1. Lancia
   Daewoo
2. Ford
   Saab

At the close of World War II, Saab AB, an aeronautics company, decided to build a small car. The Saab 92 hit the market in 1949, helping to establish this Swedish automotive icon, which went defunct during the Great Recession.

1. Kia
   Suzuki
2. Opal
   Geely

This car company has its headquarters in Seoul, and has been in existence since 1944. At first, the company made steel tubing and parts for bicycles, then entire bicycles, before producing motorcycles and cars.

1. Opal
   Lotus
2. Fisker
   Duesenberg

This automaker, which is famous for making lightweight and sharp-handling enthusiast cars, got its start in 1952. It still calls Norwich, UK, home, despite recently having been bought by a Chinese automaker.

1. Ferrari
   TVR
2. Goozoo
   Porsche

Few automakers have the kind of impeccable reputation that Porsche enjoys. Things weren't easy when Ferdinand Porsche launched the company in 1931, thanks to turbulent times in Germany. The company is still thriving in Stuttgart today.

1. Great Wall
   Suzuki
2. Mitsubishi
   Toyota

With a name that's an obvious nod to the Great Wall of China, this automaker has only been in existence since 1984. Based in Baoding, Hebei, this company is a dominant force in the world's largest automotive market.

1. Hyundai
   Renault
2. Infiniti
   AMC

Infiniti started out in Tokyo in 1989, when the concept of a luxurious Japanese automobile seemed strange to most people. Today, the brand's headquarters is in Hong Kong.

1. Rolls-Royce
   Packard
2. Bentley
   Alpina

In 1899, Packard launched in Detroit. This Motor City automaker was well-respected for producing refined cars, and it even bought out Studebaker. In 1958, this icon met its end.

1. Ford
   Daewoo
2. Holden
   Lancia

Since 1856, Holden has been operating on this island nation, starting off at first making saddlery. It's now owned by General Motors and has its headquarters in Port Melbourne, Victoria.

1. Lamborghini
   Eagle
2. Bugatti
   Lancia

In 1909, Bugatti got its start in Molsheim. After enjoying considerable success, especially in the 1920s and 1930s, the brand went out of business in 1963. In the late 1980s, it came back, and since has produced some truly amazing vehicles.

1. Fisker
   Land Rover
2. Alpina
   Koenigsegg

There are really two automakers with the Fisker name: Fisker Automotive and Fisker, Inc. The former was founded by Henrik Fisker himself, but went out of business in 2014, while the other is still in operation. Both have been based in California.

1. Daewoo
   TVR
2. Eagle
   Jaguar

When Chrysler bought out American Motors Corporation in 1987, it created Eagle as a more European-like brand. Previously, Eagles were four-wheel-drive wagons or crossovers. In 1998, Chrysler decided to fold up the brand forever.

1. Bentley
   TVR
2. Lamborghini
   AMC

In 1919, Bentley Motors Limited was created in Cricklewood, London. Today, it's considered one of the premiere luxury brands in the market, and is owned by the Volkswagen Group.

1. Volvo
   Subaru
2. Volkswagen
   Fisker

During the conflict that would erupt into World War II, Germans were busy producing all kinds of machinery, including their own cars. Volkswagen was created in 1937 as part of this initiative, and as part of the Volkswagen Group, is a giant in the industry worldwide today.

1. Suzuki
   OWL
2. Dancia
   Koenigsegg

In 1994, Christian von Koenigsegg decided to launch his own boutique automaker. While still not a mass-produced brand by any means, Koenigsegg is well-known in the industry today for setting quite a few records, among other notable things.

1. Opal
   Geely
2. Nissan
   Datsun

Since launching in 1986, Geely has expanded its operations quickly. Now operating out of Hangzhou and not Taizhou, the company recently purchased Lotus, Volvo, and other notable automakers.

1. Saturn
   TVR
2. Opal
   Jaguar

General Motors launched the Saturn brand in 1985 as a direct response to Japanese brands and their small, affordable, and efficient vehicles. Over time, the brand became just rebadged versions of other GM models, and ultimately met its end in 2010.

1. AMC
   Tata
2. Nissan
   TVR

Nissan headquarters is still in Japan, more specifically Nishi-ku, Yokohama. It originally launched in 1933, before the chaos of World War II, and survived the aftermath of the war.

