One of the world's largest automobile companies, founded in 1908 by William Durant. The company's international headquarters is located in Detroit; GM enterprises located in almost 120 countries of the world employ 209 thousand people.
GM and its strategic partners produce cars and trucks in 35 countries around the world. Divisions of General Motors, among other things, serve and sell a group of the following brands: Baojun (Baojun), Buick (Buick), Cadillac (Cadillac), Chevrolet (Chevrolet), GMC (GMC) , Daewoo, Holden, Isuzu, Opel, Vauxhall and Wuling.
The company produces a wide range of passenger cars and commercial vehicles under the Ford (Ford), Lincoln (Lincoln), Mercury (Mercury) brands. Ford has a stake in the Japanese car manufacturer Mazda.
Russian subsidiary Ford(CJSC "Ford Motor Company") belongs to car factory in the city of Vsevolozhsk (Leningrad region), which assembles cars Ford Focus and Ford Mondeo.
Currently, the automaker owns such automobile brands as Maybach, Mercedes-Benz and Smart.
At the end of 2011, the net profit of the German automobile concern Daimler grew by 29%, amounting to a record 6.029 billion euros against 4.674 billion euros a year earlier.
After the Italian concern Fiat completed the acquisition of Chrysler assets on June 10, 2009, Chrysler Group LLC was formed.
April 2011 Italian manufacturer reached an agreement with Chrysler to increase its stake in the American company to 46% from 30%, and in July Fiat completed the purchase of a 7.5% stake in the Chrysler group from the Canadian and American governments, thus increasing its stake in the automaker to 53.5%.
In addition to the Volkswagen brand cars themselves, the group of the same name owns such car brands as Bentley (Bentley), Bugatti (Bugatti), Lamborghini (Lamborghini), Audi (Audi), Skoda (Skoda), " Seat" (Seat) and "Scania" (Scania).
In January 2009, Volkswagen AG established Volkswagen Group Rus LLC, which merged two Russian subsidiaries - Volkswagen Group Rus and Volkswagen Rus.
Since November 2007, Volkswagen Group Rus has been building cars in Kaluga, 170 km southwest of Moscow. Its design production capacity is 150,000 vehicles per year. The plant produces cars of the Volkswagen, Skoda brands.
The net profit of the German automotive concern Volkswagen AG in 2011 more than doubled compared to 2010 - up to 15.4 billion euros.
On February 11, 2010, an agreement was signed on the creation of a joint venture between Sollers and Fiat for the development and production of cars on the basis of the Sollers-Naberezhnye Chelny plant.
The largest
Automotive
Companies of the World
Number of issued Vehicle: 10 104 424
Number of cars produced: 8,381,968
Toyota was the world's largest car manufacturer in 2012, after
after expanding production by more than 2 million
The company ranks second after Volkswagen in sales of passenger cars.
cars, and closes the top four after three large American
automakers (GM, Ford and Chrysler) in the production of light commercial
cars. The Japanese manufacturer also produced more than 250,000 heavy trucks and took
which is headquartered in Aichi, Japan. It is the world's largest manufacturer
cars. It is Japan's largest company in terms of market capitalization and revenue.
The company produces cars under the brands of 5 brands: Toyota, Hino, Lexus, Ranz and Scion. TMC and
Toyota forms one of the largest conglomerates in the world. He has joint ventures, A
namely Toyota Kirloskar (India), PKK Toyota and Sichuan FAW Toyota Motor(China), TPCA (Czech Republic). TM has
share in other large companies, namely: Daihatsu (51.2%), Fuji Heavy Industries (16.66%), Isuzu (5.9%)
and Tesla (0.27%). The company has 333,498 employees and has assets worth
$ 385 500 000 000
Market value: $193,500,000,000
Sales: $255,600,000,000
Profit: $18,900,000,000
Number of produced vehicles: 9,254,742
Number of passenger cars produced: 8,576,964
Volkswagen is Germany's largest carmaker with more than 9
million cars last year. In addition, for the second year in a row, Volkswagen
is the world's largest car manufacturer. Nevertheless,
the manufacturer fell from second place in terms of total production to third place, as
Toyota began producing 2 million more vehicles in 2012. Volkswagen Group is
German multinational automotive company headquartered in Wolfsburg, Lower
Saxony, Germany. It is a manufacturer of cars, trucks, motorcycles,
engines and turbomachines. Volkswagen means " people's car" German
language. Its current slogan is "Das Auto" ("Car"). The company has its
representative offices in approximately 150 countries and operates 100 production facilities in 27
countries. Volkswagen Group sells passenger cars under the following brands: Audi, Bentley, Bugatti,
Lamborghini, Porsche, Seat, Skoda, Volkswagen Ducati motorcycles, commercial vehicles
under MAN, Scania, Neoplan and Volkswagen. Commercial Vehicles Marques. Companies
owns 19.9%, not a controlling interest in Suzuki. The Volkswagen Group also has two major
joint ventures in China (FAW-Volkswagen and Shanghai Volkswagen). 3 company vehicles in
top 10 list (by 24/7 Wall Street) of the best-selling cars of all time: Volkswagen Golf,
Volkswagen Beetle and also Volkswagen Passat. The company's assets are valued at $446,920,000,000,572
800 employees of the company work in different countries of the world.
