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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Cadillac has always tried to portray itself as being the best of the best. The Cadillac Car Company was founded by Henry Leland in New York way back in 1902. It was born out of the ruins of Henry Ford’s second failed company. (His third company, the Ford Motor Company, wouldn’t be such a failure at all!) Leland convinced the shareholders of the defunct Henry Ford Company to stay in business and form the Cadillac Car Company from its ashes. Cadillac released its first car in 1903.

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Grab your tissues – it’s time for a bit of a Saab story.

In 1938, just a few years before World War II, the Swedish government founded Saab for the purpose of the manufacturing of bomber and fighter aircrafts for the Royal Swedish Air Force. They grew to be a very successful production company during the war. Post-war, the company started manufacturing civilian aircraft as well, but they were still looking for completely new products to start manufacturing. Saab considered branching out into building prefabricated housing, washing machines, cars, and boats. Naturally, they settled on cars!

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Founded in Japan in 1935, Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. is the parent corporation for the Subaru automotive brand. The 5 companies of Fuji Kogyo, Fuji Jidosha, Omiya Fuji Kogyo, Utsunomiya Sharyo, and Tokyo Fuji Sangyo all joined together to create Fuji Heavy Industries, which has prospered greatly ever since.

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