List Of All English Car Brands

Aston Martin is an iconic British modern and exclusive sports car brand of Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC. The car is renowned for its luxury, engineering process, performance, and beautiful craftsmanship.

The famed Aston Martin DB5, driven by 007, serves as the brand's most recognizable model. The brand's current lineup includes Aston Martin DB11, Aston Martin Vintage, Aston Martin DBX, and Aston Martin DBS.

While Rolls-Royce may now operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMW AG, the brand's commitment to producing the best luxury cars in the world has never faltered.

Each iconic model, from the ultra-luxe Phantom to the controversial Cullinan SUV and the more affordable Ghost, is built by hand at the company's headquarters in Goodwood Estate, with Spirit of Ecstasy adorning the bonnet.

Jaguar is the luxury vehicle brand of British multinational car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover. Jaguar Cars was the company responsible for the building of Jaguar cars until it was merged with Land Rover to form Jaguar Land Rover on January 1, 2013.

These luxurious cars feature sleek and sporty styles with top-notch performance power to match. Current models include The Jaguar E-Pace, F-Pace, F-Type, I-Pace, and more.

Land Rover is another British brand owned by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). The brand is celebrated for its exceptional off-road capabilities, showcasing an inherent capacity to conquer even the most challenging terrains.

Currently, JLR builds Land Rovers in China, Brazil, Slovakia, India, and the UK. Current models include Defender, Discovery, Range Rover, Discovery Sport, and more.

Lagonda is a renowned British luxury car brand established in 1906. The brand has been owned by Aston Martin since 1947.

The company plans to launch Lagonda as an all-electric luxury brand by 2025. Some of the popular Lagonda cars include LG45R Rapide, LG6, 2.6-litre, 3-litre, Rapide, Aston Martin Lagonda, and Lagonda Taraf.

McLaren, a legendary name in the realm of Formula One, has established itself as one of the most astounding sports car makers on the planet, ranking as one of the best British car brands.

The company's notoriety for excellence continues today, offering a range of carbon fiber tubbed supercars that cater to diverse preferences, from the Artura and 720S for everyday use to the unconventional Elva roadster.

Mini is a British automotive brand established in 1969, owned by German luxury vehicle manufacturer BMW since 2000, and used by them for an array of small cars assembled in the UK, Netherlands, and Austria.

BMW's modern take on Alec Issigonis' 1959 has created the world's most stylish hatchback. The new Mini's playful design, distinctive interior, and nimble handling have won over a legion of fans.

Headquartered in Crewe, England, Bently was founded by W. O. Bentley in 1919. It is notable for winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans five times in the 1920s.

Bentley, now operating as a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, excels in crafting high-speed super-luxury saloons that resemble mobile drawing rooms. Its current model line includes Flying Spur, Bentayga, Mulsanne, and Continental GT.

Lotus brand cars have won Formula One seven times. They are renowned for their lightweight and fine-handling features.

Founded by Colin Chapman, Lotus Cars has undergone several changes in ownership since his passing, ultimately finding itself under the ownership of the Chinese corporation Geely.

Notable Lotus cars include the Lotus Elan, the Lotus Esprit, and the Lotus Seven.

Vauxhall, a subsidiary of Stellantis since January 2021, has built some of the finest cars beyond the typical "repmobile." The Lotus Carlton and the minimalist VX220 are just a few examples.

With several touring car championships to their name, Vauxhall's racing heritage is also worth noting.

Handbuilt in Malvern, Worcestershire, England, Morgan sports cars serve as the epitome of British eccentricity. These sports cars available as three-wheelers are powered by BMW engines.

The company has been owned by Italian investment group Investindusttail since 2019. Some of its famous models as Aero 8 and V6 Roadster.

MG is a British automotive brand launched by Cecil Kimber in the 1920s. After a series of mergers and acquisitions, the company was owned by the Nanjing Automobile Group, which later merged with SAIC in 2007.

Once a symbol of affordable sports cars, the brand's heritage is still cherished through its sleek and stylish vehicles. MG EX 120, EX 181, and MG B are some of the famous models of MG cars.

TVR, a British manufacturer of sports cars, produces lightweight sports cars featuring powerful engines. The company was once the third-largest specialized sports car manufacturer in the world.

Their cars embody a perfect balance of finesse, precision, and speed, attained through the use of cutting-edge materials and techniques. Famous models include Grantura and Vixen.

Incredibly rare and exclusive, Noble cars are crafted to be both nimble and lightweight, offering the ultimate reward with a rush of adrenalin.

Noble is a low-production British privately owned sports car company with few employees. Its products include M12 GTO-3, M12 GTO, Noble M400, and Noble M500.

David Brown Automotive is a British manufacturer representing limited edition automobiles based in Silverstone, England. They have only two models in their catalog so far -Speedback GT and Mini Remastered.

Mini Remastered, a remastering of the original Mini, is available globally in both right-handed and left-handed drivers.

Ariel Motor Company is a British small-scale sports car manufacturing company in Crewkerne, Somerset. It is among the UK's smallest automotive companies, with only 30 staff, producing up to 100 cars per year.

The company's products include Ariel Atom, Ariel Ace motorcycle, Nomad, and HIPERCAR.

Caterham Cars is a British manufacturer specializing in lightweight sports cars. Caterham remained an independent entity until Team Lotus acquired it in 2011, leading to the establishment of Caterham Group.

Subsequently, VT Holdings took over the company in 2021. Caterham Seven 170, Super Seve 600, Seven 420, and Seven 620 are some of its products.

