Car make tick up. All emblems and logos of automobile brands

Each car has its own logo ( emblem), and each has its own story.

Will identify the brand cars you can use the icon and today we will talk about the meaning of logos of different cars.

Rolls-Royc

A figurine of a winged woman – “Spirit of Ecstasy”.
The creation story has a hint of romance. Once upon a time, the sculptor Charles Sykes was commissioned by his friend, a motorsport enthusiast, Lord Montague, to decorate his car with a figurine. Sykes created an elegant figurine depicting a woman in flowing clothes, creating the illusion of flight - a kind of allusion to Lord Montagu's affair with his secretary. Charles Rolls and Henry Royce drew attention to this figure. They also decided to order a figurine from Sykes, which could become standard for decorating all cars of the brand.
Since 1911, Rolls-Royce cars have had a figurine in the form of a “flying girl,” which was only officially recognized as a symbol of Rolls-Royce in 1921 and was included in the price of the car.

? KODA

The emblem acquired its modern appearance at the Pilsen Skoda company: it was there that features were born that have survived to the present day with minimal cosmetic changes. In 1923, two official versions of the Skoda logo appeared. The first badge was in use for only two years, until 1925. We are talking about an arrow with five feathers and the name of the brand, framed in a circle. The second sign has survived to this day: an arrow with three feathers.

There are a variety of legends about the meaning and origin of this arrow-shaped logo, and none of them has been officially confirmed. As they say, the author of the idea is Commercial Director Pilsen Skoda Maglich, which meant a sign in the form of an image of either the head of an Indian in a hat with feathers, or a rooster. According to a number of documents, the emblem was the product of a competition that was held under the supervision of the technical director of Pilsen Skoda, but the name of the designer has not survived to this day. The Skoda company is developing dynamically, and this dynamics inevitably transfers to its brand. In 1994, the Skoda logo debuted in a stylish new color scheme.

The meaning of the Skoda logo

What does the Skoda logo mean? The most reliable answer to this question can be obtained in the brand’s brand museum in the car’s native Czech town: the large ring framing the emblem symbolizes the impeccability of production; the wing, which some perceive as a gear, signifies the manufacturability and innovation of the product, as well as its prevalence throughout the world; the arrow, or beak, emphasizes the high quality of cars and the direction of production into the future; a small circle (eye) emphasizes the accuracy and precision of all production processes.

Toyota

The first, most common...
The Toyota emblem symbolizes the thread threaded through the eye of a needle. The fact is that the Japanese company Toyota Automatic Loom Works produced weaving machines until 1933. A little later, the company switched to car production and the Japanese, as people who respect traditions, did nothing to change the sign. The Japanese manufacturer also gave the logo a poetic and philosophical meaning. Namely: the intersecting two ellipses symbolize the heart of the car and the driver, and the large ellipse that unites them speaks of the prospects and broad capabilities of the corporation.
There is another version...
The Toyoda company was named after its leader Kiichiro Toeda and was engaged in the production of weaving looms. In 1935, the company switched to automobile production and was renamed Toyota Motor Corporation, for several reasons:

Convenient pronunciation;
The word "Toyota" in Japanese consists of eight traits, and according to the company's founders, it was attractive because the number 8 in Japan is considered lucky and lucky.

Subaru

Subaru was the first Japanese car company to use a name from its native language.
The company's name was given by Fuji Heavy Industries President Kenji Kita in 1954.
The company's name refers to a constellation of six stars, also known by its original Japanese name, mutsuraboshi, in the constellation Taurus. We know it as the Pleiades constellation. Since Fuji Heavy Industries was formed by the merger of six companies, the Subaru name is meant to symbolize this.
Subaru also means "to unite" in Japanese.

Mercedes-Benz

According to the most common and convincing version, the Mercedes company with its characteristic symbol arose as a result of the merger of two manufacturers - Benz and Daimler. This happened back in 1926, and a three-rayed star was born, first surrounded by a laurel wreath, and later in 1937 - by a circle. The new Daimler-Benz venture embodied the achievements of both companies in Mercedes cars with great success.

The Mercedes-Benz logo is perhaps a symbol of the company's confidence in its excellence. The three-pointed star symbolizes the company's superiority in all areas - on land, in the air, in water.

B MW

BMW's history began with aviation, and the company's logo remains true to its roots. The blue triangles of the BMW logo symbolize the airplane's propellers in motion, while the white triangles represent the sky peeking out from behind them. In fact, the company played an important role in the Second World War, as it was one of the main suppliers of aircraft engines for German aircraft.

The current BMW logo design is said to have originated from the circular design of a rotating airplane propeller. The white and blue checker boxes are supposed to be a stylized representation of a white/silver propeller blade spinning against a clear blue sky. The theory is further strengthened with the statement that the image originates in the First World War, in which the Bavarian Luftwaffe flew planes painted in blue and white. It also reflects BMW's origins as a manufacturer of military aircraft engines during World War I that BMW began as a manufacturer of aircraft engines. According to the company magazine, “BMW Werkzeitschrift” (1942), the BMW logo appeared when a BMW engineer was testing the company's first 320 engines. He admired the reflection of the bright disk of the spinning propeller, which looked like the aura of two silver cones.

Audi

Audi has an extremely difficult fate. The company's founder, August Horch, named his first business A. Horch & Cie back in 1899 (Horch translates from German as “listen”). However, ten years later Augustus was driven out of his own company and he was forced to found a new one. At first he used the old name, Horch, but his former partners took this brand away from him through the courts.

