car manufacturer founded in 1947 by Enzo Ferrari in Maranello. Publicly traded as Ferrari N.V. (NYSE: RACE). Known for Formula 1 racing, V12 engines, and limited-production exclusivity.

luxury-carssports-carsautomotive
FiatAutomotive

Fiat

Owned by Stellantis

Italian mass-market automobile brand founded in 1899 in Turin. Owned by Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA). Known for the Fiat 500, Panda, and Grande Panda models. Strong market position in Italy and Brazil.

italian-brandaffordable-carselectric-vehicles
FordAutomotive

Ford

Owned by Ford Motor Company

Flagship vehicle marque of Ford Motor Company founded in 1903 by Henry Ford, maker of the F-Series trucks, Mustang, Bronco, and Explorer.

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Ford F-150Automotive

Ford F-150

Owned by Ford Motor Company

America's best-selling pickup truck, known for capability, durability, and innovative features. Manufactured by Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) in Dearborn, Michigan.

pickup-truckfull-size-truckbest-selling
Ford MustangAutomotive

Ford Mustang

Owned by Ford Motor Company

American pony car icon known for its sporty design, performance heritage, and cultural significance since 1964. Manufactured by Ford Motor Company.

muscle-carpony-carsports-car
Front RunnerAutomotive

Front Runner

Owned by Dometic Group AB

South African vehicle-based adventure gear brand known for its modular Slimline II roof rack system and off-road accessories, owned by Dometic Group.

roof-racksoverlandingoff-road-accessories
Geely CarsAutomotive

Geely Cars

Owned by Geely Automobile Holdings

Chinese passenger vehicle brand operated by Geely Automobile Holdings (HK: 0175), producing sedans, SUVs, and MPVs for domestic and international markets.

automobilespassenger-vehiclessedans
GenesisAutomotive

Genesis

Owned by Hyundai Motor Group

South Korean luxury vehicle brand specializing in premium automobiles, owned by Hyundai Motor Group.

luxuryautomotivepremium-vehicles
GMAutomotive

GM

Owned by General Motors Company

Flagship corporate brand of General Motors Company, encompassing the GM nameplate, Ultium electric platform identity, and shared technology across its vehicle divisions.

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GMCAutomotive

GMC

Owned by General Motors Company

Premium truck and SUV division of General Motors dating to 1912, producing Sierra pickups, Yukon SUVs, the Denali luxury line, and Hummer EV.

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GWMAutomotive

GWM

Owned by Great Wall Motor Company Limited

Chinese automotive brand specializing in SUVs and pickup trucks, owned by Great Wall Motors and sold in over 60 countries.

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HavalAutomotive

Haval

Owned by Great Wall Motor Company Limited

Chinese SUV and crossover brand owned by Great Wall Motors, sold in over 170 countries with 758,554 units sold in 2025.

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HavolineAutomotive

Havoline

Owned by Chevron Corporation

American motor oil brand established in 1904, known for synthetic and conventional passenger car lubricants marketed worldwide by Chevron.

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Honda AccordAutomotive

Honda Accord

Owned by Honda Motor Company

Mid-size sedan manufactured by Honda Motor Company. Known for reliability, fuel efficiency, and engineering. Now in its 11th generation with hybrid powertrain options.

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