{"id":1632,"date":"2023-11-06T12:55:51","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T11:55:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/?p=1632"},"modified":"2025-01-22T09:39:38","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T08:39:38","slug":"what-are-the-german-car-brands-like","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/what-are-the-german-car-brands-like\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the German car brands like?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e3564672fe0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/what-are-the-german-car-brands-like\/#The_beginnings_of_the_German_automotive_industry\" >The beginnings of the German automotive industry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/what-are-the-german-car-brands-like\/#What_characterises_the_German_cars\" >What characterises the German cars?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/what-are-the-german-car-brands-like\/#Popular_German_car_brands\" >Popular German car brands<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/what-are-the-german-car-brands-like\/#Mercedes-Benz\" >Mercedes-Benz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/what-are-the-german-car-brands-like\/#BMW\" >BMW<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/what-are-the-german-car-brands-like\/#Audi\" >Audi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/what-are-the-german-car-brands-like\/#Volkswagen\" >Volkswagen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/what-are-the-german-car-brands-like\/#Opel\" >Opel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/what-are-the-german-car-brands-like\/#Porsche\" >Porsche<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/what-are-the-german-car-brands-like\/#MAN\" >MAN<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/what-are-the-german-car-brands-like\/#Who_do_the_particular_German_car_brands_belong_to\" >Who do the particular German car brands belong to?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/what-are-the-german-car-brands-like\/#BMW_Bayerische_Motoren_Werke_AG\" >BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke AG)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/what-are-the-german-car-brands-like\/#Daimler_AG_%E2%80%93_nowadays_Mercedes-Benz_Group_AG\" >Daimler AG \u2013 nowadays: Mercedes-Benz Group AG<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/what-are-the-german-car-brands-like\/#Volkswagen_AG\" >Volkswagen AG<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/what-are-the-german-car-brands-like\/#Popularity_of_the_German_car_brands_in_other_countries\" >Popularity of the German car brands in other countries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/what-are-the-german-car-brands-like\/#Minor_German_Car_Manufacturers\" >Minor German Car Manufacturers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/what-are-the-german-car-brands-like\/#German_Car_Brands_in_Popular_Media\" >German Car Brands in Popular Media<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/what-are-the-german-car-brands-like\/#Why_German_Cars_are_Synonymous_with_Quality\" >Why German Cars are Synonymous with Quality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/what-are-the-german-car-brands-like\/#The_Controversies_Surrounding_German_Car_Brands\" >The Controversies Surrounding German Car Brands<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/what-are-the-german-car-brands-like\/#The_Future_of_German_Car_Brands\" >The Future of German Car Brands<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"><strong>German cars are extremely popular in almost every category. German sports cars, the luxurious cars, and more and more electric cars are especially popular. No wonder \u2013 the German car brands have been building their reputation for years.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_beginnings_of_the_German_automotive_industry\"><\/span><strong>The beginnings of the German automotive industry<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Reaching back to the end of the 19th century the beginnings of the German automobile industry are actually the beginnings of the automotive industry itself. <\/strong>In history, primarily one particular name has recorded itself \u2013 Carl Benz. It\u2019s him who created the first car.\u00a0He also laid the foundation for the future \u2013 not only German \u2013 cars.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout history, the German car brands multiple times had to deal with crises which strongly impacted their plans. They were the result of the intense involvement of Germany in the First and the Second World War. During the first and the second conflict, nearly entire German industry was shifted to the armament manufacturing \u2013 and its consequences were severe.<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"info-frame-container info-frame-magnifier info-iframe-border--blue\">\n      <div class=\"info-frame-icon info-frame-magnifier\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-header info-frame-header-orange\">Pay attention<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-content\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The manufacturers were forced to give up their current businesses \u2013 and when the wars were coming to an end, along with the orders from the army, the problems started to occur.<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/div>\n    <\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s exactly these turns of fate which marked the future of the German automotive industry.