At first glance, the Audi logo is simple and clear, right? But everything is not as simple as it seems. Each of the four rings symbolizes one of the four founding companies of the Audi group in 1932: DKW, Horch, Wanderer and Audi.

Volkswagen

The letter 'V' in the company logo is an abbreviation for “volks”, which means “people” in German. ‘W’ is an abbreviation for “wagen”, which means car in translation from German language. That is, the company wanted to show that their car is a car for the people.

The author of the logo is Franz Xavier Reimspiess, employee Porsche(the man who perfected the engine for the Beetle in the 1930s), and was chosen after an open competition. The letters "W" and "V" are combined into a monogram. During Nazi Germany, the emblem was stylized as a swastika. After the plant came into British possession, the logo was inverted, and later the background became blue instead of black. His work was considered the best in the VW logo competition. Franz was even rewarded by paying him a bonus of 100 Reichsmarks (about $400).

Porsche

Porsche is named after the German designer Dr. Ferdinand Porsche, who was the author of many inventions and innovations: in particular, back in 1897, he created a car using solar energy, and in the mid-1930s he created the Volkswagen project, a car which over time became the most common in the world. Although Porsche founded his own design firm back in 1931, it was only in 1948 that his son Ferry began to assign this name to the cars he developed. Their production began in 1950. The rearing horse on the company emblem is borrowed from the coat of arms of the city of Stuttgart, which was founded in the Middle Ages on the site of a stud farm (at first the name was Stuten Garden, “Garden of Mares”): the horns, red and black stripes are borrowed from the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Württemberg, whose capital was Stuttgart. This “combined” coat of arms appeared as the Porsche emblem in 1952.

P eugeot

The Peugeot company was formed in 1812 when brothers Jean-Pierre and Jean-Frédéric Peugeot converted their “windmill into a steel mill.” Their first products were cylindrical rods for watch movements. Later, the Peugeot plant turned into a real family business. Over many decades, they produced a variety of goods: metal parts, machine tools, umbrellas, irons, sewing machines, spoked wheels, and later bicycles. Yes, indeed, we can say that Peugeot’s entry into the automotive industry began with bicycles. At the time of the production of bicycles, Peugeot was considered the best bicycle manufacturer. In 1898, Armand Peugeot began producing steam cars, and a year later (having met Daimler) switched to gas internal combustion engines. The lion on the Peugeot logo was copied by jeweler Justin Blazer from the coat of arms of France in 1847 . At the beginning, the logo was used as a sign of the quality of the steel produced, but later, acquiring different forms (but maintaining the concept), it smoothly moved to cars.

Emile Peugeot and Jules Peugeot are the founders of the company, the fathers of the Peugeot Fr?res company, they made an offer to the jeweler and part-time engraver from the deep province of Franche-Comté, Julien Belezer, to draw the logo of their new company, which will be a distinctive feature of Peugeot products from competitors.

O pel

The famous German company, founded in 1899, produced bicycles, motorcycles, cars and trucks. Since 1928, its factories have become the property of an American corporation. General Motors" In addition to Germany, cars are produced in Belgium, Spain, Poland, and Portugal. The company's logo was changed frequently, but in the end the logo in the form of the letter "O" crossed out by a zigzag lightning bolt was adopted. This is a tribute to the successful truck“Blitz” (“Lightning”), the release of which lasted about 30 years.

M aserati

On December 14, 1914, Alfieri Maserati founded the Officine Alfieri Maserati company in Bologna. As the basis for the Maserati logo, Mario Maserati (Alfieri and Mario are brothers) took the image of the trident of Neptune, the sculpture of which is located in the city square in Bologna.
But if the image of the trident was taken from a sculpture, then the idea itself has a completely different origin.

History of the logo
Once, in the Bologna forest, Alfieri Maserati was attacked by a wolf with obvious unfriendly intentions. But then a man with a pitchfork in his hands arrived to help Alfieri. Thanks to the pitchfork and the man’s courage, the wolf was defeated and Alfieri was saved. The rescuer, in gratitude, became a racer in the Maserati team. And the image of the life-saving pitchfork was decided to appear on the car logo.

The meaning of car logos - interesting to know updated: February 18, 2017 by: website

There are a huge number of cars traveling on the roads, many of which are well recognizable, while others are known only to a few car enthusiasts. It is almost impossible to list literally all the companies that manufacture cars. In many countries around the world there are enterprises that produce vehicles under their own brand, or as representatives of a world-famous automaker.

It is not surprising that European and Korean models are assembled in Russia, not forgetting to support the domestic auto industry.

It will be interesting to find out what cars and from what country end up on our roads, what their logos look like and what they mean.

Car producing countries

A number of countries are also known for their outstanding automobile industry. The same Germany has always been considered an exemplary manufacturer the best cars in the world. It cannot be said that the Germans still single-handedly hold the leadership in the market, but their cars are definitely considered one of the best.

To make it easier to classify car brands, they were divided into several categories, depending on the country of the manufacturer. Plus one big category has been added.

As a result, the following cars will be considered:

• Japanese;
• American;
• Russian;
• German;
• Korean;
• Chinese;
• European.

It is unlikely that it will be possible to cover literally all car brands. Don't forget that history includes many more automakers than there are today. Plus, there are small companies that are sometimes known only within one state.

