On the very first days of the automotive industry, all car manufacturers were of course independent of each other. But. As a result, more successful automotive companies began to buy competing autobrands. Subsequently, the world's largest conglomerates began to create the world's largest conglomerates, which to this day are simply large autocompany in the world in terms of product produced and naturally on sales. Let's look at the current state of the world auto business. We suggest you find out which well-known and popular currently are under the control of large corporations and autoablyades.
ABARTH - owned by Fiat / Chrysler
ABARTH was founded in 1949. Initially, the autobrade was engaged in the production of racing cars and the production of autocomponents for powerful vehicles. In 1971, the founder of the company Carlo Abat sold its brand company. Currently, ABARTH is currently producing more powerful versions based on Fiat.
Alfa Romeo - owned by Fiat / Chrysler
Currently, the Audi brand is the largest of the world's largest autocontraser Volkswagen.
Bentley - belonging to Volkswagen
Ferrari - belongs to Fiat
In 1969, Fiat acquired a 50% stake in Ferrari, after the planned redemption of the Italian premium brand was the Ford. In the end, FIAT increased its share of shares to 90%. In 2014, Fiat Chrysler concern decided to separate the brand from the main group. As a result, the transaction was completed in 2016, and the Alelly family, who founded Fiat, became the largest shareholder of Ferrari.
Infiniti - belongs to Nissan
Lamborghini - belongs Volkswagen
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Lamborghini belonged to the Chrysler concern. Currently enters Volkswagen Group. Part of this company Lamborghini has become in 1998, when the brand has passed under control.
Land Rover - owned by TATA
Land Rover for a long history of the automotive industry owned many famous car brands, starting from and ending with the American company Ford. But in 2008, the Land Rover brand, together with Jaguar, passed under the control of the Indian industrial giant Tata. Immediately after absorption, two independent brand and Jaguar were combined into one company.
Lexus - belongs to Toyota
Lexus fully belongs to Toyota. The brand is a luxury division of the Japanese company. Like Acura, Infiniti, which belong and, accordingly, the LEXUS brand was launched to the market to enter the US premium car market, as well as the United Kingdom.
Lotus - Belongs Proton
The Proton Malazian automaker in 1993 bought a company from an Italian businessman Romano Artioli (who owned Bugatti in those years). Today, the Lotus brand still belongs to Proton. The strangest thing that Lotus cars are still produced and sold worldwide (mainly in England), whereas under the brand Proton, the release of cars was stopped.
Maserati - belongs to the Fiat-Chrysler autoconecer
Maserati is a 100% subsidiary of Fiat since 1993. Today it belongs to the Fiat-Chrysler autoconecer.
Mercedes - owned by Daimler
Mercedes-Benz is the largest and most famous car brand in Daimler Corporation. Daimler also owns several commercial vehicle manufacturers.
MG - Belongs SAIC
Mg belongs to the Chinese company after in 2005 the company MG ROVER went bankrupt. Initially, the MG brand was bought by the Chinese company Nanjing Automobile, but then Shanghai SAIC will be twisted him.
MINI - Belongs to BMW
In 2000, BMW sold the MG, Rover and Land Rover brands belonging to them, which were known to be included in the ROVER GROUP. But when selling BMW has kept control over Mini. As a result, today BMW, in addition to Rolls-Royce, retains control over the brand.
Mitsubishi - belongs to Nissan-Renault
Mitsubishi Motors is a car division of the Mitsubishi Group, which in addition to automotive production is engaged in projects in nuclear energy, banking and in other many business spheres. In October 2016, Nissan became the largest shareholder of the company, having bought 34% of the shares. So, Mitsubishi became part of the Renault-Nissan autolessness.
Nissan - belongs to autoless Renault-Nissan
After several years of financial difficulties, Nissan in 1993 entered alliance with Renault. Purely technically, these two companies are separate. But technology, methods of work in the production of cars are the same. Also, the auto-passenger has a united general director Carlos Gon. Nissan has a smaller share in Renault, while Renault has a lot of stake in Nissan, which is essentially a junior partner.
