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Documented brands
Opel · 1862
Oldest marque
Smart · 1994
Newest marque
Where the automobile was invented — and where 'premium' was defined.
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All Germany car brands
Frequently asked questions
- Why are German cars considered premium?
- German manufacturers built their reputations on precision engineering, high-speed stability suited to the Autobahn, and consistent investment in technology. Brands like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi and Porsche anchor the global luxury and performance segments.
- Where was the first automobile invented?
- Karl Benz patented the first practical petrol-powered automobile in Germany in 1886. That heritage is a direct ancestor of the modern Mercedes-Benz brand and underpins Germany's central place in automotive history.
- Which German car brands make supercars?
- Porsche is the best-known German performance marque, while Bugatti — under German ownership — produces some of the fastest hypercars in the world. BMW and Mercedes-AMG also field high-performance divisions.
