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.”…
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is a Japanese multinational automobile manufacturing company. It’s the 16th largest automotive manufacturer in the world. Mitsubishi has a long history of innovation and their cars are known for being very affordable and eco-friendly, though in recent years both sales and quality have declined. Consumer Reports went so far as to rank Mitsubishi…
Chevrolet is one of only a handful of automotive legends to survive the tests of time. Alongside Ford, Dodge, and General Motors, Chevrolet is a brand well-known among the American public. Source: Automotive Hall of Fame Louis Chevrolet and William Durant met in 1911. Louis was a race-car driver and Durant a keen-eyed investor who…
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…
Though Alfa Romeo has only recently renewed their presence in the United States, the company is founded upon a strong legacy of perseverance. With a history nearly as long as many other well-known automotive manufacturers, Alfa Romeo continues to offer customers beautifully-designed vehicles with unique accents and strong capabilities. From the Giulia and 4C to…
Japanese Automaker Nissan entered the luxury market with Infiniti in 1987, joining Honda’s Acura and Toyota’s Lexus luxury brands. Nissan’s vision was to establish a new concept of automotive luxury and owner experience. Nissan created “The Horizon Task Force” to start work on the luxury offshoot in 1985. They chose legendary creative agency, Lippincott and…
Acura introduced the first Japanese luxury car in 1986. At the time, Japanese cars were compact, practical and low cost – certainly not luxury. The upscale Acura, built by Honda, broadened public perception of what a Japanese car could be. The Acura story begins with Honda. Honda built a strong reputation in the US as…
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. The Hyundai Engineering and Construction company was established in 1947 by Chung…
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…
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…