The decision to buy a car is an important step in life for many, especially those who wish not just to become the owner of a means of transportation. If certain requirements are applied to the future car – possession of appropriate characteristics, availability of several design features, necessarily meet your ideas about design and comfort, and a possibility to confirm your status. In this case, it is necessary to have the opportunity to learn more about modern automobile manufacturers, get acquainted with the features of each brand, its pros and cons, history, and model lines. At the same time, it never hurts to learn the opinion of professionals and users and determine the brand’s status in the global market. For a steamy decision, it is important to compare all the information you receive with each other unless you have already formed a desire to become the owner of a particular brand product.
What car brands that start with k ?
The world car industry is represented by many brands and brands whose name begins with the letter “M.” It is impossible to answer this question briefly and completely. These are well-known “Japanese” Mitsubishi and Mazda, and “German” Mercedes, and elite Maybach and “Soviet” MAZ. Many ended their existence back at the beginning-middle of the last century, and about them, those interested may not know anything at all. For that, we recommend reading the list of brands presented here.
In the century and a half since the first self-propelled carriage, which was the prototype of the first car, a lot of information about many manufacturers and their developments has been lost. This is observed even today, in connection with the instability of the world economy, when there are complex processes associated with the emergence and closure of many car brands, whose ideas and developments were distinguished by innovation and could become decisive in the development of the automotive industry. And it is often difficult to trace the history of the development of many companies, which changed hands, merged, combined, sold, and sold/bought licenses, names, and trademarks. Such information is especially important for forecasting and is of interest to marketers, scientists, professional and amateur drivers, and collectors.
Magna
Among the Austrian automakers, the largest contract brand globally is Magna Steyr AG – a subsidiary of Canadian Magna International. It was founded in 2001 in Graz, Austria, after the separation from Steyr-Daimler-Puch. The company is engaged in the design, development, and assembly of models ordered by different car brands worldwide is not a brand. In parallel, the company produces car components. One of the latest trends of the brand is its involvement in the development of the 4MATIC.
Mallett
Mallet Performance Cars were founded in 1997 by Chuck and Lance Mallett, former racers in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company was founded to produce parts and the fastest series of C5 Corvettes. The C6 Corvettes, Cadillac V-Series, V8 Solstice and Sky, SUV lineup, were developed and launched upon completion. It came to the attention of GM. The main goal that the company set for itself was to make improvements so that the car would move faster, be obedient to drive, and have the shortest braking distance.
March
March Engineering was founded in 1969 by Max Mosley, Alan Reese, Graham Coaker, and Robin Heard in Newtownards, United Kingdom. The brand created its first car to participate in Formula 3 races in the same year. In 1970, the March 701 model participated in Formula 1 racing and won the Spanish Grand Prix. In 1978, the brand switched to the development of cars for Formula 2. It signs a contract with BMW for the production of racing equipment. In the eighties, the brand was engaged in producing prototypes based on the BMW M1C. March FW07 and its copies become popular. In 1992, the brand was closed.
Marcos Ltd
Marcos Engineering Ltd. is a British sports car brand founded in 1959 by Jam Marsh and Frank Costin in Kenilworth, England. It got its name from the first letters of the last names of its founders. The company is located in Luton, Bedfordshire, England. In 1963 it moved to a plant in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire. A year later, the Marcos 1800 GT was released. The success was accompanied by the construction of a new factory near Westbury. In 1971 the name was changed to Marcos Ltd. In 1981, the Marcos V6 coupe was released. Financial difficulties led to the closure of the brand in 2007.
Marmon
American automaker Marmon Motor Company was founded by Howard Carpenter Marmon in 1851 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. The company under this brand had been producing cars until 1933 when it was merged with another company and renamed. Initially, it produced flour milling equipment. The first experimental cars came out in 1902. Among the most famous models of the brand – Marmon 34B 2-seat speedster 1923, Marmon Series 8-69 4-door sedan 1929, Marmon Series 16 4-door sedan 1933. The successor was Marmon-Herrington.
