Short answer
5 car brands in the archive name PACCAR as their owner or last owner, including DAF, Foden and Kenworth.
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Car Brands Owned by PACCAR: Key Facts
- Brands on this list
- 5
- Countries
- 3
- Most brands from
- United Kingdom (2)
Car Brands Owned by PACCAR at a Glance
| Brand | Country | Founded | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
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Netherlands | — | DAF Trucks is a division of the American group Paccar, which bought it in October 1996. |
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United Kingdom | — | Paccar ceased to use the marque in 2006. |
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United States | — | Kenworth has been a wholly owned subsidiary of PACCAR since 1945 |
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United Kingdom | — | Leyland Trucks in Lancashire has been a subsidiary of Paccar since 1998 and builds DAF-branded trucks. |
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United States | — | Peterbilt has been part of PACCAR since 1958, when Pacific Car and Foundry bought it. |
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Car Brands Owned by PACCAR: Entry Details
DAF
NetherlandsHow the DAF logo went from a winged steering-wheel emblem to today's blue wordmark over a red bar, what the name stands for, and which DAF cars and trucks made its reputation.
- Ownership
- DAF Trucks is a division of the American group Paccar, which bought it in October 1996.
- Segment
- Vehicle maker
- Archived logo versions
- 2
Foden
United KingdomHow the Foden diamond badge with its script name came to mark British steam wagons and lorries, and which Foden vehicles became the best known.
- Ownership
- Paccar ceased to use the marque in 2006.
- Segment
- Vehicle maker
- Archived logo versions
- 1
Kenworth
United StatesHow the red-and-white KW badge ties to the Kent and Worthington partnership behind Kenworth, what is documented about it, and which trucks made the name famous.
- Ownership
- Kenworth has been a wholly owned subsidiary of PACCAR since 1945
- Segment
- Vehicle maker
- Archived logo versions
- 1
Leyland
United KingdomFrom a brass works plate in Lancashire to the British Leyland roundel and the Ashok Leyland mark, see how the Leyland name was drawn and what it stood for.
- Ownership
- Leyland Trucks in Lancashire has been a subsidiary of Paccar since 1998 and builds DAF-branded trucks.
- Segment
- Vehicle maker
- Archived logo versions
- 5
Peterbilt
United StatesHow the red Peterbilt oval replaced a rectangular badge in 1953, what the script wordmark shows, and which trucks made the name famous.
- Ownership
- Peterbilt has been part of PACCAR since 1958, when Pacific Car and Foundry bought it.
- Segment
- Vehicle maker
- Archived logo versions
- 1
Car Brands Owned by PACCAR: Analysis
Why ownership matters
A group's brands often share platforms, engines and dealer networks while keeping separate badges, so the owner explains why very different cars can have a common technical base.
Where these brands come from
United Kingdom has the most brands on this list (2 of 5), followed by United States (2) and Netherlands (1). In all, 3 countries are represented.
FAQ: Car Brands Owned by PACCAR
Which car brands name PACCAR as their owner or last owner?
DAF, Foden, Kenworth, Leyland and Peterbilt.
How is this list compiled?
Owner names are extracted from each brand page's own sourced answers about ownership and history. The note quotes the supporting sentence; names are merged only where they plainly refer to the same company.
Sources & methodology
Owner names are extracted from each brand page's own sourced answers about ownership and history. The note quotes the supporting sentence; names are merged only where they plainly refer to the same company. Each brand page lists its own sources, and the logo images are an educational reference archive.
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