There are approximately 600 million passenger cars worldwide (roughly one car per eleven people). Around the world, there were about 806 million cars and light trucks on the road in 2007; they burn enough petrol and diesel yearly to fill Sydney Harbour twice over! The numbers are increasing rapidly, with change being brought in the form of electric and hybrid vehicles.
Car makers around the world, some in existence for over a century and some created in the last year, build millions of automobiles. The list below of automobile makers contains links to car/automobile makes that sell in Australia and is a great place to start your exploration of their history and current range. In some cases they are are manufacturing companies in their own right, and others are subsidiary companies or products of badge engineering.
Most Popular 12 Car Manufacturers
BMW
BMW has grown into one of the world's leading producers of prestige, luxury, SUV, sports and performance cars, petrol-electric hybrids, and electric cars, all promising the ultimate driving experience. There's a vast range made up of prestige and luxury hatches, sedans, wagons, coupes and convertibles, as well as SUVs from compact to limo-like. There's also the M high-performance range, while electric sedan and SUV models are an increasing focus.
Ford
Ford is one of the automotive world’s most recognisable names, the US brand offering a range of SUV, hatch, sports and commercial vehicles in Australia. The passenger car range is limited to the Fiesta ST and Focus hatch. The Mustang muscle car continues its strong run in Australia, while SUVs include the Escape, Puma, and Everest. The light commercial range is made up of the Ranger two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive utility and cab-chassis variants, and European Transit vans and cab-chassis.
Hyundai
The Korean carmaker arrived here in the 1980s as a cheap-and-cheerful brand for the cash-strapped, but it is now represented by the factory and has a much broader appeal with a comprehensive range of well built, competent and affordable models including small, mid-sized and medium sedans and hatches, SUVs, people-movers, and light commercials. ‘N’ performance models have become an increasing focus, and an emphasis on hybrid and zero tailpipe emissions options has brought the Ioniq hatch (Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, and Electric), as well as the Kona Electric SUV to the local market.
Kia
The Korean carmaker launched here with a value-for-money pitch that appealed to many, but it is now a full range brand offering small and medium passenger cars, compact and full-sized SUV wagons, and people movers for all budgets. A focus on hybrid and zero tailpipe emissions options has brought the Niro SUV (Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, and Electric), as well as the electric-only EV6 to the local market.
Mazda
Mazda has been in the Australian market since the 1960s when it was regarded more as a maker of sound, if unremarkable cars. It is well known for its flirtation with the Wankel rotary engine, and its revival of the sports car in the 1980s with its cute MX-5, but in recent years it has zoomed to unprecedented popularity on the back of an appealing range of light, small and mid-sized hatches, sedans and wagons, an extensive range of SUVs, and a range of utilities, many with diesel engine options.
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz can be traced back to the very beginning of the car industry in the late 1880s. Synonymous with automotive excellence the famous three-pointed star badge today graces an extensive range of prestige, luxury and sports cars. There are small, medium, and large hatches, sedans, wagons, coupes, convertibles, roadsters, SUVs, high performance sports cars, and people movers. The company also markets a range of light commercials. A line up of all-electric ‘EQ’ models is also growing rapidly.
MG
Founded in the mid-1920s, MG (Morris Garages) grew to be a British car brand best known for its sports models, ultimately winning fans all over the world. Having passed through a succession of owners in a century of operation, the marque has been reimagined and reinvigorated by its current owners, Shanghai Automobile Industry Corporation (SAIC). The result is a range of affordable and well-equipped hatches and SUVs, including the all-electric ZS EV.
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi produces a comprehensive range of cars, SUVs, and light commercials from the compact Mirage hatch to the seven-seat Pajero Sport. The Outlander PHEV (plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) has been a game-changer for the brand in Australia and after a long run in the local market the city-sized ASX SUV remains hugely popular. Models no longer available new include the Lancer, Challenger and i-MiEV EV.
Nissan
Since 1999 Nissan has produced cars in partnership with French carmaker, Renault, building a range of small and mid-sized passenger cars, small, compact, medium and large SUVs, high-performance sports coupes and roadsters, light commercials and fully electric vehicles. Models include the Juke, Qashqai, X-Trail, and Patrol SUVs, Z sports coupe and high-performance GT-R coupe, 4x2 and 4x4 Navara utilities, and the fully electric Leaf hatch.
