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The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. A motor Vehicle is a Machine which incorporates a motor (sometimes known as an Engine) and which is used for Transportation In 2006, more than 69 million motor vehicles, including cars and commercial vehicles were produced worldwide. A commercial vehicle is a type of Vehicle that is used for carrying goods or passengers ^[1] In 2006 16 million new automobiles were sold in the USA, 15 million in Western Europe, 7 million in China, ^[2] and 2 million in India. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country In 2007, the markets in Canada, USA, Western Europe and Japan are stagnating, while those in South America (especially Brazil), Eastern Europe (especially Russia), and Asia (South Korea and India) are growing. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page The United States of America —commonly referred to as the For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea and often referred to as Korea ( Korean: 대한민국 tɛː India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country

World motor vehicle production

World's largest vehicle manufacturing groups (by volume)

The table below gives the world's largest twenty motor vehicle manufacturing groups, along with their marques, classified as divisions and subsidiary companies. A marque ( French for "brand" ˈmɑrk is a Brand name especially in the Automobile industry A division of a business entity is a portion of that business that operates under a different name A subsidiary, in business matters is an entity that is controlled by a bigger and more powerful entity The table is ranked by parent group production volumes, using the latest OICA data with the largest producer appearing at the top of the table.

Marque	Country of origin	Ownership	Markets
1. A marque ( French for "brand" ˈmɑrk is a Brand name especially in the Automobile industry Country of origin is the country of manufacture production or growth where an article or product comes from Toyota Motor Corporation ( Japan)
Daihatsu		Subsidiary	Global, except North America
Hino		Subsidiary	Asia Pacific, Canada, South America
Lexus		Division	Global, except South America, but Chile. (pronounced) is a Multinational corporation headquartered in Japan, and is currently the world's largest Automaker. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. is a Japanese manufacturer of cars, well known for its smaller models and off-road vehicles Hino Motors Ltd (日野自動車 Hino Jidōsha,) commonly known as simply Hino is a Manufacturer of Diesel is the Luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation.
Scion		Division	United States
Toyota		Division	Global
2. This article is on the car division of Toyota. For others see Scion (disambiguation. (pronounced) is a Multinational corporation headquartered in Japan, and is currently the world's largest Automaker. General Motors Corporation ( United States)
Buick		Division	North America, China
Cadillac		Division	Global
Chevrolet		Division	Global
Daewoo		Subsidiary	Asia, Europe, South America
GMC		Division	North America, Middle East
Pontiac		Division	North America
Holden		Subsidiary	Asia Pacific, Middle East
Hummer		Division	Global
Isuzu		Division	Global, expect North America
Opel		Subsidiary	Continental Europe, South Africa
Saturn		Subsidiary	North America
Saab		Subsidiary	Global
Vauxhall		Subsidiary	United Kingdom
3. General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Buick (ˈbjuːɪk is a Marque of automobile sold in the United States, Canada, China, Taiwan, Qatar, and Cadillac is a Brand of Luxury vehicles owned by General Motors. Chevrolet (ˌʃɛvroʊˈleɪ - French origin (also known as Chevy) is a Brand of Automobile, produced by General Motors (GM GM Daewoo Auto & Technology ( GM Daewoo or GMDAT) was first established as National Motor in 1937 in Bupyeong-gu Incheon, South Korea. GMC, formerly known as GMC Truck, is a Brand name used on Trucks Vans and SUVs marketed in North America and the Pontiac is a Brand of Automobiles produced by General Motors that has been sold in the United States, Canada and Mexico GM Holden Ltd is an Australian automaker based in Port Melbourne Victoria. Hummer is a Brand of Off-road vehicles sold by General Motors, also known as GM ( is a Japanese car commercial vehicle and heavy truck manufacturing company, headquartered in Tokyo. Adam Opel GmbH (commonly known as Opel) is a German automaker part of General Motors. Saturn is a division of the General Motors Corporation and a brand of Automobiles It was established on January 7, 1985. Saab Automobile AB, better known as Saab, is a Swedish car manufacturer and currently a wholly-owned Subsidiary of General Motors. Vauxhall Motors is a British automobile company It is a subsidiary of General Motors Corporation (GM and is part of GM Europe. Ford Motor Company ( United States)
Ford		Division	Global
Lincoln		Division	North America, Middle East
Mercury		Division	North America, Middle East
Volvo Cars		Subsidiary	Global
Troller		Subsidiary	South America