1. BMW
   Ferrari
2. SEAT
   Acura

Headquartered in Munich, BMW has become one of the most recognizable symbols for luxury in the auto industry. Not only does the company make cars and crossovers, it also produces some highly regarded motorcycles.

1. TVR
   Opal
2. Dacia
   Spyker

In 1966, Automobile Dacia struck out into the automotive industry. The name comes from the region that constitutes a greater portion of present-day Romania, making it a symbol of national pride.

1. Rolls-Royce
   Bentley
2. Jaguar
   Duesenberg

In the early part of the 20th century, Duesenberg was one of the premier automotive brands, favored by movie stars and other glamorous people. This Indianapolis-based automaker closed up shop in 1937, due to the Great Depression.

1. Suzuki
   Jaguar
2. Renault
   De Tomasso

As one of the oldest automakers in the world, Renault is still a force to be reckoned with in the industry. It started up in 1899, and today is partnered up with Nissan and Mitsubishi.

1. Land Rover
   AMC
2. Tata
   Audi

Inspired by the Jeeps from America during World War II, the British wanted to build their own go-anywhere vehicle. Today, it and Jaguar are owned by Tata Motors, of India.

1. Lamborghini
   Lucid
2. OWL
   Volvo

Even though Lucid has been around since 2007, it's still working on a first production vehicle, called the Air, which runs only on electricity.

1. Suzuki
   Saab
2. TVR
   Lotus

Funny enough, Suzuki started out in 1909 making weaving looms for the silk industry in Japan. Today, the company produces cars, along with motorcycles, recreational vehicles, and quite a few other products.

1. Geely
   Suzuki
2. AMC
   Saab

American Motors Corporation launched in 1954, and at one time was headed up by George W. Romney. In 1987, struggling against insurmountable odds, the company was purchased by Chrysler, with the Eagle brand and Jeep surviving the transition.

1. Mercedes-Benz
   Rolls-Royce
2. AMG
   Porsche

Rolls-Royce has had an interesting existence, but it all started in 1906. The brand still operates out of England, more specifically Goodwood, with BMW as the owner.

1. Jeep
   Land Cruiser
2. Daewoo
   Volvo

Jeep can trace its roots back to World War II as a vehicle commissioned by the US Army for quick and agile transportation. Today, it's owned by Fiat Chrysler, but still operates out of the U.S.

1. Audi
   Maserati
2. Alfa Romeo
   SEAT

Like BMW, Audi originated out of Bavaria, only it was founded in 1910 by August Horch. Today, the brand is respected and available all around the world.

1. TVR
   Maserati
2. SEAT
   Yugo

In 1914, Alfieri Maserati realized his dream of launching a car company. The headquarters have moved from Bologna to Modena, and Fiat Chrysler now owns the company.

1. Lamborghini
   Alfa Romeo
2. SEAT
   Porsche

In 1950, SEAT was launched in Catalonia, Spain, with help from a state-owned industrial holding company. In 1986, the Volkswagen Group bought the entire company, and is still the owner today.

1. Daewoo
   Kawasaki
2. Yamaha
   Holden

The rise of Daewoo started when it launched boldly into the market in 1967. In 2001, General Motors bought the company's assets after Daewoo folded up.

1. Saab
   Kawasaki
2. TVR
   Alpina

Since it started making cars in 1947, TVR has been a symbol of British nationalism. The lightweight sports cars the company makes have been revered for their ferocious performance.

1. Spyker
   Dacia
2. Opel
   Fiat

Now owned by Peugeot, Opel has been around since 1862. The company is based out of Russelsheim am Main, Hesse, Germany but boasts ten factories operating in six different countries.

1. Shelby
   Holden
2. Morgan
   Jaguar

The Shelby brand technically was founded by Carroll Shelby in 1962. By cramming an American V-8 in a small British roadster, forming the Cobra, the company captured everyone's attention quickly.

1. Peugeot
   Oldsmobile
2. Lamborghini
   Ducati

In 1896, Peugeot launched in Sochaux, France, getting in the automotive industry early on. Today, it's a key member of Groupe PSA, a conglomerate of several automakers.