Subaru
The Japanese carmaker chose to follow a different path from its rivals by its use of horizontally-opposed ‘boxer’ engines and all-wheel drive across all models. The company is renowned and respected for its innovation, technology, and participation in motor sport. Subaru offers the small Impreza hatch and sedan, high-riding Outback crossover wagon, XV and Forester SUVs, BRZ sports coupe (the only exception to the brand’s AWD rule), and rally-bred WRX and WRX STi hatches.
Toyota
Toyota, one of the world's largest car manufacturers, produces vehicles around the globe. The extensive line-up covers most shapes and sizes from small hatchbacks to mid-size sedans, sports cars, SUVs in various sizes, off-road wagons, people movers, utes and light commercial vehicles. Several of these models are available with a choice of petrol or diesel engines, with manual or automatic transmissions, and many are available with petrol-electric hybrid drivetrains. Models include the 86, Camry, Corolla, HiAce, HiLux, Kluger, Fortuner, LandCruiser, Prado, Prius, RAV4, Yaris, and Yaris Cross.
Volkswagen
The maker of the humble peoples' car has become one of the world's largest carmakers with a vast range that comprises compact, small and medium-sized passenger cars, SUVs of various sizes, hot sports models, utilities and light commercials with a large choice of hatches, sedans, wagons, coupes, convertibles, many with diesel engines and some with all-wheel drive. The models include the Polo, Golf, Passat, Arteon, and the T-Cross, T-Roc, Tiguan and Touareg SUVs, sporty Polo GTi and Golf GTi, and sizzling Scirocco coupe. It also has an extensive range of light commercials, including the Amarok utility, Caddy, Transporter, and Crafter vans, and Caravelle and Multivan people movers.
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Car brands starting with A
Abarth
Abarth is a renowned Italian tuning house which is now part of the giant car-making conglomerate Stellantis. The stylised scorpion Abarth badge seen on mainstream Fiat models signifies upgraded handling and brakes, improved performance, and sporty exterior and interior styling. All models are made in Italy and are based on the diminutive Fiat 500. They are the Abarth 595 Competizione, and Abarth 595C Competizione (convertible).
Alfa Romeo
With more than 100 years of experience making Italian sports and performance cars, Alfa Romeo continues to build cars with a blend of sensuous styling and exhilarating performance. Today, the company is part of the giant automaker, Stellantis, which imports and distributes a range of models including the gorgeous mid-engined 4C sports car, the Giulietta hatch, Giulia sedan and Stelvio SUV.
Alpine
Founded by French performance and racing car specialist, Jean Rédélé, in the mid-1950s, Alpine has long been associated with the Renault brand and was acquired by the French giant in the early 1970s. The Alpine Renault A442 won the famous 24 hours of Le Mans sports endurance race in 1978. Today the brand markets the compact, mid-rear engined A110 sports car in three variants - A110S, A110 Pure, and A110 Légende.
Aston Martin
Born in England Aston Martin became indelibly linked to the James Bond movie franchise in the 1960s. And the iconic British brand continues to build an exclusive range of high-performance sports cars for the rich and famous, as it has done for generations. The range includes V8 and V12 two-door coupes, roadsters, as well as the twin-turbo V8-powered DBX, the brand’s first SUV.
Audi
The German carmaker has expanded its Australian footprint in recent years with an extensive selection of prestige, luxury and sports models ranging from compact sedans and hatches to SUVs, luxury sedans and high-performance sports cars. Most have petrol and diesel engine options, and some boast the 'quattro' all-wheel drive system. The A8 sedan is the luxury flagbearer, the mid-engined R8 sets the performance pace, and the RS range delivers high performance upgrades on a number of models.
Car brands starting with B
Bentley
The grand old British marque of luxury, high-performance motoring has new style, spirit and technology under the stewardship of the Volkswagen Group. Bentleys are still lovingly handcrafted in Britain with a blend of traditional leather, genuine woodgrain and lusty engines with the latest technology. Models offered are the Bentayga SUV (the brand’s first), Flying Spur sedan, as well as Continental coupes and convertibles.
BMW
BMW has grown into one of the world's leading producers of prestige, luxury, SUV, sports and performance cars, petrol-electric hybrids, and electric cars, all promising the ultimate driving experience. There's a vast range made up of prestige and luxury hatches, sedans, wagons, coupes and convertibles, as well as SUVs from compact to limo-like. There's also the M high-performance range, while electric sedan and SUV models are an increasing focus.
BMW Alpina
Alpina Australia sells its cosmetically enhanced and mechanically tuned BMW models through selected BMW dealers, with service available at all Australian BMW outlets. The line-up consists of sedan, wagon, SUV, and coupe-based variants, delivering additional performance, driver-focused suspension tweaks, and aesthetic upgrades.
