In 2008, The Big Three automakers asked Congress for help to avoid bankruptcy and the loss of 1 million jobs. Not only did this cause a major overhaul in the auto industry in both structure and scope, but several automotive brands also traded hands. In the past decade, we have seen partnerships, sales, separations, bankruptcies, and entire divisions eliminated as automakers slim down to become more profitable and efficient.

Remembering who owns which brands, and which brands are still in existence, still causes some confusion. Storied names, such as Hummer, Mercury, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac, have faded into the history books, and brands such as Chrysler, Jaguar, and Volvo, have found new corporate parents. This is why we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide for vehicles sold in the United States to help make sense of it all.

 

BMW Group                                                                                                         

• BMW
• Mini
• Rolls-Royce

 

Daimler AG

• Mercedes-Benz
• Smart

 

Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles

• Alfa Romero
• Chrysler
• Dodge
• Fiat
• Jeep
• Maserati
• Ram

 

Ford Motor Co.

• Ford
• Lincoln
• Mercury*

 

General Motors

• Buick
• Cadillac
• Chevrolet
• GMC
• Pontiac*
• Saturn*

 

Honda Motor Company

• Acura
• Honda

 

Hyundai Motor Group

• Genesis
• Hyundai
• Kia

 

Mazda Motor Corp.

• Mazda

 

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance

• Infiniti
• Mitsubishi
• Nissan

 

Subaru Corp.

• Subaru

 

Suzuki Motor Corp.

• Suzuki*

 

Tata Motors

• Jaguar
• Land Rover

 

Tesla Inc.

• Tesla

 

Toyota Motor Corp.

• Lexus
• Toyota
• Scion*

 

Volkswagen Group

• Audi
• Bentley
• Bugatti
• Lamborghini
• Porsche
• Volkswagen

 

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group

• Lotus
• Polestar
• Volvo

 

*Retired brand, but many are still sold as used cars.