Ever wonder who really owns the brands you love? This chart shows how most “independent” car brands actually belong to a few big parent companies. It’s a visual masterclass in brand architecture.
Marketing analysis
Each company owns multiple brands aimed at different markets and price points. Volkswagen owns both Bentley and Skoda. Toyota has Lexus and Daihatsu. It’s segmentation by ownership: same parent, different audience, one big win.
Why it works
- Expands market reach without diluting the master brand
- Uses brand positioning to target unique buyer personas
- Creates “ladder pricing” for different levels of luxury
- Shares R&D, parts, and marketing budgets behind the scenes
Examples
- LVMH uses 70+ brands to dominate the luxury market
- Coca-Cola owns 200+ drink brands worldwide
- P&G’s 65+ brands cover every household category possible
- Unilever owns both Dove and Axe, same soap, totally different vibe
Analyzed by Swipebot
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