During the existence of this type of production, so many automobile brands have been created and are being created that information about them already begins to disappear and get confused. The car has become so firmly established in human life today that it has embraced all spheres of life. It is both a means of transportation and a way of comfortable rest. It is a sport and a hobby, a tool for doing business and a display of status, a collectible and an option to provide protection and rescue of people. And all this has been and is being provided by numerous manufacturers around the world and at various times for almost a century and a half since the appearance of the first self-propelled cart. So that information is not lost, it became necessary to collect, organize and save it.
What car brands start with S?
A huge number of car manufacturers in the world, which existed before and are now functioning, are striving to distinguish themselves and their products, first of all, by their name and trademark. Therefore, many company names begin with each of the letters of the alphabet, including S. These are the most famous – Suzuki and Subaru, and the little-known Stutz Motor Car Company and Szawe.
Today, almost every letter of the alphabet is “occupied” by a brand to produce cars of a particular country, the time of foundation, and operation. The letter “S” represents a large layer of the world history of the automotive industry, covering the “era of steam,” and the time of internal combustion engines, and the present, characterized by the beginning of the creation of eco-cars. The opportunity to touch this story, remember something, and rediscover something for oneself is a precious gift that cannot always be obtained in a huge accumulation of unorganized information that continues to change and accumulate today. The history of the car is closely intertwined with the history of all humanity. Its development directly affects the development of a person, and knowledge of the features will make it possible to make predictions and make adjustments to the present day.
In addition, the grouped and ordered information in this area is an informational “klondike” for professionals and motorists, curious and simply enthusiastic people, scientists, and specialists. The ability to get accurate, complete, and constantly updated information about car brands starting with the letter “S” in one place saves time on searches. At the same time, it is an effective way to preserve an important part of human history, making it always accessible.
S&M Motor
S&M Motor Compan is an American automaker based in Detroit in Michigan, founded by Edward E. Stroebel und Walter C. Martin in 1912. R. C. Aland was invited to develop the external design of his developments. Difficulties arose from the very beginning of the work. Having announced the launch in 1912, they began only in 1913. 40 cars of 48 models were built in the following variants – five- and seven-seater tourist type, two- and four-seater roadsters, and a seven-seater sedan. In 1914 the company went bankrupt. From its remnants, George Benham founded the Benham Manufacturing Company.
Saab
The renowned global automaker, the Swedish brand Saab (an abbreviation for Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget), started as an airline. Founded in 1937, he introduced his first cars created in Linkping in 1939. In 1969, the brand was merged with Scania, whose merger lasted until 1995. In 1989, General Motors became the controlling company, taking it over entirely in 2000. In 2010, Saab acquired the Dutch Spyker. In 2012, it ceded the National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS) brand, resuming production from 2013.
SAIC
SAIC Motor Corporation is the largest state-owned auto company, formed in 1997. Located in Shanghai, China. The main shareholder is Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (Group). It took 100th place in the Forbes Global 2000 list. The brand’s history begins in 1984, with the creation of its predecessor – Shanghai Automobile & Tractor Company, subordinate to the municipality. In 2004, the brand became the owner of the Rover 25, Rover 75, and the sporty MG TF rights. In 2007, it merged with the Nanjing Automobile Corporation.
SAIPA
The Iranian automaker SAIPA was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Tehran, Iran. Its name is an acronym for its French designation Société Anonyme Iranienne de Production Automobile. The company was established to assemble models of the French brand Citroen for the Iranian domestic market. The latter had a 75% stake in the capital of the company. At the moment, Korean cars – cars, trucks, and a bus – are leaving the enterprise’s stocks. But at the base of the brand, there is an engine and a range of cars of its design.
Saleen
American auto company Saleen, Incorporated from Corona, California, was founded in 1983 by Steve Salin, a successful racing driver. The brand is known as a successful tuning and racing company. Her first car was a tuned Ford Mustang. In 1998, the Ford Explorer XLT was refined, resulting in the Explorer XP8. Since 2000, the brand has been producing its sports road cars – Saleen S7, S7R type GT-1, and S7 Twin Turbo Competition. Today the company is tuning models – General Motors and Toyota.
Salmson
Salmson or Société des Moteurs Salmson is a French brand from 1890 for engines, aircraft, and cars with a long history. Founder – Emil Salmson created a factory of electric pumps, compresses used in the defense and railway sectors with the same name. In 1918 the company was called Emil Samlmson and Company, expanding its product lines. After the end of the First World War, the production of bodies and cars begins. In 1919 the company produced six pieces of GN. From 1947 to 1957 – until the closure of the automotive direction, the G72 Randonee, G85 2300S, G85 2300S were produced.
Samson Motorworks
Samson Motorworks of Meadow Vista, California, is a company that aims to create unique, original, and sometimes funny transport devices. Their task is to create a technology that is safe for the environment while increasing ease of transportation, use, and increasing speed. One of the company’s more popular ideas is the Samson Switchblade, a road plane in development. It provides the possibility of transporting it in a set, the assembly of which will be available to any owner.
San Motors
Indian auto company San Motors Limited was founded in 1998 in Mahadevapur, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The brand has revolutionized the Indian auto industry. Before her arrival, the niche for motorsport enthusiasts was practically not filled. Today the brand offers the San Storm 1.2 sports model. The Storm, powered by a 60 hp Renault engine, embodies the joy of fast and comfortable driving, striking efficiency, and stylish design. The company’s assembly plant is located in Goa, India. Products are distributed to Nepal, Cyprus, Malta, Bermuda, and the UK.
San Giorgio
In 1905, an automobile company was founded in Italy to produce licensed cars of Napier’s British brand. Its founder was the famous racer Arthur McDonald, who directly raced this racing car model. For four years, the brand was closed in 1909; the company created three models equipped with engines of different power – 25, 40, and 60 hp. The chassis was manufactured at the Pistoia, Italy factory, which was built under license from Kellner, Paris.
Sandusky Automobile Company
Sandusky Automobile Company is an enterprise based in Sandusky, Ohio, the USA was founded in 1902 by James J. Hinde, an avid supporter of small, affordable cars. His ideas strongly influenced Henry Ford, who was then only an engineer. The model released by the brands in 1903 was an open minicar for two people. The installed water-cooled single-cylinder engine had a power of 5 hp. In 1904, the model was re-equipped with a seven-hp engine. The next Courier had a steering wheel. Courier F 1905 – a two-seater roadster already had front and rear speeds.
