Manufacturer
AUTOart
AUTOart is part of the TDG manufacturer universe. Established in 1998. Other lines of diecast vehicles formerly associated with AUTOart were Gateway, Gate and UT Models. The latter was originally a German company with diecast cars made in China and associated with Paul's Model Art which produces Minichamps. AUTOart makes diecast and composite (ABS + diecast) model cars, and diecast motorcycles. The car models have been divided over time into various series, including the Millennium series, Performance series, Signature series and the Composite series

AUTOart is part of the TDG manufacturer universe. Established in 1998. Other lines of diecast vehicles formerly associated with AUTOart were Gateway, Gate and UT Models. The latter was originally a German company with diecast cars made in China and associated with Paul's Model Art which produces Minichamps. AUTOart makes diecast and composite (ABS + diecast) model cars, and diecast motorcycles. The car models have been divided over time into various series, including the Millennium series, Performance series, Signature series and the Composite series
Brand overview
Use the AUTOart collection when a search starts with the manufacturer name. This page groups the brand profile, guide post, and future casting or value records under one brand path. Established in 1998. Other lines of diecast vehicles formerly associated with AUTOart were Gateway, Gate and UT Models. The latter was originally a German company with diecast cars made in China and associated with Paul's Model Art which produces Minichamps. AUTOart makes diecast and composite (ABS + diecast) model cars, and diecast motorcycles. The car models have been divided over time into various series, including the Millennium series, Performance series, Signature series and the Composite series
What this brand collection covers
Collectors often know the maker before they know the exact casting or variation. This AUTOart page keeps that first step simple and ties future TDG records to the right brand path.
What to check on the car or package
- Package style, box art, or blister details tied to AUTOart
- Base text, scale marks, and country or factory marks
- Wheel, body, tampo, or trim details that separate one release from another
- Series, wave, retailer, or collector-number details when available
Collector notes
- Historical reference note: Established in 1998. Other lines of diecast vehicles formerly associated with AUTOart were Gateway, Gate and UT Models. The latter was originally a German company with diecast cars made in China and associated with Paul's Model Art which produces Minichamps. AUTOart makes diecast and composite (ABS + diecast) model cars, and diecast motorcycles. The car models have been divided over time into various series, including the Millennium series, Performance series, Signature series and the Composite series
- AUTOart should stay grouped as a manufacturer collection until exact castings and verified variations are added under the brand.
- Search by the brand name first, then narrow to the casting, package, or year before trusting a value page.
Next steps on TDG
Open the brand collection for linked posts, the value hub when TDG has proof-backed records under this brand, or the photo ID tool if you still need help naming the car.
Source note
Reference source checked: Historical model car brand reference. TDG supports diecast records and variations as they are verified.