Car brands starting with C
Caterham
The British-built Caterham clubman sports car evolved from the original Lotus Seven in the early 1970s. Over the years it has been developed and improved while staying true to the original design philosophy of more performance with less weight. Melbourne-based Caterham Cars Australia imports a range of models designed for use on road and track, including the Seven 275, the more comfort-focused Seven 355, and the flagship 485.
Chevrolet
Chevrolet is the long-standing cornerstone brand for America’s giant car-making conglomerate, General Motors. GMSV is a local subsidiary business bringing right-hand drive versions of the full-size Silverado pick-up truck to the Australian market, with other specialist vehicles from the GM catalogue, like the Corvette Stingray, under the same roof.
Chrysler
Chrysler was once one of the ‘big-three’ carmakers alongside Holden and Ford in the local market with production facilities in South Australia, but it is now an importer selling a small range of models under the Stellantis banner. The distinctively styled full-sized, rear-wheel drive 300 sedan is available in two versions, the V6-powered 300C Luxury, and the power-packed 300 SRT with its massive 6.4-litre ‘Hemi’ V8 engine.
Citroen
Citroen shuns conformity with cars that challenge conventional thinking. Part of the giant Stellantis group, the French carmaker produces a range of small, medium and large cars, people movers, SUVs, and light commercials for sale globally. But Citroen in Australia offers only the C3 hatch and C5 Aircross SUV.
Car brands starting with F
Ferrari
Arguably the world’s most aspirational automotive brand, Ferrari produces a stunning line-up of exotic sports machines from the ‘traditional’ front-engine, rear-wheel drive, V12-powered 812 Superfast, through the mid-engine, plug-in hybrid V6 296, to the sensational turbo V8 SF90, menacing F8, front-engine V8 Roma ‘2+2’ coupe, and the sleek open-top Portofino Spider.
Fiat
Fiat has been making cars in Italy for more than a century and for most of that time has been the country's top-selling marque. Today, it's part of the giant Stellantis group and builds a range of small, medium and mid-sized hatches, SUVs and light commercial vans. In Australia the range extends to just two versions of the cute, retro-styled 500; a hardtop and folding roof cabriolet. The Italian brand also markets large Ducato commercial vans.
Ford
Ford is one of the automotive world’s most recognisable names, the US brand offering a range of SUV, hatch, sports and commercial vehicles in Australia. The passenger car range is limited to the Fiesta ST and Focus hatch. The Mustang muscle car continues its strong run in Australia, while SUVs include the Escape, Puma, and Everest. The light commercial range is made up of the Ranger two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive utility and cab-chassis variants, and European Transit vans and cab-chassis.
Car brands starting with G
Genesis
After an early identity crisis where the name was used under the Hyundai banner, Genesis, the Hyundai Group’s luxury brand, launched globally as a stand-alone entity in 2016, and formally arrived in Australia in 2019. Keen to disrupt the premium market, it offers provocatively priced sedan and SUV models, bristling with tech and loaded with standard equipment. Specifically, the GV70 and larger GV80 SUVs, as well as the G70 and G80 sedans.
GWM
Chinese brand Great Wall entered the Australian market in 2009 with a range of affordable one-tonne utilities, and soon after, an SUV. Since morphing into GWM, the line-up is focused on the Cannon ute in 4x2 and 4x4 configuration, all powered by a lusty 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine matched with an eight-speed auto transmission.
Car brands starting with H
Haval
Chinese brand Haval lives under the same corporate umbrella as the GMW Ute brand. Claiming to be China’s number one SUV brand (for many years), it offers three petrol-powered SUV models, the compact front-wheel drive Jolion, mid-size 4WD H6, and seven-seat 4WD H9. All are designed to reposition the market with high levels of standard features and safety tech at aggressive price points.
Honda
Honda has been building cars and exporting them all over the world since the 1960s, with Australia one of the first overseas markets to see the now famous Japanese brand in local showrooms. Currently offering a range of models across hatch (Civic), sedan (Accord), SUV (CR-V / HR-V), and people mover (Odyssey) segments it remains a well regarded player in the Aussie new car market.
Hyundai
The Korean carmaker arrived here in the 1980s as a cheap-and-cheerful brand for the cash-strapped, but it is now represented by the factory and has a much broader appeal with a comprehensive range of well built, competent and affordable models including small, mid-sized and medium sedans and hatches, SUVs, people-movers, and light commercials. ‘N’ performance models have become an increasing focus, and an emphasis on hybrid and zero tailpipe emissions options has brought the Ioniq hatch (Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, and Electric), as well as the Kona Electric SUV to the local market.