Porsche - owned by Volkswagen
Car manufacturer is a subsidiary Volkswagen.
Renault - belongs to Alliance Renault-Nissan
Once Renault belonged to the French government. In 1996, the company was privatized. But today France still has a stake in Renault. Nowadays, Renault is included in the world's largest auto-lights Renault-Nissan in which Mitsubishi has also entered.
Rolls-Royce - owned by BMW
Rolls-Royce Motors was purchased Volkswagen in 1998. Five years later, the company moved to BMW.
Seat belongs to Volkswagen
Since 1986, it is the only largest car manufacturer in Spain. From this year, the company is part of Volkswagen.
Skoda - owned by Volkswagen
Volkswagen began buying Skoda shares in 1991, in a period of great change in the former Czechoslovakia. Since 2000, Skoda has been fully owned by the VW Group.
SMART - Belongs Daimler
Initially, the idea of \u200b\u200ba radical urban car was first suggested by the owner of the manufacturer of Swatch hours. Now Smart fully belongs to Daimler.
SsangYong - owned by Mahindra & Mahindra
Although SsangYong is still based in South Korea, currently the main owner of the Korean Autobrade is the Indian company Mahindra & Mahindra, which in 2011 acquired 70% of the shares of the Korean company.
Subaru - owned by Fuji
Subaru is owned by Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI), which will soon change its name on Subaru Corporation. The company FHI includes six independent automotive companies. The company's large shareholders are Toyota and Suzuki. SUZUKI has a lot of stake.
Vauxhall / Opel - Belong PSA (Citroen- Peugeot)
Vauxhall cars / Despite the fact that they were positioned as British and German car brands, in fact, for a long time were part of the world's largest automaker General Motors. GENERAL MOTORS has owned Vauxhall / Opel brands since 1925. In March 2017, it was announced that Vauxhall / Opel brands go to the property of the Citroen- Peugeot autolessness (PSA).
Volvo - Belongs to Geely
After more than 70 years, Volvo was a fully independent Swedish auto brand, in 2000, she became part of the Ford company, which after 9 years sold the Swedish brand of the Chinese company Geely.
Lada AvtoVAZ - belongs to Alliance Renault-Nissan and Rostech
In 2008, the controlling stake over the company AvtoVAZ received Renault company.
Gas - owned by the company "Basic Element", Oleg Deripaska
In 2000, the control package of OJSC GAZ was acquired by the Basic Element, Oleg Deripaska. In 2001, the Gorky Automotive Plant entered the car holding "Ruspromavto".
Sometimes there may be an impression of the overcrowding of the automotive market with a variety of brands and their products. This business is never standing in place, here there is always something happening, every day is filled with news, and filming the paparazzi models that still stay secret (an example of such filming).
For a simple manual, there are most among you, sometimes it becomes quite difficult to figure out the line of automakers and in their connections among themselves. In the desire to help you understand what the maternal company owns a brand, we decided to break various car brands in groups that can be found anywhere in the world. We hope that this one will become useful for you.
Please note that we are not trying to list all existing brands, we focused on only the main players in the automotive industry.
First of all, let's consider independent representatives, brands that do not really "have fallen" any other company. Mazda, Subaru, and Aston Martin are one of the most significant and possibly welcome solo. Tesla is the youngest representative of this group. This company could include Volvo, but now the Chinese company Geely owns this brand. Well, and, of course, do not forget about the old good Mitsubishi.
Binary (paired) companies 
Now it came to some companies that are harnessed in one sled. Some of the obvious steam are Ford and its luxury division of Lincoln, the company and its corporate KIA conjunction, as well as British brands Jaguar and Land Rover, who used to be closely related to Ford, but now belong to the Indian company TATA. In addition, the Honda company and its luxury brand acura should be called, as well as the fact that the company also produces motorcycles and.
Multifaceted Nissan.