<\/strong> Fortunately, this is already history, and today every company can produce any car they wish to. The German car brands make use of this freedom, creating the most diverse cars \u2013 small and city-destined, huge and luxurious, as well as the German performance sports car brands. So, although difficult, the history of the German automotive industry is definitely an extremely interesting one.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_characterises_the_German_cars\"><\/span><strong>What characterises the German cars?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Can we speak about any particular characteristics of the German car companies?<\/strong> Nowadays, when models are created globally, based on the subassemblies provided by external companies from an almost entire world, the differences between the German and e.g. the Japanese automotive industry are lesser than ever before. Still, the German car brands share certain aspects:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>sustainability <\/strong>\u2013 although the time of the models from the previous century which <em>were able to endure everything<\/em> has passed long ago, but still the German companies take care of the quality, and the cars they produce pay back with the high sustainability,<\/li>\n<li><strong>solidity and reliability <\/strong>\u2013 the aesthetic aspect recedes to the background, as the German designers primarily expect that the car fulfills its basic function \u2013 that it safely brings its passengers to the destination,<\/li>\n<li><strong>advanced technologies <\/strong>\u2013 cars produced in Germany stand aloof from the extravaganza, but you can find on their boards the latest and very advanced technologies, on condition, of course, that they are appropriately tested first,<\/li>\n<li><strong>frequent sports performance ambitions <\/strong>\u2013 the German sports cars have rich history of participating in races and raids all over the world, and some of them \u2013 such the Porsche cars brand logo \u2013 are clearly associated with sports successes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><div class=\"info-frame-container info-frame-magnifier info-iframe-border--blue\">\n      <div class=\"info-frame-icon info-frame-magnifier\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-header info-frame-header-orange\">Pay attention<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-content\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Most of the manufacturers make sure that their car can reach any place \u2013 comfortably and safely. Opinions regarding particular brands will always differ, which is a result of the differences in preference and experience of users, and their sympathy above all.<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/div>\n    <\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Some regardless of anything prefer a Bavarian sports car, others reach for an economic compact with the logo of a thunder. The first and the second have four wheels, both originate from Germany \u2013 and that\u2019s it when it comes to the things they have in common.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Popular_German_car_brands\"><\/span><strong>Popular German car brands<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wanting to enumerate the German passenger car brands, most people would begin with the so-called premium segment trio. Indeed,<strong> Mercedes<\/strong>, <strong>BMW<\/strong> and <strong>Audi<\/strong> are names known worldwide. This is not the end \u2013 <strong>Volkswagen<\/strong> and <strong>Opel<\/strong> are purchased in hundreds of thousands of copies annually, and in addition, there also sports brands, such as <strong>Porsche<\/strong>, and niche ones, like <strong>Alpina<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mercedes-Benz\"><\/span><strong>Mercedes-Benz<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_3128\" style=\"width: 2570px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/maybach-eqs-scaled.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3128\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/maybach-eqs-scaled.webp\" alt=\"maybach-eqs, Source Mercedes Media Press\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/maybach-eqs-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/maybach-eqs-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/maybach-eqs-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/maybach-eqs-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/maybach-eqs-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/maybach-eqs-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/maybach-eqs-624x416.webp 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3128\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">maybach-eqs, Source Mercedes Media Press<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Mercedes-Benz is one of the oldest German manufacturing car brands. Its history reaches back to the end of the 19th century<\/strong>, when Karl Benz in 1883, and Gottlieb Daimler in 1890 founded their businesses. Soon after, Daimler partnered with an Austrian pioneer Emil Jellinek, whose daughter was named Mercedes. Wilhelm Maybach also cooperated with Daimler \u2013 another name which left its mark in history.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Daimler and Benz were developing their businesses parallelly <\/strong>\u2013 up to the point of the Second World War outbreak when the competing businessmen were somewhat forced to join forces. This is how the <strong>Daimler-Benz AG<\/strong> business was founded, which, with enormous success, functioned until 1998. Regardless of the many transformations in the ownership structures of the business, the cars have been manufactured with the Mercedes logo on their hood. The brand from Germany has had better and worse periods, but it has survived the hardships and today \u2013 as it seems \u2013 it\u2019s prospering better than ever before.