Marussia Motors
The Russian car brand Marussia Motors was founded by famous showman and car racer Nikolay Fomenko with Anton Kolesnikov and businessman Efim Ostrovsky in 2007. The company was based in Moscow, Russia. Before its liquidation in 2014, the company produced 44 prototypes of sports cars and mastered the mass production of four car models. The company’s popularity came from the Marussia B1 and B2 models, the Marussia F2 crossover concept, and the Marussia E-Car hydraulic car. The “Kortezh” project was also developed, including four models – an SUV, two variants of a premium sedan, and a minivan.
Maserati
Maserati S.p.A. is an Italian automobile brand founded in 1914 by Alfieri Maserati in Bologna, Italy. Today its headquarters is located in Modena, Italy. The company is known for its elegance, style, high performance, and quality cars. Producing sports-type, business-class, and luxury vehicles, the brand has become a symbol of success and wealth. Today it is owned by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. The iconic models are the Maserati 200SI of 1959, the Birdcage, the sporty Maserati 250F, the Maserati 5000GT coupe of 1959, the Shamal of 1989, the Levante, a four-seat crossover, and the Quattroporte, a four-door sports sedan.
Mastretta Cars
The modern Mexican car manufacturer and design studio Mastretta Cars was founded in 1987 by designer Daniel Mastretta. The head office of the brand is located in Mexico City. In the ’90s, the company released several ranges of complete vehicles under the brand names Tecnoidea and Unediseño- Mastretta MXA based on the Volkswagen Sedan (VW Type 1) in 1995 well as minibus chassis. But the first mass-produced commercial-type vehicle was the MXT, released in 2010.
Matech Concepts
Matech Concepts, a Swiss racing car design and production brand was founded by Martin Bartek and is based in Geneva, Switzerland. After agreeing with Ford Racing, the company developed the Ford GT. At the same time, the company was involved in distributing components for the Ford Mustang FR500. The brand was also represented by the Matech GT Racing team, which became FIA GT3 champion in 2008. The company ceased its activities in 2011.
Matra
The French manufacturing company Matra was founded in 1964 by the Floriat family in Paris, France. Production had a wide range of products, including telecommunications equipment, aviation, space equipment, weapons systems, lightweight off-road rail vehicles, bicycles, and cars. Production of sports and racing cars was established in 1965 after the acquisition of Rene Bonnet. Its single-seater racing cars won Formula 1. Seven model lines were produced – the 1962 Matra Djet, Bagheera, Murena 1980, Talbot Matra Rancho 1978. In 1996, the brand joined the Lagardère Group.
Maybach
The famous German automobile manufacturer named Maybach, after its founder Wilhelm Maybach has been known since 1909. The founder designed engines for Zeppelin. In 1909 the company Luftfahrzeug-Motorenbau GmbH was established in Bissingene, with Count Zeppelin and the subsidiary Luftschiffbau Zeppelin GmbH, which the founder’s son headed. After the war in 1918, the company became Maybach-Motorenbau GmbH, starting to produce cars until its closure in 2013. In 1919, the experimental Maybach W1 was released, which marked the beginning of a whole galaxy of luxurious, high-quality, and comfortable cars under this brand.
Mazda
Mazda Motor Corporation traces its history back to 1920 when Jujiro Matsuda. Creates manufacture products from cork wood under the name Toyo Cork Kogyo Ltd. Since 1921, the company has produced motorcycles and engineering equipment. Changing its name in 1931 to Mazda in honor of the deity, the production of tricycles expanded. The first car appeared in 1960. It was the Mazda R360, a four-wheeled coupe with a motor in the rear. The acquisition of Ford Motor in 1979 allowed the brand to make a sharp turn into one of the world’s leading brands.
Mazel
Mazel Group Engineering is a Spanish automotive design studio dedicated to developing and engineering concept cars. It is located in Barcelona, Spain. The company made it onto the list of automotive brands thanks to its own hand-assembled, two-seat Mazel Identity i1 rear-wheel-drive concept sports car, which is designed and produced. It was first presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 2006, where it attracted attention with its elegant design.
