From the time power-driven wagons replaced the animal drawn carts, to the other inexpensive Ford model T, vehicles have come a long way. They have actually changed our way of life, from delivery to transportation. Ford, apparently being the first firm to produce a car has been rivalled for several years by other manufacturing companies who have been making efficient and reliable cars. Car manufacturing firms have always competed for the top spots, but it’s obvious that no single company is considered better than the other since all of them have made unmatched technology driven vehicles. All the same, below is a list of some of the top best car manufactures companies of 2014.
Volkswagen, Germany
This is a well-known Germany car manufacturing company. This make is so significant and the word “volk” means people, in Germany while “Volkswagen” means people’s car, in Germany. This car manufactures company is situated in Wolfsburg Germany and also consists of brands like Bentley, Bugatti, Porsche, Ducati, Audi and Lamborghini. This company is responsible for upgrading the engineering, built and reliability stands of the ordinary vehicles. Its current slogan is the DAS AUTO meaning The Car’ in Germany.
General Motors, USA
This is a worldwide automobile company commonly known as GM, found in 16th Sep 1908 by Charles Stewart Mott and William C. Durant. Its headquarters are in Michigan, Detroit, United States. This company is considered as the world’s largest automaker and currently employs around 202,000 persons. It comprises of brands like GMC, Chevrolet, Holden, Opel, Wuling, Isuzu, Buick and Vauxhall.
Toyota, Japan
This is a Japanese company that was founded in the year 1937 by Kiichiro Toyoda and its headquarters are situated in Aichi, Japan, Toyota. Some of its models are of Electric, SUVs, luxury, Hybrid, Sports and Classic cars. Toyota has companies in several parts of the world and assembling cars for local markets in Colombia, France, Portugal, Brazil, Poland, Canada, India, Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Argentina, Mexico, Czech Republic etc. One of its brands includes Toyota Prius.
Ford, USA
Ford, a multinational American company founded in the year 1903 by Henry Ford. It has its headquarters in Michigan, Dearborn, US. Ford is the 2nd largest US based car manufactures company and rated 5th in the world. One of its brands includes the Ford Mustang.
Honda, Japan
This is the second best Japanese company producing efficient and reliable cars. It was founded by Takeo Fujisawa and Soichiro Honda. Honda has its headquarters in Tokyo, Minato, Japan and is considered as the 8th largest car manufacturing company in the world. Some of its brands include Acura, CR-Z, CR-V, Legend, Accord, Civic and Insight.
Mercedes Benz, Germany
This company has its headquarters in Stuttgart Germany and produces luxurious and expensive vehicles all around the world. Mercedes Benz manufactures coaches, automobiles, combustion engines and buses. Some of its car models include M-Class, GL-Class Mercedes- Benz and E-Class.
Audi, Germany
Audi, is a Germany manufacturing firm founded in the year 1909 by August Horch. Its headquarters are located in Ingolstadt, Germany. It produces luxury and sport cars and is good for its continued production of reliable and effective vehicles. Some of its brands include Executive Car, Sports Car, Compact Executive Car, Full size Luxury Car and the Supermini.
Nissan, Japan
It has its headquarters in Yokohama, Japan and is the 6th largest automaker in the world. Along with its ordinary range of car models; it also manufactures an array of luxury motors.
Hyundai, South Korea
· Hyundai is the 5th largest car manufacturing company in the world. Its headquarters are based in Seoul, Korea. Some of its excelling brands include Excel, Hyundai Sonata, i40 and i30. The Hyundai logo is slanted, a stylized H’ which symbolizes two persons, company and customer shaking hands.
TATA, India
This Indian company formally known as TELCO closes the top 10 best car manufactures list. Some of its brands include the super cheap NANO, Indica V2.
In general therefore it is evident that the automobile industry is well dominated by a few known international brands, each of which deliver performance, style and upper notch quality that has made them favorite throughout the world. With your Provisional licence be assured of driving any brand of your taste.