Market value: $119,100,000,000
Sales: $261,600,000,000
Profit: $12,000,000,000
BMW is the most valuable German car brand in the world, valued at 28.96
billion dollars. The headquarters of the company, founded in 1916, is located in Munich,
Germany. The company is the owner of the Rolls-Royce brand, produces motorcycles, and also
participates in motorsport, including Formula 1. BMW is the 14th automotive manufacturer
company in the world by volume, having produced 2,065,216 vehicles last year. BMW brand
synonymous worldwide with premium cars, which helped the German concern
become one of the most recognizable and desired brands on Earth. Bayerische Motoren Werke AG is
German company for the production of cars, motorcycles and engines. BMW activities
implemented in more than 150 countries, and coordinated from the "four-cylinder" building to
Munich. The BMW Group manufactures motorcycles under the Motorrad brand. She also produces mini
cars and luxury cars Rolls-Royce. The company has 10 research centers,
4 of which are in Germany, 3 in the US and 1 each in Austria, Japan and China. Currently
The BMW Group operates 28 production facilities in 13 countries. This global network
production is the basis of growth for BMW. BMW Group Group currently has branches
for car sales in 34 countries. It employs 110,351 people, assets are valued at
$ 190 660 000 000
Market value: $83,400,000,000
Sales: $101,000,000,000
Profit: $7,400,000,000
Daimler AG is a German multinational automotive company headquartered in
Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Daimler Group is one of largest manufacturers
premium cars and the world's largest manufacturer of commercial
cars. The company includes divisions: Mercedes-Benz Cars, Daimler Trucks, Mercedes
Benz Vans, Daimler Buses and Daimler Financial Services. Her current brand portfolio includes
includes: Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner, Western Star, BharatBenz, Fuso, Setra and Thomas Built Buses.
Daimler systematically invests in the development of alternative drive systems for
many years in order to drastically reduce harmful emissions into the atmosphere. Since we are talking about
Mercedes, it sits at number four on our list with a brand valuation of 24.17 billion
dollars, which is not surprising to most people. Luxury brands work with
higher profit margin compared to cars that are designed for mass
usage. Daimler sells its vehicles and services in almost every country in the world. She has
manufacturing facilities on five continents. The group sold 2.3 million vehicles in 2013,
the company's staff is 275,384 people. Assets are valued at $232,210,000,000
Sales: $156,600,000,000
Profit: $9,100,000,000
Ford motor company is an American automaker. Its headquarters is located in
Detroit, Michigan. The company manufactures and sells automobiles, commercial vehicles
Ford-branded products and luxury cars branded as Lincoln. Ford Motor Company owns
shares in many companies in the world, such as Mazda, Jiangling, Aston Martin. The company is
co-owner of a number of joint ventures, such as: Changan Ford Mazda (China), Ford Lio Ho (China),
Auto Alliance (China), Ford Otosan (Turkey), Ford Sollers (Russia). Ford Motors is the most
famous automobile company of America, as they were the driving force
industry in the United States at the beginning of the 20th century. Henry Ford was actually
pioneering the automobile manufacturing process through its assembly line process,
which focused on the division of labor for maximum efficiency. For today
the company ranks fifth among automotive companies worldwide and has
expensive brand. The company owns the Brazilian SUV manufacturer, Troller and Australian
FPV manufacturer. The company employs 181,000 workers and has assets valued at $202,030,000,000.
