The decision to buy a car is an important step in life for many, especially for those who want to not just become the owner of a means of transportation. Suppose there are certain requirements for the future car – possession of appropriate characteristics, the presence of several design features that necessarily meet your ideas about design and comfort, as well as the opportunity to confirm your status. In this case, it is necessary to be able to learn more about modern automobile manufacturers and 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 opinions of professionals and users and determine the status of the brand in the global market. To make a balanced decision, it is important to compare all the information received with each other unless you have already formed a desire to become the owner of the product of a particular brand.
What car brands start with the letter k?
The world’s car industry is represented by a lot of brands, the names of which begin with the letter “M.” Briefly and fully answering this question is impossible. These are well-known “Japanese” Mitsubishi and Mazda, “German” Mercedes, elite Maybach, and “Soviet” MAZ. Many ended their existence back in the beginning or middle of the last century, and those interested may know nothing about them at all. For this, we recommend you familiarize yourself with the list of brands presented here.
In the century and a half since the first self-propelled cart, which became the prototype of the first automobile, a lot of information about many manufacturers and their developments has been lost. This is observed even today due to the instability of the world economy when there are complex processes associated with the emergence and closure of many automotive brands, whose ideas and developments were characterized by innovation and could become decisive in the development of the automotive industry. It is often difficult to trace the history of many companies that changed hands, merged, consolidated, sold, or/purchased licenses, names, and trademarks. Such information is especially important for forecasting and is of interest to marketers, academics, professional and amateur drivers, and collectors.
Magna Steyr
Among Austrian automakers, the largest contract brand in the world is Magna Steyr AG, a subsidiary of Canada’s Magna International. It was founded in 2001 in the Austrian city of Graz after the spin-off of Steyr-Daimler-Puch. The company is engaged in the design, development, and assembly of models by order of various automobile brands around the world. In parallel, the company produces automotive components. One of the latest directions of the brand is participation in the development of the 4MATIC.
Mallett
Mallet Performance Cars was founded in 1997 by Chuck and Lance Mallett, former racers, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company was created to produce parts and the fastest series of C5 Corvettes. Once completed, the C6 Corvettes, Cadillac V-Series, V8 Solstice, and Sky, a lineup of SUVs, were developed and put into production. This caught GM’s attention. The main goal the company set for itself was to make improvements so that the car would go faster, be docile to drive, and have the shortest braking distance.
March
March Engineering was founded in 1969 by Max Mosley, Alan Rees, Graham Coaker, and Robin Herd in Newtownards, UK. In the same year, the brand created its first car for Formula 3 racing. In 1970, the March 701 took part in Formula 1 racing and won the Spanish Grand Prix. In 1978, the brand switched to developing cars for Formula 2. It signed a contract with BMW for the production of racing equipment. In the eighties, the brand was engaged in the production of 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 Jem Marsh and Frank Costin in Kenilworth, England. It derives its name from the first letters of the surnames of its founders. The company was based in Luton, Bedfordshire, England. In 1963, it moved to a factory in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire. A year later, the Marcos 1800 GT was launched. Success was accompanied by the construction of a new factory near Westbury. In 1971, the company was renamed Marcos Ltd. In 1981, the Marcos V6 coupe was launched. Financial difficulties led to the closure of the brand in 2007.
Marmon
The American automobile manufacturer Marmon Motor Company was founded by Howard Carpenter Marmon in 1851 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. The company produced automobiles under this brand name until 1933 when it was merged with another company and renamed. It originally manufactured flour milling equipment. The first experimental cars appeared in 1902. Among the most famous models of the brand are the 1923 Marmon 34B 2-seat speedster, the 1929 Marmon Series 8-69 4-door sedan, and the 1933 Marmon Series 16 4-door sedan. Marmon-Herrington became the successor to the brand.