Santana Motor, SA
The Spanish brand Santana Motor, SA was a manufacturer in the automotive industry. The brand was founded by the Spanish government in 1954 and is headquartered in Linares, Jaén province, Spain. The company produced agricultural machinery. Its name was Metalúrgica de Santa Ana, SA. In 1961, the production of licensed Land Rovers began at the Santanu plant. Land Rover revoked the license in 1989. The sale began under its brand. In 1985, an agreement was signed with Suzuki. In 1995, Junta de Andalucía bought out Suzuki. The brand began to experience difficulties leading to its closure in 2011.
Saturn
In 1985, the American concern General Motors founded the Saturn division, producing revolutionary cars. The idea of the brand was formed back in 1983, and already under this brand in 1984, the first car was released, which immediately became popular. Still, the implementation did not live up to expectations due to the general downturn in the market. In 1996, the Saturn EV1 was developed, the first electric vehicle in this series. But in 2005 they were withdrawn. In 2000, production of the Saturn L-Series began. The release of new models continued until 2010 when the brand was abolished.
Sauber
Sauber Motorsport AG is a sports car, racing car, engine, and sports racer based in Hinesville, Switzerland, founded in 1970 by Peter Sauber. The company produced chassis for Mercedes-Benz. The brand’s most successful models are Sauber Mercedes C9 and Sauber C12 with Sauber LH10 power plant. In 1994, Mercedes-Benz left. Since 2005 – a division of BMW. In 2009, the brand became independent and prepared the Sauber C29. 2017 – a contract with Alfa Romeo after the departure of the founder. In 2019, it became Alfa Romeo Racing.
Saxon Motor Car Company
The American automobile company Saxon Motor Car Company of Detroit, Michigan, was the seventh-largest in the US from 1914 to 1922. During this period, she produced 28,000 pieces of equipment. The first was a small two-seater with two gears and a Ferro four-cylinder engine, produced in 7,000 units in its first year alone. In 1919, a sedan came out. Duplex – the model of the year 20 had a different engine design. In 1921 the company moved to Ypsilanti, Michigan, but the fortune did not improve. It closed in 1923.
Sbarro
The Swiss company Sbarro, founded in 1971 by Franco Sbarro, is a brand that produced cars in one copy. She created replicas and sports cars. Her first car was a Lola T70 in her design. He created replicas – BMW 328, Ford GT40, Bugatti Royale, and Mercedes-Benz 540K. One of the significant models was the Tiger, in which the engine was located in the middle. The Stash and Challenge coupe and convertible (option 2 + 2) were also very famous. Her list includes many custom-made replicas.
Scania
Based in Södertälje, Sweden, Scania AB is renowned worldwide for its products for heavy trucks, buses, and ship engines. Founded back in 1891, from 1920, it began producing buses. The company’s success has only increased over time. In the 90s of the last century, a series of 12-meter Omnibuses of the modular type came out. In 2005, it produced more than 52,000 trucks and about 6,000 buses. In 2011, the company went public. Volkswagen AG and MAN became its shareholders. In 2015 Volkswagen bought all the brand ownership rights.
SCAP
MM. Launay and Margaria founded the Société de Construction Automobile Parisienne (SCAP) in 1912 to produce aircraft engines for Hispano-Suiza and automobiles. The central office was located in Paris, Courbevoie, Boulogne-Billancourt. The first car takes into account various vehicle defects. Only the best components are used for assembly. The car’s design makes it easier and easier to repair than similar products. After the First World War, Type L was produced. Sports models are being produced. The brand was closed in 1929.
Schacht
Since 1904, a vehicle manufacturing business has been founded in Cincinnati, Ohio, the US, by two enthusiastic brothers William and Gustav Schact. She made several cars, trucks, and fire trucks. The cars were small-displacement type K model self-propelled carriages. Produced until 1914. During this time, the company was renamed GA Schacht Motor Truck Company, continuing to manufacture special vehicles and trucks until 1940.
Scion
A subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation – the Scion brand was founded in 2002 to represent the company’s products in the American market. The office was located in Torrance, CA, US. The company has created several sports cars, coupes, sedans, and hatchbacks during its existence. The first was the Scion xA and Scion xB, based on the Toyota Yaris. Launched in 2005, the Scion t coupe arrived in the US in 2006. In 2015 came the Scion iA and Scion iM, which were redesigned Mazda 2 sedans. But in 2016, the parent company decided to close the brand.
Scioneri
In 1943, Antonio Scioneri from Piemonte a Savigliano, Italy, found a workshop to produce household appliances and repair damaged cars. In 1951, he began to assemble car bodies. In 1957, a model was created based on the Fiat 1100, intermediate between a sedan and a coupe. The last complete overhaul took place in 1969. Valentina, Queen, Cinquecento, Uno and Tipo were created. The company only switches to internal modification and tuning. Improving and more equipped variants of the standard Fiat was the brand’s main goal for the next 20 years.
Scripps Booth Detroit
The American automaker Scripps Booth Detroit was founded by James Scripps Booth in 1913 in Detroit, Michigan. Scripps Booth is famous for the development of the American Bi-Autogo cyclecar. The brand has created premium cars. In 1926 it merged with Sterling Motor Company and renamed itself Scripps-Booth Corporation. William C. Durant, the founder of Sterling Motor, was also the founder of Chevrolet, part of General Motors. He initiated the purchase of a new brand. But in 1923, GM stopped producing models under the Scripps brand.
Searchmont Motor Company
American automaker from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Searchmont Motor Company withdrew from the Keystone Motor Company, gaining independence in 1900. The Runabout subcompact for two passengers remained in the production of the newly formed brand. They received the name Searchmont Wagonette until 1902. A year earlier, a modification with a ten-hp engine was created. In 1902, 2 cars, Type 3 and Type IV, came out. Until 1907, 7 models were released. The 8th was planned for 1904, but bankruptcy prevented this from happening.
SEAT S.A.
Sociedad Española de Automóviles de Turismo (SEAT S.A) is one of the most prominent representatives of the Spanish automotive industry. It was founded in 1950 by the Italian Fiat brand. In Spain, the brand is located in Barcelona, Martorell. In 1953, SEAT produced the first car. Twenty-one years later, the two millionth SEAT car saw the light. In 1980, the parent company ceased to finance the company, ceasing its participation in it. In 1982, the brand entered into a cooperation agreement with Volkswagen AG. In 1990, the brand was fully part of the German concern.