Market value: $64,500,000,000
Sales: $146,900,000,000
Profit: $7,200,000,000
Companies Honda motor Co Pvt. Ltd. is a Japanese multinational corporation headquartered
apartment in Minato, Tokyo. It is a major manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles. Global ruler
Honda consists of such famous models as: Fit, Civic, Accord, Insight, CR-V, CR-Z, Crosstour, Pilot,
Ridgeline, Legend, two versions of the Odyssey, one for North America and one for the rest of the world.
Models and versions of car models varies from country to country and may have a lineup
exclusively for a specific region. Honda produces the Civic Hybrid, a hybrid electric vehicle.
Honda cars are traditionally front wheel drive. Honda is another example
supremacy of Japan in the international automotive market. Honda works in other categories as well,
in addition to automobiles, including engines, robots, aircraft, solar panels, motorcycles and
all-terrain vehicles. They also own the Acura luxury car line, which is
a competitor to Lexus Toyota and European leading brands such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz. IN
the company currently employs 190,338 people, the value of assets is estimated at
$ 147 920 000 000.
Market value of the company: $63,000,000,000
Sales: $117,700,000,000
Profit: $4,900,000,000
Number of produced vehicles: 9,285,425
Number of cars produced: 6,608,567
It is an American multinational automotive manufacturing company headquartered
apartment in Detroit, Michigan. GM makes cars in 37 countries around the world.
the following brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Wuling, Jie Fang, Isuzu, Buick, Cadillac, Opel, Holden,
Vauxhall Baojun. The company has 21,000 dealers worldwide and employs 219,000 employees,
who work at 396 of the company's facilities spanning six continents. Dynamic
General Motors brands, we offer wide choose vehicles in over 120 countries worldwide
world, which consists of electric and mini cars to heavy trucks, monocabs and
convertibles. GM also has significant stakes in major joint ventures in China,
including SAIC-GM, SAIC-GM-Wuling, FAW-GM and GM Korea. General Motors is divided into five segments
business: GM North America (GMNA), GM Europe (GME), GM International Operations (GMIO), GM
South America (GMSA) and GM Financial. General Motors was the largest manufacturer of lightweight
commercial vehicles in 2012 more than 2.6 million units. That's a quarter of a million more
than Ford, the next largest manufacturer. In China, the company employs more than 35,000
employees, and 2.8 million vehicles were produced in 2012. In comparison, the company produced
only 1.9 million vehicles in the US. Its assets are valued at $166,340,000,000. OnStar subsidiary
GM provides vehicle safety and information services.
Market value: $54,600,000,000
Sales: $155,400,000,000
Profit: $5,400,000
Number of produced vehicles: 7,126,413
Number of cars produced: 6,761,074
Hyundai's U.S. car sales rose last month, on par with Ford and
Nissan. Hyundai ranks third in terms of the number of cars produced in the world: almost
7 million units produced. The car company is also one of the four
leading manufacturers for the production big buses, having produced 15,470 units in the past
year. Hyundai Motor Company has 59,831 employees and asset value
$ 126,420,000,000. This is a South Korean company headquartered in Seoul. The company was
founded in 1967. Kia Motors is its subsidiary, which is 32.8% and
forms Hyundai Motor Group. The company owns the world's largest integrated
automobile plant in Ulsan, South Korea. Hyundai Motor Company aims to strengthen its
a global sales network in addition to producing regionally specific models.
Hyundai has opened showrooms in key retail cities including New York, London,
Beijing, Moscow to expand sales of luxury cars such as Centennial
(Equus) and Genesis.
Market value: $49,700,000,000
Sales: $79,800,000,000
Profit: $7,800,000,000
Number of produced vehicles: 4,889,379
Number of cars produced: 3,830,954
Nissan is a manufacturer of light commercial vehicles,
producing over a million units last year. Nissan also makes heavy
commercial vehicles, but last year the company sold more than 35,000
units - half as much as it was in 2010. Nissan Motor Co, Ltd is
a Japanese automotive manufacturing company headquartered in Nishi-ku, Yokohama,
Japan. The company works in alliance with Renault and creates joint ventures with other
automakers in the world. Renault-Nissan Alliance built a unique business model that
creates benefits for both companies. More than 15 years, employees like Nissan and Renault
worked with mutual respect and pride while maintaining the identity of the company.