This Japanese company is world famous thanks to its brand name, but it is impossible to forget about Infiniti, their luxury division. In addition, the company recently resumed the Datsun brand, which is designed to ensure the production of inexpensive cars for developing markets around the world. In addition, Nissan is firmly connected with the French automaker Renault, which in turn owns Dacia and another separate brand Renault Samsung.
Prosperous BMW. 
Bayerische Motoren Werke has long been a choice of car enthusiasts that value luxury in the vehicle. There is nothing surprising in the fact that over the years of existence, the company has grown significantly. Of course, BMW owns the simultaneous brand of productive cars of the M Series, as well as a new sub-brand with the prefix "I". The company also owns two unique English brands Mini and Rolls Royce, which produce cars of opposing automotive sectors. And not to forget, BMW (as well as Honda) produces motorcycles.
Independent Toyota.
Automobile God - Toyota, owns several units. The first thing that comes to mind is, of course, Lexus and Scion; The first satisfies the needs of wealthy customers and provides luxurious cars, the second is trying to attract the attention of young buyers, albeit with varying success. In addition, Toyota is also the owner of the Daihatsu brand, which, as a rule, focuses on the production of small cars, and Hino, a brand dedicated to commercial trucks.
Bankrupt, but not hanging heads, General Motors 
With these guys, everything is more complicated. Of course, GM lost many units during bankruptcy in 2009, but the company still owns a rather large number of automotive brands around the world. Basic, and with which the company does not disperse anything for any rugs include Buick, Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac. But in addition to this Quartet, the company also owns Opel in Germany, Vauxhall in the UK, GM Korea (the division is better known as Daweoo) Plus a number of subsidiaries in China. Have you ever heard of such brands like Baojun, Wuling, Faw? So, this is also GM!
Who belongs to the brand Mercedes-Benz? It turns out Daimler
Daimler is a parent company for a number of different divisions. Of course, the most famous brand is Mercedes-Benz, but the company has a lot and others may be less well-known, brands. Among them are Freightliner, Fuso, Western Star and Bharat Benz, which are manufactured by commercial and cargo transport. You should also call Thomas, Setra and other service units of the company. How do you impressive? Well, it is impossible not to mention the division producing mega-producing cars. As you probably guessed this AMG.
Large Dad Luxury Car Concern Volkswagen Group 
"Volkswagen" means "folk car", although today it is difficult to say that this is true. The VW brand has screamed into a huge group of companies, and now produces a full range of cars. To date, VW produces everything from XL1 to the luxurious Phaeton sedan, from commercial cars and trucks to everything else can be found in the automotive market.
Volkswagen Group has become a parent company for brands such as Audi, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Bentley and Porsche. The company also owns the Spanish brand SEAT and the Skoda Czech brand. In addition to all this, the International Company VW also produces motorcycles in conjunction with the Italian Ducati brand, as well as heavy trucks and buses under the brands Scania and Man.
Cressing Father Italian Autobrands - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Finally, we approached Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, a company that bloomed in recent years. In addition to its brands of the same name, they also own such divisions as Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Abarth and Fiat Commercial, the last of which is engaged in the production of commercial vehicles. In addition, the company owns Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Mopar, Ferrari, Maserati and controversial SRT. The company also owns several non-automotive divisions. These include companies like COMAU, which produces robots, TEKSID, which is famous for casting high-quality cylinder blocks, and, finally, VM Motori, the Italian company, famous for the construction of diesel engines (which, according to the latest information, has become much more efficient and safer than gasoline. Details).
It is not a secret for anyone that most of the very well-known car brands are not independent participants in the car market. Annually the picture of the possession of one brand by another, one way or another, changes: someone completely leaves the market due to low profitability, someone is absorbed by stronger competitors, someone unites efforts and creates the alliance. We tried to collect current information on the associations of automakers for mid-2018.
Volkswagen Group is a German car concern, which includes more than 300 companies, anyway, related to the automotive industry and services related to it. Volkswagen Group is a leader among automakers in Europe and the world following the first quarter of 2018.
