Mercedes Benz is a German automaker known for its luxury and commercial vehicles. Founded in 1926, the brand’s slogan reflects its luxury view, “the best or nothing.” Always a leader in innovation, the company first introduced a self-driving car back…
MINI is a British automobile company founded in 1969 and has been owned by BMW since 2000. Known for their distinctive, small vehicles, the MINI is the original inspiration behind the mini-skirt. The MINI has since expanded to offer larger…
Founded in 1933, Nissan is a Japanese multinational automaker with a wide range of mainstream vehicles. The company’s VQ engines have topped the best engine lists around the globe for several years. Today, they are the world’s largest electric car…
Porsche, a German automaker specializing in luxury vehicles, including high-end sports cars, was founded in 1931. Credited with inventing the first fully electric car at the 1912 Paris World Expedition, the vehicle was powered by lead acid batteries. To date,…
Based out of Japan, the automotive maker Subaru was first established in 1953. Well known for their cross-over SUV models, they feature luxurious interiors and mainstream technology. All models feature AWD and every vehicle is fitted with a Boxer engine…
Based out of California, Tesla is an American automotive maker focused on electric cars and clean energy. As one of the newest brands on the market, only founded in 2003, the company was named for famed inventor Nikola Tesla. Since…
Founded in 1937 and based in Japan, Toyota, has long been a mainstay on the vehicle market. With a wide range of cars, luxury vehicles, and commercial vehicles, they are the world market leader for hybrid vehicles, with their best-selling…
The German company, Volkswagen, was founded in 1937 by the German Labour Front in an effort to bring vehicles to more citizens, as only half the population owned one. Its name directly reflects this notion, as it translates to “people’s…
Known as a maker of Swedish luxury vehicles, Volvo was founded in 1927, and manufactures a variety of SUV, station wagon, hatchback, and sedan models. Since 2019, all new Volvo models are electric or hybrid-electric with the goal of only…
Touted as South Korea’s second largest car manufacturer, after Hyundai, Kia Motors maintains its headquarters in Seoul. Roughly translated from Korean characters, the name Kia stands for “rising from the east.” With several size options to fit varying lifestyles, Kia…