Nissan Motor sells its vehicles under Nissan brand, Infiniti, Datsun and NISMO.
The company currently manufactures vehicles in 20 countries, including Japan. Infiniti was
launched as a luxury brand headquartered in Hong Kong. Datsun for customers in
fast growing markets. The company employs about 166,881 people worldwide, assets
are estimated at $137,240,000,000.
Market value: $40,200,000,000
Sales: $104,000,000,000
Profit: $3,900,000,000
SAIC (Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation) Motors - Chinese automotive
manufacturing company headquartered in Shanghai, China. SAIC Motors manufactures and sells
cars and commercial vehicles. The company sold 5.1 million vehicles
in 2013. It has maintained the first position in the Chinese domestic market for more than 8 years. Products
SAIC are sold under various trademarks. Two well-known brands owned
SAIC itself are: MG and Roewe. The company employs 6,146 employees, assets are valued
at $56,430,000,000.
Market value: $24,700,000,000
Sales: $88,300,000,000
Profit: $4,000,000,000
Our world is rapidly changing. Everything that was popular yesterday may suddenly lose interest among the public today. Time changes everything around us. The same applies to the automotive world. Even yesterday, many seemed fantastic, and today we sometimes don’t even think about how complex modern cars have become.
But along with the development of the automotive industry, the alignment of forces in the car market is changing. For example, until recently Korean cars nobody took it seriously. Today they compete on equal terms with many European and Japanese brands.
In this complex modern reality, it is sometimes difficult to keep track of everything. For example, do you know which automakers own famous auto brands? Do you know that deutsche mark « Opel has long been owned by an American company. Or what's legendary swedish brand « Volvo» is now wholly owned by a Chinese corporation?
Let's find out what the global automotive industry looks like. To do this, we sorted all the famous car brands by the corporations they belong to. Thanks to our catalog, you will be able to find out which car brand belongs to a particular car company.
Japanese automakers
Toyota Motor Vehicle Brands
- one of the largest corporations in the world, which is engaged in the industrial production of vehicles. For several years now, Toyota has been the largest car manufacturer in the world.
The main business of "Toyota Motor" is the production of cars, trucks and buses, which are produced under different brands. Here is a list of car brands that belong to the Toyota Motor concern:
Fuji Heavy Industries
Fuji Heavy Industries has been operating since 1917. During World War II, the company was the world's largest aircraft manufacturer. After the end of the Great Patriotic War, Japan's Fuji Heavy Industries Corporation, thanks to the merger of several companies, has become the largest automaker on the world stage.
Fuji Heavy Industries manufactures intercity buses, and . The company also produces military helicopters for the Japanese army. Including Japanese concern is a manufacturer of civilian helicopters known throughout the world.
Here is a list of car brands that are owned by Fuji Heavy Industries:
Renault-Nissan Alliance
"Renault-Nissan Alliance" is the world's largest automotive alliance of two companies - the Japanese company "Nissan" and the French "Renault". Through joint activities, the companies produce many car models around the world.
The Renault-Nissan Alliance is also a shareholder in a number of automotive brands in different countries of the world. So, for example, in 2009, our Government offered Renault to jointly develop Avtovaz. As a result, the Renault-Nissan Alliance began to modernize the production facilities of the car plant in Togliatti.
Thanks to investments and renewal of production lines for last years several new models under the Lada brand came off the assembly line of the plant, which became popular in Russia.
Here is a list of car brands that are owned by the Renault-Nissan Alliance:
Russian Machines Group
The Russian Machines Group is a major participant in the Russian car market. So the corporation, in addition to the production of aircraft and road construction equipment, is engaged in the production of cars under the GAZ brand.
Here is a list of car brands that belong to the Russian Machines group:
Indian automakers
Tata Motors
Tata Motors is a major global Indian automobile corporation that manufactures cars and trucks. The company also manufactures buses, commercial vans, military equipment And construction equipment. In terms of production and size, Tata Motors ranks 5th in the world.