Mazzanti Automobili
The Italian automaker Mazzanti Automobili is known for its high-quality hand-built luxury cars. It was founded in 2002 by Luca Mazzanti and Walter Faralli as Faralli & Mazzanti. The company’s workshop is located in Pisa, Italy, where the first car was assembled. They had designed and built cars of exotic design. Among them was the F&M Antas. In 2010, the company split into Mazzanti Automobili and Faralli Restauri. In 2011, Mazzanti Automobili introduced its new development model Mazzanti Evantra. The model was exhibited at Top Marques Monaco in 2013. It is expected to produce five cars per year.
MCA
In 1983, in Monte Carlo, Monaco, engineer and former racing driver Fulvio Maria Ballabio founded his own hand-built sports car production facility. In 1989, the production of the first streetcar, the Grand Tourer (GT) supercar, and the subsequent Spider Beau Rivage convertible began. Until 2016, 60 cars and prototypes had come out of the brand’s workshop. Its track record includes racing and cruising cars, including the Monte Carlo ALA 50, MCA Centenaire V12, Carlo Chiti MonzaCodaLunga. In 1995, the French Aixam Mega bought the brand, developing the MEGA Monte Carlo V12 and then returning the rights to the founders. In 2014 the Montecarlo Automobiles Rascasse came out.
McLaren
The British car company McLaren was founded in 1963 by Bruce McLaren and evolved from the Formula One racing team of the same name. The company was created to repair and improve the team’s cars and develop their racing models and sports cars. In 1992, the brand created the first road-going McLaren F1, which became known as the first car released in series, which is the fastest in its category. In the process, the company produced several small-scale models such as the McLaren P1 Hybrid, McLaren 650S, McLaren Speedtail, and McLaren GT.
Melkus
Melkus brand belongs to German car brand Heinz Melkus KG, founded in 1959 by German racing driver and designer Father Melkus in Dresden, GDR. Under the Melkus trademark, the production of racing and sports cars was implemented, which were used in circuit racing. The first Melkus-Wartburg based car was assembled in a school workshop for Junior’s new racing formula. Since 1960, small series production for German athletes and deliveries to the USSR was started. In 1968, the Melkus RS 1000 prototype was created. The German association expanded opportunities, but the tragic death of the founder’s son abolished the brand in 1986.
Melling
British car manufacturer – Melling Sportscars was founded by the family – Alwyn and Margaret Rose Melling in 2005. Its head office was located in Rochdale. The brand ceased to exist in 2010 after Margaret’s death in 2009. Plans to expand production in Portugal were not fated to come to fruition. During its short existence, the company produced several promising models, among them – Melling Hellcat in 2007, Melling Griffon based on TVR Griffith in 2008, and Melling Wildcat in 2008, which presented only seven cars.
Mercedes
Today the world-famous German brand Mercedes appeared in 1900 when the future creator of another premium German brand engineer Wilhelm Maybach designed a gasoline-powered car for the Consul Emil Jellinek. It was named after the customer’s daughter’s pet name – Mercedes. The car was assembled on the production base of Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft. It began the brand’s history, registered in 1902, which is 1926, after merging with Daimler-Benz was named Mercedes-Benz.
Mercedes-AMG
The German car brand Mercedes-AMG was founded as a division of Mercedes-Benz under the name AMG in 1967 by Hans-Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher in Affalterbach, Germany. Its mission is to develop and produce serial sports models of the company, characterized by higher performance and speed, revision of engines, and production of sports cars of its design. The abbreviation AMG is an acronym from the first letters of the founders’ names and the name of the city Grossashpach, where the office was originally located. Until 1990, the brand was independent. In 2005, concern Daimler-Benz absorbed the company, creating the Mercedes-AMG.
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz is a German car brand and the Premium light vehicle manufacturing company of the same name. Formed in 1926 after merging with Daimler-Benz Carl Benz, Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach immediately produced the compressor Mercedes 24/100/140 PS under the direction of the legendary Porsche. The entire subsequent S-series line was based on this model. In 1928, the Mannheim 370 was presented. In 1930 – the Big Mercedes (Mercedes-Benz 770 (W07)). The year 1931 provided the release of the successful small car Mercedes 170. Today, the brand is the world’s second-largest manufacturer.