4. Ford Motor Company is an American Multinational corporation and the world's fourth largest automaker based on Worldwide vehicle sales, following The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Ford Motor Company is an American Multinational corporation and the world's fourth largest automaker based on Worldwide vehicle sales, following Lincoln is an American Luxury car manufacturer operated under the Ford Motor Company. Mercury is an Automobile Marque of the Ford Motor Company founded in 1939 by Edsel Ford, son of Henry Ford, to market entry-level-luxury Volvo Cars, or Volvo Personvagnar AB, is a Swedish premium Automobile maker founded in 1927 in the city of Gothenburg in Sweden Troller Veículos Especiais S/A ( Troller) is a manufacturer of Jeeps in Brazil. Volkswagen AG ( Germany)
Audi		Subsidiary	Global
Bentley		Subsidiary	Global
Bugatti		Subsidiary	Global
Lamborghini		Subsidiary	Global
Lotus Cars		Division	United Kingdom
Scania		Subsidiary	Global
SEAT		Subsidiary	Europe, Latin America, South Africa
Škoda		Subsidiary	Global, except North America
Volkswagen		Division	Global
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles		Division	Global
5. Volkswagen Group, or Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft (German (listed as Volkswagen AG) is a German automobile manufacturing group currently Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. AUDI AG, ( Xetra: NSU commonly known as Audi (aˈʊdi is a German Automobile manufacturer which produces Audi branded cars with headquarters Bentley Motors Limited is an English manufacturer of luxury Automobiles and Grand Tourers Bentley Motors was founded in England Bugatti Automobiles SAS is a French Automobile manufacturer located in the French town of Molsheim, Alsace, France. Automobili Lamborghini SpA, commonly referred to as Lamborghini, is an Italian manufacturer of Sports cars based in the small Italian Village Lotus Cars is a British manufacturer of sports and racing cars based at Hethel, Norfolk, England. Scania AB is a European Manufacturer of heavy Trucks ( British English: lorries) Buses and Diesel engines SEAT SA ( English pronunciation:, "say-at" Spanish pronunciation:) is a Spanish automobile Škoda Auto ( is an automobile manufacturer in the Czech Republic. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles ( VWCV) or Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge ( VWN Honda Motor Company ( Japan)
Acura		Division	North America, China
Honda		Division	Global
6. () is a Multinational corporation, engine Manufacturer and engineering corporation headquartered in Japan. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Acura (アキュラ Akyura is the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Honda Motor Company. () is a Multinational corporation, engine Manufacturer and engineering corporation headquartered in Japan. PSA Peugeot Citroën ( France
Citroën		Division	Global, except North America
Peugeot		Division	Global, except United States and Canada
7. PSA Peugeot Citroën (previously Peugeot Société Anonyme) is a French Automobile and Motorcycle manufacturer; these This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Citroën (pronounced See-Troh-Enn is a French Automobile manufacturer, founded in 1919 by André Citroën. For the article about the bicycle manufacturer see Cycles Peugeot. Nissan Motors ( Japan)
Infiniti		Division	North America, Middle East, Taiwan, Korea, Western Europe
Nissan		Division	Global
8. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Infiniti is the luxury car division of Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co Chrysler LLC ( United States)
Chrysler		Division	Global
Dodge		Division	Global
Jeep		Division	Global
9. Chrysler LLC is an American Automobile manufacturer that has been producing Automobiles since 1925 The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Chrysler LLC is an American Automobile manufacturer that has been producing Automobiles since 1925 Dodge is a United States -based brand of Automobiles Sport utility vehicles and Trucks manufactured and marketed by Chrysler LLC Jeep is an Automobile Marque (and registered trademark of Chrysler. Renault S.A. ( France)
Dacia		Subsidiary	Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa
Renault		Division	Global, except United States and Canada
Samsung		Subsidiary	Asia, South America
10. This is about the company for other uses see Renault (disambiguation. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Dacia ('daʧia is a Romanian car manufacturer named for the historic region that constitutes much of present-day Romania This is about the company for other uses see Renault (disambiguation. Renault Samsung Motors is a South Korean Automobile manufacturer. Hyundai Motor Company ( South Korea)
Hyundai		Division	Global
11. The Hyundai Motor Company, a division of the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, is South Korea ’s largest and the world’s fifth largest automaker in terms of units South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea and often referred to as Korea ( Korean: 대한민국 tɛː The Hyundai Motor Company, a division of the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, is South Korea ’s largest and the world’s fifth largest automaker in terms of units Fiat S.p.A. ( Italy)
Abarth		Subsidiary	Global, except United States and Canada
Alfa Romeo		Subsidiary	Global, except United States and Canada
Ferrari		Subsidiary	Global
Fiat		Division	Global, except United States and Canada
Iveco		Subsidiary	Global, except North America
Maserati		Subsidiary	Global
Lancia		Subsidiary	Global, except North America