SeAZ
SeAZ or PJSC’ Serpukhov Automobile Plant’ has a rich history that begins in the 39th year of the 20th century based on LLC Tsentrtorg. Located in Serpukhov, Moscow region, then USSR, and today in Russia, the brand is known as the manufacturer of the Soviet motorcycle SMZ. In 1995, the production of the small car Oka began. The company was renamed automobile. After 11 years, a modernized model was released – SeAZ-11116. But the 2008 crisis leads to a stop of the conveyor. The production closed in 2013.
Sebring-Vanguard
The American brand Sebring-Vanguard, based in Sebring, Florida, developed and produced electric vehicles in the 1970s. It was founded by Robert G. Beaumont, who, together with designer Jim Muir, came up with his world-famous CitiCar. The Vanguard Coupe, produced from 1974 to 1977, answered the fuel crisis. By 1976, the brand had become the 6th best-known car manufacturer in the U.S. But in 1977, the company was acquired by Commuter Vehicles, Inc., which continued production of the Comuta-Car and Comuta-Van from 1979 to 1982.
Sebring International
Britain is renowned for its sports car brands, of which Sebring International, based in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, stands out. Its name is a symbolic link to racing at the Sebring International Raceway (SIR) in the US. Founded in 1994, it is known for its open-top sports cars in several model lines – SX, TMX, MXR, and ZX. They are distinguished by the material of the body – based on metal or fiberglass. The styling of the cars gravitates towards the 1959-67 Austin-Healey 3000 classics that won the SIR. In 2021, the brand was sold to Vital Spark Group Ltd.
Secma
The French manufacturer of recreational vehicles and ATVs, Secma, was founded by Daniel Renard in 1995 and has had experience in this field with Automobiles ERAD since 1975. The first Secma came out in 1995 and was designed to meet the founder’s wishes. It was simple and affordable. A fire in 2009 destroyed the factory, necessitating a move. In 2012, the flagship model of the Secma F16 brand and the Secma Fun Lander was launched. The Secma F16 Turbo was exhibited at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. In 2017, the Fun Bugg, which had the largest clearance, saw the light of day.
Selden
In 1906, the Selden Motor Vehicle Company was founded in Rochester, NY, USA. Its founder, George Selden, buys Buffalo Gasoline Motor Company this year, renaming it. In 1907, the Model 28 appeared with a 4-cylinder 30 hp engine. Eight hundred vehicles were sold during the year. In 1911, the company lost a trial to Ford, and a fire destroyed more than half of the company. In 1914, the brand was renamed Selden Truck Sales Corporation, moving to trucks. After George died in 1922, the company was absorbed by the Bethlehem Truck Company in 1930.
Service Motor Trucks Company
Service Motor Truck Company is an American car manufacturer from Wabash, Indiana, USA, founded in 1911 by the Service Motor Car Company Wabash, renamed in 1914. Her cars bore the original and recognizable logo in the form of a red pyramid on the hood. The brand had dealerships in Motor Row, Chicago, and New York. The reorganization carried out in 1923 led to the renaming of the company to Service Motors Inc, under whose name the products were released. In 1927, the sale of the brand to the Relay company took place, which was closed in 1932.
Shandong Huoyun
Chinese manufacturer of high-quality electric vehicles, components, and components for this type of equipment – Shandong Huoyun Electric Car Co., Ltd, founded in 2001. The company is located in Linzi District, Zibo City Shandong Province, China. The company exports its products to Australia, India, South Korea, New Zealand, Great Britain. Provides design and tuning services. The assortment includes – electric forklift HY-A2, electric car HY-B22120, electric Tricar, Car-Wheel HYB2272, Silver Car HYB2272.
Shanghai Maple (SMA)
Fengjing, Shanghai, China, is the headquarters of Shanghai Maple Automobiles (SMA), a Chinese automobile company founded in 2000 that produces Huapu (Maple) vehicles. The brand opened a subsidiary, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, transforming into a holding company that Geely drew attention to. In 2003, the brand launched its first car based on the Citroen ZX 1990. In 2005, the Maple Marindo was exhibited at the Frankfurt Motor Show. In 2007, deliveries of the C51 and C52 sedans began to Egypt, and the R80 hatchback and R81 sedan to Russia and Chile. In 2008, Geely included the brand in its lineup. In 2010 he became independent. In 2013, the brand merged with Zhejiang Kandi Electric Vehicles Investment. In 2020, Geely and Kandi Technologies were reviving the brand.
Shanghai-GM
Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) was founded in 1958 to manufacture various vehicles, including cars. It is the largest car manufacturer located in Shanghai, China. The first car was the Dongfeng-CA71, whose body was copied by the Simca VDT. After successfully launching several models, the brand became Shanghai City Agricultural Machinery Manufacturing Company in 1959. Mass production began in 1964. Today, the brand’s factories produce agricultural machinery, motorcycles, trucks, buses, tractors, and cars.
Shelby American
Before the start of its legendary automotive history, the founder of the Shelby American brand, a native of Texas Carroll Shelby, has successfully tried himself in many ways. In 1960, after retiring from the sport, he agreed with AC Cars and Ford Motor to develop a series of exotic sports cars – the Shelby Cobra and Shelby Mustang. The Shelby American brand was created in 1961 in Venice, a suburb of Los Angeles. After curtailing the car production in 1970, the founder returned to it in 1982, entering into a partnership with Chrysler, resuming Shelby modifications. In 1992, he was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame.
Shelsley Cars
British auto brand Shelsley Cars was founded in 2000 and is based in Abberley, Worcestershire, operated by Peter Needham, who led PN Needham Engineering. The company was created to realize Needham’s vision of a car with ultra-safe handling, maximum performance, and a high level of comfort on the track. His first car, the Shelsley T2, became such a model. The model has been designed with the need for precise, harsh action on fast, intelligent uphill climbs as an all-weather vehicle for both track and road.
Siata
Siata or in its entirety – Società Italiana Auto Trasformazioni Accessori, was an Italian car tuning and manufacturing company founded by racing driver Giorgio Ambrosini in 1926. Initially, the brand was engaged in the resale of components from Fiat. After World War II, the digging started its car production. Her first car was the 1948 Siata Amica. In 1950, Daina appeared – a cardinal modification of the Fiat 1400. In 1952, the brand released the most famous series, the Siata 300BC Barchetta Sport Spider. In 1968, the Siata Spring was released – a 2-seater roadster in retro style. In 1970, the brand went bankrupt.