<\/p>\n<p>The latest Mercedes models are primarily passenger and cargo cars, but there are also trucks and buses produced as well.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mercedes-AMG <\/strong>is a car manufacturer founded in 1967, and since 2005 it entirely belongs to the Mercedes-Benz Group. At first, it processed selected Mercedes models for sports purposes, also realizing some single individual orders. Today, AGM is an inherent part of the Mercedes offer \u2013 and nearly every model of this brand has its own sports version.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mercedes-Maybach <\/strong>\u2013 a company founded by the German industrialist Wilhelm Maybach. Since 1909, it manufactured luxury cars, but it was liquidated in 1940. The Daimler-Benz group obtained the right to the brand in 1960 and\u2026 for a long time didn\u2019t do anything with it. Only in 2002, two new models started to be manufactured Nowadays, Mercedes-Maybach is a sub-brand offering a luxurious limousine based on the S Class, and a SUV built on the basis of the GLS Mercedes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mercedes-Benz EQ <\/strong>is the latest sub-brand of the group, founded in 2016. It manufactures the electric Mercedes cars. It deals not only with cars, but it also offers services and develops solutions. The entire activity of the brand focused on the electromobility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Nowadays, many manufacturers have luxurious cars in their offers. Nevertheless, it is the Mercedes cars which remain the synonym of a limousine.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BMW\"><\/span><strong>BMW<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_3125\" style=\"width: 1009px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/BMW.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3125\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/BMW.jpg\" alt=\"The BMW i5 M60 xDrive - Still shot (10\/2023).\" width=\"999\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/BMW.jpg 999w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/BMW-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/BMW-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/BMW-768x1153.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/BMW-624x937.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3125\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The BMW i5 M60 xDrive &#8211; Still shot (10\/2023). Source: BMW Media Press<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>The history of this Bavarian brand reaches 1916.<\/strong> It had been a while until its founders \u2013 Gustav Otto and Karl Rapp \u2013 became interested in cars. AT first, they dealt with aviation. Some state, that the reflection of this\u00a0 can be found until today, in the BMW logo, but that\u2019s not true. One can a white and blue checkerboard on the brand logo. It is a motive taken from the flag of Bavaria, which BMW is inseparably connected with.<\/p>\n<p>Only at the end of the First World War, the German companies gained freedom of production. Karl Rapp left the brand, which was followed by restructuring and changing the name. <strong>This is how the Bayerische Motoren Werke GmbH, that is the Bavarian engine factory \u2013 BMW in short \u2013 was created.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Until then, the brand dealt with manufacturing aircraft engines, but when the army demand decreased to zero, problems started to occur. Many various complications happened in the history of BMW. From the manufacturing of engines, the company shifted to manufacturing <strong>pneumatic brakes<\/strong>, and later \u2013 in the following years \u2013 to <strong>motorcycles<\/strong>. It was its first such big breakthrough, that it managed to prevent the company liquidation <em>for some time<\/em>. At the end of the 20s of the previous century, the first experimental model of the BMW car debuted.<\/p>\n<p>At the outbreak of the WWII, the history came full circle. In the Bavarian factories, the aircraft engines were produced again and \u2013 same as before \u2013 after the end of the war, only destruction and problems remained. The period of lesser and greater crises lasted for the following years \u2013 and the motorcycles manufactured by the company, as well as the small car manufactured on the Italian license, <strong>BMW Isetta<\/strong>, didn\u2019t help.<\/p>\n<p>Things changed only in the 60s. of the 20th century. <strong>At that time, the so-called New Class Mercedes cars debuted, and the the BMW factories couldn\u2019t keep up with the order processing.<\/strong> With time, new cars were being released, for which Germans are famous for \u2013 3 Series, 5 Series and 7 Series are one of the most commonly purchased models of this Bavarian brand.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Audi\"><\/span><strong>Audi<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_3126\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Audi-RS4-Avant.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3126\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3126\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Audi-RS4-Avant.jpg\" alt=\"Audi RS 4 Avant. Source Audi Media Press\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Audi-RS4-Avant.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Audi-RS4-Avant-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Audi-RS4-Avant-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Audi-RS4-Avant-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3126\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Audi RS 4 Avant. Source Audi Media Press<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>The German car brands in many cases are linked with an intertwined history, and this also applies to Audi.