Zastava		Subsidiary	Global
12. Fiat SpA (an Acronym for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino (Italian Automobile Factory of Turin) is an Italian automobile manufacturer Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest History Abarth is an Italian racing car maker founded by Italian-Austrian Karl (Carlo Abarth in Turin in 1949 Alfa Romeo Automobiles SpA is an Italian Automaker founded in 1910 Ferrari SpA is an Italian Sports car manufacturer based in Maranello, Italy Fiat SpA (an Acronym for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino (Italian Automobile Factory of Turin) is an Italian automobile manufacturer Iveco is an Italian Truck, Bus, and Diesel engine Manufacturer, based in Turin, Italy. Maserati is an Italian manufacturer of racing cars and Sports cars established on December 1, 1914, in Bologna. Lancia Automobiles SpA is an Italian Automobile manufacturer founded in 1906 by Vincenzo Lancia and which became part of the Fiat Group in Zastava Automobiles is a Serbian industrial conglomerate based in the city of Kragujevac, 86 miles (138 km southeast of Belgrade. Suzuki Motor Corporation ( Japan)
Maruti Suzuki		Subsidiary	India, Middle East, South America
Suzuki		Division	Global
13. is a Multinational corporation headquartered in Hamamatsu Japan that specializes in manufacturing compact automobiles a full range of Motorcycles All-Terrain For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. is a Multinational corporation headquartered in Hamamatsu Japan that specializes in manufacturing compact automobiles a full range of Motorcycles All-Terrain Daimler AG ( Germany)
Mercedes-Benz		Division	Global
Mercedes-AMG		Division	Global
Maybach		Division	Global
Smart		Division	Western Europe, Southeast Asia, North America, South Africa
Mitsubishi Fuso		Subsidiary	Global
Freightliner		Subsidiary	North America, South Africa
14. Daimler AG ( (formerly DaimlerChrysler AG) is a German car corporation (not to be confused with the British car-maker Daimler Motor Company) and Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Mercedes-Benz is a German manufacturer of luxury Automobiles Buses coaches and Trucks It is currently a division of the Mercedes-AMG GmbH, commonly known as AMG (initially known as Aufrecht Melcher Großaspach) is the high performance division of Maybach-Motorenbau GmbH (ˈmaɪbax (founded 1909 is a German luxury car manufacturer Smart, formerly Smart GmbH (formerly MCC Smart GmbH is an automotive brand of Daimler AG, is a manufacturer of Microcars and superminis based The Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (三菱ふそうトラック・バス株式会社 is a German -owned Japan -based manufacturer of Trucks Mazda Motor Corporation ( Japan)
Mazda		Division[3]	Global
15. ( is a Japanese automotive manufacturer based in Hiroshima, Japan. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. ( is a Japanese automotive manufacturer based in Hiroshima, Japan. Kia Motors ( South Korea)
Kia		Division[4]	Global
16. Kia Motors, a subsidiary of Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, is South Korea 's 2nd largest automobile manufacturer with headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea and often referred to as Korea ( Korean: 대한민국 tɛː Kia Motors, a subsidiary of Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, is South Korea 's 2nd largest automobile manufacturer with headquarters in Seoul, BMW AG ( Germany)
BMW		Division[5]	Global
MINI		Division	Global
Rolls-Royce		Subsidiary	Global
17. ( BMW) (Bavarian Motor Works is an independent German automobile manufacturer founded in 1916 Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. ( BMW) (Bavarian Motor Works is an independent German automobile manufacturer founded in 1916 Mini (styled as MINI) is a British automotive brand owned by the German BMW Group that has produced a redesign of the traditional Mini Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is a British manufacturer of luxury automobiles based out of Goodwood, England. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation ( Japan)
Mitsubishi		Division[6]	Global
18. is the sixth largest Automaker in Japan and the seventeenth largest in the world by global unit sales For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. is the sixth largest Automaker in Japan and the seventeenth largest in the world by global unit sales AvtoVAZ ( Russia)
Lada		Division	Russia, Finland, Sweden
VAZ		Division[7]	Russia, Eastern Europe
19. AvtoVAZ ( (АвтоВАЗ is a Russian Automobile manufacturer, also known as VAZ, Volzhsky Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending Lada is the Trademark of AvtoVAZ, a Russian car manufacturer in Togliatti, ( Samara Oblast or province AvtoVAZ ( (АвтоВАЗ is a Russian Automobile manufacturer, also known as VAZ, Volzhsky Fuji Heavy Industries ( Japan)
Subaru		Division[8]	Global
20. or FHI, is a Japanese company which traces its origins to the Nakajima Aircraft Company (est For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. is the automobile manufacturing division of Japanese transportation conglomerate Fuji Heavy Industries Co Tata Motors Limited ( India)
Hispano		Subsidiary	Europe
Jaguar*		Subsidiary	Global
Land Rover*		Subsidiary	Global
Tata		Division[9]	India, South Africa
Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicle		Subsidiary	South Korea