Marussia Motors
The Russian automobile brand Marussia Motors was founded by famous showman and racing driver Nikolai Fomenko together 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 prototype sports cars and mastered the mass production of four models. The Marussia B1 and B2 models, the Marussia F2 crossover concept, and the Marussia E-Car hydromobile brought popularity to the company. It also developed the Cortege project, 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, the company is headquartered in Modena, Italy. The company is known for its elegance, style, high performance, and quality cars. Producing sports, business, and luxury cars, the brand has become a symbol of success and wealth. Today, it belongs to the company Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. The iconic models are the 1959 Maserati 200SI, the Birdcage, the sporty Maserati 250F, the 1959 Maserati 5000GT coupe, the 1989 Shamal, the Levante four-seat crossover and the Quattroporte four-door sports sedan.
Mastretta Cars
A 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 90’s, the company produced several series of finished cars under the brand names Tecnoidea and Unediseño- Mastretta MXA based on Volkswagen Sedan (VW Type 1) in 1995, as well as chassis of minibuses. But the first mass-produced commercial vehicle was the MXT, launched in 2010.
Matech Concepts
Matech Concepts, a Swiss brand specializing in the design and manufacture of race cars, was founded by Martin Bartek and is based in Geneva, Switzerland. In agreement with Ford Racing, the company developed the Ford GT. At the same time, the company distributed components for the Ford Mustang FR500. The brand was also represented by the Matech GT Racing team, which won the 2008 FIA GT3 championship. The company ceased operations in 2011.
Matra
Matra was a French manufacturing company founded in 1964 by the Floriat family in Paris, France. Production had a wide range of products, including telecommunications equipment, aviation and space equipment, weapon systems, lightweight off-road rail vehicles, bicycles, and automobiles. Production of sports and racing cars was established in 1965 after the acquisition of Rene Bonnet. Its single-seat racing cars won in Formula 1. Seven model lines were produced – Matra Djet 1962, Bagheera, Murena 1980, and Talbot Matra Rancho 1978. In 1996, the brand became part of the Lagardère Group.
Maybach
The famous German automobile manufacturing company Maybach, named after its founder Wilhelm Maybach, has been known since 1909. The founder designed engines for the Zeppelin company. In 1909, Luftfahrzeug-Motorenbau GmbH was established in Bissingen with Count Zeppelin and the subsidiary Luftschiffbau Zeppelin GmbH, headed by the founder’s son. After the war, the company became Maybach-Motorenbau GmbH in 1918, beginning to produce automobiles until its closure in 2013. In 1919, the experimental Maybach W1 was released, which started a whole line of luxurious, high-quality, and comfortable cars for this brand.
Mazda
Mazda Motor Corporation traces its history back to 1920 when Jujiro Matsuda (Jujiro Matsuda). He established a cork wood products manufacturing facility called Toyo Cork Kogyo Ltd. In 1921, the company produced motorcycles and engineering equipment. Changing its name to Mazda in 1931 in honor of a deity, the company expanded its production of three-wheeled motorcycles. The first automobile appeared in 1960. It was the Mazda R360, a four-wheeled coupe with an engine in the rear. The acquisition of Ford Motor Company in 1979 allowed the brand to make a sharp turnaround and become one of the world’s leading brands.
Mazel
Mazel Group Engineering is a Spanish automotive design studio that develops and designs concept cars. Based in Barcelona, Spain. The company made it to the list of automotive brands thanks to its own hand-designed and hand-built two-seat, rear-wheel drive Mazel Identity i1 concept sports car. It was first unveiled at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, where it attracted attention with its sleek design.
Mazzanti Automobili
Italian automobile manufacturing company 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 designed and built cars of exotic design. Among them was the F&M Antas model. In 2010, the company split into Mazzanti Automobili and Faralli Restauri. In 2011, Mazzanti Automobili introduced its new development, the Mazzanti Evantra model. The model was presented at Top Marques Monaco in 2013. It is expected to produce five cars per year.
MCA
In 1983, engineer and former racing driver Fulvio Maria Ballabio founded his own company in Monte Carlo (Monaco) to produce hand-built sports cars. In 1989, the production of the first street car, the Grand Tourer (GT) supercar, and the subsequent Spider Beau Rivage convertible began. Until 2016, 60 cars and prototypes have emerged from the brand’s workshop. The company’s track record includes racing and cruising cars, including the Monte Carlo ALA 50, MCA Centenaire V12, and Carlo Chiti MonzaCodaLunga. In 1995, France’s Aixam Mega bought the brand, developing the MEGA Monte Carlo V12 model and then returning the rights to the founders. In 2014, the Montecarlo Automobiles Rascasse model appeared.
