Top 10 Automobile Companies in the World 2015

Here is a list of the top 10 automobile companies in the world in 2015. The automobile sector is one the most powerful industries in the world. With millions of people buying new cars every year, this industry has grown in leaps in bounces since the invention of the car. Prominent players include names like Toyota, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, GM, BMW, Volkswagen etc. Each brand has its own uniqueness and all of them are top the mind recall brands.

10. SAIC Motor

SAIC Motor Corporation is one the big four automobile manufacturing in China.

It is a state-owned company in China producing over 5.4 million units annually in 2014. Nearly 150,000 people are employed in the organization.

Started in 1940s, it has evolved as an automobile manufacturer and become a market leader in China. SAIC sells its vehicles under various names.

Revenues: $99.5 Bn

9. BMW Group

German automobile giant BMW is one of the most sought after premium luxury automobile brands the world over.

Its blue & white quadrant logo is one of the most easily recognised car emblem in the world. BMW has been a leader in luxury and sports vehicles, having sleek, fast & elegant cars in its portfolio. With sedans ranging from 3 series to the ultra-premium 7 series, from the X series SUVs to the Z series convertibles sports variants, BMW has one of the most stylish brands under its umbrella.

Owing to its advanced technologies, BMW has been a spearhead in the field of motorsports. Such strong is its brand value, that BMW has one of the most eye-catching marketing and advertising, along with having sponsorship for premium lifestyle events. With over 100,000 people employed globally, BMW produced over 2.1 million units in 2014.

Revenues: $106.6 Bn

8. Nissan Motor

Japanese automobile manufacturer Nissan motors is one of the leading car manufacturers in the world.

Nissan also has a partnership with French auto giant Renualt, making both a formidable force in the industry. Nissan Motor sells its cars under the Nissan, Infiniti, and Datsun brands, which are within themselves very prominent brand names. In 2014 alone, over 5 million units were produced by the company.

Apart from cars, the company also has extensive production of automotive parts and engines. Effort have been taken to market the brand globally, and hence innovative advertising has made the brand presence even more noticeable.

Revenues: $106.7 Bn

7. Honda Motor

Honda cars have become one of the most reliable, affordable and comfortable automobile brands, which have targeted the upper-middle class segment the world over.

With brands like Honda Civic, Honda CRV, Honda Brio doing fairly well, Honda’s most elegant & fascinating brand is Honda City, which has a strong market leadership, especially in emerging economies like India. Honda has a strong presence in all the categories like sedans, hatchbacks, SUVs etc. Honda cars are known for their style, sturdiness, grace, performance, and that too at an affordable price range. This is one of the factors why Honda has become a favourite in the automobile segment, especially the upper-middle class families’ world over.

Honda has also excelled in marketing & advertising, and has frequently had celebrities as brand ambassadors to highlight the features, luxury and elegance of the Honda vehicles.

Revenues: $117.1 Bn

6. Fiat Chrysler

Found in 2014 itself, Fiat S.p.A. was merged with a Holland based company, making it one of the leading companies in the world.

It has two giant names i.e. Fiat and Chrysler, with extravagant car brand names like Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Jeep etc. FCA also owns premium car brands like Ferrari, Maserati etc. Over 200,000 people are employed with the company. Presence of existing brands has given a major boost to the company in terms of its brand building.

Almost all the brands are very well established and have a strong brand recall across the world. Headquartered in London, the company has the brand firepower to gallop to become the leading automobile manufacturer in the world.

Revenues: $127.5 Bn

5. Ford Motor

One of the most historic names in the automobile industry, Ford has always been one of the leading car manufacturers, having a market all across the globe.

Constant innovations, design improvements, process efficiencies and customer-focused approach have maintained Ford’s approach of being a global force in the automobile industry. Ford has attractive cars across all the various categories and price ranges.

In the hatchback segment, Ford has prominent brand names like Figo, which have captured a strong market. The sedan segment has excellent cars like Fiesta, Ikon etc, which have captured a significant market share across the world. Ford Ecosport has also taken the automobile with a storm with its sharp looks and excellent performance. The robust and masculine Ford Endeavour is a leading SUV brand the world over to overcome rough terrains and off-roaders. Ford is a top of the mind brand name, with a vast product portfolio and an attractive price range for the customers to choose from.

Revenues: $144.1 Bn

4. General Motors

GM or General Motors, is an American company, which has consistently been a market leader in the automobile segment owing to its wide product portfolio.

Its brands includes names like Alpheon, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Holden, HSV, Opel, Vauxhall, Wuling, Baojun, Jie Fang, UzDaewoo. With a significant presence in over 120 countries, GM has over 200,000 employees in the company.

The company has managed to produce a whopping 9 million units in a single year consistently. Apart from USA, its major markets are China, Brazil, UK etc. Cars under GM have also established their name in the world of motorsport.

Revenues: $155.9 Bn

3. Daimler

Based out of Germany, Daimler is a global automobile manufacturer, with over 2.5 million vehicles sold in 2014.

Its most decorate brand, Mercedes Benz is one the most sought after premium luxury brands in the world, which is a symbol of style, class, performance& elegance. The company has over 270,000 employees across the world. In the field of motorsport, especially Formula 1, the brand has become a powerful competitor year on year.

The company also manufactures trucks, which are considered to be one of the best in the world. Being a global brand, the company has been active in advertising and also become a prominent sponsor at global events.

Revenues: $172.3 Bn

2. Toyota

Toyota has always been a market leader in the automobile industry, giving a wide range of vehicles for all its customers worldwide.

Apart from the quality of cars offered, the company is also a forerunner in customer service offering high quality services & maintenance for its vehicles. The company is globally present, and has almost all its brands & variants available the world over. With brands like Corolla, Etios, Fortuner, Camry etc under its umbrella, Toyota is a market leader in the car industry.

The company has excelled in the world of motorsport, and is a prominent brand owing to its marketing & sponsorship at motorsport races and other events. Toyota has been one of the consistent sponsors of world sports events, which has further strengthened its position as one of the leading companies in the world.

Revenues: $252.2 Bn

1. Volkswagen

Volkswagen is a global brand name having cars across all segments i.e. hatchback, sedans, SUV’s etc.

The brand focuses a lot on after sales customer service and has increased in business across the globe. Volkswagen product portfolio has cars like Vento, Polo, Passat, Jetta etc which have refined engineering, variable price range and wide variety of models & accessories for the customers to choose. The brand has also pioneered in marketing as it was found unique and attractive ways of marketing & advertising the world over.

It is highly recognizable brand, with significant presence in the world of motorsport as well. With many new launches planned in the coming years, Volkswagen is bound to further cement its place as a market leader in the automobile industry.

Revenues: $268.5 Bn