Question: are there any independent car companies?
Answer: Winton Motor Carriage Company. Founded in 1896, Winton became one of the first American companies to build and sell a motor car. ... 
Packard Motor Car Company. ... 
Studebaker. ... 
Hudson Motor Car Company. ... 
DeLorean Motor Company. ... 
Tucker Corporation. ... 
Willys. ... 
Pontiac.