Car brands starting with I
Isuzu Ute
The D-Max ute and MU-X SUV are designed in Japan by Isuzu and produced in the company's Thailand plant. Both are distributed locally by Isuzu Ute Australia, a separate company to the truck maker. The D-Max is available in two and four-wheel drive ute and cab-chassis versions with the choice of dual-cab, space-cab and single cab bodystyles, all with diesel engines. The MU-X seven-seat SUV wagon is also available with a choice of two and four-wheel drive variants, and also has a diesel engine.
Iveco
Iveco is an Italian commercial vehicle manufacturer, producing everything from vans and cab-chassis light trucks, to buses, coaches, and heavy transport vehicles. The Daily E6 van and cab-chassis (single or dual-cab) are offered in a variety of configurations. The Daily is also a popular base for motorhomes and campervans. Power is provided by a choice of 2.3-litre, 3.0-litre, and high-output 3.0-litre diesel engines.
Car brands starting with J
Jaguar
The iconic British brand is part of Jaguar Land Rover, owned by the Indian Tata company. It continues to build stylish, luxurious sedans (XE and XF), SUVs (E-Pace and F-Pace), and sports cars (F-Type), as well as the full-electric I-Pace compact SUV. In fact, the brand has committed to an all-electric future from 2025.
Jeep
Originally conceived as an all-purpose workhorse for the American armed forces in World War II, Jeep has evolved into a range of off-road and SUV vehicles now imported by Stellantis. Serious off-roaders are catered for with the Wrangler and Gladiator pick-up, while the SUV range includes the compact Compass, mid-sized Cherokee and large Grand Cherokee. Many of the SUVs are available with a choice of two or four-wheel drive and the option of diesel engines.
Car brands starting with K
Kia
The Korean carmaker launched here with a value-for-money pitch that appealed to many, but it is now a full range brand offering small and medium passenger cars, compact and full-sized SUV wagons, and people movers for all budgets. A focus on hybrid and zero tailpipe emissions options has brought the Niro SUV (Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, and Electric), as well as the electric-only EV6 to the local market.
Car brands starting with L
Lamborghini
Ferrucio Lamborghini was a titan of Italian industry in the 1950s, who, following an apocryphal argument with Enzo Ferrari over the quality of the latter’s cars, created his own car company, ultimately producing a range of glamorous 12- and eight-cylinder supercars. The tradition continues today with the dramatic mid-engine V12 Aventador, Mid-engine V8 Huracan, and powerhouse V8 Urus SUV.
Land Rover
The iconic off-roader came into being after World War II and quickly won a reputation with the rural community around the world. The addition of the large, luxury Range Rover in 1970 broadened the brand's appeal to city dwellers. Land Rover still produces its vehicles in England, but is now part of the Indian Tata Group. Land Rover Australia imports the Discovery, Discovery Sport and Defender, as well as the Range Rover line-up including the Evoque, Velar, Sport, and full-size Range Rover.
LDV
Arriving in Australia in 2014, LDV sits under the SAIC Motor umbrella, alongside MG. It markets a broad line-up of SUVs, utes, large vans (and cab-chassis), as well as a people mover and compact bus. With a high standard specification and sharp pricing, LDV is rapidly increasing its presence in the local market.
Lexus
Lexus is Toyota's premium brand producing a comprehensive range of refined, prestige and luxury passenger cars, SUVs and sports coupes, many with the option of a petrol-electric hybrid power. The range consists of the compact UX, medium NX, and large RX SUVs, as well as the IS, ES, and LS sedans, plus the RC and dramatically styled LC coupes.
Lotus
Lotus founder and legendary Grand Prix designer, Colin Chapman, began building sports and racing cars, renowned for their light weight and agile handling, as far back as the 1940s. Lotus cars are aimed at the enthusiast driver. Models offered by Lotus Cars Australia include the all-electric Evija, the first step in the brand’s transition to a zero tailpipe emissions line-up.
Car brands starting with M
Mahindra
Mahindra offers a range of aggressively priced, no-frills light-commercial vehicles based on its PikUp ute in cab-chassis, single cab and dual cab configurations, with a choice of 4x2 and 4x4 drivetrains and power coming from a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine. The XUV 500 is a 2.2-litre turbo-petrol, seven-seat SUV available in front- and all-wheel drive.