Sichuan Tengzhong
In 2005, in Chengdu, PRC, Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Company Ltd was formed to manufacture road equipment and build roads, piers. In parallel, the enterprise included producing various equipment – oil tankers, tow trucks, heavy trucks. In 2009, the purchase of Hummer from the Americans failed due to its unsuitability for environmental protection in China, which led to the disappearance of the brand.
Siddeley-Deasy
British Siddeley-Deasy Motor Car Company Limited was founded based on Deasy Motor Car Manufacturing Company Limited at the beginning of the 20th century. The founder of the first was Henry Hugh Peter Deasy, who left in 1908. In 1910, J D Siddeley joined the company. The shareholders liked his work. The brand was renamed Siddeley-Deasy Motor Car Company Limited and added to the Siddeley logo. In the same year, the Siddeley-Deasy 18-24 Althorpe Special Cabriolet was released, and in 1913 – the Siddeley-Deasy 18-24 hp. In the First World War, ambulances, aircraft engines, and airplanes were produced. In 1919, Armstrong Whitworth bought the company and renamed it Armstrong Siddeley Company Limited.
Signal Motor Truck Company
Signal Motor Truck Company is an automobile company from Detroit, Michigan, USA, founded in 1913. It produces vans, special vehicles, buses, cars, and individual chassis. It was possible to install the required body, trailers, industrial machines, tools, and equipment. At the same time, the brand rendered services for the alteration and maintenance of its vehicles. In 1923, the brand ceased to exist.
Simca
The French car company Simca was founded by Ernest Losta, the leading cyclist, who opened a garage in Paris and became the only distributor of F.I.A.T. in France. In 1934, with the help of F.I.A.T, Simca (Societe Industrielle de Mechanique et Carrosserie Automobile) was founded, which in 1935 bought the Nanterre plant and produced the first Simca-Fiat 6CV. Followed by the Simca-Fiat 11CV and the successful 2-seater Simca-Fiat 11CV. In 1970, Chrysler took control of the company, and in 1979 it merged with PSA Peugeot Citroen.
Simplex
Simplex Automobile Company is one of the car manufacturers in the US in the early 20th century. The brand was founded in 1907 by Herman Broesel of Smith & Mabley Manufacturing in New York. The death of the founder in 1912 led to the sale of the brand in 1913 to Goodrich, Lockhart, and Smith. Production was moved to New Brunswick, New Jersey. After the purchase of the Crane Motor Car Company in 1914, the cars produced came with the addition of the Crane Model 5 in the logo, and then simply the Crane-Simplex. The company was acquired by Hare’s Motors, ending Simplex.
Simpson Design
One of the American auto industry representatives is Simpson Design, founded in 1978, based in Houston, TX. The founder of the brand is Jim Simpson. The company is engaged in developing and producing car bodies and special interiors for sports models. The brand is based on the Mazda Miata MX-5 chassis from 1989. Notable models from the company include the Blue Ray 1, commissioned by SEMA in 1991, and the 1992 Blue Ray 3 show car, presented at the Concours Italiano. In 2002, the brand moved to Clinton, Whidbey Island, Washington.
Singer
From 1900 to 1970, there was Singer – a British brand for the production of motorcycles and cars. The first car was a Lea-Francis licensed model with a horizontal engine. In 1907, the vertical was applied, which influenced the overall design. In 1912, its engine appeared. After the First World War in 1922, models with conventional gearboxes came out, and in 1927 – the most successful Singer 848cc Junior. In 1956, the Rootes Group took over Singer. In the late 60s, the last Gazelle and Vogue were released under this brand.
Singer Vehicle Design
Rob Dickinson founded the american company Singer Vehicle Design in 2009 to create modifications of the Porsche 911. The brand is located in Los Angeles, California. The company’s name was adopted as a tribute to Porsche’s lead engineer, Norbert Singer, and in honor of the founder’s past as the frontman of the Catherine Wheel. The brand has chosen “everything is important” as its motto, which confirms its philosophy. The Porsche 911 was practically unrecognizable in the reworking of the company and was presented in the form of a coupe or Targa. In expanding its activities, the brand added the sale of wristwatches.
Sizaire-Naudin
The French car brand Sizaire-Naudin was founded in 1903 by the brothers Maurice and Georges Sizaire and their partner Louis Naudin in Puteaux, near Paris, France. From the very beginning, the cars were sold under the Sizaire-Naudin brand. In 1905, the brand developed its engine and began installing it on all models released from this year. The company was founded by the Duke d’Uzes, whose ancestral flag was featured on the company logo. In 1911, 4-cylinder units began to be installed on cars. After the death of Louis Naudin in 1912 and the departure of the brothers, the brand was renamed. It was closed in 1921.
Skoda
The largest Czech car manufacturer – Škoda a. S traces its history back to 1895 as a direct successor to Laurin & Klement. In 1925 it became part of Akciová společnost, dříve Škodovy závody – today Škoda Holding. After a change in the political system and privatization in 1991, Škoda Auto became part of the Volkswagen Group. Its head office is located in Mlada-Boleslav. The brand’s cars are sold in 100 countries around the world. Among the brand’s most famous models of passenger cars is Škoda Popular in 1933, Škoda Felicia convertible in 1959, Tudor, Spartak, Octavia.
Sivax
The Japanese brand – Sivax traces its history back to 1961, when Cuneo Shibasaki was founded as Shibasaki Kikata Seisakusho in Odamachi, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture. In 1976 it was renamed Shibasaki Wooden Mold Industry Co., Ltd, and in 2000 it became Sivacs (Thailand) Co., Ltd., headquartered in Yokohama-shi, Yokohama. The brand provides industrial vehicle design and full support from development, modeling, design, production, and assembly. The company has offices and representative offices in Hanamoto-Cho, Toyota City, Aichi, Shanghai, North America, Thailand.
Slaby-Beringer
The German brand for the production of cars on electric traction and internal combustion engines – SB-Automobil-Gesellschaft mbH, is located in Berlin-Charlottenburg. The founders are design engineer Rudolf Slaby and his brother Hermann Beringer. The company started its activity in 1919. The first was a revolutionary model designed by Rudolf based on a self-supporting triplex plastic housing. The machine was developed for disabled veterans. Among the brand’s most famous models are the Slaby-Beringer Elektrowagen, 1920 on gasoline, and the unveiled Slaby-Beringer Elektrowagen, 1921. In 1924 the company went bankrupt.