McLaren
The British car company McLaren was founded in 1963 by Bruce McLaren and evolved from the Formula 1 racing team of the same name. The company was created to repair and improve the team’s cars, as well as develop racing models and sports cars. In 1992, the brand created the first McLaren F1 road car, which became known as the first mass-produced car to be the fastest in its category. In the process, the company produced several small production models, such as the McLaren P1 Hybrid, McLaren 650S, McLaren Speedtail, and McLaren GT.
Melkus
The Melkus brand belongs to the German automobile company Heinz Melkus KG, founded in 1959 by German racing driver and designer Pater Melkus in Dresden (GDR). Under the Melkus brand name, racing and sports cars were produced, which were used in circuit racing. The first Melkus-Wartburg-based car was assembled in a school workshop for the new Junior racing formula. In 1960, small-scale production for German sportsmen and deliveries to the USSR began. In 1968, the Melkus RS 1000 prototype was built. The German association expanded the possibilities, but the tragic death of the founder’s son abolished the brand in 1986.
Melling
The British automaker Melling Sportscars was founded by the Alvin and Margaret Rose Melling family in 2005. The head office of the company was located in the town of Rochdale. The brand ceased to exist in 2010 after Margaret’s death in 2009. Plans to expand production in Portugal were not to come to fruition. During its short existence, the company produced several promising models, including the Melling Hellcat in 2007, the TVR Griffith-based Melling Griffon in 2008, and the Melling Wildcat in 2008, which featured just seven cars.
Mercedes
Today’s world-famous German brand Mercedes came into being in 1900, when the future creator of another premium German brand, engineer Wilhelm Maybach, designed a gasoline-powered car for Consul Emil Jellinek. It was named after the customer’s daughter’s favorite name – Mercedes. The car was assembled at the production base of Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft. With it began the history of the brand, registered in 1902, which, in 1926, after the merger with Daimler-Benz, received the name 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 task is to develop and produce serial sports models of the company, characterized by higher performance and speed, to refine engines and produce sports cars of its own design. The abbreviation AMG is an abbreviation of the first letters of the surnames of the founders and the name of the town of Grossaspach, where the company’s office was originally located. Until 1990, the brand was independent. In 2005, the Daimler-Benz concern absorbed the company, creating Mercedes-AMG.
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz is a German passenger car brand and the eponymous Premium passenger car company. Formed in 1926 after a merger with the Daimler-Benz concern, Karl 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 lineup was based on this model. In 1928, the Mannheim 370 was introduced. In 1930, the “Big Mercedes” (Mercedes-Benz 770 (W07)) was introduced. In 1931, the successful Mercedes 170 small car was released. Today, the brand is the second-largest manufacturer in the world.
Mercer
Mercer is an American automobile brand founded in 1909 by Adrian Hatcher in New Britain, Connecticut, USA. During its short existence (the company was closed in 1925), it left a significant trace in the history of the automobile industry. The company was run by the Roebling family. Their first car was a scaled-down two-seat Speedster Type-35R Raceabout from 1910. Their models were the 1916 Mercer 22/72 Universal, the 1916 Raceabout, and the 1917 Raceabout. In 1919, Roebling’s brother, A. Roebling II, was killed in an accident. The brand was sold to a Wall Street firm, which mismanaged its finances and led to its collapse in 1925.
MG Motors
The MG Cars automobile brand is interesting for its products and historical “abundance” of owners. Founded in the early 20s by Cecil Kimber, it was already owned by Morris Garages Limited from 1924 to 1930, from 30 to 52 – MG Car Company Limited, from 1952 to 1967 was owned by British Motor Corporation, and from 1967 to 68 – British Motor Holdings. In 1968, the company was owned by British Leyland, which in 1990 ceded the brand to Austin Rover, which became part of the Rover Group in 1992, and then in 2000 to the MG Rover Group. From 2006 to 2011, the company was owned by Nanjing Automobile Group. It is known for its ultra-compact two-seat open-top sports cars, as well as for producing sedans and coupes – MG Midget, MG MGB, MG RV8, and MG XPower SV.
