GERMAN MADE AUTOMOBILES

by ROBY MARIA VINCENT

Table of ContentsList of CarsAudiVolkswagonGumpertPorscheMercedes BenzBMW

BMWMercedes

BenzPorsche

AudiVolkswagon

GumpertMaybach

OpelIsdera

ArtegaCityElDWKHorchJetcarLotec

WiesmannWanderer

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List of German Car Brands

AudiIn 1909 Audi Automobilwerke was established in Zwickau, GermanyIn 1910 got a new company name Audiwerke GmbHIn 1932 the four german automakers came together to create the Auto Union AGIn 1969 Audi enters the U.S. market

Audi cont..

Owned by VolkswagonAudi has 10 different car models. Sedans, Wagons, SUVs and Sports CarsDiesel and gasoline enginesParticipate in all types of auto racing

VolkswagonHeadquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany In 1937 the "Gesellschaft zur Vorbereitung des Deutschen Volkswagens mbH" company is foundedIn 1938 it was renamed "Volkswagenwerk GmbH". In 1955 Volkswagon enters the U.S. auto market

Volkswagon cont..One of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe.

The Volkswagen Group sells its vehicles in more than 153 countries.

The Volkswagon Group is made up of nine brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, SEAT, Škoda, Scania and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.

Volkswagon cont..Today Volkswagon has 9 different modelsSedans, Wagons, SUVs, Minivans, and Convertibles Diesel, hybrid, and gasoline

Gumpert

In 2001 Roland Gumpert, founded GUMPERT Sportwagenmanufaktur GmbH The headquaters is in Altunberg, GermanyIntended to be a street-legal car ready for the race track. Combines engineering excellence with a broad automotive and racing competence.

Gumpert cont..

Only produce one model, the ApolloIt’s a 2-seater mid engine sports carTop speed 224 mph

PorscheDr. Ing h.c. F. Porsche AG was founded by Ferdinand PorscheHeadquarters in Stuttgart, GermanyIn 1948 first car with Porsche name was madeFerdinand Porsche was a engineer that worked for many car manufacturersIn 1950 Porsche was introduced to U.S

Porsche cont..

Porsche is the the smallest German car manufacturer and also the most profitableThere is a Porsche Museum in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, GermanyThere are 5 different car models Sedans, Sports Cars and SUVs

Mercedes BenzFounded in 1886 by Karl Benz, Emil Jellinek, Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm MaybachIn 1901 the first Mercedes Benz was builtIn 1926 Daimler and Benz merged to form Daimler-Benz AG, and Mercedes-Benz was born. Daimler Corporate headquarters is located in Stuttgart, GermanyIn 1952 Mercedes Benz came to US

Mercedes cont..Mercedes Benz is responsible for many technologies in cars, i.e. airbags and ABS (anti-lock brakes)Cars, Trucks, SUVs, Sports Cars, Buses, Commercial Trucks 13 different car modelsDiesel, Gasoline, Hybrid

Mercedes Benz AMGHigh performance division of Mercedes BenzIn 1967 Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher founded AMGFocus on high horsepower and great handling.

BMWFounded in 1917 Bayerische Flugzeug-Werke (BFW)In 1918 became BMW AGAt the beginning they did not focus on building cars the did airplanesIn 1945 the BMW Munich plant was ordered, by US government, to be dismantledIn 1975 BMW USA was established

BMW contCars, SUVs, Sports cars, Motorcycles and Airplane engines9 different car modelsDiesel, Gasoline, and Hyrbid

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