Japan

First, let's look at the well-known and not so famous brands of cars that came from Japan. Most of them are well known to Russian, European and American consumers. But the list also includes Japanese cars, the brands of which may not be so familiar.

1. Acura. A well-known division of the Japanese brand Honda. It was here that the first premium cars, created to compete with European auto giants, began to be made. The logo depicts a caliper. This is a special tool that allows you to accurately measure parts.
   
   
2. Daihatsu. Not the most popular and well-known Japanese brand in Russia, which is gradually becoming more recognizable. The brand has been controlled by Toyota since 1999. The logo is based on a stylized letter D.
   
   
3. Datsun. A once independent brand, which was absorbed by Nissan in 1986. Only since 2013 has the independent production of cars under the Datsun brand been established. The badge features the flag of Japan and the name of the brand itself.
   
   
4. Infiniti. Premium division of Nissan. Interestingly, the original idea when developing the logo was to use the infinity symbol. But the management changed their mind, as a result of which a road rushing into the distance appeared on the icon.
   
   
5. Honda. One of the most famous Japanese brands. They didn’t come up with anything regarding the logo. This is simply a beautifully designed first letter of the brand name.
   
   
6. Isuzu. The icon is made in the form of an original capital letter.
   
   
7. Lexus. Another premium division, but this time from Toyota. For the logo, we chose a capital letter, tilting it and enclosing it in an oval.
   
   
8. Kawasaki. For most car enthusiasts, this brand is associated with motorcycles, although the company also produces cars and other equipment. The logo is extremely simple. This is a brand name made in a beautiful style and with a dark background.
   
   
9. Mazda. A widely known brand all over the world. The icon looks like a capital letter, which seems to spread its wings. Some believe that the logo depicts seagulls, an owl or a tulip.
   
   
10. Mitsubishi. The cars of this Japanese company are decorated with badges made in the shape of three diamonds. This is due to the fact that this is how the name of the company is translated.
    
    
11. Nissan. A popular automaker that is one of the most recognizable representatives of the Japanese market. The logo is made in the form of a rising sun against the background of the company name.
    
    
12. Subaru. The brand has been around for over 100 years. The icon depicts 6 stars, one of which is slightly larger than the others. Symbolizes the merger of 6 car companies.
    
    
13. Suzuki. Initially, the company dealt with weaving machines and motorcycles. The first cars under this brand rolled off the assembly line only in 1973. The icon is made in the shape of the first letter of the brand name.
    
    
14. Toyota. Since the company began its history with weaving equipment, the logo depicts a thread that is threaded through the eye of a needle. Despite the change in activity profile, management decided not to change the icon.
    
    
15. Yamaha. Another supposed motorcycle manufacturer. But they also produce engines for cars, which is why the company still made it onto this list. The logo displays 3 tuning forks that are crossed.
    
    

The Japanese automobile industry is widely known throughout the world and is highly valued by motorists from all over the world. Among them there are leading companies that regularly win the most prestigious awards and take first places in reliability ratings. This speaks of the highest level auto production in the country.

USA

The American auto industry occupies a separate place in global automobile production. This is where the history of the automobile industry began.

There are a number of companies operating in the USA that offer their machines around the world. But there are also manufacturers who specifically specialize. Therefore, many are rightly interested in what brands of cars American companies are ready to offer, and what is depicted on their logos.

1. Dodge. The company has a very rich history of existence, during which it was reorganized several times and merged with other brands. The logo itself also changed. Since 1994, it has remained unchanged, and is made in the form of a metal shield with an image of a bighorn sheep on it.
   
   
2. Eagle. A well-known company in the USA, whose machines have proven themselves well in many countries around the world. From the name it becomes obvious that an eagle must be present on the logo. This is true. This is the gray head of a bird of prey with the name of the brand itself on top.
   
   
3. Chrysler. The history of the company began back in 1924. The icon depicts a structure in the form of wings. As the manufacturers themselves say, it is a symbol of speed and strength. The logo is somewhat reminiscent of the badges used on British Aston Martin and Bentley.
   
   
4. Tesla. A brand that is gaining incredible popularity, specializing exclusively in electric cars. The logo depicts the letter T, which looks like a sword.
   
   
5. Buick. The logo of this company depicts three swords in a special stylized frame.
   
   
6. Ford. The most famous brand with the most simple logo. Company name on a blue background. But as history has shown, the beauty of an icon does not guarantee success.
   
   
7. Jeep. Also extremely simple design, which has not changed for many years.
   
   
8. Chevrolet. An American brand that is very popular in Russia and the CIS countries. Its logo displays a golden cross or plus. Despite its apparent simplicity, almost everyone recognizes this icon.
   
   

There are several major automakers in the United States that control other popular brands. General Motors alone includes brands such as Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and its own GMC brand.

Chrysler is considered another giant automaker. And not surprising, since it includes Jeep, Eagle, Dodge, Plymouth, Imperial and a number of other auto companies.

Russia

And it’s enough for car enthusiasts to simply find out by the icon on the hood of the car which Russian car brand is featured here.

To the great regret of many, the Russian auto industry seriously lags behind world leaders and even middle peasants. In Russia there is only one large brand, as well as several smaller companies. But even they are widely popular at home and in the CIS countries. Largely due to reasonable prices and gradually increasing quality.