Minerva
The Belgian automobile manufacturing company Minerva was founded in Antwerp, Belgium, in 1900 by Sylvain de Jong. It was in this year that the production of motorcycles began. In 1903, de Jong created the anonymous Minerva Motors in Berchem, Antwerp, and in 1904 the first models appeared. During World War I, open-top vehicles were developed to attack the enemy. In 1920, the company began producing civilian cars and military Land Rovers. In the 30s, the company was reorganized into Société Nouvelle Minerva, and in the 34th merged with Imperia. In 1937, the Imperia Minerva AP 22 CV limousine, the flagship of passenger cars, appeared. Before World War II, Minerva was sold and closed in 1956.
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is a Japanese company that is part of the Mitsubishi Manufacturing Group. It was founded in 1970 as a division of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The company is headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The history of the company began in 1917 with the production of the first mass-produced automobile in the country – Mitsubishi Model A. In 1918, the first truck was developed by the Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Company, founded by Yataro Iwasaki. In 1934, the brand became part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries with a number of new developments. In 1946, the holding company was split into 44 separate companies. In 1960, the leading lines of Colt, Galant, Lancer, Pajero, and Delica were created. In 1971, part of the company was acquired by Chrysler Corporation. From 2000 to 2005, it was DaimlerChrysler. In 2016, Nissan acquired shares of the brand.
Mitsuoka Motors
Mitsuoka Motors is a Japanese automobile company founded in 1968 in Toyama, Japan. The main direction of the brand is the development and production of cars with retro designs in the style of the 50s and 60s, which is characteristic of British cars. The model range includes the Mitsuoka MC-1, Mitsuoka Convoy88 (microcars), Mitsuoka Orochi sports car, and hearse. The Mitsuoka Galue full-size sedan, Mitsuoka Ryugi mid-size sedan, Mitsuoka Viewt subcompact model, Mitsuoka Himiko roadster, and Mitsuoka Like-T3 electric micro tricycle are currently under development or in preparation.
Mobsteel
Mobsteel is a small automotive design and build company based in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Mobsteel’s main business is aftermarket custom car remodeling and creation, as well as restoration of classics and automotive antiques using advances in modern technology. The founder of the company is Adam Genay, who, along with his wife Pam Genay, created and breathed a soul into the enterprise. It all started with his hobby in his garage, turning the enterprise into a world-renowned brand.
Monteverdi
The Swiss car brand Monteverdi in Binningen dates back to 1951, when its founder, Rosolino Monteverdi, assembled his first car in the car factory of his father, Peter Monteverdi. The brand was registered in 1967 to sell Rolls-Royce, BMW, and Lancia TM cars, and it is already an official Ferrari dealer. But a falling out with Enzo Ferrari prompted them to make their own Monteverdi GT 375, which was produced in only four copies. In 1970, the Monteverdi Hai 450 exhibition sports car was developed. In 1976, production was closed down.
Moretti SpA
The Moretti Motor Company was an Italian automobile company founded in Turin, Italy, in 1925 by Giovanni Moretti. The brand ceased to exist in 1989. During its existence, the company created a lot of cars of different types and model lines. Microliter and commercial cars, electric trucks, and 5- and 7-seater cars were produced. After the war, the company was reoriented to the production of conventional cars – Moretti Cita and Moretti 600. The 1954 Moretti 750 Grand Sport Berlinetta and the Fiat Moretti Sportiva became particularly famous.
Morgan
A company from Great Britain, Morgan Motor Company, is known for producing limited edition luxury sports cars with original designs. The company was founded in 1909 by Henry Frederick Stanley Morgan in Malvern. The first Morgan Runabout automobile was a three-wheeler. The most famous was the Morgan 3-Wheeler, which, in an updated version, has been produced since 2011. In 1915, the founder of the company personally assembled a family 4-seater car on the basis of the first one. The model was considered a sports car. The four-wheeled Morgan car appeared in 1936. Among the particularly famous products of the brand are a two-seat roadster Morgan 4 1974, Morgan 4/4, Morgan Aero Supersports, and Morgan Eva GT 2012.
