10 Car Brands in Serious Trouble (Think Twice Before Buying in 2026)

Some of the biggest names in the car world are in serious trouble. Collapsing sales, factory closures, job cuts and failed EV bets. Here are 10 car brands fighting to survive, and what it means if you're buying in 2026. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:32 #10 Infiniti 1:31 #9 Lotus 2:30 #8 Chrysler 3:23 #7 Polestar 4:16 #6 Volkswagen 5:17 #5 Porsche 6:11 #4 Maserati 7:05 #3 Nissan 8:01 #2 Jaguar 9:00 #1 Tesla 10:00 Final thoughts 💬 Which brand do you think is in the most trouble? Tell us in the comments. 🔔 Subscribe for a new car industry documentary every week. 📌 Sources: company reports, earnings releases and major news coverage (Reuters, Bloomberg, Automotive News) as of 2026. Figures are rounded; check the latest numbers before making a buying decision. This video is for information and entertainment only. It is not financial or purchasing advice. 🎞️ Footage & photos: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY / CC BY-SA / CC0 / public domain). Full credits in the pinned comment and here #cars #carbrands #automotive #carnews #evnews #volkswagen #tesla #nissan