1. Lada. A Tolyatti company that produces more than half of all domestic cars. The most famous and most recognizable brand. Its logo depicts an ancient sailing boat enclosed in a stylized oval.
   
   
2. Volga. The company appeared through the joining of efforts between GAZ and the American brand Ford. Domestic enthusiasts wanted to use the Volga to satisfy consumer demand for luxury cars. Judge for yourself how well this turned out. Once upon a time the Volga really was a luxury. The logo remains of the GAZ company. It depicts a deer against a background resembling a shield.
   
   
3. ZIL. Once a world-famous limousine manufacturer, its badge displays the stylized letters of the brand name. Now the company has switched to manufacturing trucks, tractors and buses.
   
   
4. Moskvich. Cars under this name began to be produced even before the war. But they were not in demand. After the war, thanks to technologies borrowed from Opel, it was possible to develop a more successful and interesting version of the Moskvich, which was based on the German Kadett. The logo depicts a stylized letter M.
   
   
5. UAZ. This Russian company specializes in the production of SUVs and more. The icon is easily recognizable, presented in the form of a ring with wings inside. Over the course of its history, the brand has changed about 10 logos.
   
   
6. KAMAZ. One of the best manufacturers heavy automotive equipment in the world. He gained enormous popularity after successfully participating in survival races, the route of which runs from Paris to Dakar. The badge depicts a horse with the name of the company itself below.
   
   

There are not many manufacturers in Russia. The practice of producing cars from foreign manufacturers is now being actively introduced. As a result, there are a number of foreign cars on the domestic market Russian assembly. This allows us to significantly reduce the cost of cars for end consumers.

Germany

Despite the fact that Germany is a direct and important part of Europe, it would be fair to single out this country separately as one of the world's leading automobile producers. Their brands are definitely known all over the world. And the owner German car every second person dreams of becoming.

It is a mistake to think that Germany is represented only by the leading three represented by Mercedes, Volkswagen and BMW, as well as the companies controlled by them. You should consider all well-known companies and find out about the emblems of German car brands.

1. Wiesmann. Although the company closed several years ago, its cars are still on the roads. Sports cars were produced here in strictly limited quantities. The logo depicts a gecko. Thus, the management tried to show how stable their cars are on the road. After all, this type of lizard is known for its ability to easily move along walls and ceilings.
   
   
2. Volkswagen. A company that needs no introduction. The badge features the stylized letters W and V.
   
   
3. Trabant. The name translates as satellite, due to the launch of the first in history artificial satellite. Thanks to him, the name of the car company appeared. The icon displays the letter S.
   
   
4. Smart. The company specializes in very compact and economical city cars. The icon displays the letter C and is accompanied by a yellow arrow.
   
   
5. Porsche. A world-famous automaker specializing in sports cars. Although it is already producing sedans and crossovers. The logo consists of elements of the coat of arms of Baden-Württemberg (deer antlers and stripes of red and black), as well as the symbol of the city of Stuttgart (a horse on its hind legs).
   
   
6. Opel. An automaker with not the easiest and most enviable history. But now everything is going well for the company. On the logo you can see a circle with a lightning bolt inside it.
   
   
7. Mercedes. A brand controlled by Daimler. The icon displays 3 rays. They symbolize superiority in the air, on land and on water. A reference to the rich history when the company produced not only cars, but also aircraft and water transport.
   
   
8. Maybach. A company from Germany that produces incredibly expensive and luxurious cars. The emblem displays 2 letters of different sizes.
   
   
9. MAN. The brand gained its greatest popularity thanks to the production of trucks. The badge currently displays the company name as well as a silver arch. Also, previously there was a lion on the logo, but since 2012 it was moved to the rim of the radiator grille.
   
   
10. BMW. Almost every car enthusiast knows that at one time this company produced engines for aircraft. Hence the corresponding propeller logo.
    
    
11. Audi. Their icon represents the merger of 4 companies. Made in the form of 4 chrome rings.
    
    
12. Alpina. The company customizes BMW cars for special customer orders. The logo looks stylish and original. Two car parts are depicted on a blue and red background, placed on a shield and enclosed in a circle.
    
    

Germany really car country. She has a huge number of companies and productions under her belt.

It’s not for nothing that the Germans are considered manufacturers of the highest quality cars. Although it should be noted that in recent years their positions have weakened significantly. Competitors continue to increase their advantages. But this does not in any way prevent the leading German car brands from remaining incredibly popular all over the world.

Europe

Europe is home to a large number of automakers, many of which are easily recognizable. Compose full list from Italian car brands and the same French car brands is not so simple.

Don't forget about the famous and widespread cars of British origin. For many english cars associated with high cost. English brands really, for the most part, belong to the expensive segment, which cannot be said about the pricing policy of the same French cars.

By combining the most popular European brands, which includes English, Italian, French and other brands, we can imagine approximately the following list:

• Alfa Romeo;
• Bugatti;
• Fiat;
• MAserati;
• Volvo;
• Skoda;
• Aston Martin;
• Bentley;
• Seat;
• Rover;
• Saab;
• Ravon;
• Lancia;
• Land Rover, etc.

Let's look at several brands of European-made cars and study the features of their logos.

1. Rolls Royce. The icon consists of the first letters of the last names of the company's founders. Rolls and Royce added their names more than 100 years ago. All cars of the brand are presented in the premium segment. The logo displays two R's that are superimposed but slightly offset.
   