Mercer
Mercer is an American car brand founded in 1909 by Adrian Hatcher in New Britain, Connecticut, the United States. During its short existence (it was closed in 1925), it has left a significant mark in the history of the automobile industry. The Roebling family ran the company. The first car was a scaled-down, two-seat Speedster Type-35R Raceabout of 1910. Their models were the 1916 Mercer 22/72 Universal, 1916 Raceabout, 1917. In 1919, Robling’s brother, A. Roebling II, dies in a crash. The brand was sold to a Wall Street firm, which mismanaged its finances and led to its collapse in 1925.
MG Cars
MG Cars car brand is interesting for its products and the historical “abundance” of owners. Founded in the early 20s by Cecil Kimber, already from 1924 to 1930 belonged to Morris Garages Limited, from 30 to 52 – MG Car Company Limited, from 1952 to 1967, the British Motor Corporation owned it, and from 1967 to 68 – British Motor Holdings. In 1968 British Leyland became the company’s owner, which ceded the brand in 1990 to Austin Rover, which in 1992 joined the Rover Group, and then in 2000 – to MG Rover Group. From 2006 to 2011, the company was owned by Nanjing Automobile Group. It is known for ultra-compact open-top two-seat sports cars and the production of sedans and coupes – MG Midget, MG MGB, MG RV8, and MG XPower SV.
Minerva
The Belgian car manufacturing company Minerva was founded in Antwerp, Belgium, in 1900 by Sylvain de Jong. This was the year when the production of motorcycles began. In 1903, de Jong created the Société Anonyme Minerva Motors in Berchem (Antwerp), and in 1904 the first models appeared. In World War I, open-top vehicles were developed to attack the enemy. In 1920 the company began producing civilian cars and military Land Rover. In the ’30s, the company was reorganized into Société Nouvelle Minerva, and in ’34, it merged with Imperia. In 1937 the flagship of passenger cars – the limousine Imperia Minerva AP 22 CV – appeared. Before World War II, Minerva was sold and closed in 1956.
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is a Japanese company, part of the Mitsubishi Manufacturing Group. It was founded in 1970 as a division of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The company’s headquarters is located in Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The story began in 1917, with the production of Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, founded by Yataro Iwasaki of the country’s first production car – the Mitsubishi Model A. In 1918, the first truck was developed. In 1934, the brand joined Mitsubishi Heavy Industries with several new developments. In 1946, the holding company was divided into 44 separate companies. In 1960, the leading lines of Colt, Galant, Lancer, Pajero, Delica were created. In 1971, Chrysler Corporation acquired a part of the company. From 2000 to 2005 – DaimlerChrysler. In 2016, shares of the brand were acquired by Nissan.
Mitsuoka Motors
Mitsuoka Motors is a Japanese automobile company founded in 1968 by Toyama, Japan. The brand’s main focus is the design and manufacture of cars with a retro design in the style of the ’50s and ’60s, characteristic of British cars. The range includes Mitsuoka MC-1, Mitsuoka Convoy88 (microcars), Mitsuoka Orochi sports car, and hearse. Mitsuoka Galue, a full-size sedan; Mitsuoka Ryugi, a mid-size group sedan; Mitsuoka Viewt, a subcompact model; Mitsuoka Himiko roadster and Mitsuoka Like-T3, an electric micro-tricycle, are being developed or prepared for release today.
Mobsteel
Mobsteel is a small automotive design and construction company located in Detroit, Michigan, US. Mobsteel’s main activity is aftermarket remodeling and creating custom cars, restoring classics and automotive antiques with achievements of modern technologies. The founder of the company is Adam Genei, who, together with his wife Pam Genei, created and breathed a soul into the enterprise. It all started with his hobby in the garage, turning the enterprise into a world-renowned brand.
