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This is a list of vehicles that have been considered to be the result of badge engineering (), cloning, platform sharing, joint ventures between different car manufacturing companies, captive imports, or simply the practice of selling the same or similar cars in different markets (or even side-by-side in the same market) under different marques or model nameplates.
In the automotive industry, rebadging is a form of market segmentation used by automobile manufacturers around the world. To allow for product differentiation without designing or engineering a new model or brand (at high cost or risk), a manufacturer creates a distinct automobile by applying a new "badge" or trademark (brand, logo, or manufacturer's name/make/marque) to an existing product line.
Located at 200 Upper Mountain Road. Founded in 1910 as the Harrison Radiator Company. Acquired by United Motors in 1916 which was then acquired by GM in 1918. Transferred to Delphi Automotive Systems in 1999 (Harrison Thermal Systems); taken back under Delphi Corporation bankruptcy and renamed General Motors Components Holdings in 2009.
Captive import arrangements are usually made to increase the competitiveness of the domestic brand by filling a perceived target market not currently served by its model lineup that is either not practical or not economically feasible to fill from domestic production or a mutually beneficial agreement that helps automakers without a strong distribution network or a presence in a specific ...
Renault Setúbal, Portugal: Renault 5, Renault 4, Renault Clio: 1977 1998 Business Park Renault. Billancourt factory. Paris, France: 1934 1992 The plant was demolished in 2005 and the site is now being redeveloped. Renault. Park Royal factory Acton, London, England [3] 1926 1960 Site still owned by Renault, now used as showrooms Rootes Group ...
Renix Electronique S.A. was established in 1981 as a joint venture by Renault with 51% interest and Bendix with 49% that was headquartered in Toulouse. [1] Renix Corporation of America was the North American subsidiary of Renix Electronique to provide sales, logistics, engineering, and quality support to American Motors.
Omni United owns the Radar, Patriot and Corsa brand names, and markets, sells and distributes several other brand names as well. The company was founded in 2003 by G.S. Sareen, who prior to founding Omni United, was an entrepreneur in the e-commerce industry. [ 1 ]
The Mullen Automotive brand was created by David Michery by combining the companies Mullen Motor Cars with Coda Automotive.Michery planned for rapid expansion of the company, but as of 2023 the company hasn't released a single vehicle since its inception except for imported Chinese vehicles. [4]