<\/strong> The beginning of the company\u2019s history is said to have started at the time when its founder \u2013 August Horch \u2013 was cooperating with\u2026 Carl Benz, by manufacturing luxurious passenger cars in Cologne. The cooperation wasn\u2019t smooth, problems occurred, and then Horch was forced to leave. In 1910, he officially founded <strong>Audi Automobilwerke GmbH <\/strong>(the German <em>Horch<\/em> means \u201clisten!\u201d \u2013 just like the Latin <em>Audi).<\/em> After a few months, the first car drove out of the factory.<\/p>\n<p>The debut years of Audi were a <strong>period of spectacular sports car success<\/strong>, which ensured the brand the worldwide publicity, as well as the financial prosperity. It was the period during which the brand experimented with big engines, as well as the time when the first German cars with the steering wheel installed on the left side were released.<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"info-frame-container info-frame-magnifier info-iframe-border--blue\">\n      <div class=\"info-frame-icon info-frame-magnifier\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-header info-frame-header-orange\">Pay attention<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-content\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>After WWI, August Horch left the company, and, in the following years, Audi itself was forced to be joined with other businesses.<\/strong> It was necessary for the sake of the protection against the negative effects of the military operations of the economic crises.<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/div>\n    <\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In 1969, the company joined the NSU AG company from Neckarsulm, and the so-called <strong>modern history of Audi <\/strong>began, <strong>along with the successful models it produced <\/strong>\u2013\u00a0 the100 (already since 1968), and the 80 (since 1972). One of the milestones in its history was developing the Quattro four-wheel drive system \u2013 which was also the name of an Audi sub-brand, responsible for the sports cars of the logo of four-circles on their hoods.<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"info-frame-container info-frame-question info-iframe-border--red\">\n      <div class=\"info-frame-icon info-frame-question\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-header info-frame-header-green\">Did you know<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-content\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nowadays, Volkswagen Ag is the owner of Audi, which holds over 99.5% of the shares.<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/div>\n    <\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Volkswagen\"><\/span><strong>Volkswagen<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_3127\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Volkswagen-Touareg.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3127\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3127\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Volkswagen-Touareg.jpg\" alt=\"Volkswagen Touareg R eHybrid. Source Volkswagen Media Press\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Volkswagen-Touareg.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Volkswagen-Touareg-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Volkswagen-Touareg-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Volkswagen-Touareg-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3127\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Volkswagen Touareg R eHybrid. Source Volkswagen Media Press<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>The history of Volkswagen reaches to 1931, when Ferdinand Porsche was asked to prepare a project of car, whose type is nowadays not associated with his name at all.<\/strong> It was a cheap car, named Type 12. A bit later, another prototype was creates \u2013 Type 32,\u00a0 and eventually, the German government led by Adolf Hitler himself also presented its expectations. Hitler demanded creating a cheap and family car, which the citizens could have afforded. This is how the famous <strong>Beetle<\/strong> was created, and this name also later given to the company.<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"info-frame-container info-frame-question info-iframe-border--red\">\n      <div class=\"info-frame-icon info-frame-question\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-header info-frame-header-green\">Did you know<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-content\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Volkswagen<\/em> in German literally means \u201cpeople\u2019s car\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/div>\n    <\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Some deem 1938 as the official beginning of the Volkswagen brand, others think it\u2019s a bit later, in 1945.<\/strong> Again, the brand\u2019s path crosses with the war, and the history is not a glorious one. Again, it is filled with the army orders, as well as, unfortunately, forced labour of prisoners. Fortunately, this period ended long ago, although it\u2019s worth knowing that right after the war, VW still produced vehicles for the army \u2013 this time for the British one.<\/p>\n<p>The following years were a <strong>spectacular carrier of the Volkswagen Beetle<\/strong>, one of the greatest successes, when it comes to the world, not only the German car brands. Along the Beetle, there were other timeless models released \u2013 the <strong>Volkswagen Transporter <\/strong>and the<strong> Passat<\/strong>. Later, there was the Golf and the Polo, and the wish that these models were the people\u2019s cars was granted completely.