Ettore Bugatti founded Automobiles E. Bugatti in 1909 in Molsheim, then part of Germany, aiming to merge art and engineering. Early successes such as the Type 35 racing car secured 2 000 victories pre-World War II, cementing Bugatti’s reputation for handcrafted performance. The postwar marque ceased operations in 1952, but was revived in 1987 and acquired by Volkswagen Group in 1998. Modern legends include the 1 500-hp Chiron and limited-run Veyron hypercars, each built at the Atelier in Molsheim with carbon-titanium monocoques. Bugatti delivers fewer than 100 cars annually, focusing on bespoke commissions and technological excellence. Its unwavering pursuit of speed and craftsmanship continues under the “No Compromise” ethos, with the hybrid-based Ébère concept previewing future directions.