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List Of Automobile Manufacturers Of Sweden
Major current manufacturers Current and defunct automobile manufacturers of Sweden * Allvelo (1903–1907) * AB Nyköpings Automobilfabrik (assembly, 1937–1960) * AB Thulinverken (1920–1928) * AMG (1903–1906) * Arlöfs (in or around 1902) * Åtvidaberg (1910–1911) * Caresto (1996–present) * Fram King Fulda (1957–1962) * GEA (one in 1905) * HB (in or around 1925) * Hult Healey (1984–1990) * Husqvarna (one in 1943) * Jösse Car (1994–1999) * Kalmar (1969–1971) * LT (in 1909 and in 1923) * Lidköpings Mekaniska Verkstads (one in 1923) * Luvly * Mania Spyder (unknown) * Mascot (around 1920) * NEVS (Based on Saab Automobile) (2012–2023) * OBC (one in 1974) * Racing Plast Burträsk (1965–1971) * Reva (1964–1968) * Rengsjöbilen (1914–1916) * Saab (1947–2014) * Self (1916–1922) * SAF (1919–1921) * Scania (1903–1911) * Svensk Elektrobil (around 1945) * Söderbloms Gjuteri & Mekaniska Verkstad (1901–unknown) * Södertelje Ver ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 Volvo XC90 2
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Caresto
Caresto is a Swedish car company which was started in 1996 by Leif Tufvesson. Caresto is registered in Ängelholm in southern Sweden (Vegeå Tegelbruk, Rodervägen, SE 262 94, Ängelholm). Leif Tufvesson is the founder and creator of 4 (2 different, and 2 of a kind) of its Hot Rod sports car, used by Volvo in different car shows, such as SEMA, as well as a limited edition of an individualized Volvo C70 hardtop convertible. Leif Tufvesson previously worked for the Volvo Concept Center and for six years he was responsible for the development department of Koenigsegg, a Swedish sports car manufacturer. In 2004 he won the prestigious "Hot Rod of the Year" award from Hot Rod Magazine ''Hot Rod'' is an American car magazine devoted to hot rodding, drag racing, and muscle cars—modifying automobiles for performance and appearance. It was published monthly until 2024, when it transitioned to quarterly publication. History ''H ... and "Most Innovative Car" in the USA. References E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mascot (car)
Mascot was a car made by AB Rååverken in Helsingborg around 1920. Sold both as a kit car and in finished form it was a way of converting a motor cycle to a type of cyclecar. Usually based on an Excelsior two cylinder 16 HP motorcycle (optionally a Harley-Davidson, Reading Standard or Indian) the steering, seat and front wheel were removed and the motorcycle frame A motorcycle frame is a motorcycle's core structure. It supports the engine, provides a location for the steering and motorcycle suspension, rear suspension, and supports the rider and any passenger or luggage. Also attached to the frame are the ... was attached to a low weight body that added the "missing" three wheels. The track width was , length about and weight . It was steered via a steering wheel, had pedals for throttle and brakes and a gear stick and was fitted with windscreen, doors, soft top, comfortable seats and a single front light. It seated two persons in tandem. Notes Defunct motor vehicle manufa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mania Spyder
The Mania Spyder was a Swedish kit car company in Falköping selling a sports roadster based on either VW Beetle or spaceframe chassis. They advertised that a formula spaceframe made for motorcycle engines would be available in spring 2001. It was designed by the automotive designer and guitar builder Ulf Bolumlid of Design by Ulf A design is the concept or proposal for an object, process, or system. The word ''design'' refers to something that is or has been intentionally created by a thinking agent, and is sometimes used to refer to the inherent nature of something .... Over 50 examples of the Mania have been sold, a Swedish record for an own design kit-car. External links Design by Ulf [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luvly
Luvly AB is a Swedish automotive tech supplier and automotive manufacturer based in Stockholm. Founded in 2015, it specializes in tech for efficient design and production of lightweight electric vehicles. History In 2015, three Swedish entrepreneurs from Stockholm, Håkan Lutz, Björn Lindblom and David Egertz, founded the Luvly startup focused on the development of electric vehicle technologies targeted at European metropolises. After 8 years of construction work and tests, at the end of April 2023, the company presented a prototype of a small 2-seater, the Luvly O hatchback. With an unusual concept drawing the attention of global media to a small, previously unreported Swedish company. The 2.7-meter vehicle was developed with lightweight components allowing for a low total weight of 380 kilograms. The 100-kilometer range is to be provided by a 6.4 kWh battery, which can be removed and charged from a 220-230 V home socket. The stiff sandwich composite chassis and safety cell i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lidköpings Mekaniska Verkstads
Lidköpings Mekaniska Verkstads AB (LMV) is an engineering manufacturer in Lidköping, Sweden. It has been a subsidiary of Motala Verkstad Group AB (MVG) since December 2019. The company was founded in 1875. It originally produced many different components and machines that were resold to the industry. They had plans for automobile production and in 1923 a prototype had been made. The design was by Åke W Eklund. The car was impressive with its low weight (475 kg) and details well suited for the bad Swedish roads of the time. The car was powered by a French four-cylinder CIMA engine with a Cozette carburettor. The car proved to be reliable, strong and with high acceleration. The plan was to have various sub-contractors making the parts for the car and then having the parts assembled at the LMV plant. Via SKF, Assar Gabrielsson, later founder of Volvo, had many contacts with LMV, and it is possible that it was from LMV he got the idea to use several subcontractors. LMV had parts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LT (car)