In terms of production of cargo vehicles, the Indian Corporation ranks 4th in the world. But the most surprising thing is that Tata also occupies the 2nd place in the world in terms of production of bus vehicles.
Here is a list of car brands that belong to the Tata Motors group:
, Tata, Tata Daewoo
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited is India's largest manufacturer of automobiles and tractors. Including this company produces special equipment for the military needs of the country, as well as many models of agricultural equipment.
It is worth noting that Mahindra & Mahindra Limited ranks first in the world in terms of tractor production.
Here is a list of car brands that are owned by Mahindra & Mahindra Limited:
SsangYong Mahindra
French automakers
PSA Group (Peugeot Citroën PSA)
"PSA Group" is the French Automobile Alliance, which is engaged in the production of passenger cars, crossovers, commercial vans (minibuses) and motorcycles. Including the Peugeot Citroën group produces engines for well-known companies in the car market: Citroën, Ford, Jaguar, Mini and Peugeot., Dacia, Datsun, Infiniti, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Renault, Samsung, Venucia
Korean automakers
Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group
Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group is a South Korean automobile corporation, which ranks second in terms of production in Asia, second only to Toyota. The Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group is also the fourth largest automaker in the world after General Motors, Volkswagen Group and Toyota.
The main activity of the corporation in the automotive market is the production of cars, crossovers, SUVs, buses, commercial vehicles, and trucks.
Here is a list of car brands that are owned by the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group:
,
Chinese automakers
Zhejiang Geely Holdings Group
Zhejiang Geely Holdings Group is one of the ten largest Chinese automobile companies. At the moment, the holding owns 9 automobile plants in China.
Beyond production ordinary cars the company is engaged in the production of cars for taxi transportation, motorcycles, engines, gearboxes. This company became known to the whole world after it bought the Swedish legendary automobile brand Volvo.
Here is a list of car brands that are owned by Zhejiang Geely Holdings Group:
Geely,
IN given time built around the world, which produce a total of one million cars every year. But not all factories can boast of their production volume and the high-tech equipment used in them. Today we invite our readers to learn about the top ten most significant car factories in the world, which to a greater extent significantly affect the entire global auto industry, thanks primarily to its scope and the latest.
AMG - Affalterbach, Germany.
In Affalterbach, Germany, there is a plant for the production of high-performance Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This car factory has existed since 1976. Here in Affalterbach is also the headquarters of "AMG". At this plant, in addition to the production powerful cars high-performance AMG engines are also produced. Initially, the company did not belong to the Mercedes automaker and developed separately, developing sports engines based on serial Mercedes power units. Later, AMG began to work as a tuning company and engage in deep. At the moment, AMG is wholly owned by the automaker.
Chevrolet Corvette - Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Many car factories in our presented rating produce a large number of different models today. The Corvette plant, located in Kentucky, produces only one model car from the Chevrolet company. This is a sports car. Initially mass production This model began in Flint, Michigan, and then the assembly of the Corvette was moved to St. Louis, Missouri. This happened back in 1954. But then, for unknown reasons, the production moved to Bowling, where a new car factory. Since then, for more than 30 years, the place of production of the legendary sports cars does not change. General Motors considers this to be the most important car plant of all the company's existing factories.
Bentley - Crewe, England.
Currently produced in Crewe, England. The history of the automobile plant began in the distant 1938. In that year, the Rolls-Royce plant, which produced aircraft engines, began to work (was launched) in the city. Let us remind our readers that at that time the Bentley auto brand belonged. After the Second World War, later the capacities for the production of Rolls-Royce aircraft engines were transferred to another production facility in the city of Crewe, where the production of Bentley and Rolls-Royce brands began. When the Bentley company was bought by the Volkswagen group, the car factory in the city of Crewe continued to produce only Bentley cars.
Rolls-Royce - Goodwood, England.
When I took ownership automotive division Rolls-Royce, it took a new place to manufacture cars. The BMW auto group selected a site near Goodwood, England. The BMW company thus decided to keep the true British roots. Not only is the Rolls-Royce factory built from scratch located in Goodwood, but the headquarters of this legendary car brand. During the construction of the Goodwood plant, engineers and designers tried to fit this industrial automobile enterprise into the beautiful natural landscape of the area as much as possible and optimally. As a result of landscaping and landscape design, the Rolls-Royce automobile plant is today considered one of the few plants that does not spoil at all appearance surrounding nature and even to some extent supplements it (nature) with its plants planted around.
