Is BMW the only independent private auto company today?

Question

that's what i heard..

coz.. chrasyer(spelled that wrong but don't really care for the brand enough to not correct it) bought mercedes, Audi is VW, acura=honda, lexus=toyota..volvo=i forgot which one..

basically BMW is the one that's worth the most (not talking about money) to own today compared to the others.

Answer 1

that is true

Answer 2

Using your Logic, the parents are the independent companies on their own as well.

SAAB = GM

Vauxhall = GM

Aston Martin = Ford

Mazda = Ford

Volvo = Ford

So GM, Ford, Honda, Toyota are all Independent Companies on their own Right ?

Since Toyota's California Plant makes Pontiacs, are you going to say

Toyota = GM ROTFL!