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Wartburg

Est. 1956Germany

Wartburg was an East German automobile marque produced by VEB Automobilwerk Eisenach from 1956 to 1991. It was one of the most significant mid-range car brands in the German Democratic Republic, best known for its durable passenger vehicles and distinctive two-stroke engine technology, later replaced by a Volkswagen-licensed four-stroke engine in its final production phase. The brand ceased operations following German reunification in 1991.

Wiesmann

Est. 1988Germany

Wiesmann GmbH is a German manufacturer founded in 1988, known for hand-built luxury sports cars and roadsters powered mainly by BMW engines. After ceasing production in 2014 due to insolvency, the company was later revived under new ownership and is preparing a return with new combustion and electric models.