Ferrari is famous for incredible speeds, sophisticated luxury, dignified ostentatiousness, and for being the creators of the most expensive car ever sold. The company started from very humble beginnings and went on to be one of the most recognized brands in the world. In fact, in 2017, Brand Finance named Ferrari the “world’s most powerful brand.” They held this title for the rest of the year until everyone’s favorite building block, Lego, usurped their spot in 2018.

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There is not a more popular car in the world than the Toyota Corolla. With 44.1 million units sold, only the Ford F-Series, at 40 million units, even comes close. Debuting in 1966, the Corolla quickly became one of the most affordable, reliable and sought-after models on the global market and confirmed the appeal of Japanese-made automobiles in the latter half of the twentieth century.

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In the U.S., Hyundai is best known for their reliable and diverse line of sedans, SUVs, compact cars and hybrids. But in South Korea, the Hyundai corporation was integral to the rebirth of a devastated nation in the wake of the Korean War.

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Those who are unaware of the Aston Martin story might think that the brand is a product of its founders’ surnames. This is a reasonable assumption. After all, some of the best-known car brands like Ferrari, Chrysler, Ford, Honda and Porsche all bear the name of these successful corporations’ creators. Aston Martin however, which became famous for their luxury sports cars after James Bond cruised around in a DB5 Grand Tourer, is different.

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When you hear the phrase “luxury car” what’s the first brand that comes to mind? Is it a Chaparel? A Calibre? A Verone? A Vectre? An Alexis? Probably not because these aren’t actual luxury car brands, but they almost were.

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