Monteverdi
The Swiss car brand Monteverdi in Binningen can trace its history back to 1951 when its founder, Rosolino Monteverdi, assembled his first car from the car factory of his father, Peter Monteverdi. The brand was registered in 1967 to sell cars of TM Rolls-Royce, BMW, and Lancia, already being an official dealer of Ferrari. But a quarrel with the Enzo Ferrari prompted them to make his own Monteverdi GT 375, which produced only four copies. In 1970, the Monteverdi Hai 450 exhibition sports car was developed. In 1976, production was closed.
Moretti SpA
The Italian car company Moretti Motor Company was founded in 1925 by Giovanni Moretti in Turin, Italy. The brand ceased to exist in 1989. The company has created many vehicles of different types and model ranges during its existence. Microcars and commercial cars were produced, electric trucks and 5- and 7-passenger cars. After the war, the company was reoriented to conventional cars, Moretti Cita and Moretti 600. The Moretti 750 Grand Sport Berlinetta of 1954 became particularly famous and the Fiat Moretti Sportiva.
Morgan
The company from the UK – Morgan Motor Company, is known for producing limited edition luxury sports cars with the original design. Founded in 1909 by Henry Frederick Stanley Morgan in Malvern. The first Morgan Runabout car was a three-wheeler. The Morgan 3-Wheeler became famous, which in the updated version has been produced since 2011. In 1915 the founder personally collected a family 4-seater based on the first one. The model was considered a sports car. The four-wheeler Morgan appeared in 1936. Particularly famous products of the brand include the 1974 Morgan 4, the Morgan 4/4, a two-seat roadster, the Morgan Aero Supersports, and the 2012 Morgan Eva GT.
Morris
Morris Motors Limited has been a British automaker since 1912, founded by William Morris as WRM Motors Limited to make bicycles. In 1913, a car factory was opened where they assembled the two-seat Morris Oxford “Bullnose” from off-the-shelf parts from various manufacturers. In 1915, the four-seat Morris Cowley was produced. The brand expands through the purchase of companies supplying components. In 1924, the production of sports cars began. After the war, civilian Morris Minors were produced. In 1961, Morris Oxford came out with a new design. The brand was closed in 1952.
Mosler
Among the American supercars are the products of Mosler Automotive, founded in 1985 by Warren Mosler as Consulier Industries to make high-performance cars. The brand was headquartered in Riviera Beach, Florida. Its first product, the Consulier GTP, was produced from 1985 through 1993. After separating from Consulier Industries a separate vehicle production facility called Mosler Automotive, the model was renamed the Mosler Intruder / Raptor. Several other project models were produced before production closed in 2013 – the six-wheeler Jeep, TwinStar, twin-engine Cadillac Eldorado.
Mr. Norm’s
Mr. Norm’s American company for modifications and production of sports cars and racing cars has been known since 1963. It began when its founder Norman Kraus and face opened the Grand Spaulding Dodge car dealership. It was located at the intersection of West Grand Avenue and North Spaulding Avenue in Chicago’s Humboldt Park. In 1967, he assembled the powerful GSS Dart that made Mr. Norm’s a legend. Norman Kraus was involved in modifying Dodge muscle cars, building powerful and winning sports cars based on them.
MSO
MSO is a car company, which stands for McLaren Special Operations, was founded as a special division of the McLaren brand. Its tasks include modifying both already produced and new sports models of the brand, design, and development according to individual orders. Unique cars MSO are distinguished by their uniqueness and meet customers’ requirements, having individual customization. Today, the company’s offerings include the McLaren 50 12C, MSO 650S, and 650S Le Mans.
MTM
The main focus of the German automobile brand MTM, founded in 1990, is the development of engines. But apart from that, Motoren Technik Mayer, based in Wettstetten, Germany, has managed to produce several vehicles that have attracted attention, including the MTM Bimoto and the 2009 MTM Audi RS6. Its founder Roland Mayer based his activities on modifying Audi, expanding production to Volkswagen, Seat, Skoda, Lamborghini, and Bentley. In 1992, a modification of the MTM Audi S2 RSR Clubsport saw the light of day.