Smart
Founded in 1994, the German auto brand Micro Compact Car, renamed Smart in 2002, produces the car brand of the same name in Boblingen, Germany. Daimler AG founded the company. The first model of the brand was released in 1997. She exhibited at the annual International Automobile Salon in Frankfurt. Since 1998, the car has been produced at the French car factory in Ambach. The convertible was introduced in the fall of 1999. In 2007, the number of cars produced under this brand was 102,660 units.
Smith Automobile Company
American automobile company based in Topeka, Kansas, operating from 1902 to 1912. Its car designer was Terry Stafford, funded by the brothers Anton and Clement Smith, whose name gave the brand name. During its existence, three of the most famous models have been released under this brand – Veracity, Smith, and Great Smith. These were the first cars produced in this part of the United States. The company was closed four years after the departure of the founder in 1908, who wished to create cars under his name.
Smith & Mabley
Smith & Mabley Manufacturing Company has been an American automaker since 1900, headquartered in New York. Its founders were AD Proctor Smith and Carlton R. Mable. The enterprise was established as a CGV car import company. But after two years, a license was obtained for the production of cars of this brand, which came out under the TM American CGV. In 1903, after the release of 7, auto production stopped. It resumed in 1904 under a new name – S & M Simplex. Having built 220 cars by 1907, the company underwent a complete reorganization. It was headed by Herman Brozel, who founded the Simplex Automobile Company, producing cars under the Simplex brand.
SMS Limited
In March 2008, Steve Saleen, renowned racer and businessman Steve Saleen announced the creation of another brand – SMS Limited. Saleen is the founder of several brands, including Saleen Autosport 1983, Saleen Productions 1993, Saleen Speedlab 1997, and Saleen, Inc.2001. The brand is focused on the release of American Muscle Car and Global Supercar, on implementing ideas that could not be implemented at Saleen, Inc. due to restrictions on the part of Ford. The company develops a series of Signature models – ultra-high-performance cars.
Smyth Performance Inc
American Car Modification Enterprise – Smyth Performance Inc. from Tiverton, Rhode Island, was founded by Mark Smith, who owns Factory Five Racing. The brand’s main goal is to create complete vehicles of the most popular models, converting cars into trucks, which will be sold at affordable prices and for their daily use. The main difference between such cars is the possibility of self-assembly by the owner of the variant, the set of which he chooses to suit his tastes and interests.
Sodomka
Founded in 1895 by Josef Sodomka, Sodomka (Sodomka (Carrosserie Sodomka)) in the Czech town of Vysoké Mýto (High-Duty) in 1895 was a carriage workshop. In 1925, they began to produce bodies for chassis of various brands – Laurin & Klement, Škoda, Aero, Praga, Tatra, Duesenberg, Mercedes, etc. The war demanded bodies for freight, passenger, and special transport. In 1944, the production of passenger cars was also started. But in 1948, the company was nationalized and incorporated into the Karosa company.
Sono Motors
Sono Motors GmbH is one of the youngest car companies in Germany dedicated to developing and producing solar-powered electric vehicles. Founded in 2016 by Laurin Hahn, Navina Pernsteiner, and Jona Christians in Karben, Hesse, today the company is based in Munich, Germany. Batteries for maximum solar efficiency are built into the plastic body panels – in the roof area and on the sides. This technology is already licensed by the brand for both trucks and buses. The first prototype was presented in 2017.
Sons Of Boyd
In July 2008, the sons of the famous American hot roader Boyd Coddington – Boyd Jr, Chris, and Gregg Coddington, after his death in February of this year, founded Sons of Boyd LLC. In his memory, the brand continued the legacy left by sharing with the world all that incredible that was typical for the work of Boyd Coddington while maintaining his vision, passion for customizing and transforming the world’s most popular models of the past. In the fall of 2008, the first three cars assembled at the Barrett-Jackson plant were sold.
Soriano-Pedroso
Soriano-Pedroso is a car brand designed and produced in France for five years – from 1919 to 1924 at Biarritz. It was invented and assembled by the Marquis de San Carlos de Pedroso and the Marquis de Ivanrey Ricardo Soriano Sholtz von Hermensdorff – Spaniards by nationality. A propulsion system from Ballot powered the car. Then another model was assembled – cyclecar. But the main products of their enterprise, in the future, were ship power plants.
Soules Motor Car Company
Soules Motor Car Company is an American commercial vehicle developer from Grand Rapids, Michigan, founded in 1905 and ceased three years later. He managed to release several cars and light trucks models during this time. The company was headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. Her notable models include a 1906 Source Delivery Wagon, fitted with a 1,500-2,000 pound two-speed gearbox.
SPA
An Italian auto brand from 1906 called SPA (Società Piemontese Automobili) from Turin was founded by Michele Ansaldi and Matteo Ceirano. In 1909 it merged with Fabbrica Ligure Automobili Genova. Renamed Società Ligure Piemontese Automobili and relocates headquarters to Genoa until 213. Ceirano develops two racing models – 28/40 HP and 60/70 HP. In 1908, the production of trucks began. In 1916, the founders left. In 1917 the SPA took over Aquila Italiana. In 1923 Tipo 23, Tipo 24, and Tipo 25 were released. In 1926 the brand was absorbed by FIAT. In 1947 it was completely abolished.
Spadaconcept
Italian design studio Spadaconcept is a family business founded by Paolo Spada – the son of the famous designer Aston Martin, Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Abarth, Fiat, and Lancia – Ercole Spada. Ercole Spada, Domiziano Boschi and Wojtek Sokolowski took part in the creation of the brand. Continuing the traditions and philosophies of auto design, the brand has brought its vision and innovative modern interpretations. Their “clothes” for cars demonstrate a spectacular combination of beauty and functionality. Their Spada TS Codatronca is especially famous.
Spartan Motors Inc
Spartan Motors Inc is an American automaker headquartered in Michigan and founded in 1975 by George W. Sztykiel, Bill Foster, Jerry Geary, and John Knox. In 1984, she went public. The enterprise-focused on producing non-standard types of chassis for special and recreational vehicles, transit, and school buses. The sales figures in the 80s and 90s made the company a leader in this field. The first order was from FMC for 12 chassis for fire trucks. Today the number of chassis sold is 3,711 vehicles and bodies.