Morris
Morris Motors Limited is a British automobile manufacturer since 1912, founded by William Morris as WRM Motors Limited to manufacture bicycles. In 1913, an automobile factory was opened where the two-seater Morris Oxford “Bullnose” was assembled from off-the-shelf parts from various manufacturers. In 1915, the four-seater Morris Cowley was produced. The brand expands through the purchase of component supply companies. In 1924, the production of sports cars began. After the war, civilian Morris Minors were produced. In 1961, the Morris Oxford was released with a new design. The brand was closed in 1952.
Mosler
American supercars include the products of Mosler Automotive, founded in 1985 by Warren Mosler as Consulier Industries, to produce high-performance cars. The brand was headquartered in Riviera Beach, Florida. The first model, the Consulier GTP, was produced from 1985 through 1993. After Consulier Industries spun off a separate automobile manufacturing 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-wheel drive Jeep, the TwinStar, and the twin-engine Cadillac Eldorado.
Mr. Norm’s
The American company Mr. Norm’s modification and production of sports and racing cars has been known since 1963. It all started with the fact that its founder, Norman Kraus, and his 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 neighborhood. In 1967, he assembled the powerful GSS Dart that made “Mr. Norm” a legend. Norman Kraus was involved in modifying Dodge muscle cars, building them into powerful and winning sports cars.
MSO
MSO is an automobile company that stands for McLaren Special Operations and is founded as a special division of the McLaren brand. Its tasks include modification of both already produced and new sports models of the brand, design, and development on individual orders. Unique MSO cars are distinguished by their uniqueness and meet the requirements of customers with 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 automotive brand MTM, founded in 1990, is engine development. But beyond that, Motoren Technik Mayer, based in Wettstetten, Germany, has managed to produce several cars that have attracted attention, including the MTM Bimoto and the 2009 MTM Audi RS6. Founder Roland Mayer started the company by modifying Audi cars and later expanded to Volkswagen, Seat, Skoda, Lamborghini, and Bentley. In 1992, the MTM Audi S2 RSR Clubsport modification saw the light of day.
Mullen Technologies
Mullen Technologies, Inc., a small, privately owned company based in Brea, California, USA, manufactures electric vehicles. Its founder is David Micheri, 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. Among the brand’s developments is the Dragonfly K50 (Qiantu K50) luxury sports car. In 2020, he teamed up with Net Element, Inc. to begin production of the Ottova electric SUV.
Muntz
Muntz Car Company is the brainchild of eccentric industrialist Earl Muntz, who made a name for himself selling used cars. In 1951, he started his own automobile manufacturing company by purchasing the car production and rights to his unreleased designs from Curtis Kraft. Making design adjustments, Manza created the Muntz Jet, making it the prototype for large American cars. The model became a four-seat luxury sports coupe. Twenty-eight examples of this model were produced in Glendale. Then, the company moved to Evanston, Illinois, where the car was once again thoroughly redesigned. A total of 199 examples were produced.
Mini
The Mini car brand was first registered in 1959 in the UK under the number D 1994E and was acquired by BMW. It has been used as a trademark since 1969. Initially, a small two-door car was produced under this brand, corresponding to its name – Mini-Minor. The first models had other names – Austin Seven and Morris Mini-Minor, which were discontinued in 1969. From 1990 to 2000, the lineup was expanded to include SUVs and compact city cars. These included the E1 and Z13 models with electric and motorcycle powertrains. In 2000, the Mini Cooper S was introduced. In the same year, the brand’s latest model, the Mini Mark VII, was released.
Mercury
The Mercury automobile brand, which produced cars and trucks, was founded in 1938 as a division of Ford Motor Company to sell cars in the mid-price range category. The brand was closed in 2010. At first, Mercury was entirely owned by the company, but later, it was created on Ford’s or Lincoln’s platform. The most famous models of the brand are the 1954 Mercury Monterey, Mercury Comet, 1975 Mercury Monarch, Mercury Cougar, and 2004 Mercury Mariner.