Maserati
Traditionally one of Italy’s ‘Big Three’ sports car makers, Maserati's GT performance coupes are a mainstay of the brand. But the Modena-based manufacturer has broadened its appeal in recent years with the Levante and Grecale SUVs joining the mid-size Ghibli and larger Quattroporte sedans.
Mazda
Mazda has been in the Australian market since the 1960s when it was regarded more as a maker of sound, if unremarkable cars. It is well known for its flirtation with the Wankel rotary engine, and its revival of the sports car in the 1980s with its cute MX-5, but in recent years it has zoomed to unprecedented popularity on the back of an appealing range of light, small and mid-sized hatches, sedans and wagons, an extensive range of SUVs, and a range of utilities, many with diesel engine options.
McLaren
With its roots in motor racing, McLaren applies F1-inspired technology to a stunning range of sports and GT models, each built around the same carbon-fibre ‘MonoCage’ tub and mid-mounted, turbo V8 configuration. A new version of the tub has been developed to underpin the brand’s shift to hybrid powertrains.
Mercedes-AMG
AMG was established in the late 1960s as a performance tuning business specialising in Mercedes-Benz cars. Closer and closer collaboration with the factory saw AMG become a wholly-owned subsidiary in 2005. It’s reputation since has been built on high-powered V8 and V12 models, with screaming four-cylinder turbo variants joining the line-up more recently. However AMG says its future is electric.
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz can be traced back to the very beginning of the car industry in the late 1880s. Synonymous with automotive excellence the famous three-pointed star badge today graces an extensive range of prestige, luxury and sports cars. There are small, medium, and large hatches, sedans, wagons, coupes, convertibles, roadsters, SUVs, high performance sports cars, and people movers. The company also markets a range of light commercials. A line up of all-electric ‘EQ’ models is also growing rapidly.
Mercedes-Maybach
Wilhelm Maybach was an early business partner and engineering collaborator with Gottlieb Daimler’s in the late 1800s. Maybach started his own business, initially focused on aero and rail car engines, before moving to luxury cars. Mercedes-Benz used the name to start an ultra-luxury car brand in the late 1990s, more recently producing high-end versions of its existing models under the Mercedes-Maybach sub-brand.
MG
Founded in the mid-1920s, MG (Morris Garages) grew to be a British car brand best known for its sports models, ultimately winning fans all over the world. Having passed through a succession of owners in a century of operation, the marque has been reimagined and reinvigorated by its current owners, Shanghai Automobile Industry Corporation (SAIC). The result is a range of affordable and well-equipped hatches and SUVs, including the all-electric ZS EV.
Mini
The cute little car was born as the '60s kicked off and came to symbolize the swinging era along with The Beatles and Carnaby Street. Now owned by the German giant, BMW, new life was breathed into the classic with the new generation MINI launched in 2001. Range now includes hatches, a convertible, a wagon, and an SUV model.
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi produces a comprehensive range of cars, SUVs, and light commercials from the compact Mirage hatch to the seven-seat Pajero Sport. The Outlander PHEV (plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) has been a game-changer for the brand in Australia and after a long run in the local market the city-sized ASX SUV remains hugely popular. Models no longer available new include the Lancer, Challenger and i-MiEV EV.
Morgan
Maker of traditional three- and four-wheel sports cars, Morgan offers four and six cylinder lightweight roadster models that look broadly similar to their counterparts of more than half a century ago. But under the surface the cars are now underpinned by a bonded aluminium platform, with current active and passive safety tech incorporated.
Car brands starting with N
Nissan
Since 1999 Nissan has produced cars in partnership with French carmaker, Renault, building a range of small and mid-sized passenger cars, small, compact, medium and large SUVs, high-performance sports coupes and roadsters, light commercials and fully electric vehicles. Models include the Juke, Qashqai, X-Trail, and Patrol SUVs, Z sports coupe and high-performance GT-R coupe, 4x2 and 4x4 Navara utilities, and the fully electric Leaf hatch.
Car brands starting with P
Peugeot
The French brand is the second oldest carmaker in the world tracing its roots back to the late 1800s. Today, it produces a range of small, mid-sized passenger cars and five- or seven-seat SUVs, as well as several light commercial vans under the ‘Peugeot Professional’ banner.
Porsche
The legendary German sports car brand created by renowned engineer Dr. Ferdinand Porsche grew to become one the leading sports car producers in the world. And from making a single model (the 911) Porsche now produces a range of high-performance coupes (718 Cayman), convertibles (718 Boxster), sedans (Panamera) and SUVs (Macan & Cayenne), with petrol, diesel, and hybrid powertrains offered. Not to mention the all-electric Taycan.