<\/p>\n<p><strong>There were nearly 12 million of the Beetle itself manufactured<\/strong>, and the German manufacturer joined the list of the world\u2019s mightiest companies. Nowadays, Volkswagen AG is a powerful company which manufactures not only the commercial vehicles, but also the cargo cars, parts and subassemblies, and which is developing dynamically. Some financial institutions belong to the VW group, with the Volkswagen Bank being one of them.<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"check-vin-btn-container check-vin-btn-container--orange\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"check-vin-btn--arrow\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<iframe id=\"ASD-PA-0005010200-31-906\" title=\"Purchase the autoDNA reports in a bundle\" src=\"https:\/\/afilio.autodna.com\/ext\/load\/0005010200\/31?p_label=Check+VIN+number&p_color=orange\" style=\"width: 271px; height: 59px; border: 0;\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">PA.load(\"0005010200-31-906\", \"packages\");<\/script>\r\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Opel\"><\/span><strong>Opel<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_3129\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Opel-Astra-Source-Stellantis-Media-Press.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3129\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Opel-Astra-Source-Stellantis-Media-Press.jpg\" alt=\"Opel Astra, Source Stellantis Media Press\" width=\"1000\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Opel-Astra-Source-Stellantis-Media-Press.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Opel-Astra-Source-Stellantis-Media-Press-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Opel-Astra-Source-Stellantis-Media-Press-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Opel-Astra-Source-Stellantis-Media-Press-624x390.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3129\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Opel Astra, Source Stellantis Media Press<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Adam Opel started his business in 1862 in R\u00fcsselsheim\u2026 of course not from a car.<\/strong> He then constructed his own sewing machine, after some time he developed his own bicycle, and only after his death, the company got interested in cars. The first car was the Opel System Lutzmann equipped with a 4-HP combustion engine. There were 11 copies of this model produced.<\/p>\n<p>In 1909, the Opel 4\/8PS, known as the <em>Doktorenwagen<\/em>, debuted, which was followed by other cars with time. <strong>During the WWI, Opel produced mainly trucks, however, the company didn\u2019t completely abandon manufacturing the passenger cars.<\/strong> In the 20s, it was already <strong>the biggest manufacturer in Germany<\/strong>, and in 1929, most of the company\u2019s shares were bought by General Motors. The outbreak of the Second World War brought perturbations to Opel, which the company managed to survive.<\/p>\n<p>In 1947, the production of the Olimpia models was resumed, and with time, other, legendary from today\u2019s perspective, models arrived \u2013 the <strong>Opel Kadett<\/strong>, the <strong>Ascona<\/strong>, and finally, the <strong>Vectra<\/strong> and the <strong>Astra<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Until 2017, the Opel brand was in the hands of General Motors, after which it was taken over by the French Groupe PSA. Today \u2013 after the fusion of PSA with FCA \u2013 Opel remains one of the companies included in the \u201cmega-group\u201d, Stellantis.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Porsche\"><\/span><strong>Porsche<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_3130\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/porsche_911-Source-Prosche-Media-Press.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3130\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3130\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/porsche_911-Source-Prosche-Media-Press.jpg\" alt=\"porsche_911 Source Prosche Media Press\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/porsche_911-Source-Prosche-Media-Press.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/porsche_911-Source-Prosche-Media-Press-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/porsche_911-Source-Prosche-Media-Press-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/porsche_911-Source-Prosche-Media-Press-624x351.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3130\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">porsche_911 Source Prosche Media Press<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>In 1931, Ferdinand Porsche founded in Stuttgart a business, whom he borrowed his name.<\/strong> It dealt with the car construction, and later\u2026 its history goes the same path as the other manufacturers. By Hitler\u2019s orders, it started manufacturing vehicles for the army. This is the part of the history which the biggest car brands would definitely want to forget. And so it happened, as in 1948, the Porsche 356 debuted, having a lot in common with the Volkswagen Beetle, by the way designed by the same author.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In 1963, the first Porsche 991 entered the market, which very well went down in history, considering the German sports cars.<\/strong> The Series 911 has been continued until today \u2013 and the company itself offers not only the typical racing cars, but also the limousines (the Porsche Panama), as well as trendy SUVs (the Porsche Cayenne, the Macan).