Maps Of The Biggest Companies & Brands In Countries Around The World

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The maps shown here all show the biggest and/or most popular brands from countries around the world based either on where they are founded or headquartered today.

UK

Map by ir_illustrated

France

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Italy

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Most Valuable Italian Brands

Map by The World In Maps, waitalians and hardcoreitalians

Italian Motor Valley

Map created by @Quartr_App

Explanation:

This area, known as the Italian Motor Valley, emerged post-WWII as a hub for luxury sports car manufacturers.

Companies like Ferrari and Maserati, established their headquarters in the Emilia-Romagna region. Lamborghini, part of Volkswagen, later joined the fold in the 1960s, transitioning from tractors to high-performance vehicles.

And perhaps there wouldn’t be such a rich ecosystem if it weren’t for Ferrari’s bad clutches. Ferruccio Lamborghini later recounted how the idea to build his own car came about:

“The problem with the clutch was never cured, so I decided to talk to Enzo Ferrari. I had to wait for him a very long time. ‘Ferrari, your cars are rubbish!’ I complained. Il Commendatore was furious.

‘Lamborghini, you may be able to drive a tractor but you will never be able to handle a Ferrari properly.’ This was the point when I finally decided to make a perfect car.”

The concentration of brands like Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Maserati in a small area has built an automotive ecosystem fueled by innovation and motorsports. Pagani, founded in the 1990s, brought bespoke hypercars to the mix, intensifying competition and driving global excellence in luxury vehicles.