Made in Germany

In 2004 Porsche decided to build the all-new Carrera GT in Leipzig, which is seen as a knightly accolade for the production site. However, the biggest challenge arose, when Porsche decided to produce a four-door sedan in parallel to the Cayenne, namely the Porsche Panamera. Before this sports saloon can hit the streets, it needs to pass 71 perfectly organized stations in the production plant.

At the end of 2001, a new chapter in automobile history began. Volkswagen wants to be at the top. The brand which had such great success with the beetle, the brand which opened an entirely new class with the Golf, now wants to enter the luxury market. The hour of the birth of the VW Phaeton is at hand.

The determination to bring the pleasures of driving to the streets, makes BMW motorcycles so well-loved. For over 40 years, these 2-wheelers have stood for maximum comfort, quality, and safety. And all of this, of course, is Made in Germany.

AMG - three letters which have inspired car fans around the world for years. It's the abbreviation for a company that produces cars to the highest standard.

The BMW Group is the industry leader in environment-friendly production and sustainability.

Mercedes Benz is celebrating 125 years of automobile history. The brand name first emerged in 1926, from a merger of the firms Mercedes, the Daimler motor company, and Benz, of Benz and company.

The worldwide market leader for side door latches is located in Heiligenhaus, a village in Germany's North-Rhine Westphalia. Kiekert supplies a huge array of locks and latches to car manufacturers all over the globe.

The Audi R8 has been designed to show Audi's competency when it comes to building lightweight bodywork. It should be a genuine competitor against the already established supercars of today.

Alpina symbolizes modern engineering, high precision in engine design and finest materials. The green and blue cachet has guaranteed highest quality for more than 40 years. Alpina specializes in premium BMW tuning, successful motorsports and - surprisingly - special wines. Burkard Bovensiepen laid the foundation for his company in the 1960s. Today he manages his life's work along with his sons.

One car is heading for collision with another one. But it doesn't crash - because in both cars computers steer the course.

The genesis of a car is a well kept secret. This is the first time in history we were able to watch the process for more than five years. From scratch on to the final product.

The automotive industry is a brutal business and the genesis of new models is a jealousy kept secret. However, Made In was able to document the production history of a new BMW model. After a design competition eight models are shortlisted and presented to 500 test customers. A jury recommends two models for the finale and then the winner of the design contest will be announced and produced.

This is the most remarkable luxury motorhome made in Germany: Volkner's „Performance".