Road Rules Are Different Everywhere
Every country has its favorite set of wheels—but can you guess which? Here’s your chance to prove your smartness knows no borders.
United States
Which car brand dominates the streets of the United States year after year?
Answer:
This is easy, it’s Ford. Henry Ford’s moving assembly line in 1913 changed everything. Oh, and the Model T? It cost less than a modern gaming console back in the day.
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Germany
In Germany, which brand rules the roads and Autobahn bragging rights?
Answer:
Beetle. The original Beetle crawled off the line in 1938 and never stopped buzzing. That Beetle went on to outsell your favorite boy band’s albums.
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Japan
What’s the best-selling car brand in Japan, a country known for precision engineering?
Answer:
Toyota. Toyota actually started as a loom company. Yes, weaving looms. Plot twist: The founder changed the spelling from Toyoda to Toyota because it sounded luckier.
Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
France
Which automaker rolls off the line with the most love in France?
Answer:
Renault. Before they made cars, they built tanks during WWI. Their first car, the Type A, was produced in 1898.
Britain
Which brand do the Brits secretly love more than tea and sarcasm?
Answer:
Volkswagen is the unexpected winner in the UK. Even with Mini and Rolls right there, VW took the crown. Brits once called the Golf “the people’s hatchback”.
Italy
Italy: land of pasta, passion, and a proudly local car brand called…
Answer:
Fiat. Their Lingotto factory had a rooftop racetrack. You read that right. The first Fiat 509 cost less than a Vespa today.
Lars-Göran Lindgren Sweden, Wikimedia Commons
South Korea
What car brand do South Koreans trust to carry them through Seoul traffic?
Answer:
Hyundai is king in South Korea. The brand dropped the Pony in 1975—it was boxy, humble, and a total underdog. Now, Hyundai owns Genesis and makes cars that can park themselves.
Damian B Oh, Wikimedia Commons
China
Which brand quietly leads the race on China’s mega-highways?
Answer:
BYD is China’s reigning champ. This company started out making batteries in 1995, and now they’re the EV Goliath. Their name “Build Your Dreams” might be cheesy, but it fits perfectly.
India
Which brand transformed car culture in India?
Answer:
Maruti Suzuki rules the roads in India. The Maruti 800, introduced in 1983, became the starter car for a generation, mostly because it was cheap, cheerful, and nearly indestructible.
Brazil
Which automaker is Brazil’s go-to for both city and jungle terrain?
Answer:
Fiat. They’ve been building cars in Brazil since 1976, with the Fiat Strada topping sales in 2024. It’s a favorite for both urban streets and rural roads.
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Russia
Which rugged ride dominates the icy roads of Russia?
Answer:
Lada leads the Russian car pack. Their first model, the VAZ-2101, launched in 1970 and was basically a Fiat in fur boots. It was engineered to survive Siberia and potholes the size of bears.
TrainSimFan, Wikimedia Commons
Australia
What brand do Aussies count on from Outback to the ocean? Hint: It’s a leading brand else where too.
Answer:
Toyota also takes the crown in Australia. They started assembling cars Down Under in 1963 and never looked back. The Hilux is practically a national hero, and it’ll survive fires and floods.
Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Canada
Which car brand do Canadians cling to in sub-zero winters?
Answer:
Just like their neighbor, Ford is Canada’s go-to ride. Ford opened shop in Ontario back in 1904, making it one of Ford’s first international plants. Canadians love their F-Series trucks like they love Tim Hortons.
Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Mexico
Which brand fuels Mexico’s freeways, fiestas, and family road trips?
Answer:
Nissan wins big in Mexico. Nissan’s Aguascalientes plant opened in 1982 and is a productivity beast. The Tsuru was so popular that it became a taxi legend.
Spain
Which brand got Spain’s engines running post-WWII?
Answer:
Toyota. Since entering Spain in the 1980s, Toyota’s Corolla and RAV4 have become favorites, leading sales in 2025.
Alexander-93, Wikimedia Commons
Sweden
Sweden doesn’t just make meatballs and flat-pack furniture. Who’s their car icon?
Answer:
Volvo is Sweden’s most loved car. This brand gave the world the three-point seatbelt in 1959, and didn’t patent it. With this, Volvo stood by the notion that they’d rather save lives than own something that could.
Lars-Goran Lindgren Sweden, Wikimedia Commons
Egypt
Which car brand leads along the Nile and through Cairo’s crowded streets?
Answer:
Chery. Since entering Egypt, Chery’s affordable Tiggo models have surged, leading sales in 2024.
Rutger van der Maar, Wikimedia Commons
Thailand
Thailand’s all about compact power. So, who owns the streets there?
Answer:
Toyota does. Since the 1960s, Toyota’s Corolla and Hilux have dominated Thailand’s roads, built for bustling cities and rural routes.
Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Malaysia
Malaysia’s most popular car isn’t a Toyota. Who takes the title?
Answer:
Perodua is Malaysia’s pride and joy. Founded in 1993, their first model, the Kancil, was so tiny. It was also very affordable.
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Pakistan
Pakistanis trust one brand to zip them through Karachi chaos. Which one?
Answer:
Suzuki dominates in Pakistan. The Suzuki Mehran was the everyman’s tiny, boxy car. Launched in 1989, it kept selling with barely a facelift for decades.
Navas Puthanazhi, Wikimedia Commons
Turkey
Which car brand do Turks call their own?
Answer:
Fiat is Turkey’s go-to brand. Thanks to Tofas—a Fiat-Kos Holding joint venture from 1968—they’ve built millions of Fiats locally.
Mr.choppers, Wikimedia Commons
Colombia
Which brand takes the lead across Colombia’s mountains, cities, and coastlines?
Answer:
Toyota. Again. Since the 1960s, Toyota’s Corolla and Hilux have been trusted for Colombia’s diverse terrain, leading sales in Q1 2025.
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