1. Ford
   Dodge
2. GMC
   Buick

The Dodge automotive company was founded in the early 1900s by brothers Horace and John Dodge. The Dodge brand was purchased by the Chrysler group in the 1920s and has been sold alongside Chrysler vehicles at dealerships ever since. For many years, Dodge was closely associated with its Ram trucks, and even used the Ram logo across the entire Dodge brand. However, the Ram product line was split into its own separate brand of trucks during the United States' auto industry bailout in the 2000s.

1. GMC
   Buick
2. Ford
   Oldsmobile

Henry Ford developed his famous Model T automobile in 1908. While it wasn't actually the first car Ford ever created, it certainly became the one of the most notable cars in history. While the company has had its share of mishaps, such as the Ford Pinto that could explode if rear-ended, the Ford brand has been behind many innovative cars including the Le Mans-winning Shelby and the very popular F series pickup trucks.

1. Ford
   Chrysler
2. GMC
   Honda

The development of the Chrysler company happened over several years in the early 1900s, and involved players from a number of different early auto manufacturers. After bringing the first 6-cylinder automotive to the market in the 1920s, Chrysler, along with the other big auto manufacturers at the time, turned their efforts toward helping the war efforts in the 1940s. Chrysler plants began producing thousands of tanks for use by the United States military. Today, Chrysler makes many minivans and midsize cars that are popular with families.

1. Honda
   Toyota
2. Mitsubishi
   Mazda

After starting in Japan, the Toyota car company spread worldwide and grew to be one of the most popular car brands in the United States. The Toyota Prius was the first mass-produced hybrid car designed for daily use. After its debut in Japan in 1997, the Prius came to the United States and gained popularity despite competition from other brands like Honda.

1. Mazda
   Volkswagen
2. Reliant
   Peugeot

The Reliant Motor Company created a variety of interesting vehicles for British drivers, up until the business closed in 2002. One of the brand's most memorable designs was the Reliant Robin, a three-wheeled car that had two wheels in the back and one in the front. It was an affordable and lightweight vehicle that did well on gas consumption, but its strange design and ability to tip over while going around corners meant the Reliant Robin just didn't have staying power.

1. Fiat
   Volkswagen
2. Volvo
   Alfa Romero

While Volkswagen has existed from the 1930s to today, is widely known for the curvy, bug-shaped Volkswagen Beetles and flat-nosed Volkswagen Buses that were especially popular in the 1950s and '60s! The Beetle made its return to the United States market in 1998, but production was once again halted by Volkswagen in 2019. Many other Volkswagen car, SUV, and van models remained in production.

1. Aston Martin
   Tesla
2. BMW
   Saab

Elon Musk, CEO of the Tesla electric car company, is also CEO of SpaceX, a commercial spacecraft manufacturer. The two businesses came together in one unprecedented event when a Tesla vehicle was shot into orbit on a SpaceX rocket! While most of Tesla's cars remain earthbound, their fully electric design and sleek lines have excited many drivers interested in sustainable automotives.

1. Fiat
   Mini
2. Smart
   Kia

The Smart car is a tiny, two-seat ultra-compact car designed to ease the burden of driving and parking in a congested city. Interestingly, it was developed by the same man who designed Swatch brand watches! The Smart car came to fruition through a partnership with the Daimler-Benz company, and can be found wedged into tiny parking spots in cities all around the world.

1. Mini
   Honda
2. Fiat
   Peugeot

The Mini coupe was popularized through its film appearances, notably in the 1969 film "The Italian Job" and its remake in 2003. Notable for its stylish European design and small size, Mini vehicles have remained popular with city drivers on both sides of the Atlantic. Often recognized for the classic Mini and Mini Cooper, the brand has expanded its product line to include slightly more spacious cars dubbed the Countryman and Clubmaster.

1. Land Rover
   Jeep
2. Ram
   Kia

Originally developed as wartime vehicles for Allied forces, the Jeep brand has grown to be used and loved by adventurers around the world. One of the brand's most notable pop culture highlights came from the 1993 film "Jurassic Park," where the prehistoric park's staff were shown riding in Jeep Wranglers.

1. Land Rover
   GMC
2. Toyota
   Honda

GMC is often associated directly with its parent, General Motors, but is actually only one of the brands produced by GM! The GMC brand's heavy duty trucks, SUVs, and vans are popular with farmers, commercial businesses, and families alike. While many GMC trucks appear rugged enough for commercial use, the brand has a complete line of separate commercial vehicles to meet ultra demanding performance needs.

1. Oldsmobile
   Volvo
2. Lexus
   Buick

Buick, a General Motors brand, is often associated with being a grandparent's car - but there have actually been a lot of fast and sporty vehicles! Buick vehicles have even won NASCAR titles. In 1938, Buick made a concept car, shown here, that was ahead of its time - it even had power windows! While the concept car did not go into mass production, portions of it influenced the Buick line for years to come.

1. Mazda
   Toyota
2. Honda
   Nissan

Mazda became the first Japanese auto brand to have a vehicle win the 24 Hours of Le Mans race. The win happened in 1991. Mazda vehicles have had many other victories, including the Mazda Miata appearing in the Guinness Book of World Records in 2000.

1. Oldsmobile
   Saturn
2. Studebaker
   Plymouth

The Saturn brand was produced by General Motors starting in the mid-1980s. While there were only a few Saturn models produced, the brand's affordability made them a very popular choice for American drivers. Saturn vehicles were designed with several interesting features including plastic body panels that would not become dented like metal cars.