Mack Trucks
Mack Trucks was founded in 1900 under the name Mack Brothers Company in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States. It manufactured buses and trolleybuses and then trucks. The founder of the company was Mack Brothers. Bus production was completed in 1960. In 1900, the first development of heavy trucks began. In 1904, the TM Manhattan trademark was registered. In 1911, the company merged with Saurer Motor Truck Company. In 1914, the brand was renamed Motor Truck Corporation, and in 1922, it was named Mack Trucks, Inc. In 1990, the brand came under the control of Renault, and in 2000, it was bought by Volvo.
Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ)
Minsk Automobile Plant has been producing cars since 1944 in the USSR, located in Minsk, the capital of the Belarusian Republic. MAZ trucks – heavy-duty and trailed buses and trolleybuses – are known in the country and abroad. Trucks were purchased by more than 45 countries of the world. The problems of the 90s were successfully solved, and today, MAZ is successfully restoring its former glory as the managing company of BelavtoMAZ Holding, but it is already in the Republic of Belarus. Its MAZ-200 and 205, which replaced GMC and Studebaker and were produced after the war in 1947, were among the first trucks. MAZ-504, 5432, and dump truck MAZ-6501 made the brand famous.
MAN
German automobile company MAN from Munich (Germany) was founded in 1758 on the basis of the metallurgical plant Saint Anthony from Oberhausen. The company got its present name after the merger with the steel and engineering plant Klett & Comp, becoming Maschinenfabrik Augsburg-Nürnberg AG, providing it with the abbreviation M.A.N., which in 1908 became the main name. In 1915, together with Adolf Saurer’s automobile factories, a company for the production of trucks was formed under the name Lastwagenwerke M.A.N.-Saurer. Becoming part of the GHH Group in 1986, it became the most influential brand in the country. Trucks of this brand are on the roads all over the world. In 2012, the Concept S – a new generation of MAN tractors was presented.
Mahindra & Mahindra
Mahindra Group is an Indian manufacturing conglomerate consisting of various divisions, among which Mahindra & Mahindra Limited is engaged in automobiles, logistics, components, and some other areas. Founded in 1945 by Jagdish Chandra Mahindra and Ghulam Mohammed as Mahindra & Mohammed, after their departure in 1948 became Mahindra & Mahindra. Today, the company is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The first automobile was the Mahindra Thar. Among the brand’s models, the best known are the Mahindra Bolero and Scorpio lines, the Legend, and the subcompact budget model Verito, created in collaboration with Renault, Axe, and Major. The latest models are the Mahindra KUV100 and TUV300.
Microcar
The French car brand Microcar was founded in 1984 under the auspices of Bénéteau, a company engaged in the production of sailboats. In 2000, the company changed its location. In 2008, a merger with Ligier Automobiles resulted in the creation of Europe’s largest manufacturer of cars and ATVs of this type. At the same time, the brands retained the right to produce products under their own brands. In 2008, the M.Go Electric microcar was presented at the Paris Motor Show. Currently, the production is a line of 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 automobile brands was the American Merkur, a division of Ford Motor Company, founded in 1985 in Dearborn, Michigan, USA. Its main products were Lux cars assembled from parts manufactured by Ford of Europe in Germany. The changing preferences of American consumers in the 1980s opened up a niche for the brand’s products, leading to the formation of its franchises in the United States and Canada. But the branch was closed in 1989.
Mills Extreme Vehicles (MEV)
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 finalized to meet the requirements of the 750 Motor Club and MSA for racing in the UK. After its establishment, the brand released an experimental single-seat tricycle with a convertible top. Then, in 2005 came the MEV Trek 4×4 donor kit, based on the running gear of the Range Rover Classic. Products included the MEV R2 electric car and R3 gasoline SUV, the 2007 budget Rocket, its civilized alternative Sonic7, the Sonic7, MEV Atomic cards, and the 2010 MEV Exocet.
