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The world’s top 13 automotive brands

  • <p><b>1. Toyota</b></p>Toyota has a brand value of $30,280 million. This Japanese based automaker is considered as one of the world’s largest company by revenue. As of July 2012 the company reported that it had manufactured its 200 millionth vehicle.
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    The world’s top 13 automotive brands

    1. Toyota

    Toyota has a brand value of $30,280 million. This Japanese based automaker is considered as one of the world’s largest company by revenue. As of July 2012 the company reported that it had manufactured its 200 millionth vehicle.
  • <p><b>2. Mercedes Benz</b></p> Mercedes Benz has a brand value of $30,097 million. This brand is usually associated with luxury automobiles, buses, trucks and coaches. Besides its native Germany, Mercedes-Benz vehicles are also manufactured or assembled in several other countries.
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    The world’s top 13 automotive brands

    2. Mercedes Benz

    Mercedes Benz has a brand value of $30,097 million. This brand is usually associated with luxury automobiles, buses, trucks and coaches. Besides its native Germany, Mercedes-Benz vehicles are also manufactured or assembled in several other countries.
  • <p><b>3. BMW</b></p>BMW has a brand value of $29,052 million. It is reported that about 56% of the company’s vehicles produced are powered by petrol engines and the remaining 44% are powered by diesel engines. In 2010, the BMW group produced 1,481,253 automobiles and 112,271 motorcycles across all its brands.
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    The world’s top 13 automotive brands

    3. BMW

    BMW has a brand value of $29,052 million. It is reported that about 56% of the company’s vehicles produced are powered by petrol engines and the remaining 44% are powered by diesel engines. In 2010, the BMW group produced 1,481,253 automobiles and 112,271 motorcycles across all its brands.
  • <p><b>4. Honda</b></p>Honda has a brand value of $17,280 million. Primarily known for its automobile and motorcycle, the company has consistently proved itself to be one of the world’s remarkable brands. Honda was the first Japanese automobile manufacturer to release a dedicated luxury brand, Acura, in 1986.
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    The world’s top 13 automotive brands

    4. Honda

    Honda has a brand value of $17,280 million. Primarily known for its automobile and motorcycle, the company has consistently proved itself to be one of the world’s remarkable brands. Honda was the first Japanese automobile manufacturer to release a dedicated luxury brand, Acura, in 1986.
  • <p><b>5. Volkswagen</b></p>Volkswagen has a brand value of $9,252 million. The company is credited to be one of the most important brands in the world. The introductions of the New Beetle and the fifth-generation Passat were a major boost to the brand.
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    The world’s top 13 automotive brands

    5. Volkswagen

    Volkswagen has a brand value of $9,252 million. The company is credited to be one of the most important brands in the world. The introductions of the New Beetle and the fifth-generation Passat were a major boost to the brand.
  • <p><b>6. Ford</b></p>Ford has a brand value of $7,958 million. This American multinational automaker sells automobiles and commercial vehicles under the Ford brand. The company introduced methods for large-scale manufacturing of cars using elaborately engineered manufacturing sequences typified by moving assembly lines.
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    The world’s top 13 automotive brands

    6. Ford

    Ford has a brand value of $7,958 million. This American multinational automaker sells automobiles and commercial vehicles under the Ford brand. The company introduced methods for large-scale manufacturing of cars using elaborately engineered manufacturing sequences typified by moving assembly lines.
  • <p><b>7. Hyundai</b></p>Hyundai has a brand value of $7,473 million. Hyundai branded vehicles are manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company which is headquartered in Seoul. The company operates as one of the world's largest integrated automobiles which are sold in 193 countries through some 6,000 dealerships and showrooms worldwide.
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    The world’s top 13 automotive brands

    7. Hyundai

    Hyundai has a brand value of $7,473 million. Hyundai branded vehicles are manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company which is headquartered in Seoul. The company operates as one of the world's largest integrated automobiles which are sold in 193 countries through some 6,000 dealerships and showrooms worldwide.
  • <p><b>8. Audi</b></p>Audi has a brand value of $7,196 million. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and distribute automobiles and motorcycles under the Audi, Ducati and Lamborghini brands. The Audi emblem symbolises the amalgamation of Audi with DKW, Horch and Wanderer.
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    The world’s top 13 automotive brands

    8. Audi

    Audi has a brand value of $7,196 million. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and distribute automobiles and motorcycles under the Audi, Ducati and Lamborghini brands. The Audi emblem symbolises the amalgamation of Audi with DKW, Horch and Wanderer.
  • <p><b>9. Porsche</b></p>Porsche has a brand value of $5,149 million. The company is considered as one of the prestigious and successful brands in the world. Porsche is currently the world's largest race car manufacturer.
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    The world’s top 13 automotive brands

    9. Porsche

    Porsche has a brand value of $5,149 million. The company is considered as one of the prestigious and successful brands in the world. Porsche is currently the world's largest race car manufacturer.
  • <p><b>10. Nissan</b></p>Nissan has a brand value of $4,969 million. The Japanese multinational automaker has its own distinct corporate culture and brand identity. Along with its normal range of models, Nissan also produces a range of luxury models branded as Infiniti.
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    The world’s top 13 automotive brands

