Here is a list of the top 10 oldest car companies in the world
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We are living in a world of technology. Especially, in the current 21st century. Today it’s just blazingly fast how we can reach information. We can commute from one place to another faster. We drive cars that are more powerful and efficient than ever before. Today’s cars are faster, more reliable, and more affordable. Ever wondered how old your favourite car brand is? You will be surprised after knowing how multi decades old is the company, whose car you’re currently driving.
So, here we are with a list of the top 10 oldest car companies in the world. Get ready to be amazed.
| Top 10 Oldest Car Companies In The World | Founding Year |
| Chevrolet Motor Car Company | 1911 |
| Alfa Romeo Automobiles | 1910 |
| Bugatti Automobili SpA | 1909 |
| Audi | 1909 |
| Daihatsu Motor Co. Ltd. | 1907 |
| Rolls-Royce Motor Company | 1906 |
| Ford Motor Company | 1903 |
| Dodge | 1900 |
| Fiat Automobiles S.p.A | 1899 |
| Renault Groupe | 1898 |
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10. Chevrolet – 1911
Also known as Chevy is an American automobile brand. It was founded by Louis Chevrolet and GM founder William C. Durant on November 3, 1911, in Detroit Michigan, United States, as a Chevrolet Motor Car Company. It was the Chevrolet division of General Motors Company, Chevrolet became the best-selling car in the United States in 1929 by overtaking Ford Model T.
9. Alfa Romeo – 1910
The Alfa Romeo Automobiles S.p.A. is an Italian luxury car manufacturer. It was founded on 24 June 1910, in Milan, Italy. It was founded by anonymous investors, as the name “A.L.F.A” is an acronym for “Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili.” It means “Anonima” in Italian which means “anonymous” in English. Alfa Romeo has been a subsidiary of Stellantis since 2021. The brand is known for making some of the most iconic luxury sports vehicles.
8. Bugatti – 1909
Bugatti Automobili SpA is a French high-performance car manufacturer. It was founded in 1909 in the German city of Molsheim, Alsace by the Industrial designer Ettore Bugatti. Bugatti was known for its iconic design and beauty and for its many racing victories. Some of the popular Bugatti racing cars include the Type 35 Grand Prix cars, the Type 41 “Royale“, the Type 57 “Atlantic” and the Type 55. An Italian entrepreneur bought the brand name and brought it back to life as Bugatti Automobili SpA in 1987. The brand is owned by the Volkswagen group. Currently, Bugatti is known for its ultra-high-performance cars that are limited to their exclusivity and are worth millions of dollars.
7. Audi – 1909
Audi is a German automaker known for its luxury vehicles. it was founded on 16 July 1909 in Zwickau, Germany. It was founded by the German engineer, August Horch. The name Audi is based on the surname of the founder “Horch” which means “listen” in English and “Audi” in Latin. The four rings of the Audi logo represent one of four car companies that banded together to create Audi’s predecessor company, Auto Union. Its slogan, “Vorsprung Durch Technik”, means “Being Ahead through Technology”. Audi’s headquarters are in Ingolstadt, Bavaria, Germany. It is a subsidiary part of the Volkswagen group.
6. Daihatsu – 1907
Daihatsu Motor Company, also known as Daihatsu, is a Japanese automobile manufacturer. It is one of the oldest Japanese internal combustion engine manufacturers. It was founded on 1 March 1907, in Osaka, Japan. The headquarters are located in Ikeda, Osaka Prefecture. It was known for making three-wheeled vehicles and off-road vehicles. Currently, it makes entry-level compact cars in Japan, Kei trucks, and vans. Daihatsu is owned by Toyota Motor Company.
5. Rolls-Royce – 1906
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited is a British luxury automobile maker. It was founded on 15 March 1906 by Henry Royce and Charles Rolls in Manchester, United Kingdom. It was bought by BMW in 2003. Now the brand is known for making some of the world’s most prestigious and luxurious cars. They are known for hand-crafted vehicles that, are built to last decades.
4. Ford – 1903
Ford Motor Company is an American automobile manufacturer. It was founded by Henry Ford on 16 June 1903 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Ford is known for introducing large production facilities and is now a multinational company that owns several brands. It is known for making some of the best-selling cars in the entire world.
3. Dodge – 1900
Dodge is an American automobile manufacturer. It was founded by John Francis Dodge and Horace Elgin Dodge as Dodge Brothers Company in 1900, in Detroit, Michigan, United States. They made engine parts for brands like Ford. Dodge is historically popular for making high-performance cars. Dodge is a subsidiary of Stellantis.
2. Fiat – 1899
Fiat Automobiles S.p.A is an Italian automobile manufacturer. It was founded on 11 July 1899, in Turin, Italy by Giovanni Agnelli. Its first automobile was the Fiat 4 HP. It is the largest car manufacturer in Italy and third in Europe after General Motors and Ford before the 1980s. It is a subsidiary of Stellantis.
1. Renault – 1898
Renault also known as the Renault Group is a French automobile manufacturer. It was founded by Louis Renault, Fernand Renault, and Marcel Renault on 24 December 1898 in Boulogne-Billancourt, France. It is popular for making a range of automobiles like cars, vans. In the past, it has also produced trucks, tractors, tanks, buses, aircraft, and engines. Renault is the ninth largest carmaker in the world.
So, here they are. 10 of the oldest car companies in the world.
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