Also, Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Company of Understanding, which foreshadows the creation of a strategic alliance. It is not about the absorption or even the exchange of shares - both concern will retain independence, but will work together on a number of projects, which will allow to divide costs and reduce costs. It can be assumed that we are talking about the development of electric vehicles and drone.
FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) - Italian-American automaker, whose head company is registered in the Netherlands. Alliance headquarters is located in London. FCA originated in 2014 the result of the purchase by the Italian holding Fiat American company Chrysler. Until the end of 2014, in the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles structure N.V. Ferrari was included, but subsequently, its shares were distributed among the FCA finite shareholders.
The American company General Motors (GM), selling Opel PSA Alliance, directly has in his "piggy bank" only four brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC. In the market of Australia, Chevrolet owns the Holden brand, the modern range of which consists of models of the American manufacturer. Also, GM actively works with the Chinese market as part of the SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile and takes part in the creation of cars under Baojun brands and wuling. Do not forget about the Russian market, where Americans own a part of the GM-AvtoVAZ plant shares and produce a Chevrolet Niva SUV at the factory facilities in Togliatti.
The leader of the Asian Market The Nissan-Renault Alliance at the end of 2016 completed a transaction to acquire a 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), which makes it possible to declare with confidence that the newly formed Nissan-Renault- Mitsubishi will be one of the largest automakers in the world for many years. . In addition to the "own" brands, the Alliance will work with the Chinese manufacturer of Dongfeng Venucia Motor Company and is directly related to the Venucia brand.
In the Russian market, the Alliance includes a group of AvtoVAZ, on the capacity of the plant of which cars are produced under the Lada, Nissan, Renault and Datsun brand.
Groupe PSA (Peugeot Citroën Automobiles) is a French automotive company, previously known as PSA Peugeot Citroën. In March 2017, the PSA Group of Companies acquired Vauxhall and Opel car brands for $ 2.3 billion, which made them one of the leaders among Europe's automakers. Such a merger may probably return Opel to the Russian market.
In BMW AG (Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, with him. - "Bavarian motor plants") everything is stable since 2003 (acquisition of the Rolls-Royce brand). All three brands that are part of the holding periodically pass the planned modernization of the model range, bring new cars (for example, BMW X7).
Concern, founded as Daimler-Benz AG in 1926 as a result of the combination of two firms - Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft and Benz & Cie., Now it is called a little shorter - Daimler AG - and produces cars of two brands - Mercedes-Benz and Smart.
In 1960, the Concern acquired a MAYBACH brand in his "set", which existed as a separate car brand until 2012. In 2015, Mercedes-Benz "revived" a brand as a subclasses, starting the production of premium cars based on S-Klasse.
Hyundai - Genesis's separate premium brand of Hyundai - Genesis - has replenished the number of brands in the Korean Automotive Alliance "Hyundai Kia Automotive Group".
In addition to popular Toyota and Lexus, Toyota Motor Corporation has cars under the Daihatsu brand in its asset. Brand Scion, also belonged to Toyota, ceased to exist in mid-2016, who presented the Russian market SCION FR-S now known as Toyota GT86.
One of the largest Chinese automotive companies Geely Automobile Holdings Limited was created only 22 years ago. In 2010, the company completed a transaction to acquire Volvo for almost $ 2 billion. Despite the pragmatism of many automotive experts, the "absorption" did not go to the company Volvo to the detriment and, moreover, its model range is updated.
In 2016, a completely new Lynk and CO car brand was created by the Sino-Swedish tandem, the model range of which currently includes 2 crossover and 1 sedan (concept). Representatives of the company promise to bring brand to the Russian market already in 2019.
In 2017, Geely Automobile Holdings acquired a 49% stake in Proton (Malaysia), 51% of the Lotus brand (England) shares, and also owns the British company "The London Taxi Company" producing cars for the London taxi.
Tata Motors is the largest Indian automotive company, which is included in the TATA GROUP. In 2008, the company acquires luxury car brands Jaguar and Land Rover in his asset. Jaguar Daimler Motor Company (not to confuse Daimler AG) Indians plan to use to derive the "top" cars competing with Rolls-Royse to the global market.