MZMA
In 1930, the Moscow Motor Vehicle 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 were produced from their components and KIM models. After World War II, the plant was renamed the Small Car Plant (ZMA). Then MZMA – Moscow Small Cars Plant – began to produce small city cars under the brand name “Moskvich.” During the existence of the current name until 1968, when the brand received a new name – Lenin Komsomol Automobile Plant (AZLK), several of the most popular models of the Moskvich brand were produced – 400/401, 402, 407, estate 423, SUV 415, all-wheel drive 410, 408 and 412.
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Marlei
Marlin
Martin
Maruti Suzuki India
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Matra-Talbot
Maudslay
MAVA
Maxwell
MCC
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MCV
MDI
Mega
Mekong Auto
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Micro Cars
Minetti
Mitchell
MK Sportscars
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Mohs
Momo
Monica
Morattab
Moskvitch
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Multicar
Mustang
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FAQ
What sports car starts with an M?
Sports cars with the letter “M” come from different cool companies. McLaren makes fast and super fancy cars. Then there’s the Mazda MX-5, or Miata, which is fun to drive and doesn’t break down often. Maserati from Italy also makes sports cars like the GranTurismo, which looks great and goes fast. All these brands show how many different kinds of awesome sports cars start with “M.”
What car brand does this M-shaped logo belong to?
Some car logos look like the letter “M.” Mazda has a logo that kind of looks like wings and can remind you of an “M.” It’s a Japanese car company that makes all sorts of cars, including the Mazda MX-5 Miata. They’re known for making cars that are good to drive, last a long time, and look different from other cars.
Then there’s Mosler, which makes really fast sports cars. Their logo also has an “M, ” which shows they love speed and new ideas.
Maybach used to have a logo with two “M”s before it joined with Mercedes-Benz. Their cars were super fancy and well-made.
Even though these companies all use an “M” in their logos, each one looks different, so you can tell which car is which.
What expensive cars start with the letter M?
Some expensive cars start with the letter “M.” Brands like Maserati and McLaren make these fancy cars. Maserati is from Italy and makes cars that are both fast and luxurious. McLaren is from Britain, and they make super fast cars that use a lot of high-tech stuff and are pretty exclusive.
Then there’s Mercedes-Maybach, which is a part of Mercedes-Benz. They make super luxurious cars that are even fancier than the regular ones from Mercedes.
Another interesting name is Mansory, which isn’t a car maker but a company that takes already expensive cars and customizes them to be even more unique and costly.
Also, there’s the Lykan Hypersport by Motors Fenyr SuperSport, which is rare and expensive.
All these brands are known for making cars that look great, go fast, and have high prices. People who love cars dream about having one of these.
What old cars start with M?
Some old cars that start with “M” are special because of their design, how they were made, and how they drive.
- The Morris Minor is a car from Britain that people loved from the 1940s to the 1970s. It stood out because it looked different and worked well.
- The Maserati 3500 GT, made in Italy in the late 1950s, was famous for looking beautiful and going fast.
- The Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing is a special car from the 1950s, known for doors that open up like wings. It’s one of the very first super-fast cars.
- The MG MGB is another British car from the 1960s to the early 1980s. People liked it because it was cute and fun to drive.
- The Morgan Plus 4 has been made in Britain since the 1950s. It’s known for being made the old-fashioned way and looks vintage.
- The Matra Djet, from France in the 1960s, was one of the first cars designed with the engine in the middle, which was pretty new back then.
- The Monteverdi High-Speed 375L is a fancy car from Switzerland made in the late 1960s. It mixed American power with European design and quality.
All these cars are from different places, and each one has its own story in car history.
What Japanese car starts with M?
Japanese cars starting with “M” have some interesting models. The Mazda EX-005 is a concept car with a different design. The Mitsubishi Debonair was a fancy sedan loved for its classy look. Then, there are the Mitsubishi Dignity and Mitsubishi Proudia, both luxury cars that are comfy and drive well. Lastly, the Mitsuoka Ryoga car, mixing old-school looks with new car tech, looks like no other. These cars show how Japanese makers like mixing things up, making comfy cars, drive well, or just look special.