    10. Nissan

    Nissan has a brand value of $4,969 million. The Japanese multinational automaker has its own distinct corporate culture and brand identity. Along with its normal range of models, Nissan also produces a range of luxury models branded as Infiniti.
  • <p><b>11. Kia</b></p>Kia has a brand value of $4,089 million. Headquartered in South Korea, Kia Motors is established as one of the popular brands in the automotive sector. Kia Motors Corporation's brand slogan is "The Power to Surprise".
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    The world’s top 13 automotive brands

    11. Kia

    Kia has a brand value of $4,089 million. Headquartered in South Korea, Kia Motors is established as one of the popular brands in the automotive sector. Kia Motors Corporation's brand slogan is "The Power to Surprise".
  • <p><b>12. Harley-Davidson</b></p>Harley-Davidson has a brand value of $3,857 million. The brand is known to have attracted loyal brand community. Harley-Davidson motorcycles have long been associated with the sub-cultures of the biker, motorcycle clubs, and outlaw motorcycle clubs.<p>(Photo: Getty Images)</p>
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    The world’s top 13 automotive brands

    12. Harley-Davidson

    Harley-Davidson has a brand value of $3,857 million. The brand is known to have attracted loyal brand community. Harley-Davidson motorcycles have long been associated with the sub-cultures of the biker, motorcycle clubs, and outlaw motorcycle clubs.

    (Photo: Getty Images)

  • <p><b>13. Ferrari</b></p>Ferrari has a brand value of $3,770 million. The Italian sports car manufacturer is popular for its race cars. Ferrari road cars are generally seen as a symbol of luxury and wealth.
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    The world’s top 13 automotive brands

    13. Ferrari

    Ferrari has a brand value of $3,770 million. The Italian sports car manufacturer is popular for its race cars. Ferrari road cars are generally seen as a symbol of luxury and wealth.
<p><b>1. Toyota</b></p>Toyota has a brand value of $30,280 million. This Japanese based automaker is considered as one of the world’s largest company by revenue. As of July 2012 the company reported that it had manufactured its 200 millionth vehicle.
<p><b>2. Mercedes Benz</b></p> Mercedes Benz has a brand value of $30,097 million. This brand is usually associated with luxury automobiles, buses, trucks and coaches. Besides its native Germany, Mercedes-Benz vehicles are also manufactured or assembled in several other countries.
<p><b>3. BMW</b></p>BMW has a brand value of $29,052 million. It is reported that about 56% of the company’s vehicles produced are powered by petrol engines and the remaining 44% are powered by diesel engines. In 2010, the BMW group produced 1,481,253 automobiles and 112,271 motorcycles across all its brands.
<p><b>4. Honda</b></p>Honda has a brand value of $17,280 million. Primarily known for its automobile and motorcycle, the company has consistently proved itself to be one of the world’s remarkable brands. Honda was the first Japanese automobile manufacturer to release a dedicated luxury brand, Acura, in 1986.
<p><b>5. Volkswagen</b></p>Volkswagen has a brand value of $9,252 million. The company is credited to be one of the most important brands in the world. The introductions of the New Beetle and the fifth-generation Passat were a major boost to the brand.
<p><b>6. Ford</b></p>Ford has a brand value of $7,958 million. This American multinational automaker sells automobiles and commercial vehicles under the Ford brand. The company introduced methods for large-scale manufacturing of cars using elaborately engineered manufacturing sequences typified by moving assembly lines.
<p><b>7. Hyundai</b></p>Hyundai has a brand value of $7,473 million. Hyundai branded vehicles are manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company which is headquartered in Seoul. The company operates as one of the world's largest integrated automobiles which are sold in 193 countries through some 6,000 dealerships and showrooms worldwide.
<p><b>8. Audi</b></p>Audi has a brand value of $7,196 million. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and distribute automobiles and motorcycles under the Audi, Ducati and Lamborghini brands. The Audi emblem symbolises the amalgamation of Audi with DKW, Horch and Wanderer.
<p><b>9. Porsche</b></p>Porsche has a brand value of $5,149 million. The company is considered as one of the prestigious and successful brands in the world. Porsche is currently the world's largest race car manufacturer.
<p><b>10. Nissan</b></p>Nissan has a brand value of $4,969 million. The Japanese multinational automaker has its own distinct corporate culture and brand identity. Along with its normal range of models, Nissan also produces a range of luxury models branded as Infiniti.
<p><b>11. Kia</b></p>Kia has a brand value of $4,089 million. Headquartered in South Korea, Kia Motors is established as one of the popular brands in the automotive sector. Kia Motors Corporation's brand slogan is "The Power to Surprise".
<p><b>12. Harley-Davidson</b></p>Harley-Davidson has a brand value of $3,857 million. The brand is known to have attracted loyal brand community. Harley-Davidson motorcycles have long been associated with the sub-cultures of the biker, motorcycle clubs, and outlaw motorcycle clubs.<p>(Photo: Getty Images)</p>
<p><b>13. Ferrari</b></p>Ferrari has a brand value of $3,770 million. The Italian sports car manufacturer is popular for its race cars. Ferrari road cars are generally seen as a symbol of luxury and wealth.

The Automotive industry is respected as one of the world’s most important sectors in terms of revenue. While some people consider the automotives as an important mode of transportation, others are very particular and cautious when it comes to the brand they drive.
The industry includes designs, development, manufacturing, marketing, and selling of motor vehicles, towed vehicles, motorcycles and mopeds.
This list is based on the rankings of Interbrand, the world’s biggest brand consultancy which has listed companies in the automotive sector in terms of their brand value.
(Images: Reuters Pictures)