Mullen Technologies
Mullen Technologies, Inc, a small private company located in Brea, California, US, produces electric cars. Its founder is David Michery, who created the brand in 2012. Since 2014, the company has focused on the production of electric vehicles. David owns a network of car dealerships in California and Arizona. A luxury sports car – Dragonfly K50 (Qiantu K50) is among the brand’s developments. In 2020, it merged with Net Element, Inc. to begin producing the Ottova electric SUV.
Muntz
Muntz Car Company is the brainchild of the eccentric industrialist Erla Manza, who made his name on the sale of used cars. In 1951 he opened its car manufacturer, having bought from Kurtis Kraft the car production and the rights to its unreleased developments. By adjusting to the design, Manza created the Muntz Jet, making it the prototype of the big American cars. The model became a four-seat luxury sports coupe. Twenty-eight copies of this model were produced in Glendale. The company then moved to Evanston, Illinois, where the car was carefully redesigned once again. A total of 199 examples were produced.
Mini
The Mini car brand, first registered in 1959 in the UK, D 1994E, was acquired by BMW. It has been used as a brand name since 1969. Initially, a small two-door car was produced under this brand, corresponding to its name – the Mini-Minor. The first models had different names – Austin Seven and Morris Mini-Minor, which were abolished in 1969. The range was expanded from 1990 to 2000 to include SUVs and compact city cars. This included the E1 and Z13 powered by electric and motorcycle powertrains. In 2000, the Mini Cooper S came out. The last model of the brand, the Mini Mark VII, was built in the same year.
Mercury
The automobile brand Mercury, under which cars and trucks were produced, was founded in 1938 as a division of Ford Motor Company to sell cars in the Medium-Price Field category. The brand was closed in 2010. In the beginning, Mercury was entire of its design but later created on Ford or Lincoln platform. Some of the brand’s most famous models are Mercury Monterey 1954, Mercury Comet, 1975 Mercury Monarch, Mercury Cougar, and Mercury Mariner 2004.
Mack Trucks
The Mack Trucks company was founded in 1900 under the name of Mack Brothers Company in Greensboro, Guildford County, North Carolina, US. It made buses and trolleybuses, then trucks. Mac Brothers founded the company. The production of buses was completed in 1960. In 1900, the first developments of heavy trucks were started. In 1904, the brand registered TM Manhattan. In 1911 the company merged with Saurer Motor Truck Company. In 1914, the brand was renamed Motor Truck Corporation, and in 1922 – by Mack Trucks, Inc. In 1990 the brand was controlled by Renault, and in 2000 it was bought by Volvo.
Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ)
Minsk Automobile Plant has been producing automobiles since 1944 in the USSR, located in the capital of the Belarusian republic, Minsk. MAZ trucks – heavy-duty and trailed vehicles, buses, and trolleybuses are known in their own country and abroad. The trucks were purchased by more than 45 countries of the world. The problems of the ’90s were successfully resolved, and today MAZ is successfully restoring its former glory as of the managing company of the holding “BelavtoMAZ,” but already in the Republic of Belarus. Its MAZ-200 and 205, which replaced GMC and Studebaker produced after the war in 1947, were one of the first own trucks. The brand’s fame was brought by MAZ-504, 5432, and dump truck MAZ-6501.
MAN
The German automobile company MAN from Munich, Germany, began in 1758 from the Saint Anthony metallurgical plant from Oberhausen. The current name was acquired after the merger with the steelworks and the machine factory Klett & Comp, becoming Maschinenfabrik Augsburg-Nürnberg AG, providing the abbreviation M.A.N., which became the basic name in 1908. In 1915, together with Adolf Saurer’s car factories, a truck manufacturing company was formed under the name Lastwagenwerke M.A.N.-Saurer. When it joined the GHH group in 1986, it became the most influential brand in the country. Trucks of the brand drive on roads around the world. In 2012 the Concept S, a new generation of MAN tractor trucks, was unveiled.
Mahindra
Mahindra Group is an Indian manufacturing conglomerate comprising various divisions, among which Mahindra & Mahindra Limited deals with cars, logistics, components, and some other areas. Founded in 1945 by Jagdish Chandra Mahindra and Ghulam Muhammad as Mahindra & Mohammed, after whose departure it became Mahindra & Mahindra in 1948. The company today has its main office in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The first car was the Mahindra Thar. Among the brand models, the most famous are the lines of Mahindra Bolero and Scorpio, Legend, subcompact budget model Verito, created with Renault, Axe, and Major. The most recent models are Mahindra KUV100 and TUV300.