LT was a Swedish car made by Anders Rudolf Lindström, Gottfrid Hansson and Simon Resare. It got its name from the initials of "Lindström and Torsby" the designer Anders Rudolf Lindström and Torsby in northern Värmland, Sweden, but it was nicknamed "Långsam tillverkning" (Swedish for "slow production"). Car production was first planned in 1909 or possibly earlier, but this first car wasn't a success. In 1923 they made a second model. It had a painted grille, raked windscreen and the design may have been inspired by French cars like the Avions Voisin. It was powered by an air-cooled, two-cylinder engine of their own design and cast at Solbergs Mekaniska in Forshaga. The engine produced 20 HP and was connected to a three-speed gearbox driving the front wheels. The chassis was made of steel tubing and the bodywork of wood veneer. A series of 50 cars was planned, but money was a problem. A car dealer approached Lindström wanting to hire him for his own production, but Lindst ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalmar Verkstad
Kalmar Verkstad AB (''KVAB'') was a Swedish train and automobile manufacturer in Kalmar, Sweden that made the Tjorven and Terminal. KVAB was founded in 1902 and acquired by ABB in 1990, with the train manufacturing eventually becoming owned by Bombardier, which closed the factory in Kalmar in 2005. History and products KVAB's core business was trains, and they built all kinds of locomotives, trams, passenger cars, freight cars for both Swedish market and export. In the mid-sixties, KVAB also produced small trucks, boats, parking decks and cars for road use. Tjorven was a small delivery van based on the DAF 44, Postverket placed an initial order of 1000 vehicles. Kalmar Terminal was a vehicle intended to be used for transporting goods in ports between ships and railway. One odd detail was that the door was located in the front. It had a V8 diesel engine, automatic gearbox, and semi-trailer coupling with built-in automatic air and electric connections. At forklift was mount ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jösse Car
Jösse Car was a sports car automaker, manufacturer founded in 1994 and located in Arvika, Sweden. They produced one vehicle, the two seater roadster Indigo 3000. History In October 1993, Bengt Lidmalm visited the TVR showroom in Earl's Court, London, and began looking into the idea of creating his own sportscar. Lidmalm partnered with Sven-Olof Fogelberg of Volvo founding Jösse Car AB in Arvika, Sweden in 1994. Hans Philip Zackau who designed the Volvo 850 was recruited as chief designer to design their first car, the Indigo 3000 powered by a 3 litre Volvo engine and based around a lightweight body on a galvanized steel frame. In March 1996, Jösse Car produced their first customer vehicle. In media tests, the Indigo 3000 performed well against competitor cars including the Alfa Romeo Spider and BMW Z3. The Indigo 3000 was awarded the "Utmärkt Svensk Form" ('Excellent Swedish Design') in September. The company planned to produce 50 cars in 1996, 250 in 1997 and reaching a ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Husqvarna Motorcycles
Husqvarna Motorcycles GmbH (; marketed as Husqvarna) is an Austrian motorcycle company with Swedish origins. It is co-owned by Indian Motorcycle manufacturer Bajaj Group and Pierer Industrie AG, Pierer Mobility AG. The company began producing motorcycles in 1903 at Huskvarna, Sweden, as a subsidiary of the Husqvarna Vapenfabrik, Husqvarna armament firm. History Prior to 1987 Husqvarna was founded near the town of Huskvarna in Sweden in 1689. The company started out as a maker of muskets, and the Husqvarna logo still depicts a gun sight viewed from the end of the barrel. As with many motorcycle manufacturers, Husqvarna first began producing bicycles in the late 19th century. In 1903, they made the jump to motorcycle manufacturing. The first "Husky" motorcycles used imported engines, and it was not until 1916 that Husqvarna began producing machines built entirely in-house. Around that time they secured a contract with the Swedish Army, and also began entering cross-country an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hult Healey
Hult Healey was a make of kit cars in Sweden started when Mats Svanberg from Hult saw an Austin-Healey (100 or 3000 3000 or 3000s usually refers to: * 3000 (number), the decimal number * 3000 AD/CE, the first year of the 31st century * 3000 BC(E), a year in the 3rd millennium BC * 3000s AD/CE, a decade, century, millennium in the 4th millennium * 3000s BC(E), ...) and fell in love with it. In the 1970s he bought one and in 1981 it was due for a renovation and he wanted to make a replica of the competition Austin-Healey, but without ruining his original car, so he decided to build a copy. He called in his friend Lennart Waerme to help him. The chassis was based on the original, but used engine, gearbox, front end and rear axle from a 1972 Volvo 142. To make this possible the car had to be made 14 cm wider than the original. The Hult Healey, as it was known, was first registered in the late summer of 1984. They also started to make kits based on their design. Up to 1990 the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
HB (car)
HB (taken from the initials of the designer Helmer Berglund) was a car made in two or three copies at ''Berglunds mekaniska verkstad'' at about 1925. On the prototype they used a three-cylinder engine, but the production models had a four-cylinder engine producing 16 horsepower. The engine was connected to a three-speed transmission. The car was a two-seater, and the design was much inspired by the Thulin A by AB Thulinverken. The company was later renamed to ''Sörby mekaniska verkstad'' (SMV) and made travel trailer A caravan, travel trailer, camper, tourer or camper trailer is a Trailer (vehicle), trailer towed behind a road vehicle to provide a place to sleep which is more comfortable and protected than a tent (although there are popup camper, fold-down ...s. Notes Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of Sweden {{motorvehicle-company-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
