Today, in the age of huge business and massive parent companies, the number of family-run car makers is not what it was.
Yet some big power remains – and there's no power quite like a controlling stake in the business.
This category in the Power List 100, sponsored by Keyloop, is for those who by birth – or other means – have a big say in their company's direction, even if they leave the day-to-day running to the CEO.
When the demands of the money markets push companies into making decisions better suited for short-term gain, these are the people with the bigger picture who look to create a legacy.