   
2. Land Rover. Initially, the logo of the cars of this brand displayed axes and spears. But then it was decided to change the icon, as a result of which it now features the rook that the Vikings used in their time. This ship has a red sail.
   
   
3. Ferrari. One of the most recognizable logos not only in Europe, but throughout the world. This is a black horse on its hind legs with a yellow background behind it. The badge also features the letters for Scuderia Ferrari and the colors of the Italian national flag.
   
   
4. Lamborghini. Ferrari's response, showing an angry bull on a black background. It is very difficult not to recognize this logo.
   
   
5. Fiat. A concern that unites almost all leading Italian car brands, including Ferrari. The logo has gone through many transformations. As a result, a final decision could not be made. Then they left a square and a circle on the icon, supplemented by the company name.
   
   
6. Renault. Their icon symbolizes a diamond.
   
   
7. Peugeot. A widely known French brand, which is easily recognized by its corporate logo. A lion was depicted on it.
   
   
8. Citroen. The company was originally engaged in the repair of steam locomotives. And the icon displays 2 chevrons, which emphasizes the rich history of the manufacturer’s years of service.
   
   
9. Volvo. When developing its logo, the once purely Swedish company used the weapon of the god of war, Mars. For the badge they took his shield and spear. The diagonal line initially served only to secure these two elements. But soon it became an integral part of the logo.
   
   
10. Jaguar. Another British automaker, the name of which fully explains the choice of icon. The predatory jaguar rushing forward symbolizes power, speed and strength.
    
    

Europe is very rich in a variety of cars, ranging from simple budget solutions to incredibly expensive, luxurious and exclusive models worth several million euros.

Korea

Modern Korean cars, despite the rather modest list of existing companies, are associated with high quality and affordable prices.

China

Chinese auto industry for a long time was not taken seriously outside the country. All produced cars were low-quality copies of well-known brands, but did not at all meet the strict requirements for quality and environmental friendliness.

But gradually everything changed, and the perception of Chinese cars changed the vector. Already now their names and signs are well recognizable; cars from the Middle Kingdom are actively bought in Russia, the CIS countries and even Europe.

We can highlight several of the most significant brands that came from China.

1. Zotye. Not the most famous Chinese brand, but gradually spreading throughout the world. You can recognize these cars by the stylized letter Z on the hood.
   
   
2. Lifan. The logo of this company is based on three sailing ships. With this, the manufacturer is trying to show that they are racing at full speed.
   
   
3. Landwind. On domestic roads you can find many crossovers and SUVs of this brand. The icon is depicted as a red diamond with a stylized letter L placed inside it.
   
   
4. J.M.C. A fairly simple but memorable logo, made in the form of 3 triangles and complemented by the company name at the bottom.
   
   
5. Higer. A capital letter was used for the logo. But the most interesting thing here is that the idea was taken from Hyundai. Here, too, two people allegedly shake hands.
   
   
6. Haima. In many ways, the icon is reminiscent of the Mazda brand symbolism, with a slightly modified “bird” inside a circle. The fact of external similarity with the logo of the Japanese brand cannot be denied.
   
   
7. Hafei. The logo is based on a shield, and in its background two waves of a river flowing in China, called the Songhua, are displayed. The thing is that it is on the banks of this river that the city is located, where the history of the company began.
   
   
8. GreatWall. Already a much more famous Chinese brand, for the icon of which they used capital letters of the name placed in a ring. This represents the symbol of the Great Wall in China.
   
   
9. Geely. Just in 2014, the company changed its official logo. From now on, there is a ring, inside of which there is a white wing (or maybe a mountain) against the background of the blue sky.
   
   
10. Foton. Well-known manufacturer of commercial vehicles. Externally, their logo is very similar to the icon of a popular sportswear manufacturer. Therefore, their cars are easily recognized by an inclined triangle divided into 3 parts.
    
    
11. FAW. The company is gradually gaining popularity outside its homeland. You can recognize their cars by the image of a hawk with wings on the badge. Although in fact there is a unit in the center, and hieroglyphs meaning a car are also used.
    
    
12. DongFeng. The car company is not considered the most popular Chinese brand, but they used one of the main symbols of the East in their logo. We are talking about Yin and Yang.
    
    
13. Chery. A popular company whose cars have long gone beyond China, and very successfully. The logo consists of an oval and a triangular diamond.
    
    
14. Changan. There is nothing complicated about their logo. It's a circle with a V in the middle. Somewhat reminiscent of the Acura company badge, only upside down.
    
    
15. BYD. One of those cases when symbols and hieroglyphs are not used in the logos of Chinese cars. Just an oval with the letters of the company name written inside.
    
    
16. Brilliance. A very worthy representative of the Chinese automobile industry, producing not the cheapest, but quite quality cars. The logo is based on hieroglyphs that mean diamond.
    
    
17. BAW. Some are sure that the idea for the logo for these Chinese cars was taken from Mercedes. Although it is worth being objective. This is not a three-pointed star, but rather a car steering wheel, made in silver.
    
    
18. Baojung. Such cars are rare Russian roads. Considering the translation of the company name, it is not surprising that the logo features the profile of a horse. Beautiful and original.
    
    

Many motorists use logos to show their history, highlight their strengths and make their cars more memorable.

This can often be achieved, since car enthusiasts can easily recognize dozens of car brands just by looking at their logo.

