Oldest Car Manufacturing Companies in the World:
The first automobile was made in 1808, more than 200 years ago. It was powered with hydrogen fuel and ran on an internal combustion engine. The car industry has come a long way since then, but some old companies have stood the test of time. Below are the nine of the oldest car brands and companies that are still manufacturing vehicles even today.
9. Cadillac
Founded on Year: 1901
Founders: William Murphy, Lemuel Bowen, Henry M. Leland
Country: United States
Countries of Presence: United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Middle East (except Iran), China, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan
8. Fiat
Founded on Year: 1899
Founder: Giovanni Agnelli
Country: Italy
Countries of Presence: Worldwide, except Canada, Australia, and New Zealand
7. Renault
Founded on Year: 1899
Founders: Louis Renault, Marcel Renault, Fernand Renault
Country: France
Countries of Presence: Worldwide (118 countries)
6. Land Rover
Founded on Year: 1896
Founders: Sumner and Spurrier families
Country: United Kingdom
Countries of Presence: Worldwide
5. Škoda Auto
Founded on Year: 1895
Founders: Václav Laurin and Václav Klement
Country: Czech Republic
Countries of Presence: Worldwide, except North America and Brazil
4. Mercedes-Benz
Founded on Year: 1883
Founders: Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler
Country: Germany
Countries of Presence: Worldwide
3. Opel Automobile GmbH
Founded on Year: 1862
Founder: Adam Opel
Country: Germany
Countries of Presence: Africa, Asia, South America, Europe (except Great Britain)
2. Tatra
Founded on Year: 1850
Founder: Ignác Šustala
Country: Czech Republic
Countries of Presence: Worldwide, selectively
1. Peugeot
Founded on Year: 1810
Founder: Armand Peugeot
Country: France
Countries of Presence: Worldwide
