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Who owns whom: Lamborghini, Bentley, Bugatti, Rolls-Royce, Maserati, Aston Martin and McLaren today
Lamborghini and Bentley belong to Audi and Volkswagen Group, Rolls-Royce to BMW and Maserati to Stellantis. McLaren is owned by CYVN, Aston Martin is listed, and Bugatti left Porsche's orbit in 2026.
By the My Hangar editorsPublished 5 min read
Key takeaways
- Lamborghini and Bentley are 100% subsidiaries of Audi AG, within Volkswagen Group.
- Porsche completed its exit from Bugatti Rimac on 9 September 2026; Rimac Group holds 55% and a consortium led by HOF Capital holds the other 45%.
- Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is a wholly owned BMW subsidiary, and BMW has held the name since 1 January 2003.
- McLaren's road-car business belongs to Abu Dhabi's CYVN Holdings, which folded it into McLaren Group Holdings with Forseven in 2025.
- Aston Martin is a listed company; in February 2026 the Yew Tree Consortium held 32.65%, Geely 14.08% and Mercedes-Benz 7.54%.
As of November 2026, Lamborghini and Bentley belong to Audi within Volkswagen Group, Rolls-Royce to BMW and Maserati to Stellantis. McLaren's car business belongs to Abu Dhabi's CYVN Holdings. Aston Martin is listed in London, with the Lawrence Stroll-led Yew Tree Consortium its largest holder. Bugatti Rimac is now owned 55% by Rimac Group and 45% by a HOF Capital-led consortium.
Who owns each marque today?
Six of the seven have a clear controlling parent or holder; Aston Martin is the exception. This table reflects the latest figures we could verify on 3 November 2026.
| Marque | Owner today | Since | Key detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamborghini | Audi AG, Volkswagen Group | 1998 | 100% subsidiary of Audi |
| Bentley | Audi AG, Volkswagen Group | 1998 | 100% subsidiary of Audi |
| Bugatti | Bugatti Rimac: Rimac Group 55%, HOF-led consortium 45% | 2021, changed 2026 | Porsche left in September 2026 |
| Rolls-Royce | BMW Group | 2003 | Wholly owned subsidiary |
| Maserati | Stellantis | 2021 | Inherited through the FCA merger |
| Aston Martin | Listed; Yew Tree Consortium 32.65% | London listing 2018 | Geely 14.08%, Mercedes-Benz 7.54% |
| McLaren | CYVN Holdings | 2024-25 | Non-controlling stake only in McLaren Racing |
Who owns Lamborghini and Bentley?
Audi does, on behalf of Volkswagen Group. Audi lists Automobili Lamborghini and Bentley Motors as 100% subsidiaries, alongside Ducati.
Volkswagen says it acquired Bentley and the Crewe factory on 3 July 1998, and Lamborghini on 10 July 1998. Lamborghini had passed through Swiss owners, receivership, the Mimran brothers, Chrysler from 1987 and the Indonesian-owned MegaTech from 1994 before that. For its founder's story, see how Ferrari and Lamborghini differ.
Who owns Bugatti now?
No longer Volkswagen Group, and no longer Porsche. Volkswagen acquired the brand in 1998, and in 2021 it passed to Bugatti Rimac, a joint venture with Rimac Group on 55% and Porsche on 45%.
Porsche agreed in April 2026 to sell, and the deal closed on 9 September 2026. A consortium led by New York's HOF Capital, with BlueFive Capital its largest investor, took the direct 45% of Bugatti Rimac and Porsche's holding in Rimac Group. HOF says it now holds 23.5% of Rimac Group, making it the largest shareholder, in a deal it values at €1 billion.
Mate Rimac leads Bugatti Rimac and also takes over as President of Bugatti Automobiles. This is the newest change here, and many older guides still name Volkswagen or Porsche.
Why does BMW own Rolls-Royce but Volkswagen owns Bentley?
Because the two brands were sold separately in a famous 1998 mix-up. Volkswagen bought Rolls-Royce Motors from Vickers, including the Crewe factory and Bentley, but the Rolls-Royce name belonged to the aerospace company Rolls-Royce plc, which licensed it to BMW for £40 million.
The carmakers agreed that BMW would take the name from 1 January 2003 and Volkswagen would keep Bentley. BMW built a new plant at Goodwood and unveiled the Phantom that month. The longer story is in Bentley and Rolls-Royce: how they split, and the Rolls-Royce quiz tests it.
Is Maserati for sale?
Stellantis says no. Asked about a sale at the Paris Motor Show in October 2026, chief executive Antonio Filosa answered "Not at all", according to Motor1, citing Bloomberg.
That does not mean nothing is changing. In June 2026, Filosa told Italian lawmakers that Stellantis was negotiating with two unnamed partners for Maserati, with a strategic roadmap due in Modena in December. Fiat became sole owner in 1993, then sold half to Ferrari in 1997, and Ferrari took full control in 1999. In 2005 Maserati moved back within the Fiat group, then to FCA and, in 2021, to Stellantis.
Who controls Aston Martin?
No single company owns it outright. Aston Martin has been listed in London since 3 October 2018, and its largest holder is the Yew Tree Consortium led by executive chairman Lawrence Stroll.
A company circular dated February 2026 shows 32.65% for Yew Tree members, 14.08% for Geely International and 7.54% for Mercedes-Benz AG. Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is also a major holder; a notice from May 2025 put it at 16.70%, but that figure is older than the rest and may have changed.
Who owns McLaren?
Abu Dhabi's CYVN Holdings owns the road-car business, bought from Bahrain's sovereign fund Mumtalakat. The deal was reported in December 2024 and completed in April 2025. Forseven, a British start-up also owned by CYVN, was then merged in under the new McLaren Group Holdings.
McLaren Racing is a different matter. CYVN holds a non-controlling stake in it, so the Formula 1 team does not sit inside the same ownership as the road cars. See where the marque began in Bruce McLaren's story, or try the McLaren, Lamborghini and Maserati quizzes.
FAQ
Does Volkswagen still own Bugatti?
No. Volkswagen Group's Porsche held 45% of Bugatti Rimac until it sold that stake to a HOF Capital-led consortium, in a deal completed on 9 September 2026. Rimac Group holds the other 55%.
Is Rolls-Royce owned by BMW?
Yes. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is a wholly owned BMW subsidiary, based at Goodwood. It is separate from the aerospace company Rolls-Royce Holdings plc.
Who owns Bentley?
Audi AG, within Volkswagen Group. Volkswagen acquired the marque and the Crewe factory in 1998.
Who is the biggest shareholder in Aston Martin?
The Yew Tree Consortium led by Lawrence Stroll, with 32.65% of the issued shares in a February 2026 circular. Geely and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund are also large holders.
Sources
- Sites and subsidiaries, Audi
- Bugatti Rimac ownership transition and new leadership, Bugatti Newsroom
- HOF Capital completes €1 billion acquisition, Business Wire via STT Info
- Chapter thirty-two: BMW Group revives Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, BMW Group
- Stellantis boss: Maserati not for sale, Motor1
- Maserati's future narrows to two unnamed Stellantis partners, Automotive World
- General Meeting circular, February 2026, Aston Martin Lagonda
- McLaren Automotive, Wikipedia
- Cyvn completes acquisition of McLaren Automotive, Enterprise AM
- Lamborghini: the history of the brands, Volkswagen Group
- Lamborghini, Wikipedia
- Maserati, Wikipedia
- Holding(s) in Company, Aston Martin Lagonda, 12 May 2025
Every figure here was checked against at least two independent sources, listed at the end.