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MAN\"><\/span><strong>MAN<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>MAN is yet another \u2013 besides BMW \u2013 Bavarian brand <\/strong>which nowadays hires tens of thousands of employees all over the world. However, it all started very long ago \u2013 in the mid 18th century in the St. Antony ironworks. It is there where the industrial machinery was produced, and this is the place which was the foundation of the future MAN brand. <em>Maschinenfabrik Augsburg-N\u00fcrnberg<\/em> is the oldest company publicly listed in Germany.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For years, the MAN business dealt with i.a. manufacturing the diesel engines<\/strong>, and in 1923, it constructed the first truck with the diesel engine marked with the MAN logo. During the following years, the MAN company was dynamically developing, taking over other companies, and eventually\u2026 it was taken over as well. The company nowadays belongs to the extensive portfolio of the Volkswagen group.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_do_the_particular_German_car_brands_belong_to\"><\/span><strong>Who do the particular German car brands belong to?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The German car brands for years have been strongly developing \u2013 and grouping.<\/strong> Today, they mostly belong to the mightiest companies. It is a popular in Europe, as well as in the rest of the world, solution which allows i.a. lowering the production costs, co-sharing engines and other solutions, and mutual support (which is important e.g. during delivery issues).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BMW_Bayerische_Motoren_Werke_AG\"><\/span><strong>BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke AG)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Bayerische Motoren Werke AG \u2013 a Bavarian engine factory \u2013 is nowadays a company consisting of four brands. Aside from BMW itself, in its portfolio, it also has the <strong>MINI<\/strong> and the <strong>Rolls-Royce<\/strong> car brands, as well as \u2013 recently \u2013 BMW has possessed also the <strong>Alpina<\/strong> brand.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Daimler_AG_%E2%80%93_nowadays_Mercedes-Benz_Group_AG\"><\/span><strong>Daimler AG \u2013 nowadays: Mercedes-Benz Group AG<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Mercedes group mainly consists of the <strong>Mercedes<\/strong> (along with AMG, Maybach and EQ), and the <strong>Smart<\/strong>, as well as other brands \u2013 the <strong>Freightliner<\/strong>, the <strong>Unimog<\/strong> and the <strong>Setra<\/strong>. The group deals not only with manufacturing the many passenger cars, but it also provides the market with trucks, buses, motorcycles and machinery.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Volkswagen_AG\"><\/span><strong>Volkswagen AG<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Volkswagen AG group portfolio includes many well-known companies. There is the <strong>Volkswagen<\/strong> itself, along with its departments from many parts of the world, as well as <strong>Audi<\/strong>, <strong>Seat<\/strong> and <strong>\u0160koda<\/strong>, the luxurious <strong>Bentley<\/strong>, the sports cars of <strong>Lamborghini<\/strong> and <strong>Porsche<\/strong>. The group includes also the truck manufacturers \u2013 <strong>Scania <\/strong>and <strong>MAN<\/strong>, as well as the motorcycles \u2013 <strong>Ducati<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Bugatti is yet another brand belonging to the Volkswagen AG group. However, it has been recently sold and currently it is a part of the Bugatti-Rimac group, 45% of its shares \u2013 interestingly \u2013 belongs to the VW Porsche.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Popularity_of_the_German_car_brands_in_other_countries\"><\/span><strong>Popularity of the German car brands in other countries<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>German cars \u2013 whether the German sports cars, or the more \u201ccasual\u201d ones \u2013 are very popular.<\/strong> Not only Germans value their high manufacture quality, reliability and predictability. For a long time, the German cars have been considered the ones which can be relied on \u2013 and this belief translates into the sales rankings in the individual European countries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In 2021, the \u0160koda and the Volkswagen cars, both brands belonging to the German VW group, were ranked \u2013 right after Toyota. <\/strong>BMW, Audi, Opel and Mercedes Benz vehicles were also ranked high. The situation is very similar on the secondary market \u2013 the German car brands are incredibly eagerly purchased. Germany is also no. 1 in terms of importing cars from abroad.<\/p>\n<p><em>To learn about how to enter the country with a car purchased in Germany, read our <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/german-import-cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>article devoted to the cars imported from Germany<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minor_German_Car_Manufacturers\"><\/span>Minor German Car Manufacturers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These companies were recognized for their unique designs and focus on particular aspects of car manufacturing, but faced challenges that led to their closure or limited production.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wiesmann<\/strong>: Known for handcrafting high-performance sports cars with a distinctive retro design. Went bankrupt in 2014.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gumpert<\/strong>: Specialized in high-performance sports cars, notably the Apollo model designed for exceptional track performance. Filed for bankruptcy in 2013.