Mazda - Hiroshima, Japan.
Almost 100 years have passed since the Mazda plant was founded and built in Hiroshima (Japan). But despite such a huge period of work of the plant, the location of the headquarters of the Mazda company does not change and remains in the same place. Initially, it officially bore the name "Toyo Cork Cogio", although despite this, its cars were already initially produced under the brand name "Mazda". The most surprising thing here is that this huge car factory managed to survive even after the Americans dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima.
Ferrari - Maranello, Italy.
A small town in Italy called Maranello is known today to the whole world. The car factory and headquarters are located in this city. famous brand. Initially, Enzo Ferrari started his business in Modena, but in 1943 the factory moved to Maranello. Since then, the headquarters of the Ferrari company, as well as its production facilities, are located in this Italian city.
Lamborghini - Sant'Agata, Italy.
The city of Sant'Agata in Italy was named after Saint Agatha (in Sicily). The main competitor of the Ferrari car company is "which is located in this beautiful city. Let us remind our readers that this world-famous car brand "Lamborghini" was founded in 1963 with one specific goal in order to press the positions of the company "Ferrari" in the world car market. Since then, the car factory has not changed its location and has been constantly increasing the number of its cars produced. Considering that the company was founded by a man who until then had only experience in the production of tractors alone, this is an incredible upsurge and success for the company.
Porsche - Stuttgart, Germany.
If you come to Stuttgart, Germany today and visit the famous Porsche factory, you will never believe that this world-famous car factory has been operating in the same place since the early 1930s. started here in 1931. Initially, the Porsche company did not produce its own cars. At first, the plant mainly produced components for engines of Volkswagen Käfer racing cars. It wasn't until 1939 that the company produced its first own car model, the Porsche "64", in Stuttgart for the first time.
Today, Porsche is one of the largest car manufacturers in the world.
McLaren - Woking, England.
Many automakers also take part in auto racing, releasing special racing versions of motorsport cars for this. But in the history of the automotive industry, you can't find many car companies today that started out in the car industry exclusively with auto racing (sports cars). The company
This company was founded by racing driver Bruce McLaren. His idea was to design and produce his own own car specifically for Formula 1 racing, to create your own team to participate in these prestigious competitions. As a result, in 1963, Bruce managed to register the McLaren company.
The debut of the McLaren team in Grand Prix racing took place in 1966.
The company began selling its first production car model for the mass market in 1992. The first production model was a supercar - McLaren F1.
It was from this very moment that these legendary supercars for the mass market began to be mass-produced in Woking (England).
Volkswagen - Wolfsburg, Germany.
Just like the Porsche company, the Volkswagen car company began its history in the automotive industry in the 1930s. For the construction of the first automobile plant, "I chose the city of Wolfsburg, in which in 1938 it began mass production car "Beetle". But as a result of the outbreak of World War II, this was actually discontinued. Despite all the difficulties, the company "Volkswagen" still did just incredible, it completely restored the production of cars in Wolfsburg. Today, the Volkswagen car plant in Wolfsburg is twice as large as it was 30 years ago. But on the territory of the plant itself, that special historical zone is still preserved, where the very auto production of Zhuk cars once began. The company carefully preserves its history.
Automotive companies produce and sell hundreds of thousands of vehicles every year. However, their income is billions of dollars. The question naturally arises, how did they manage to achieve such success? How have global crises affected them? Why do buyers prefer them? The answers to all these questions in our TOP. And so, we present for you the rating of the largest automobile companies, which was created on the basis of the data officially provided by them.
10 Suzuki Motor
In tenth place among the largest automobile companies, the corporation from Japan "Suzuki" has settled, which produces small-capacity, compact cars, as well as sports products (boats, motorcycles, etc.). Suzuki vehicles are characterized high permeability in difficult urban and off-road conditions. In the whole world, the company's products are sold in 190 countries. The number of cars that leave the plant every year is 900,000 units, while the company's revenue increases by $26.7 billion.