Car brands starting with R
RAM
Although RAM is part of the huge Stellantis Group, its big pick-up trucks are imported and converted to right-hand drive in Australia by a factory-authorised independent distributor. Several versions of the fourth- and fifth-generation hemi V8-powered 1500 are sold in parallel, as they are in the US market. As well as the even larger 2500/3500 Laramie crew cab (powered by a 6.7-litre Cummins turbo-diesel in-line six).
Renault
Renault has a proud history dating back to the 1890s when Louis Renault built his first car. It is now allied with Japanese carmaker, Nissan. Renault's Australian range is made up of small, mid-sized and large SUVs (Captur, Arkana, and Koleos), the Megane RS hot hatch, and a trio of light commercial vehicles (Kangoo, Traffic, and Master).
Rolls-Royce
Designed and manufactured in Southern England, Rolls-Royce has been owned by German giant BMW since 2003. Positioned as the automotive gold standard in terms of quality, luxury and refinement the brand offers two limousines (Ghost and Phantom), a coupe (Wraith) and convertible (Dawn), as well as the Cullinan SUV.
Car brands starting with S
Skoda
The Czech brand with roots dating back to the late-19th century is now part of the Volkswagen Group producing a range of well-equipped, competitively-priced hatches, sedans, wagons and SUVs, many with the option of diesel engines. Keenly priced, and making use of the latest tech VW has to offer, Skoda continues to grow in popularity in the Australian market.
SsangYong
Established in the 1950s, SsangYong arrived here from South Korea in 2006 and is pushing to grow the popularity of its sharply priced and well-equipped Musso dual-cab ute (a vehicle type neither Hyundai nor Kia have), as well as the mid-size Korando and seven-seat Rexton SUVs.
Subaru
The Japanese carmaker chose to follow a different path from its rivals by its use of horizontally-opposed ‘boxer’ engines and all-wheel drive across all models. The company is renowned and respected for its innovation, technology, and participation in motor sport. Subaru offers the small Impreza hatch and sedan, high-riding Outback crossover wagon, XV and Forester SUVs, BRZ sports coupe (the only exception to the brand’s AWD rule), and rally-bred WRX and WRX STi hatches.
Suzuki
This Japanese carmaker has a reputation for producing innovative, technically advanced small (sometimes tiny) passenger cars (Swift, Swift Sport, Baleno), SUVs (Ignis, S-Cross, Vitara), and four-wheel drive wagons (Jimny).
Car brands starting with T
Tesla
From nowhere in 2003 to everywhere a couple of decades later, Tesla has come to define the electric car market, getting the jump on established automotive manufacturers, with its first-generation roadster, followed by the Model S sedan, Model X full-size SUV, compact Model 3 hatch, and Model Y mid-size SUV.
Toyota
Toyota, one of the world's largest car manufacturers, produces vehicles around the globe. The extensive line-up covers most shapes and sizes from small hatchbacks to mid-size sedans, sports cars, SUVs in various sizes, off-road wagons, people movers, utes and light commercial vehicles. Several of these models are available with a choice of petrol or diesel engines, with manual or automatic transmissions, and many are available with petrol-electric hybrid drivetrains. Models include the 86, Camry, Corolla, HiAce, HiLux, Kluger, Fortuner, LandCruiser, Prado, Prius, RAV4, Yaris, and Yaris Cross.
Car brands starting with V
Volkswagen
The maker of the humble peoples' car has become one of the world's largest carmakers with a vast range that comprises compact, small and medium-sized passenger cars, SUVs of various sizes, hot sports models, utilities and light commercials with a large choice of hatches, sedans, wagons, coupes, convertibles, many with diesel engines and some with all-wheel drive. The models include the Polo, Golf, Passat, Arteon, and the T-Cross, T-Roc, Tiguan and Touareg SUVs, sporty Polo GTi and Golf GTi, and sizzling Scirocco coupe. It also has an extensive range of light commercials, including the Amarok utility, Caddy, Transporter, and Crafter vans, and Caravelle and Multivan people movers.
Volvo
The Swedish carmaker, traditionally known for its innovation in safety, produces a range of sleek SUVs from the compact XC40, through the mid-size XC60, to the family-focused XC90. The S60 sedan and V60 Cross Country wagon complete the line-up which includes electric and hybrid options.