Established by race car driver Brian Lister in 1954, the brand is known for its original Lister Storm and Lister-Bristol sports cars. In 2013, the company was acquired by Lawrence Whittaker's Warrantywise.

Lister Car's current products include Lister Knobbly, Lister Knobbly Sir Stirling Moss Edition, Lister LFT-666, and The Lister Stealth.

Arash Motor is a British supercar and hypercar manufacturer based in Newmarket, Suffolk. The company has expanded its operation to North America with a manufacturing facility in Bolton, Canada.

The company has launched four models to date: the AF-LM, the Farboud GTS, the AF-8, and the AF-10.

Westfield Sportscars, a British manufacturer, produces both factory-built and kit versions of various two-seater, open-top sports cars. The brand is particularly renowned for its Lotus Seven-inspired car.

Its other models include FW400, Megabusa, Megablade, SE, SEi, Sport, John, and more. AeroSport, AeroRace, and iRacer are Westfield racing models.

AC Cars holds the distinction of being one of the oldest independent car makers founded in Great Britain, specializing in the building of exclusive sports cars.

Due to poor financial conditions, the company underwent multiple renamings or dissolutions before reaching its current state. In 2022, a new corporate structure started producing new AC Cobra models to meet modern safety and tech standards.

Founded in 1958 by the Walklett brothers, Ginetta Cars is a British manufacturer specializing in racing and sports cars based in Garforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire.

The introduction of models like G2, G3, and G4 in the early 60s catapulted the company to global renown. The company's most recent addition is Akura, a 6.0L Ginetta/Chevrolet LS2 OHV V8 447 kW supercar.

Atalanta Motors is a privately owned British car company established in 2011 by Martyn Corfield to revive the dormant 1930s Atalanta, which ceased production during the war.

The company initially announced the rebirth of the marque in 2012 with the retro-designed Sports Tourer, followed by another display at the 2014 Concourse of Elegance at Hampton Court Palace, yet production models remain unannounced.

Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) is a British car manufacturer that launched Mono, a one-seated road-legal sports car. The company is based in Liverpool and was founded by Neil Briggs and Ian Briggs in 2009.

Currently, Mono cars are exported to 47 countries worldwide.

Ultima is another British sports car manufacturer founded in Hinckley, Leicestershire, in 1983. The Ultima MK1 was the first Ultima produced by Lee Noble of Noble Motorsports Ltd in 1983.

The company produces and distributes the Ultima Evolution car, which comes in two distinct body styles: coupe and convertible.

Based in Grantham, Lincolnshire, Gardner Douglas is a British low-volume sports car manufacturer renowned for crafting replicas of Lola T70 and AC Cobra.

The company produces handcrafted cars with a timeless 1960s design, notable for superior quality and impeccable technical prowess.

Brooke Cars Ltd is a British sports car manufacturer located near Honiton in Devon, England. It was established in 2002 after acquiring vehicle rights from Brooke Kensington.

The company manufactures a single model, the Double R, a lightweight two-seater open sports car tipping the scales at approximately 510 kg (1,120 lb).

Marlin is a British sports car manufacturer founded by Paul Moorhouse in 1979 in Plymouth as Marlin Engineering. Now the company is located in Crediton, Devon.

The company's first model was a roadster. The company was sold to Terry and Mark Matthew in the mid-1990s; Marlin acquired Avatar Sports Cars to primarily build roadsters in 2016; and in April 2021, Kevin Richardson acquired the business.

Elemental Motor Company was founded in 2012 by John Begley with the aim to develop and produce the RP1 sportscar. The company operates as a part of Elemental Group Ltd based in Hambledon, Hampshire.

Featuring cutting-edge design, materials, engineering, technology, and vehicle dynamics, the Elemental RP1 redefines what a lightweight sportscar can be.

Founded in 2003, Mills Extreme Vehicles, commonly known as MEV, is a British car design and manufacturing company located in Gloucestershire, England.

MEV's first model was a single-seat trike, Tilting Trike. Its popular MEV Exocet made its debut at the Newark kit car show in June 2010. It is a front-engine, single-donor, rear-drive exoskeleton kit car based on the Mazda MX-5.

MK is a British automobile manufacturer founded by Martin Keenan in 1996. The company is notable for its MK Indy roadster, which was inspired by the exemplary Lotus 7 car.

The company introduced its first Indy in 2000, four years after the launch of the company.

Initially, Grinnall Cars commenced to modify Triumph TR7 cars, producing 350 units of Grinnal TR8 based on Triumph TR8. The company began to produce three-wheelers, also known as Trikes, in 1991.

They started to produce Scorpion III development the following year. The production of Scorpion IV started in 1998.

Prodrive is a Banbury-based British motorsport and advanced engineering group, that designs, constructs, and races cars for renowned companies and teams such as Bahrain Raid Xtreme, Team X44, and Aston Martin.

The company first attained popularity for its involvement in the World Rally Championship, developing championship-winning cars for Petter Solberg, Richard Burns, and Colin McRae.

Radical is a British car brand founded in 1997, specializing in developing and producing sports and racing cars. The company crafts a mix of purpose-built race cars and road-legal sports cars with varying specifications.

The most popular car of the company is the Radical SR3. Other models include SR1, SR8, SR 10, RXC Spyder, and RXC V8.

Bowler is a manufacturer of off-road vehicles based on the Range Rover chassis and Land Rover Defender. In December 2019, Jaguar Land Rover acquired Bowler and it became part of Jaguar's Special Vehicle Operation division.

With a first-class in-house engineering team, the company continues to create aftermarket parts and rally raid vehicles, predominantly based on Land Rover Defender 90 and Defender 110 platforms.