The Danish car industry is underdeveloped: there are now practically no car assembly plants in this country, although some companies still produce cars under their own and other people’s brands. Mostly, European cars drive on Danish roads, with rare exceptions of Japanese and American cars. Locally produced cars are either for construction and military purposes (Hydrema) or for wealthy luxury enthusiasts (Zenvo Automotive).
What are the automobile brands of Denmark?
There are not many brands on this list, as the automotive industry in Denmark is underdeveloped. It is represented by Zenvo Automotive (a manufacturer of luxury cars) and Hydrema (a company that produces special vehicles).
Zenvo Automotive
Zenvo Automotive produces very expensive cars that are unaffordable for the inhabitants of Denmark. The first Dane bought a car from this brand only in 2018, although production began in 2009. Zenvo’s target market is individual buyers, as production is limited to no more than five units per year.
The automaker was incorporated in 2004 and spent several years developing the ST1 prototype. This car was produced in 15 copies, after which a new lineup, the TS1, replaced it.
Hydrema
The Danish company Hydrema expanded its sphere of influence by acquiring many automobile brands. Among its recent acquisitions are Swedish manufacturer BAE Systems AB (military equipment) and German firm Weimar-Werk Baumaschinen (construction machines). Hydrema itself produces light dump trucks, combat mine clearance vehicles, and truck cranes. The lineup also includes the MPV 900, a multi-purpose vehicle that can accommodate a range of auxiliary equipment.
Danish Automobile Building
Denmark’s most significant automobile manufacturer was the Danish Automobile Building. It produced various buses, first using truck chassis and then switching to Leyland components. Amidst close cooperation, the British company Leyland Motors gained control of most of DAB’s shares. After its decline, the Danish company regained independence and developed its Travelator concept. In the last years of its existence, the Danish automobile plant was owned by the Swedish company Scania. It ended DAB’s history in 2002, as demand for buses fell sharply at the beginning of the 21st century.