Which can reflect the history of the company, emphasize its status and highlight the features of the brand, or not carry any semantic load at all. Cars are no exception. Surely every person has noticed that there is an icon on the front bumper, decorative radiator grille or hood lid of the car, which is the brand logo. As a rule, nameplates are attached to the back: the name of the car make and model. Today we will get acquainted with the most famous logos.

How many car brands are there in the world?

It is simply impossible to give an exact figure - several new car brands appear in the world every year, and there are also brands that are produced directly for the country’s domestic market. The approximate number is 2,000 units. Therefore, there are just as many logos because every brand has its own logo. This article will give you the opportunity to get acquainted with the coolest and most expensive, racing and sports, as well as simple, previously unknown brands of cars and find out in which country these automobile companies were founded.

Sports car brands: emblems and names

Sports cars are not produced for racing on the F1 track, but for driving around the city. These cars are more elegant, stylish, beautiful and fast compared to regular sedans. It's not surprising that they cost more. They are purchased mainly to demonstrate their status, position in society and income level. They are characterized by low ground clearance and a powerful, durable motor.

Such cars are produced by many popular brands in the field of mechanical engineering. But there are companies that directly produce sports cars. These include the Lamborghini Corporation, created by Ferruccio Lamborghini. The brand emblem has a shield-shaped shape, in the center of which the zodiac sign Taurus is depicted. Only 2 colors were used: yellow and black. They were proposed by Lamborghini himself.

The next no less popular name, the emblem of which is familiar to all car enthusiasts, is Ferrari. Like Lamborghini, Ferrari is produced in Italy. Many models are designed for F1 racing. Today it is a fairly expensive brand, but the price is justified by quality and reliability. The logo features a black horse on a yellow background.

Sports cars are also present in model ranges other companies whose logos will also be considered. The most famous brands:

• Jaguar.
• Chevrolet.
• Ford.
• Cadillac.
• Bugatti.
• Mercedes-Benz.
• Volkswagen.
• Nissan.
• Alfa Romeo.
• Porsche.
• Honda.
• Lexus.
• Mazda.
• Audi.
• Aston Martin.

Brands of expensive cars: icons and names

What are the most expensive cars in the world? How can you recognize them by the badge on the bumper? Let's figure it out.

The following companies are among the manufacturers producing the most expensive cars in the world in 2017:

• Bentley.
• Rolls-Royce.
• Hennessey.
• Porsche.
• Ferrari.
• Koenigsegg.
• Lamborghini.
• Bugatti.
• Pagani.

The emblems of some of them are already familiar from the descriptions above. The most expensive car today is the Zonda Revolucion from the Italian brand Pagani Automobili. Its cost is 4.5 million US dollars. The brand logo is quite simple and does not hide any secret. This is an oval with the brand name in the center. Everything is simple, but informative.

The French car brand, whose name is Bugatti, boasts a Veyron model worth more than three and a half million US dollars. The brand logo has an oval shape. Along the perimeter it is decorated with 60 small pearls. The brand name is written in the center, and at the top are the initials of the founder - Ettore Bugatti. The colors used are red, white and black.

Lamborghini Veneno costs 3.3 million dollars. The Agera S model from the Swedish brand Koenigsegg will cost significantly less. It costs only $1.6 million. The logo represents the family coat of arms of the company's founder. This is a blue shield with red and yellow diamonds on it.

Ferrari's Enzo model costs $1.3 million. You should also note the car brand, whose name is Porsche. The 918 Spyder is valued at one million US dollars. The elegant hood is decorated with an emblem in the shape of a shield, in the center of which is a rearing horse. Above it is the inscription “Stuttgart” - the name of the German city, homeland. In the corners there are stripes of black and red and deer antlers. These are elements of the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Württemberg, of which Stuttgart is the capital.

The next brand on the list is Hennessey. The Venom GT model costs $980,000. The logo is also quite simple. On a black background there is a white letter “H”, and around the perimeter is the inscription “Hennessey Performance”.

Looking at the names in the photo, one cannot help but mention the legendary Rolls-Royce. The model, called the Phantom, costs $350,000. The emblem of one of the most expensive car brands in the world is rightfully considered the most elegant: a flying lady, symbolizing speed and lightness. The figure has not changed since 1911, that is, since the founding of the brand. Rolls-Royce also uses another emblem. These are the letters "RR" superimposed on each other. By the way, Bentley also has an emblem symbolizing speed and lightness. It depicts wings with the letter “B” in the center. The list of the most expensive models of this brand includes the Mulsanne worth $300,000.

Racing car brands: logos and names

Let's move on to the brands of racing cars, photos with names of which also deserve attention. As a rule, such cars are not delivered to open sale. They are “raced” only on specially designed tracks in sports competitions such as Formula 1 and Grand Prix.

These cars instantly reach speeds of up to 400-450 km/h, are characterized by low ground clearance, elegant body shapes and various sporty bells and whistles. Of course, these are very expensive cars, since their production requires a large number of different expensive materials to create body and interior elements, as well as spare parts. The engine alone can cost several million dollars.

These brands include:

• SSC (Tuatara, Ultimate Aero TT).
• Bugatti (Veyron SS).
• Hennessey (Venom GT).
• Koenigsegg (Agera R, CCX-R).