Company relationships

It is not uncommon for automobile manufacturers to hold stakes in other automobile manufacturers. Tata Motors Limited', formerly known as TELCO (TATA Engineering and Locomotive Company is a Multinational corporation headquartered in Mumbai India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Hispano Carrocera SA, based in Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain, is one of the largest manufacturers of Bus and coach cabins in Europe Jaguar Cars Limited is a luxury car manufacturer based in Coventry, England, now operated as part of the Jaguar Land Rover business Land Rover is an all-terrain vehicle and Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV manufacturer based in Solihull, England, now operated as part of the Jaguar Tata Motors Limited', formerly known as TELCO (TATA Engineering and Locomotive Company is a Multinational corporation headquartered in Mumbai Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicle ( TDCV) is the 2nd largest heavy commercial vehicle manufacturer in Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea It was established These ownerships can be explored under the detail for the individual companies.

Notable current relationships include:

• Porsche holds a 20% stake in the Volkswagen Group (30. Porsche SE or Porsche ( German, ˈpɔɹʃə is a German manufacturer of automobiles which is majority-owned by the Porsche and Piëch Volkswagen Group, or Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft (German (listed as Volkswagen AG) is a German automobile manufacturing group currently 97% voting rights), as of 2006-12-31. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. ^[10]
• The Renault-Nissan alliance involves two global companies linked by cross-shareholding, with Renault holding 44. This is about the company for other uses see Renault (disambiguation. 3% of Nissan shares, and Nissan holding 15% of Renault shares.
• Ford holds a 33. Ford Motor Company is an American Multinational corporation and the world's fourth largest automaker based on Worldwide vehicle sales, following 9% stake in Mazda. ( is a Japanese automotive manufacturer based in Hiroshima, Japan. ^[11] and an 8. 3% share in Aston Martin. Aston Martin Lagonda Limited is a British manufacturer of luxury performance cars, whose headquarters are at Gaydon, England.
• Hyundai Motor Co. holds a 38. The Hyundai Motor Company, a division of the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, is South Korea ’s largest and the world’s fifth largest automaker in terms of units 67% stake in Kia Motors. Kia Motors, a subsidiary of Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, is South Korea 's 2nd largest automobile manufacturer with headquarters in Seoul, ^[12]
• Daimler AG holds a 19. Daimler AG ( (formerly DaimlerChrysler AG) is a German car corporation (not to be confused with the British car-maker Daimler Motor Company) and 9% stake in Chrysler Holding LLC. Chrysler LLC is an American Automobile manufacturer that has been producing Automobiles since 1925 ^[13]
• General Motors still holds a 3% stake in Suzuki. General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States. is a Multinational corporation headquartered in Hamamatsu Japan that specializes in manufacturing compact automobiles a full range of Motorcycles All-Terrain Suzuki is also partner with GM in GMDAT and CAMI. GM Daewoo Auto & Technology ( GM Daewoo or GMDAT) was first established as National Motor in 1937 in Bupyeong-gu Incheon, South Korea. CAMI Automotive is an independently incorporated Joint venture of Automobile manufacturing in Ingersoll Ontario, Canada and formed ^[14]
• Toyota holds a 51% stake in Daihatsu hence having a controlling interest in the company, and 16. (pronounced) is a Multinational corporation headquartered in Japan, and is currently the world's largest Automaker. is a Japanese manufacturer of cars, well known for its smaller models and off-road vehicles 5% in Fuji Heavy Industries, parent company of Subaru. or FHI, is a Japanese company which traces its origins to the Nakajima Aircraft Company (est is the automobile manufacturing division of Japanese transportation conglomerate Fuji Heavy Industries Co ^[15]

References

External links

• Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers at Wikipedia
• Automotive Industry Analysis
• The British Library - finding information on the automotive industry (UK bias)
• The history of the automobile industry in USA
• Car makes of the world, 1894—present
• Automotive history and photos
• Automaker Rankings 2007: The Environmental Performance of Car Companies
• Computer Systems for Vehicle Distribution and Aftersales Support