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Adler

Est. 1880Germany

Adler was a German manufacturer founded in 1880, producing bicycles, motorcycles, automobiles, and industrial machinery. The company became known for its innovative engineering and its contribution to the early development of the German automotive industry.

Alpina

Est. 1965Germany

Alpina is a luxury high-performance automotive brand under the BMW Group. It originally began as an independent German company focused on enhancing and tuning BMW vehicles. Today, it develops exclusive, performance-oriented cars based on BMW models, with a strong emphasis on refined driving comfort, bespoke design, and limited, premium production.

Audi

Est. 1909Germany

Audi is a German luxury automobile manufacturer renowned for combining advanced engineering, premium craftsmanship, and innovative technology. As a member of the Volkswagen Group, the brand produces a wide range of luxury sedans, SUVs, sports cars, and electric vehicles for global markets. Audi is recognized for its strong emphasis on performance, design excellence, and technological innovation, making it one of the world's leading premium automotive brands.

Auto Union

Est. 1932Germany

Auto Union AG was a German automotive company formed through the merger of Audi, Horch, DKW, and Wanderer. The company is known for its technological innovation and the successful Silver Arrows racing program, while also serving as the foundation of the modern Audi brand. Auto Union remains an important part of Germany’s automotive history and Audi’s heritage.

Bitter

Est. 1971Germany

Bitter is a German luxury automobile marque founded in 1971 by former racing driver Erich Bitter. The company is known for producing exclusive, low-volume grand tourers and sports-luxury vehicles, often based on platforms from major European manufacturers and redesigned with distinctive styling and premium craftsmanship. Bitter gained international recognition with the Bitter CD coupe and has remained a niche brand focused on combining performance, elegance, and exclusivity.

BMW

Est. 1916Germany

BMW is a German premium automotive and motorcycle manufacturer headquartered in Munich, Germany. Founded in 1916, the company is renowned for its luxury vehicles, innovative engineering, advanced technology, and driver-focused performance. Through its BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce brands, BMW has established itself as one of the world's leading automotive groups, combining premium quality, innovation, and sustainable mobility solutions.

Borgward

Est. 1933Germany

Borgward is a historic German automotive brand recognized for its contribution to vehicle engineering, premium craftsmanship, and innovative design. The company produced a diverse range of passenger cars, luxury automobiles, and commercial vehicles, earning a strong reputation in both domestic and international markets. Borgward remains an iconic name in automotive history, known for combining technical innovation with distinctive styling.

Brabus

Est. 1977Germany

Brabus is a German high-performance automotive tuning and luxury customization company founded in 1977. Specializing primarily in Mercedes-Benz, Maybach, and Smart vehicles, Brabus is renowned for transforming production cars into exclusive high-performance machines through advanced engine upgrades, bespoke styling, and premium craftsmanship. The company has become one of the world's most respected automotive tuners, known for combining luxury, innovation, and exceptional performance.

DKW

Est. 1916Germany

DKW was a German automobile and motorcycle manufacturer founded in 1916 by engineer Jørgen Skafte Rasmussen. The company became one of the world's largest motorcycle producers and a pioneer in front-wheel-drive and two-stroke engine technology. In 1932, DKW joined Audi, Horch, and Wanderer to form Auto Union, the predecessor of modern Audi.

Goggomobil

Est. 1955Germany

Goggomobil was a German microcar brand produced by Hans Glas GmbH between 1955 and 1969 in Dingolfing, Bavaria. It specialized in very small, economical vehicles including sedans, coupés, and light vans. The cars used small air-cooled two-stroke engines and were known for their simplicity, lightweight design, and affordability. Goggomobil also produced export versions and licensed variants in countries like Australia.

Gumpert

Est. 2004Germany

Gumpert was a German high-performance sports car manufacturer founded by former Audi Sport director Roland Gumpert. The company became known for extreme track-focused supercars like the Gumpert Apollo, designed for high downforce and performance. After financial difficulties, it was restructured and later evolved into Apollo Automobil.

Hanomag

Est. 1871Germany

Hanomag was a German engineering company based in Hanover that produced steam locomotives, tractors, trucks, construction machinery, and military vehicles. It became internationally known in the 19th and early 20th centuries for its locomotives and later expanded into agricultural tractors and automobiles. Over time, Hanomag shifted toward construction equipment, and in 1989 it became part of the Japanese company Komatsu.

