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Documented brands
Vauxhall · 1857
Oldest marque
McLaren · 1985
Newest marque
Coachbuilt luxury, lightweight roadsters and Formula 1 heritage.
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Frequently asked questions
- Are British car brands still British-owned?
- Many historic British marques are now owned by international groups — for example, Rolls-Royce and MINI by BMW, Bentley under the Volkswagen Group, and Jaguar Land Rover by Tata. Their design, engineering and assembly, however, often remain based in the UK.
- What is British motoring known for?
- The UK is renowned for ultra-luxury coachbuilt cars, lightweight sports cars such as those from Lotus, and an unrivalled motorsport ecosystem — most of the Formula 1 grid is still based in Britain's 'Motorsport Valley'.
- Which is the most luxurious British car brand?
- Rolls-Royce and Bentley represent the pinnacle of British ultra-luxury motoring, offering bespoke, hand-finished vehicles built to individual customer specification.