The SSC brand is the only one in this list, whose logo has not yet been reviewed. The company is young, founded in 2004 in America. The abbreviation translates to Shelby Super Cars. Shelby is the surname of the brand's founder. The logo is an ellipse decorated with the letters SSC.

By the way, thanks to the Tuatara car, SSC can be considered one of the coolest car brands. The photo with the model name shown above allows you to verify this. Tuatara is the world leader in racing cars that reach speeds of up to 443 km/h. Acceleration to hundreds is carried out in just 2.5 seconds. Inside this beauty is a 7-liter V8 engine made of aluminum, which is a must for racing cars.

French car brands

Cars of French brands are distinguished by elegance, style and neat lines. They are exported to many countries and are the choice of the most discerning individuals. Here are famous French car brands - names that everyone knows:

• Bugatti.
• Peugeot.
• Citroen.
• Renault.

Of the brands described above, we have so far only described Bugatti. The Peugeot brand has a rather interesting logo - a lion with its paws stretched forward. The symbolism is borrowed from the flag of the province, on the territory of which the manufacturing enterprise, which is the progenitor of Peugeot, was located. The image was often modified, but it was always a lion: sometimes with an open mouth, sometimes turned in the other direction.

Citroen uses a herringbone as an emblem - two “brackets” located one above the other. In a schematic representation, these are the teeth of a chevron wheel. And everyone knows Renault by its logo, the shape of which visually resembles a rhombus. In the minds of the developers, this is a diamond symbolizing prosperity.

English car brands

Some people think that they only deserve attention. However, unique models are also produced in the land of Foggy Albion. English car brands, the names of which have already appeared in the article, are the embodiment of luxury and individuality.

We have already mentioned Bentley and Rolls-Royce, whose emblems are reminiscent of speed. The list of English stamps also includes:

• Aston Martin - the inscription of the same name enclosed in the wings.
• Jaguar - the emblem represents a jaguar, symbolizing power, speed and strength.
• Mini - like some other car brands, Mini chose to use wings that enclose a circle framing the brand name.
• Land Rover is the logo of one of the Ford divisions (specializing in the production of cars off-road) very simple: oval. This is an oval containing an inscription with the name of the brand.
• Reliant is a symbolically depicted eagle with its wings spread and the letter “R” in the center.
• Caterham - the logo is stylized as the flag of Great Britain, only made in different colors: stripes of yellow, green and white.
• MG is an octagonal sign framed in a red frame, and in the center on a gold background the letters “MG”.
• AC - Like MG, this is an old sports car manufacturer whose logo uses the letters "AC" set in a blue circle, framed by a pale blue frame.
• Rover - the name of the car brand comes from the nomadic people of Rovers, who traveled on ships. Therefore, the emblem represents a ship on a black background.
• Morgan is another sports car brand that uses wings in its logo. They frame a circle that encloses the brand name.
• Bristol - the emblem is based on the coat of arms of the city of Bristol in a black circle.

American car brands with logos

Many cars produced in the USA are very popular all over the world. They are preferred and trusted. Some names of American car brands are well known in Russia. This:

• Buick - the logo has changed several times, now it represents 3 coats of arms in a black circle, each of which symbolizes 3 best creations Buick brand.
• Chevrolet - a simple and well-recognized logo - a golden “cross”, more reminiscent of a bow tie, framed by a silver frame.
• Ford - the essence of the emblem is that it is simple and clearly recognizable. Therefore, to create it, a blue ellipse was used, inside of which is the English inscription “Ford”.
• GMC - General Motor Corporation also uses a simple logo in the form of an abbreviation of the company name.
• Hummer - simple black lettering with the name.
• Jeep - gold letters (brand name), as well as an image reminiscent of a powerful radiator mesh and round headlights.
• Lincoln is a rectangular compass with “rays” pointing to all 4 cardinal directions.
• Tesla is a sword-shaped letter “T”, and on top is a stylized inscription with the brand name.
• Plymouth is a white boat with sails in a black circle.
• Pontiac is a red arrow.
• Cadillac is a symbolic crown framed by a wreath, and below is the brand name.
• Chrysler - the emblem of this brand is a wax seal with wings, in the center of which is the brand name.
• Dodge - an icon framed in a red frame with a silhouette of a bull in the center.

Chinese cars: brands and their logos

China can be called a real giant in the world. We offer names and badges of Chinese car brands (photos of emblems are given above):

• Lifan - stylized blue sails on a white background.
• Landwind is an elliptical ring that encloses a red diamond with a metal "L" in it.
• Changan is a blue circle with jagged edges, inside which is the letter "V" as a symbol of victory.
• Foton is a metal triangle divided by two slanted lines.
• Tianye is an oval, inside of which there are 2 parallel upward lines, similar to steps.
• Roewe is a logo in the shape of a red and black shield, which features 2 lions above the letter "R" in gold color.
• Chery - the logo intertwines the capital letters of the brand name, merging into an “A”, which is supported by the outlines of hands.
• FAW - number "1" with wings on a blue background.
• Great Wall- a stylized tooth of the Great Wall of China, organically inscribed in a circle.
• Brilliance - the company logo intertwines 2 hieroglyphs that speak of beauty and superiority.
• Geely - a stylized wing reaching towards the blue sky.
• BYD is somewhat reminiscent of a modified BMW logo. The black oval contains another one - white and blue, and the brand name is written below.