Currently, the Volkswagen Concern is the largest car manufacturer in Europe and the world in the world.
Today, the German group, which started once from the release of ultrasound "Zhukov", offers products for any buyers. All this is due to the unification of several brands under a single manual.
In the corporate portfolio of the group, eight legendary brands, most of which were in their time in a serious financial situation. Companies were forced to go to the Union with the German manufacturer, as it was the issue of their survival.
Volkswagen.
Mark was founded by Adolf Hitler in 1938. Today specializes in the mass segment. The most famous models: Golf, Passat, Polo, Tiguan.
Audi.
Specializes in premium segment. The joining of the brand to Volkswagen occurred in 1964. The most famous models: A4, A6, R8. In 1993, the Audi AG Managing Company acquired the Ducati and Lamborghini brands, while remaining Volkswagen's property.
Porsche.
Specializes in premium segments and superpremes. Although it was one of the founders of the first Volkswagen plant, the accession of the company created by him to the German giant occurred only in 2007. Today, the Allies fall to each other mutual shareholders. The most famous models: Cayenne, Panamera.
Bentley.
In 1929, the English manufacturer of premium cars was sold to Rolls-Royce. In 1997, after the financial crisis, the Rolls-Royce brand was sold by BMW, and Bentley's brand went to Volkswagen. The most famous models: Continental GT, Flying Spur.
Skoda.
This brand has survived the German occupation, the Soviet era and was attached to Volkswagen in 1991. The change of strategic partner allowed to increase production 5 times. Today, Skoda specializes in the mass budget segment. The most famous models: Octavia, Fabia, Yeti.
Seat.
In 1986, due to the financial difficulties, the Italian concern Fiat sold 99.9% of the shares of the Spanish automaker Group Volkswagen. Today, the brand specializes in the mass segment. The most famous models: Ibiza, Leon.
Lamborghini.
At the turn of the 60-70 GG. Last century, the Italian manufacturer of sports cars changed the owners several times. In 1998, the brand was purchased by Audi AG and was under the wing of Volkswagen. The most famous models: Aventador, Huracan.
Bugatti.
In 1956, this legendary brand actually ceased to exist. In the late 80s, the Italian entrepreneur Romano Artii revived production and in 1998 sold an asset to the Volkswagen concern. Today, the brand specializes in the SUPERPRIMIUM segment. The most famous model: VEYRON.
What other companies belong Volkswagen
- Man. - manufacturer of trucks, saddle tractors, dump trucks, buses, hybrid and diesel engines;
- Scania. - manufacturer of trucks, saddle tractors, dump trucks, buses and diesel engines;
- Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. - manufacturer of commercial vehicles (buses, minibuses, tractors);
- Ducati Motor. - manufacturer of motorcycles;
- ITALDESIGN GIUGIARO. - Studio automotive design.
For some time there were rumors about the intention of Volkswagen to buy Italian-American Alliance Fiat-Chrysler to become the world's largest automaker, but this transaction did not take place.
Car companies produce annually and sell hundreds of thousands of units. At the same time, their income is billions of dollars. It is quite naturally the question arises, how did they manage to achieve such success? How did world crises affected them? Why do buyers give them preference? Answers to all these questions in our top. And so, we present for you the rating of the largest automotive companies, which is based on the data officially provided.
10. Suzuki Motor
In a tenth place, a Corporation from Japan "Suzuki" was settled in the tenth place, which produces small, compact cars, as well as sports products (boat vehicles, motorcycles, etc.). Suzuki cars are characterized by high permeability in complex urban conditions and off-road. In the whole world, the company's products are sold in 190 countries. The number of machines that annually leave the plant is 900 thousand units, while the company's income increases by 26.7 billion dollars.
9. Groupe PSA.
The ninth place is the French Groupe PSA. Under its wing, the following brands were combined: Peugeot, Opel, Citroën, Vauxhall and DS Automobiles. Buyers celebrate the cost-effectiveness and representative appearance of the machines of this company. The number of cars that produces the plant for 1 year is 1.5 million units. The sales amount for the year equals 60 billion dollars. Success to the manufacturer Peugeot and Citroen provided the release of new models that have a favorable price and original style. The model range of machines includes both urban sedans and crossovers. In Europe, this concern ranks second in the production of cars.
