When you think of cars that start with J, brands such as Jeep and Jaguar first come to mind. However, there are several other brands that belong to this category; some of which you may have never heard of before!
This article lists some of the most notable cars that start with the letter J. Let’s get right into it!
JAC
JAC (Jianghuai Automobile Co.) is a Chinese automobile brand that was founded in 1964.
Reportedly, the company produces about 445,000 units per year to over 100 countries worldwide. It currently has over 500 dealerships and 14 assembly plants across Europe, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia.
JAC is considered the most popular commercial vehicle brand in China. In the global market, it’s the most well-known Chinese car brand in Brazil and the second-most exported Chinese brand in the world.
Jaguar
Founded in 1922, Jaguar is a British multinational car manufacturer known for its luxury and sports vehicles.
The company initially specialized in making sidecars for motorcycles. With a £1000 loan taken out from their parents, founders William Walmsley and William Lyons began experimenting with cars in 1927. In 1935, the first-ever Jaguar model, the SS Jaguar 100, was released.
Jaguar is owned by the Jaguar Land Rover division of Tata Motors. Some of the most popular Jaguar models include the Jaguar XK120, the Jaguar XJ, and the Jaguar E- and F-Type.
Javan
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Formerly known as Two-Thirds Limited, Javan is a sports car manufacturer established in Cornwall, Britain in 2003.
It has designed and developed the ever-famous Javan R1, a 200 bhp track-oriented speedster. The R1 is known for its highly-intricate design and impressive specs.
At the time of writing, it’s the first and only Javan model that exists, but the company made it clear that they’re planning to produce more in the upcoming future.
JAWA
JAWA (Janeček Wanderer) is a Czechoslovakian automobile and motorcycle company founded in 1929 by František Janeček.
Although mostly known for its motorcycles, JAWA has produced several automobiles.
The company introduced its first car, the JAWA 700, in 1934. Later, they released the sports car edition of the JAWA 700 and called it the JAWA 750. The 750 was considered legendary in the history of the Czechoslovakian races.
In 1937, the JAWA 600 Minor was introduced, replacing the JAWA 700. About 14,000 vehicles were produced and exported at the time.
Jeep
Jeep is an American-based auto-brand that manufactures crossovers and fully off-road-worthy SUVs, sports utility vehicles, and pick-ups. It has several luxury models under its belt, including the Grand Cherokee and the Grand Wagoneer.
The very first Jeep-branded product was released in 1945, but the “Jeep” trademark was only attributed to the company in 1950.
In 1953, Jeep reached international popularity and became one of the most top-selling vehicles in the United States.
Jetstream
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JetStream is a sports car manufacturer founded in Cornwall, England.
The Jetstream SC250 is the first and most popular sports car the company has produced. Although it’s geared towards track use, it’s 100% road legal. It runs on bioethanol fuel or unleaded fuel and is engineered to deliver maximum speed and performance.
The SC250 was designed by a former Ford automotive designer, Brian Rossi.
JMC
JMC (Jiangling Motors Corporation), is a Chinese automobile brand. It started off as a repair shop in 1947 under the name Nanchang Motors Repair Factory.
The company started assembling and selling vehicles in 1968, and by 1993, the company was granted approval to establish a joint-stock company with Shenzhen Stock Exchange.
JMC mainly produces commercial vehicles like vans, SUVs, pick-ups, and light trucks.
Jösse Car
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Jösse Car is a Swedish sports car company founded in 199. It’s famous for creating the JC Indigo 3000, a two-seat open-top car powered by a Volvo 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine.
Most of the company’s sports cars were inspired by British TVR brand vehicles. The company manufactured about 44 vehicles until it was declared bankrupt in 1999.
Jowett
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Founded in 1906, Jowett manufactured light commercial vehicles and cars in Bradford, England until it was defunct in 1955.
Jowett is believed to have produced one of England’s first real light cars. They weren’t the fastest nor the most powerful, but they were robust and cost-efficient.
Some of the most popular Jowett cars include the Jowett Lorry (1930), the Jowett 7 hp Blackbird (1932), and the Jowett 7 hp Weasel (1935).
JPX
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JPX do Brasil Ltda, or simply known as JPX, was a Brazilian automobile company that was launched in 1992 by Brazilian-German billionaire Eike Batista.
Due to Batista’s lack of experience in the automotive industry, JPX was shut down in 2002. It was Batista’s first failed company.
JPX produced approximately 3,000 units, most of which were issued to park rangers, fire departments, and the army. Today, there are about 1,000 JPX cars on the roads of Brazil.
Joest
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Joest is a sports racing car team founded in 1978 by Reinhold Joest, a former Porsche works racer.
The group has taken part in a number of sports racing competitions, including the Le Man’s series and the Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft (DTM).
However, Joest isn’t only known for its racing competitions. Throughout the years, the company has developed several impressive sports cars, including the Joest 935/78. The Joest 935/78, nicknamed “Moby Dick,” took part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Jimenez
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Jimenez is a sports automobile manufacturer based in France.
The Jimenez Novia W16, produced in 1995, is its one and only model. It somewhat looks like a Ferrari with exaggerated headlamps.
According to founder Ramon Jimenez, the car took 10 years to develop and cost around $855,000 to manufacture.
Conclusion
This concludes our list of cars that start with J. The brands mentioned above have all made an impact in the automotive world, however small. Although some of them have been defunct, the majority can still be purchased today.