Spartan Cars (UK)
Spartan Cars is a car manufacturing brand based in Pinxton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom, founded in 1973 by Jim McIntyre. The company’s most famous product was the Spartan Treka – a Jeep based on a 1991 Ford Fiesta Mk2. A complete open-type car on the Triumph Herald chassis became the company’s mass production. In 1980, Sherwood came out on a new chassis and components from the Ford Cortina Mk III-V. One of the brand’s unusual developments is the Cortina-based six-wheeled Starcraft. In 1995 the company was abolished.
Specter Vehicle Design
Canadian automotive brand Specter Vehicle Design gives cars a second life. The company’s founders are David Hogg, Marco Lee, Philip Ogilvy, and Nico Muira. The brand is located in North Vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA. It is known for its original redesign, the Mini Type 10. The company is focused on exploring the intersection of beauty and technology, which helps create iconic cars with outstanding engineering and dynamic design.
Specter
British brand Specter was founded in 1996 and is still operating today. During his activity, he has developed two car models. The first was the Specter R42, built on a platform developed by the brand. Ferrari inspired the design, and the powerplant used was 360 hp., from Ford. Before the release of the prototype in 1998 of the second car of this brand, the first was sold in the amount of 23 copies. The second – the Specter R45, never entered the series. A total of 16 vehicles have been assembled to date.
Speedster
American brand Speedster from Panacea, Florida, was founded by Michael Akins in 1979. These vintage cars have been a lifelong passion for Akins since his days at Antique Autos of America. In the activity process, 2 model lines GW Coupe and Z-Series, new Boattail Speedster, Cord, and Phaeton, left the brand’s stocks. In the early 2000s, Akins’ dream came true – a completely modern Auburn Boattail Speedster, retaining the design features of the 30s. There was also a 1937 810 Cord called the Coffin Nose Speedster.
Speedwell Motor Car Company
Among the earliest American car manufacturers was the Speedwell Motor Car Company, founded by Pierce Davies Schenck in 1907 and headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. The first car was a two-door sedan. The term “sedan” was first used on this particular vehicle. Production continued until 1914 at the Wright Company plant, where the owner would subsequently manufacture aircraft from 1910. The flood of 1913 caused irreparable damage, which led to the company’s closure in 1914.
Spohn Coachworks
Spohn Coachworks is a German automaker founded in 1921 in Ravensburg, Germany, by auto designer Hermann Spohn. Famous was the car with a streamlined shape developed by the brand in 1931. It was metal-based with revolutionary design elements and advanced features for the time – with a rear torpedo deck, hidden spare wheel placement, headlamps on the fenders, bumper badge placement, recessed door handles. The Spohn Plastik was developed in 1955. The brand was closed in 1957.
Spyker NV
The Dutch auto holding Spyker NV was formed from two enterprises Spyker Cars NV and Swedish Automobile NV in 1999 by Victor Muller and Maarten de Bruijn in Zeewolde, Netherlands. Since 2000, its main production line has been the exclusive premium sports cars – the C8 Spyder and C8 Laviolette. In 2002, the C8 Double 12 S was built. In 2003 – the C8 Spyder T. In 2007, the brand took part in the production of the C12 Zagato. In 2010, the holding acquired Saab Automobile from its owner General Motors for reproduction and redesign purposes. Bankruptcy came in 2021.
SRT
SRT – Street & Racing Technology is an American division of Chrysler, founded in 2002 in Detroit, Michigan (USA). Its task was to rework and modify existing versions of cars from the world’s most famous brands – Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep into more powerful sports-type variants. The SRT brand was installed on the cars with a number that indicated the number of cylinders of the power plant. As a result of the onset of the crisis in 2014, the brand was abolished.
SS Cars
In 1922, SS Cars were founded in Blackpool, England, by British entrepreneurs William Walmsley and William Lyons. Produced motorcycles and motorized carriages. In 1934, the brand bought out the manufacturer of passenger sports cars – Swallow Coachbuilding Limited, liquidating it. Since this year, the brand has produced sports sedans. Since 1935, there has been a limited production of a 2-seater sports car called the SS Jaguar. William Walmsley is leaving the company this year. In 1945, the name was changed to Jaguar Cars Limited.
SsangYong
The South Korean auto company SsangYong was founded in 1954 under the name Ha Dong-hwan Motor Company. Its headquarters are located in Seoul, the Republic of Korea. The beginning was laid by military off-road vehicles. In 1977, the brand changed its name to Dong-A Motor. At this time, buses, trucks, special equipment are added. After passing under the control of Ssangyong Business Group, the brand was renamed SsangYong Motor. The company became famous for the 1988 Korando Family SUV. At the end of 2008, the brand filed for bankruptcy and offered itself to Mahindra & Mahindra. The company closed in 2020.
SSC (Shelby SuperCars)
Jerod Shelby – Shelby SuperCars (SSC), founded in 1999 to manufacture hypercars, is based in West Richland, Washington, USA. Its sports cars are recognized as the fastest serial cars in the world. In 2004, the first car was released – the SSC Ultimate Aero, which set a world speed record in 2007, showing a result of 412 km / h. Its next modification was the SSC Ultimate Aero XT. The next notable model was the 2013 SSC Tuatara hypercar, unveiled at the Dubai International Motor Show SSC Ultimate Aero XT.
St. Louis Motor Carriage Company
1898 was the year of the founding of the American automobile brand St. Louis Motor Carriage Company by George Preston Dorris and John French. The brand was the first carmaker in the region. The first St. Louis, 1900, made its first pass from St. Louis to Chicago. The line of small touring cars of 1904 provided for the possibility of conversion to five-seater variants. In 1905 Dorris leaves and founded his own company. The St. Louis Motor Carriage Company will use its production after the latter closed in 1907.
Standard Motor Company
The British auto company Standard Motor Company was founded in Coventry, the UK, in 1903 by the distinguished engineer Reginald Walter Maudslay. In 1902, he and his brother made ship engines at the Maudslay Motor Company. In 1903, he created three cars at his enterprise. During the next three cars were produced per week. In 1905, the brand’s car took part in the races. In 1910, a convertible was released. In 1913 – Model S opened tourer with two seats. Already in 1930, the Standard Swallow sports sedan was released. Production continued until the 1968 merger with British Leyland.
Standard Fahrzeugfabrik
It is a German manufacturer of motorcycles and later automobiles, Standard Fahrzeugfabrik GmbH, founded by Wilhelm Gutbrod in 1926. The brand began to produce cars in 1933 in Stuttgart-Feuerbach, starting with the subcompact Josef Ganz, under the name Superior. The prototype Maikäfer created by Josef Ganz was acquired by Wilhelm Gutbrod in 1932, making it closed. After a year, the body is changing. In 1934, the model was modified, became larger, and is called the Standard Superior 500, the documentation for which was withdrawn by Hitler and sent to mass production in the created state enterprise. In 1954, the company switched to agricultural equipment.