Microcar
French car brand Microcar was founded in 1984 under the auspices of Bénéteau, engaged in the production of sailboats. In 2000 the company changed its location. In 2008, a merger with Ligier Automobiles created Europe’s largest manufacturer of cars of this type and quad bikes. At the same time, the brands retained the right to produce under their brands. In 2008, the Microcar M.Go Electric was presented at the Paris Motor Show. The current production represents the line M.GO-3. At the same time, since 1994, the brand has also paid attention to electric cars, among which is Alco Electric.
Merkur
One of the most short-lived car brands was the American Merkur, a division of Ford Motor Company, founded in 1985 in Dearborn, Michigan, United States. Its main product was the Lux category of cars, assembled from parts manufactured by Ford of Europe in Germany. Changing preferences of American consumers in the 1980s opened a niche for the brand products, which led to the formation of its franchise in the United States and Canada. But in 1989 the branch was closed.
Mills Extreme Vehicles (MEV)
The British company Mills Extreme Vehicles was founded in 2003 to design and manufacture vehicle components. Its unique product is the 2016 Exocet, which has an exoskeleton design with parts from the Mazda MX5 Mk1. The model was modified to meet the requirements of the 750 Motor Club and the MSA for racing in the UK. After its formation, the brand released an experimental one-seat tricycle with a reclining top. Next came the 2005 MEV Trek 4×4 donor kit, based on the Range Rover Classic’s running gear. Products included: the MEV R2 electric car and the off-road gasoline R3, the 2007 budget Rocket, its civilized alternative, the Sonic7, the Sonic7, MEV Atomic cards, and the 2010 MEV Exocet.
MZMA
In 1930, the Moscow car assembly plant KIM was established in the USSR. An agreement was signed with Ford Motor Company to produce civilian cars at this plant. Until 1933, Ford A and Ford AA models were produced, and then GAZ-A and GAZ-AA models from their components and KIM models. After World War II, the plant was renamed Small car plant’ (ZMA). Then, MZMA – Moskovsky Zavod Malolitrazhnykh Avtomobiley began producing small-capacity city cars under the brand name “Moskvitch.” During the existence of the current name up to 1968, when the brand received a new name – Automobile plant named after Lenin Komsomol (AZLK), several most popular models of the Moskvitch brand were produced – 400/401, 402, 407, estate 423, off-road 415, all-wheel-drive 410, 408 and 412.
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Maico
Manic GT
Mansory
Marauder
Marendaz
Markranstadter Automobilfabrik
Marlei
Marlin
Martin
Maruti Suzuki India
Matra Bonnet
Matra-Simca
Matra-Talbot
Maudslay
MAVA
Maxwell
MCC
McLaughlin Carriage Company
MCV
MDI
Mega
Mekong Auto
Messerschmitt
Micro Cars
Minetti
Mitchell
MK Sportscars
Mobius Motors
Mohs
Momo
Monica
Morattab
Moskvitch
MTX (Matalex)
Multicar
Mustang
MV Agusta
MVS
MZKT
What sports car starts with an M?
The most famous sports car brand whose name begins with an M is the British brand McLaren, which was founded in 1963. But it’s also a small British sports car brand called Morgan, which has been around since 1909.
What car brand does this M-shaped logo belong to?
To find out more accurately what a logo belongs to a particular brand, it is best to visit a resource with descriptions of brands and logos. But there aren’t many brands whose logo consists of a single letter M, made on its own or as an accent in the logo. This could be Mazda or Mosler. Similarly, the logo of Maybach consists of two M’s.
What expensive cars start with the letter M?
Among the most expensive in the group of brands beginning with M are those that produce Lux cars. Among them: Maserati and Maybach, McLaren and Mercedes-Benz, Monteverdi vehicles. And also a model of the Motors Fenyr SuperSport brand called Lykan Hypersport.