9. Groupe PSA
Ninth place is occupied by the French Groupe PSA. The following brands have united under its wing: Peugeot, Opel, Citroën, Vauxhall and DS Automobiles. Buyers note the economy and representative appearance of the cars of this company. The number of cars that the plant produces in 1 year is 1.5 million units. The amount of sales for the year is 60 billion dollars. Success manufacturer PEUGEOT and CITROËN has ensured the release of new models that have a favorable price and original style. The range of cars includes both city sedans and crossovers. In Europe, this concern ranks second in the production of cars.
8 Honda Motor
Known Japanese company Honda is ranked 8th in our ranking of the largest car manufacturers in the world. Her wealth annually increases by more than 118 billion dollars. There are about 33 countries in the world, in which 119 factories of the company are located. During the year, 1.54 million cars roll off the assembly line. The global popularity of the brand was ensured by technological innovations that Honda constantly introduces into its production. Honda is one of the few auto companies that has retained its independence. The brand abandoned the modern idea of unification into a concern. The company has sufficient potential to confidently maintain its position among the world leaders in the automotive industry.
7Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
The Italian-American manufacturer Fiat Chrysler Automobiles confidently occupies the 7th place among world-class car manufacturers. The company's income is 133 billion dollars a year. The number of machines that are produced from the factory reaches 1.6 million units per year. Representative offices of the company are located in 40 countries of the world. Fiat assembled car brands such as Chrysler, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Abarth, RAM, Dodge, SRT, Ferrari and Maserati. The huge popularity of cars of this brand was ensured by their simplicity, practicality and high functionality.
6 Ford
Ford produced 1.9 million cars per year and thus won the 6th place in the ranking. This American manufacturer, which won first place in the "Machine of the Century" competition in 2000. The company's income is replenished annually by 146.6 billion dollars. There are production, assembly and sales offices of the brand in 30 countries of the world. The company sells more than 70 models of cars famous brands Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Jaguar and Aston Martin. The manufacturer also has a share in Mazda Motor Corporation and Kia Motors. Modern technologies, the unique look and practicality of Ford vehicles makes them highly sought after in the market.
5 General Motors
In fifth place in the ranking of the most major automakers- a corporation from America that produces 2.15 million units of cars per year and raises its income by 152.4 billion dollars. 77 years old this company occupied a leading position in the automotive industry worldwide. Cars are manufactured in 32 countries and sold in 192. GM owns car brands such as Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, GMC and Holden. Previously, under the leadership of the corporation produced: Acadian, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Asüna, Saturn, Alpheon, Geo and Hummer. The advantages of American company cars include moderate cost and representative appearance.
4.Hyundai
According to the results of the first half of 2018, in terms of the number of cars produced, the Korean Hyundai which owns a controlling stake car factory Kia. During the year they produced more than 2.3 million cars and increased revenue by 5.6% (compared to the previous year). There are more than 5,000 Hyundai showrooms in the world. Motorists choose cars of this brand because of the relatively low price and great endurance, which enables the manufacturer to optimistically evaluate its position in the world market.
3. Toyota Industries
The world leader in the automotive industry takes an honorable 3rd place. The manufacturer's factories are located in the USA, Canada, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia. This is one of the few companies that topped the Forbes magazine rating. Behind Toyota year produced 3.2 million cars. The amount of income of the corporation reached 235.8 billion dollars. The Japanese manufacturer skillfully combined American prestige and European comfort in its models. The brand's catalog includes more than 30 cars. Despite the crisis of 2014, the company received the status of the most expensive auto brand in the world. Toyota's main competitor is Volkswagen.
2. Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi
The second place was taken by the strategic alliance nissan, Renault and Mitsubishi. The association managed to achieve a leadership position already in the first half of its existence. In just one year, the companies produced more than 3.4 million cars of their own brands, and the income amounted to more than 237 billion dollars. In the future, the leaders plan to reach a sales figure of 4 million cars. Two Japanese and one French companies managed to achieve such success precisely thanks to the merger of brands. So, Nissan has transformed production with the transition to electric vehicles that fit perfectly into the urban style. And Nissan and Mitsubishi have focused their efforts on the production of SUVs. In order to confidently maintain its position as the market leader in the automotive industry, Renault and Nissan are discussing a strategy for their complete merger.
1.Volkswagen