Heinkel

Est. 1922Germany

Heinkel Flugzeugwerke was a German aircraft manufacturer founded by Ernst Heinkel. It is best known for producing Luftwaffe bombers during World War II and for pioneering early aviation technologies, including the first jet-powered aircraft (He 178) and important developments in high-speed flight

Horch

Est. 1904Germany

Horch was a German luxury automobile manufacturer founded by August Horch. It became one of the early pioneers of premium German engineering and later became one of the founding brands of Auto Union, which eventually evolved into Audi. Horch was known for producing high-end luxury vehicles and advanced engineering in the early 20th century.

Isdera

Est. 1982Germany

Isdera is a German specialty car manufacturer established by engineer and designer Eberhard Schulz. The company is known for producing exclusive, hand-built sports cars and supercars in limited numbers, blending sophisticated engineering with unique design elements. Legendary models such as the Imperator 108i and Commendatore 112i have played a key role in building the brand’s reputation for originality, exclusivity, and exceptional performance.

Maybach

Est. 1909Germany

Maybach is a German ultra-luxury automotive brand originally founded by Wilhelm and Karl Maybach. Today, it operates as Mercedes-Maybach, a sub-brand of Mercedes-Benz, producing ultra-luxury versions of models such as the S-Class and GLS, focused on maximum comfort, exclusivity, and high-end technology.

Mercedes-Benz

Est. 1926Germany

Mercedes-Benz is a German luxury automotive brand known for premium cars, SUVs, vans, and advanced engineering. It traces its roots back to the inventions of Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler in the late 1800s. The brand is famous for innovation, safety technology, luxury design, and performance vehicles, including AMG high-performance models and EQ electric cars.

Messerschmitt

Est. 1938Germany

Messerschmitt AG was a German aircraft manufacturing company best known for its military aircraft during World War II, especially the Bf 109 fighter and Me 262 jet fighter. It was founded around aircraft designer Willy Messerschmitt and became one of the most important aviation firms in Germany. After the war, it later evolved through mergers and became part of what eventually contributed to Airbus.

Opel

Est. 1862Germany

Opel is a German automobile manufacturer founded by Adam Opel in 1862. The company began as a producer of sewing machines and bicycles before entering automobile production in 1899. Today, Opel is part of Stellantis and is known for its German engineering, innovative technologies, and a wide range of passenger and commercial vehicles sold worldwide.

Porsche

Est. 1931Germany

Porsche is a German luxury automobile manufacturer founded in 1931 by Ferdinand Porsche. Headquartered in Stuttgart, the company is renowned for its high-performance sports cars, luxury SUVs, and premium sedans. Porsche has built a global reputation through iconic models such as the 911, Cayenne, Panamera, Macan, and Taycan, combining advanced engineering, distinctive design, and exceptional driving dynamics.

Smart

Est. 1994Germany

Smart is a Chinese-German car brand founded in 1994, originally known for small city cars like the Fortwo. Since 2019, it operates as a Mercedes-Benz and Geely joint venture producing electric vehicles in China for global markets.

Trabant

Est. 1957Germany

Trabant was an iconic East German automobile brand produced by Sachsenring from 1957 to 1991. Renowned for its compact design and distinctive Duroplast body construction, the Trabant became a symbol of everyday mobility in East Germany and remains one of the most recognizable vehicles associated with the Cold War era.

Volkswagen

Est. 1937Germany

Volkswagen AG is a German automobile manufacturer founded in 1937 to produce an affordable “people’s car.” After World War II it was rebuilt under British control and became one of the world’s largest carmakers, known for models like the Beetle, Golf, and Passat.

Wanderer

Est. 1896Germany

Wanderer was a German manufacturer of bicycles, motorcycles, and automobiles, later becoming part of Auto Union. The company produced civilian cars until 1941 and military vehicles until 1945. Known for its high-quality engineering and mid-to-upper-class cars, Wanderer became one of the key brands within Auto Union alongside Audi, Horch, and DKW. After World War II, its automotive production never resumed.