European carmaker AUDI and Saab are two of the most well-known and respected carmakers in Europe. AUDI, founded in 1909 in Germany, is a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group and is known for its luxury vehicles. Saab, founded in Sweden in 1945, is now owned by National Electric Vehicle Sweden and is renowned for its performance and safety features. Both companies have a long history of producing high-quality cars that are popular with European consumers.