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Melkus<\/strong>: Produced lightweight sports cars, most notably the Melkus RS 1000. Faced financial difficulties leading to production halt in the early 1980s. Attempted a revival in the 2000s.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Borgward<\/strong>: A significant German automaker in the mid-20th century with various innovative car models. Bankrupted in the early 1960s, though there was a revival attempt in the 2000s.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Artega<\/strong>: Manufacturer of the Artega GT, a small, high-performance sports car. Stopped production in the mid-2010s due to financial issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"German_Car_Brands_in_Popular_Media\"><\/span>German Car Brands in Popular Media<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>German car brands are often portrayed in popular media as epitomes of engineering excellence, reliability, precision, and luxury. They are frequently depicted as symbols of status, performance, and cutting-edge technology.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Movies and TV Shows<\/strong>: German cars, especially luxury brands like Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and BMW, frequently appear in movies and TV shows as the preferred choice of successful and sophisticated characters. For instance, in movies like &#8220;The Transporter&#8221; series, Audi cars are prominently featured, portraying a sleek and high-performance image. Also, in &#8220;The Bourne Identity,&#8221; BMW cars play a significant role in the action sequences, highlighting its performance and safety features.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advertisements and Marketing Campaigns<\/strong>: German car brands are often featured in high-budget and visually stunning advertisements. They are showcased as technologically advanced, elegant, and often associated with innovation. For example, Mercedes-Benz commercials often focus on their engineering and safety features, portraying the brand&#8217;s commitment to excellence and reliability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Motorsports Coverage<\/strong>: German car manufacturers have a significant presence in motorsports, particularly in events like Formula 1, DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters), and endurance racing (e.g., 24 Hours of N\u00fcrburgring). Media coverage of these events often showcases German car brands like Mercedes, Audi, and BMW, emphasizing their performance and engineering prowess.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Magazine Features and Reviews<\/strong>: Automotive magazines and websites frequently feature German car brands in their reviews and comparisons. They highlight these cars for their performance, precision engineering, and advancements in technology. Brands like Porsche, known for their sports cars, often receive extensive coverage in enthusiast publications.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Celebrity Endorsements<\/strong>: German luxury car brands are often associated with celebrities and high-profile individuals. Public figures, especially in the entertainment and sports industries, frequently endorse these vehicles, further enhancing their image as symbols of success and sophistication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Overall, German car brands are commonly portrayed in a positive light in popular media, emphasizing their technological advancements, luxury, performance, and status. Their presence across various forms of media contributes to the perception of these brands as leaders in the automotive industry.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_German_Cars_are_Synonymous_with_Quality\"><\/span>Why German Cars are Synonymous with Quality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>German cars have gained a reputation for high quality and reliability for several reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Engineering Excellence<\/strong>: German automakers are renowned for their commitment to precision engineering. The meticulous attention to detail, advanced technology, and rigorous testing processes contribute to the perception of superior quality in their vehicles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Innovation and Technology<\/strong>: German car manufacturers are at the forefront of automotive innovation. They often pioneer new technologies, safety features, and engineering advancements, setting industry standards that others strive to meet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Performance and Durability<\/strong>: German cars are recognized for their exceptional performance and durability. Whether it&#8217;s their engines, handling, or build quality, these cars are designed to perform well for a long time, providing a sense of reliability to their owners.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Attention to Safety<\/strong>: German car brands emphasize safety features in their vehicles. Their commitment to creating some of the safest cars on the market contributes to the perception of quality and reliability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quality Materials and Craftsmanship<\/strong>: The use of high-quality materials and meticulous craftsmanship in the manufacturing process helps in creating durable, well-built cars that stand the test of time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brand Heritage and Tradition<\/strong>: Many German car manufacturers have a long history and a legacy of producing top-tier automobiles. This heritage adds to the perception of quality and reliability associated with these brands.