Stanga
In 1949, in Manerbio, Italy, the Stanga brothers Gianfranco, Sandro and Camillo founded the family-owned racing car business. Participating in races, the brothers strove to create cars according to their needs. The cars were intended for participation in the 1949 Mille Miglia. The assembled new model had a chassis from Gilco; the body was borrowed from the motto, the engine was Giannini with a Siata head. Until 1952, the brothers improved their cars, creating open two-seater and several closed models.
Stanley
The Stanley Motor Carriage Company was one of the earliest manufacturers of steam cars. It was founded in 1898 by the Stanley brothers – Francis E. and Freelan O. in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. The car brand was Stanley Steamers. In one year since 1898, more than 200 steam engines have been built, demonstrating the largest production in the USA. The brand sold the first project to Locomobile to obtain finance for its company’s foundation and develop a new engine. In 1918, Prescott Warren bought the company, closing it in 1924.
Staver
Staver Carriage Company is an American auto company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 1907. Its first products were distinguished by the presence of tall wheels and a capacity of 18-20 hp. In 1909, the lineup underwent dramatic changes, acquiring conventional wheels, four-cylinder power plants, and a body of a tourist or torpedo type. The cars were called Staver Chicago or Staver-Chicago. The body and chassis were offered in high-wheeler, torpedo, and tourer versions. The engines used were four- and six-cylinder petrol engines. In 1914 the production was sold.
Steenstra GCM
The history of one of the leading Dutch car design centers, Steenstra GCM, dates back to 1866, when the ancestor of the current owner, designer Cor Steenstra, Mr. Gerben Steenstra, founded a carriage manufacturing facility in Oldemarkt, Netherlands. The family business was passed on to children. Steenstra Rients took over the railways. But Cornelis Steenstra decided to return to the family’s roots, and after working as a designer at Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, and Mazda, he created the Steenstra GCM. In 2003 it teamed up with Larry Webster to create electric supercars, developing its electrical system and battery.
Stellantis NV
To achieve savings of 4% in 2021, the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA of France formed the 4th largest multinational corporation in the world, Stellantis NV, in the automotive industry. The name of the new brand is based on the Latin verb stellāre. Registration was made in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The company includes 14 car brands – Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram Trucks, and Vauxhall. By agreement, the names and logos of the corporation of the company will not be changed.
Stevens-Duryea
In 1901, J. Frank Duryea founded the Stevens-Duryea automobile manufacturing facility in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts, United States. The reason for the creation was a quarrel between the brothers J. Frank and Charles Duryea, who had previously founded the Duryea Motor Wagon Company. Frank developed the Runabout power plant in 1901. In 1902, the company produced 61 cars, and in the next – 483. In 1904, the small car Model L, a twin version with four speeds, was released. In 1905 – the Model R with three speeds and a five-seater. The construction and improvement of the car continued until 1923.
Steyr-Daimler-Puch
Steyr-Daimler-Puch was founded in 1864 in what was then Austro-hungary by brothers Joseph and Franz Werndli as Josef und Franz Werndl & Comp., Waffenfabrik und Sägemühl. Firearms were produced. Since 1894 – Waffenrad bicycles. The first car was designed in 1915 by Hans Ledwinka under the name Steyr I. The Steyr II became serial. In 1924 the plant was named Steyr Werke AG. After ten years, the company merged with Austro-Daimler-Puhverke, resulting in the creation of Steyr-Daimler-Puch and the start of production of the smaller Steyr, the last version of which will be released in 1957 as the 2300 Sport. Especially famous is the Puch G model, named Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse. Production was discontinued in 2001.
Stoddard-Dayton
The American auto company Stoddard-Dayton was founded in 1912 by John W. Stoddard and his son Charles G. Stoddard based on Dayton Motor Car, which was founded in 1905. The headquarters were located in Dayton, Ohio, United States. The first cars came out at the end of 1905 in the racing category. In 1908, the Stoddard-Dayton Model K was released. In 1909, the brand founded Courier Car Co to create an inexpensive and lightweight version of the same name. Among the 20 models of the brand are Savoy, Stratford, Saybrook, Special, Stoddard-Dayton-Knight limousine. Purchased in 1912 by the United States Motor Company, the brand ceased to exist with it in 1913.
Stoewer
One of the German automakers, Stoewer, headquartered in Stettin (now Szczecin, Poland), was founded in 1899 by the Stoewer brothers under the name Gebrüder Stoewer. The first car is the Großer Stoewer Motorwagen. The Stoewer G4 was built in 1908 and sold 1,070. In 1916 the company was reorganized into Stoewer-Werke AG. In the 1920s, she created a new class of cars – D-types, which used six-cylinder aircraft engines. A unified SUV was developed in 1936. After the Stoewer Arkona Limousine was built in 1940, the company worked for the army and was dismantled in 1945.
Stola
The company is an Italian automaker called Stola, founded in 1919 by Alfredo Stola. She created concept cars and templates for leading automakers based in Rivoli, Piedmont, Italy. In 2004, the company was sold to the RGZ group, which is 2007 at the Geneva Motor Show presented the flagship model of the Phalcon brand, a two-door coupe with a one-piece windshield passing into the rear. In 2014, Blutec, a member of the METEC group, became the company’s owner.
Studiotorino
Studiotorino is one of the leading Italian modern car design companies. Founded in 2005 in Rivoli, Piedmont, Italy, by the grandchildren of the famous Alfredo Stola, the founder of the company named after Alfredo and Maria Paola Stola, together with Marco Goffi, they continue the family tradition by creating new bodies and new car models. The brand produces its products by hand and in small quantities. The company’s first car, the sports car RUF Studiotorino RK Spyder, won the L’auto più bella del mondo competition in March 2006 at the Palazzo della Triennale in Milan.
Storero
Former Italian racer Luigi Storero, a well-known athlete, became a pioneer of the Italian automotive industry, founding an automobile enterprise in Turin, Italy, in 1912 under the name Storero Fabbrica Automobili. The development of the founder was used in the production, reflecting the vision of the modern car of the founder himself. His models were equipped with four- and six-cylinder engines. One of the brand’s popular models was the Storero Type A 25/35 hp. 1914 release. The company ceased to exist in 1919.
