Global Auto Index
The world's largest free online automotive catalog
What is GlobalAutoIndex.com?
GlobalAutoIndex.com is one of the world's most comprehensive free online automotive directories, cataloguing over 1,700 car manufacturers from every corner of the globe and more than 100,000 vehicle photographs. Founded in the early 2000s, the site was built with a single mission: to give enthusiasts, researchers, buyers and industry professionals a single authoritative reference point for the entire history of automobile production.
Unlike manufacturer websites or regional automotive portals, Global Auto Index takes a genuinely global perspective — covering not just the well-known brands from Germany, Japan, the USA and South Korea, but also rare and historic marques from Eastern Europe, China, South America, Africa and beyond. If a company has ever produced a car for sale, chances are it is listed here.
What you'll find here
Car Makers
Detailed profiles of over 1,700 manufacturers — from global giants like Toyota and Volkswagen to small independent coachbuilders. Each entry includes corporate information, production history, assembly plants, subsidiaries and related marques.
Models & Body Styles
Browse thousands of model lines organised by body style — sedans, hatchbacks, estates, coupés, convertibles, SUVs and more. Each model page lists available versions, engine specifications and production years.
Photo Gallery
Over 100,000 vehicle photographs covering production models, concepts and historic cars. Images are sourced from official press releases and automotive events worldwide.
Automotive News
An archive of automotive press releases and industry news spanning two decades — a unique historical record of announcements, launches and milestones from manufacturers around the world.
Our philosophy
Global Auto Index has always been free to use and free from advertising influence. Every manufacturer is listed on equal terms regardless of size, origin or commercial relationship. Our goal is completeness and accuracy — not promotion.
The catalog is organised alphabetically and by country, making it easy to explore manufacturers you already know and discover ones you have never heard of. Whether you are researching a rare Soviet-era marque, tracing the ownership history of an obscure Chinese brand, or simply curious about which companies once assembled cars in your country — this is the place to start.
A note on the data
All technical specifications, production dates and corporate information are provided without warranty. The automotive industry changes constantly — companies merge, rebrand, cease production or restart under new ownership. We endeavour to keep records up to date, but encourage users to verify critical information through official manufacturer sources.