8. Honda Motor
The famous Japanese company Honda occupied the 8th place of our rating of the largest car manufacturers in the world. Its wealth annually increases by more than 118 billion dollars. There are about 33 countries in which 119 plant plants are located in the world. During the year from the conveyor, 1.54 million cars come out. World popularity brand provided technological innovations that Honda constantly introduces into its production. Honda is one of the few autocompany, which has yet retained its independence. The brand refused the modern idea of \u200b\u200buniting to the concern. The company has sufficient potential in order to confidently maintain its position among world leaders of automotive production.
7. FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES
Italian-American manufacturer Fiat Chrysler Automobiles confidently takes the 7th place among the manufacturers of a world-class car. The company's income is 133 billion dollars per year. The number of machines that are produced from the plant reaches 1.6 million units per year. Representative offices are located in 40 countries of the world. Fiat assembled machine brands like Chrysler, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Abarth, Ram, Dodge, Srt, Ferrari and Maserati. Huge popularity of cars of this brand provided their simplicity, practicality and high functionality.
6. Ford
Ford has released 1.9 million cars for the year and thereby won the 6th place ranking. This American manufacturer, who took the first place in the "Machine Century" competition in 2000, the company's income annually is replenished by $ 146.6 billion. In 30 countries of the world, production, assembly and trade missions of the brand are located. The company sells more than 70 models of auto famous brands Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Jaguar and Aston Martin. The manufacturer also has a part of the shares in Mazda Motor Corporation and Kia Motors. Modern technologies, the unique appearance and practicality of the Ford car provides them with high demand in the market.
5. GENERAL MOTORS.
In the fifth place in the ranking of the largest automakers - a corporation from America, which produces 2.15 million units of cars for the year and raises its income by 152.4 billion dollars. 77 years This company occupied the leading positions on automotive production around the world. Machine production has been established in 32 countries of the world, and the sale in 192. GM belongs to such machines such as Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, GMC and Holden. Previously, under the guidance of the Corporation, ACADIAN, OLDSMobile, Pontiac, Asüna, Saturn, Alpheon, Geo and Hummer. The benefits of American companies include moderate cost and representation appearance.
4. Hyundai.
According to the results of the first half of 2018, the Korean company Hyundai was taken by the number of cars of the car, which owns the KIA auto plant in the Kia test package. For the year they made more than 2.3 million cars and increased income by 5.6% (in comparison with the previous year). There are more than 5 thousand car dealers of Hyundai in the world. Motorists choose the machines of this brand due to the relatively low prices and great endurance, which makes it possible to producer to optimize their position in the global market.
3. Toyota Industries.
The world leader of the automotive industry occupies an honorary 3rd place. Manufacturer plants are located in the USA, Canada, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia. This is one of the few companies that headed the Forbes magazine rating. For the year Toyota released 3.2 million cars. The amount of income of the corporation reached $ 235.8 billion. The Japanese manufacturer skillfully united American prestige and European comfort in its models. The brand catalog has more than 30 copies of the car. Despite the crisis of 2014, the company received the status of the most expensive autobrade in the world. The main competitor Toyota is Volkswagen.
2. RENAULT-NISSAN-MITSUBISHI
The second place was taken by the Strategic Alliance Nissan, Renault and Mitsubishi. Association was achieved in the first half of the year of its existence. Only for the year of the company 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 achieve sales indicator of 4 million cars. To achieve such success with two Japanese and one French company managed precisely thanks to the merger of brands. So, Nissan transformed production with the transition to electric cars, which were perfect in the urban style. And Nissan and Mitsubishi focused their efforts on the release of SUVs. In order to confidently hold the position of the leader of the Renault and Nissan automotive production market, discuss the strategy of its full merger.
1. Volkswagen.