Strathmore Automobile Company
The original name of the American automaker Strathmore Automobile Company was International Automobile Company. Founded in 1899, it was renamed Strathmore almost immediately. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, US. Production began immediately. The company offered both steam-powered cars and gasoline models. They had a chain drive and a control lever. Subcompact cars and highly sought-after vans were offered. In 1901 the enterprise was closed.
Studebaker
Founded in 1852, the automaker Studebaker Corporation is known worldwide for its products by two Germans, the brother’s Henry and Klem Studebekkery. The facility was located in South Bend, Indiana, USA. After 16 years, the brand changes its name to Studebaker Brothers Manufacturing Company. His products were carts, carts, and vans. The first car – 20 electric carriages was created in 1920. In 1904, cars of the Grand tourism class came out. In the 20s, up to 180 thousand cars were produced per year. Famous is the Studebaker US6 truck – the base one for the Soviet Katyushas. The enterprise has been closed since 1966.
Stutz Motor Car Company
American automobile manufacturer Stutz Motor Car Company was founded in 1911 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the United States as Ideal Motor Car. The brand creators were friends Harry Clayton Stutz – the manufacturer of America’s first sports car and Henry F. Campbell. In 1912, the Stutz racer was created. It was followed by a rework of the BearCat in 1914 called the Stutz Bearcat. In 1913, the company was renamed Stutz Motor Car Company, merging with the transmission manufacturer Stutz Auto Parts Company. The brand was closed in 1939.
Subaru
The famous Japanese automaker – the Subaru brand first announced itself in 1953. Founded by Kenji Kita, it is now part of the Subaru Corporation and is the world’s largest passenger and commercial vehicle manufacturer. The name is purely Japanese, without the use of traditional kanji. The first model of the brand was the P-1. The 1958 car was called the Subaru 360. The main sports model was the Impreza WRX STI and the subsequent 2010 Subaru Impreza XV. Production in 2011 alone amounted to 528,234 leks and 52027 commercial ones.
Suminoe
A small Japanese enterprise, Suminoe, was established in 1954 by Yutaka Katayama, a former executive director of Nissan. The facility was located in Tokyo, Japan, and lasted only one year, creating a cheap space-saving car. Yutaka Katayama designed and built a prototype 425kg Flying Feather two-seater microcar in his second-floor apartment. The brakes were only on the rear wheels. Suminoe Engineering Works Ltd, which launched the car, produced interiors for Nissan. Suminoe closed in 1955.
Sun Motor Car
In 1916, Sun Motor Car was founded in Buffalo, New York, to manufacture an automobile that had been in existence for only two years, intermittently. She began building the six-cylinder automobile of engineer Roscoe C. Hoffman immediately after moving to Elkhart, Indiana. Here, until 1917, the production of cars was carried out. Produced four body options – a sedan, a roadster, and two units for 5 and 7 people. In 1917, the company was sold to the Automotive Corporation of Toledo, Ohio. The brand continued to release the Sun-badged two-seater roadster from 1921 to 1922.
Sunbeam
British auto brand Sunbeam dates back to 1888 as a manufacturer of bicycles and then motorcycles. Its founder is Alderman Marston. Thomas Carton, who came in 1889, proposes to create a car, which he assembles this year. In 1900 he created the second, which was a self-propelled vehicle. But in 1902, the production of full-fledged cars began. Brand milestones – Sunbeam-Mabley3HP, Sunbeam 10 / 12HP Tonneau, Sunbeam 25 / 30HP Tourer and open 12 / 16HP Tourer. A series of brand resale is underway. In 1920 – Darracq. In 1935 Rootes Group. 1967 – Chrysler, which closed the brand in 1976.
Superformance LLC (Superformance Replicars)
In 1996, Jim Price founded an automobile company in Irvine, California, United States of America, to manufacture, design sports cars, and create replicas. Sponsored by Hi-Tech Automotive Ltd., the company has a wide dealer network in the country and six dealers abroad. The SPF car brand is offered in turnkey assembly. Since 2005, the brand has been owned by a subsidiary of the American Hillbank Automotive Group, Lance Stander. Assembly takes place at the parent plant in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Suzuki
Suzuki Motor Corporation is one of the famous Japanese automotive corporations that produced its first car in 1955. The company was founded by Michio Suzuki back in 1909 as the Suzuki Loom Works, a weaving, motorcycle, and bicycle manufacturing company. The first car came out in 1937, but the program was curtailed due to the war. In 1954, the company was renamed Suzuki Motor Co., Ltd. In 1955, the first subcompact Suzulight was released, which began the successful march of the brand in the middle of the 20th century. In 2009, the brand merged with the Volkswagen Group to join the eco-car program.
Szawe
The automobile company Szawe Automobil- und Karosseriefabrik AG, founded in Germany in 1921, focused on producing luxury vehicles. The brand’s headquarters were located in Berlin. The founders of the enterprise were the merchants Karl Szabo, Gerson Wekselmann, Erich Wekselmann, Karl Wekselmann and Friedrich Wilhelm Gendebien. The name was an acronym for Szabo und Wechselmann. The brand produced bodies of its own production Berlin-Reinickendorf. The open model of 1922 Szawe 10/38 PS became famous. In 1924 a bankruptcy case was filed.
Sainte Claire
Saker
San Storm
Santa Matilde
Scavas
Scott
Seoudi Group
Setra
SG Automotive Group
Shaanxi Automobile Group
Shamrock
Shanghai Maple Guorun Automobile Co
Sheffield-Simplex
Shrike
Shuanghuan Auto
Siam Di Tella
Simca do Brasil
Simca Vedette
Simson
Sisu Auto
SML Isuzu
SOMACA
Soueast
Southern Cross
SOVAM
Spectre
Speranza Motors
Springuel
Stearns Knight
Sterling
Steyr
STI
Studebaker Canada
Swallow Doretti
Syrena
What kind of car starts with an S?
There are a lot of cars that start with the letter S. In our list alone; there are 96 brands that have given their models a name beginning with this letter. They differ in time of foundation, type of the made cars, and functionality. Superformance LLC, Sunbeam, Sun Motor Car, Suzuki, Subaru – only some famous and not so famous brands with “S.”
What is the S symbol on a car?
The most famous car brand globally, whose logo is represented by a stylized letter “S,” is a Japanese company, Suzuki. If this sign is found on a car on the highway – it means “Japanese” has passed by. And the car is not only of high quality but also of the highest level design.
