1. Skoda
   BMW
2. Volkswagen

German carmaker Volkswagen makes some of the most common cars in Europe. And the Golf, for example, is one of the best-selling cars in the entire world.

1. Dacia
   Audi
2. Opel

With its distinctive lightning bolt emblem, Opel is a very recognizable European brand. It's a German manufacturer that makes passenger and light commercial vehicles.

1. Chevrolet
   Skoda
2. Toyota

Skoda is a Czech automobile manufacturer that's been around since the late 1890s. It makes a handful of popular models, such as the Octavia and Karoq, among others.

1. Ford-Werke GmbH
   Audi
2. Renault

Ford has very old ties to Germany, and many cars are made by Ford-Werke GmbH. As in the U.S., models like the Fiesta are incredibly popular.

1. Bugatti
   Mercedes-Benz
2. Dacia

If it has "Class" in the name, you can bet it’s a Mercedes-Benz model. This Germany manufacturer is renowned for making incredibly comfortable and safe cars.

1. Peugot
   Volvo
2. Saab

France is known as the home of Peugot, which makes cars like the 108 and 208. The company is often highlighted as making cars that create less pollution than many of its competitors.

1. Opel
   Tata
2. Suzuki

It has Japanese origins, but like Ford, Suzuki is very much a global company that makes and sells cars all over the place. Its Vitara is also known as Sidekick, Grand Vitara or Escudo.

1. Nissan
   Skoda
2. ZIL

You can't go anywhere in Europe (or anywhere else, for that matter) without bumping into a Nissan. The Qashqai is a popular crossover SUV that goes by the name of Rogue Sport in America.

1. Vauxhall/Opel
   Toyota
2. Mini

Vauxhall/Opel makes a series of small cars, like the Viva, which is perfect for zipping around congested city streets. The cars are cheap compared to many other popular brands.

1. Renault
   Volvo
2. Tata

French vehicle manufacturer Renault has been around since 1899, and now makes mostly an array of small cars and vans. The Clio, for example, has been built since 1990 and has almost always gotten rave reviews from critics.

1. Volkswagen
   Alpine
2. PGO

It's hard to mention European car makers without mentioning VW at least twice. With cars like the Tiguan, VW is simply a giant among boys on the continent.

1. DS Automobiles
   Peugot
2. Hyundai

Hyundai is a South Korea company that sells a lot of its cars in Europe and around the world. The Kona is a bitty SUV that will eventually come in an electric version.

1. Exagon Motors
   BMW
2. Renault

You probably wondered if we'd ever get to BMW. Well, here you go. The 3 Series is the least expensive Beemer available in most markets, and by "least expensive," we mean you may only need two loans to buy one.

1. Volvo
   Aston Martin
2. Citroen

Any idea where Volvo is from? If you guessed Austria, you're wrong. It's actually Sweden, and the company is one of the few making a long-term commitment to electric cars in coming years.

1. Mercedes-Benz
   Fiat
2. Land Rover

"Fiat" stands for "Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino," so you can probably guess that it's an Italian company. The brand's very first car emerged in 1899 and it had a 4-horsepower engine.

1. Audi
   Opal
2. Porsche

Audi is another luxurious German auto brand, one with a history that goes back more than 100 years. The fun little S1 has a 228 hp engine that zooms to 60 mph in less than 6 seconds.

1. Lotus
   Cudell
2. Seat

Seat is a Spanish company that's sold millions of cars, like the supermini Ibiza. The little Ibiza has been around since 1984 and is currently in its fifth generation.

1. McLaren
   Dacia
2. MK

Did you know that Romania builds cars? It does, thanks to companies like Dacia, which operates one of the busiest manufacturing plants in all of Europe in an effort to make vehicles like the Dokker and Sandero.

1. Rolls-Royce
   Ronart
2. Westfield

Rolls-Royce, of course, hardly needs an introduction. And if you aren't familiar with the company's cars, don't bother, you can't afford them, anyway.

1. KTM
   Porsche
2. Rimac

If you like sardine cans mounted to turbo engines, we have great sales going on down at the Porsche dealership. This German company makes high-performance cars, some of which are small enough that you'll have to fold yourself in half in order to get into the driver's seat.

1. Citroen
   Puli
2. El Motors

Did you know that French car maker Citroen built the first mass-produced front-wheel-drive car in history? So the next time you're pulling through slippery slush, you have them to thank.

1. Mazda
   Kia
2. Bugatti

As with Rolls-Royce, you can't afford a Bugatti, one of the world's fanciest car makers. But if you can, be sure to call us up when you're filming your next rap video!

1. Chevrolet
   Ebro
2. Land Rover

Land Rover is another luxury British brand, but these vehicles are meant for adventure travel, not city streets. They often feature a distinctive boxy design that stands out in a crowd … or on the side of a mountain.

1. FSC
   Lada
2. Nissan

Russians make cars, too, and they sell well in parts of Europe. The Lada Niva (or 4 x 4) is a little off-road vehicle that you can use to traverse roads forgotten after the fall of the USSR.

1. Alfa Romeo
   Acura
2. BMW

BMW makes cars like the 600 and 507. But that wasn't always the case, the company actually got its start in aircraft engines.

1. Bentley
   Aero
2. Derways

Derways is another Russian company that does a lot of business in Europe. Its "Great Wall" model sounds like a hovercraft, but it's actually a compact SUV.

1. Buick
   Jaguar
2. Sofia

Jaguar used to get all sorts of grief for quality-control issues. Nowadays, its luxury cars mostly get rave reviews all over the world.

1. Korres
   Namco
2. Opel

German manufacturer Opel has millions of vehicles to its credit, with popular cars like the Omega and Super 6. Opel was actually a GM company for decades until it was sold off in 2017.

1. Triumph
   Aston Martin
2. Leblanc

If you like grand tourers and luxury cars, you're already familiar with Aston Martin. The company is famous in large part due to the fact that James Bond films often feature its cars.

1. Dartz
   Carver
2. Mini

With their remarkable styling and zippy feel, Mini cars are notable in Europe and around the world. The Cooper is one of Mini's most popular models.