1. Mitsubishi
   Audi
2. Saab
   Subaru

Subaru cars' logos are meant to look like this constellation! The first Subaru car was made in 1954. Today, Subaru vehicles are considered highly trustworthy vehicles thanks to their design and all-wheel-drive performance.

1. Mercury
   Studebaker
2. Pontiac
   Aston Martin

The Studebaker brand existed for 115 years before closing down in the 1960s. While you aren't likely to see a Studebaker on the road today, in its heyday the company made many kinds of vehicles, starting with buggies. Studebaker even made amphibious vehicles for wartime use!

1. BMW
   Volvo
2. Aston Martin
   Volkswagen

This safety-focused Swedish car brand makes a wide array of cars and trucks found worldwide. Volvo's headquarters are the home to a large crash-testing facility, and its vehicles are routinely given high marks for safety and security.

1. Ferrari
   Aston Martin
2. Lamborghini
   Bentley

Aston Martin cars are a quintessential British brand with the pop-culture cred to prove it! Aston Martin cars have been appearing in James Bond movies since the 1960s.

1. Citroen
   Peugeot
2. Volvo
   Audi

The Citroen brand is named after its founder, Andre-Gustave Citroen. After mass producing ammunition during World War 1, Citroen began producing his own automobiles on a similar scale - much like Ford cars were being produced in the United States.

1. Reliant
   Pontiac
2. Mercury
   Oldsmobile

When it ceased production in 2004, Oldsmobile was, at the time, America's oldest car brand. At the time of its closure, Oldsmobile was part of the General Motors family of brands and was produced in Michigan.

1. Mitsubishi
   Honda
2. Acura
   Infiniti

Even though Honda is a Japanese brand, many of its cars and products are produced within the United States. Honda motors and parts are used on a variety of vehicles and recreational crafts. Its cars are meant to be designed for the people, and as a result, you're likely to see many of them in a parking lot!

1. Ram
   Land Rover
2. Jeep
   Subaru

Land Rover vehicles have taken many forms over the years, and have been customized to meet certain needs. When a Land Rover modification was needed to drive through swampy land, the company essentially created the first monster truck by placing a Land Rover on massive wheels!

1. Nissan
   Mitsubishi
2. Scion
   Kia

Toyota's Scion brand was started as a way to bring younger drivers into the Toyota fold, but eventually the brand was absorbed back into its parent company. You can still buy some popular Scion car models, but they have Toyota badges on them now!

1. Jaguar
   Rolls-Royce
2. McLaren
   Bentley

The Jaguar car brand originally started as the Swallow Sidecar Company! The company began making automobiles in the first part of the 20th century. After World War II, the brand name evolved into Jaguar.

1. Hyundai
   Nissan
2. Renault
   Kia

The Kia company got its start making bicycles in South Korea. Over time, the brand followed a natural progression to motorcycles and then cars. Today, Kia is one of the world's most popular vehicle brands.

1. Lexus
   Rolls-Royce
2. Saab
   Mercury

Rolls-Royce is not only a luxury car brand, but a jet engine brand as well! Rolls-Royce jet engines are used on many commercial jets, including Airbus and Boeing models, so you may have taken a ride powered by Rolls-Royce and not even known it.

1. Nissan
   Honda
2. Lexus
   BMW

Nissan – also known as Datsun in some parts of the world – used to produce rocket engines for Japanese spaceflight. While the company no longer powers rockets, it's a pretty out of this world event in the brand's history!

1. Volvo
   Uniti
2. Saab
   Caresto

Saab's Swedish roots began in aerospace and continue there to this day. The Saab company sold its car brand to General Motors in the 20th century and it was phased out of production around 2011. A Chinese-Swedish consortium bought the brand and plans a relaunch.

1. Porsche
   Mercedes-Benz
2. Puegot
   Toyota

Ferdinand Porsche was miles ahead of his time! The automaker made what is now considered to be the first-ever hybrid electric car, way back in the 1800s! Other car brands including Mercedes-Benz were soon to follow with their own hybrids, but consumers did not start regularly driving hybrid cars until nearly 100 years later.

1. Bentley
   Peugeot
2. Aston Martin
   Citroen

The Peugeot 203 was introduced after World War II and had an all-new unibody design. Peugeot was also the first brand to make an electric, folding convertible top for cars!

1. Hyundai
   Toyota
2. Nissan
   Mitsubishi

In 1917, the Mitsubishi Shipbuilding company made a car. Dubbed the Model A, this vehicle was Japan's first mass-produced automobile. Today, Mitsubishi makes cars and crossovers for many markets worldwide.

1. Ferrari
   Chrysler
2. Audi
   Lamborghini

Ferrari's founder originally raced for Alfa Romero, so a transition into developing his own race cars was only natural! The luxury sports car brand was established in Italy in 1944.

1. Volkswagen
   Hyundai
2. Toyota
   Ford

Hyundai's Ulsan facility in South Korea is a massive complex made of 5 manufacturing plants. It has an output of over 1 million vehicles per year!

1. Hino
   Renault
2. Datsun
   Lexus

The Lexus brand is Toyota's answer to the luxury market. It has a history of being selective about opening new dealerships, and maintains a high standard of customer service. It is one of five brands produced by Toyota.

1. Ford
   BMW
2. Alfa Romero
   Volvo

BMW continues to manufacture parts for its classic cars, so owners of classic BMWs can easily access the parts they need. Talk about some longevity! Like many auto brands, BMW got its start making airplanes and pivoted to automobiles after World War II.