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stringent Standards and Regulations<\/strong>: The automotive industry in Germany is subject to stringent regulations and standards, both from the government and self-imposed by the manufacturers. This ensures a high level of quality control and reliability in the production of vehicles.The Controversies Surrounding German Car Brands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Controversies_Surrounding_German_Car_Brands\"><\/span>The Controversies Surrounding German Car Brands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Volkswagen Emission Scandal (Dieselgate):<\/strong> Volkswagen was embroiled in a major scandal in 2015 when it was discovered that the company had installed software in their diesel vehicles to manipulate emissions during testing. This allowed the vehicles to pass emission tests while producing significantly higher levels of pollutants when on the road. The scandal led to a massive global recall of affected vehicles, hefty fines, and a blow to the company&#8217;s reputation and credibility.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Audi&#8217;s Diesel Emission Issues &#8211; <\/strong>Audi, a subsidiary of Volkswagen, also faced allegations related to emissions cheating similar to the Dieselgate scandal. There were accusations that Audi engines had software designed to deceive emission tests. While not on the scale of the Volkswagen scandal, this further tainted the reputation of the brand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Future_of_German_Car_Brands\"><\/span>The Future of German Car Brands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Sustainability<\/strong>: German car manufacturers are heavily investing in electric mobility. They are developing and launching various electric models to comply with stringent emission standards and to meet the increasing demand for sustainable vehicles. Companies like Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes Benz have announced ambitious plans to electrify their fleets, introducing new electric models and investing in battery technology.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Autonomous Driving and Connectivity<\/strong>: German cars brands are at the forefront of developing autonomous driving technologies and advanced connectivity features. They are integrating more driver-assist systems and connectivity options into their vehicles, aiming for safer and more convenient driving experiences.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Environmental Sustainability and Green Practices<\/strong>: Alongside electric vehicles, German car brands are emphasizing sustainability in their production processes. They&#8217;re striving to reduce carbon footprints by implementing eco-friendly practices and using more sustainable materials in manufacturing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><div class=\"info-frame-container info-frame-exclamation info-iframe-border--green\">\n      <div class=\"info-frame-icon info-frame-exclamation\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-header info-frame-header-orange\">It is good to know<\/strong><strong><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-content\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At autoDNA.com, the market-leading\u00a0<a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/decoder-vin-checker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VIN decoding<\/a>\u00a0tool, you can\u00a0<a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free VIN lookup<\/a>\u00a0on a given vehicle. 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You can do a\u00a0<a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/vin-check\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VIN check<\/a>\u00a0for free 24\/7 throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"check-vin-btn-container check-vin-btn-container--orange\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"check-vin-btn--arrow\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<iframe id=\"ASD-PA-0005010200-31-906\" title=\"Purchase the autoDNA reports in a bundle\" src=\"https:\/\/afilio.autodna.com\/ext\/load\/0005010200\/31?p_label=Check+VIN+number&p_color=orange\" style=\"width: 271px; height: 59px; border: 0;\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">PA.load(\"0005010200-31-906\", \"packages\");<\/script>\r\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/div>\n    <\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also read other articles in our series:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>What are the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/what-are-the-italian-car-brands-like\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Italian car brands<\/a> like?<\/li>\n<li><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{\">What do the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/what-do-the-french-car-brands-stand-out-for\/\">French car brands<\/a> stand out for?<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/which-japanese-car-brands-are-popular\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Japanese car brands<\/a> are popular?<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/american-car-brands-which-cars-are-from-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American car brands<\/a> \u2013 check which cars are from USA<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/luxury-car-brands-our-top-10\/\">Luxury car brands\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>German cars are extremely popular in almost every category. German sports cars, the luxurious cars, and more and more electric cars are especially popular. 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