Japanese car brands

Automakers in this country are breaking all records. Today these are the most popular and sought-after cars. They are of high quality and excellent technical characteristics. List with names of car brands from Japan:

• Toyota is the absolute leader of the Japanese and global automotive industry, whose logo consists of intricate figures of ovals. The point is that, firstly, they form all the letters of the brand name, and secondly, they mean the unity of the company and the client. The transparent background speaks of Toyota's limitless potential.
• Mark X is a model of the Toyota brand, which has its own logo - the letter “X” in an oval.
• Lexus is a division of Toyota with a simple logo - the letter “L” inscribed in an oval.
• Subaru - stars on a blue background, forming the constellation Taurus.
• Isuzu is the brand name.
• Acura - the letter "A" depicted is somewhat similar to a compass enclosed in a circle.
• Daihatsu - stylized white letter "D" on a red background.
• Honda - metal letter "H" enclosed in a square with rounded edges.
• Infiniti - a stylized image of a road leading to infinity.
• Mazda is a circle symbolizing the sun, inside of which is the “winged” letter “M”.
• Mitsubishi - three “diamonds” (red diamonds) touching at the corners.

German car brands and their logos

Let's move on to cars that are no less popular in the world, because German quality is also highly valued.

So, well-known logos of car brands with names originally from Germany:

• Audi - four intertwined metal rings are known today even to a child. They symbolize the companies that once united to create AUDI.
• BMW - since the company was originally engaged in the production of aircraft engines, its logo symbolizes a white propeller against a blue sky framed by a black circle. At the top there is an inscription with the brand name.
• Mercedes-Benz - a star with three rays in a round frame symbolizes the three founders of the company.
• Opel - lightning striking a circle speaks of speed.
• Smart - the letter “C”, symbolizing the compactness of the cars, next to which there is a yellow arrow indicating high technology, and then the brand name.
• Volkswagen - the monogram combines the white letters "W" and "V" on a blue background.

Korean cars and their logos

Cars produced by Korean and South Korean companies are also popular all over the world. This:

• Daewoo - literally translated as "Great Universe", but the logo looks like a seashell.
• Hyundai - the beautiful letter “H” symbolizes a handshake between two people, which means fruitful cooperation between the concern and the client.
• KIA - the logo depicts the brand name enclosed in an oval frame.

Italian and Spanish car brands

Italy is the birthplace of supercars, the fastest and most expensive cars in the world. We have already met some of them in this article. Let's add the following brands to the list:

• Alfa Romeo - on one half of the circle there is a dragon swallowing a man, and on the other there is a red cross on a white background. The circle is framed by a blue frame.
• Fiat - the brand logo represents the company name on a red background.
• Maserati - the logo features a stylized red trident.

In terms of quality, Italian car brands are not inferior to the Spanish Seat.

with logos

The emblems of car brands with names, photos of which can be seen in the collage above, were created by Russian automobile companies. This:

• "GAZ" - the logo of this brand has changed most often in comparison with other domestic car brands. Today it is an elegant gazelle.
• "ZIL" is a stylized abbreviation of the name of the plant.
• LADA - rook (ship) on a blue background.
• "Moskvich" is a stylized letter "M", also reminiscent of the battlement of the Kremlin wall.
• "UAZ" is a kind of “swallow” in a circle.

Thousands of cars pass by us every day, each of which bears a family mark on its radiator grille - the emblem of the car. But have you ever wondered why the creators of automobile companies chose this particular combination of letters, numbers and symbols? If not, then it's time to find out more about it. And so as not to offend anyone, let's start with the car company, which comes first in the alphabet.

Major car emblems of the world

Acura

The Japanese company Acura, by automotive standards, was founded quite recently, so the brand logo does not have any ancient history. The brand's logo is stylized as the letter "A" and resembles a caliper. The styling for this device was chosen for a reason. Calipers are used for precise measurements, which should emphasize the technical Acura.

Alfa Romeo

But the emblem of the Italian company Alfa Romeo has a much more ancient and interesting history. One part of the car emblem is a red cross on a white background. It is this element that has long been depicted on the coat of arms of the city of Milan, from where it was borrowed by the artist Romano Cattaneo, who at one time received an order to develop the logo of the Milanese automobile company A.L.F.A. The second part of the emblem, representing a snake devouring a man, is an exact copy of the coat of arms of the Visconti dynasty. Over time, the Alfa Romeo emblem has changed slightly, but these two elements have remained unchanged at all times.

Aston Martin

The eagle wings, which are the emblem of the British company Aston Martin, were chosen as the brand's symbol in 1927. The founders of Aston Martin initially planned to produce , so the stylized wings of one of the fastest birds on our planet came in handy.

Aston Martin emblem

Audi

The famous rings of the German company Audi were introduced to the world in 1932. The four rings marked the close connection between the companies Audi, Horch, DKW and Wanderer, which were united in the Auto Union automobile union. After the end of the war, almost all the companies that were part of the union ceased to exist, but they still did not forget about the four intertwined rings. They became the emblem of cars produced by Audi, which was revived in 1965.

The famous Audi emblem

Bentley

The winged symbol is not unique to Aston Martin. The wings surrounding the large letter “B” can also be seen on the emblem of the British luxury limousine manufacturer Bentley. According to the creators, this car emblem was supposed to emphasize the speed, power and independence of Bentley cars.

BMW

The emblem of the BMW company, which is a circle divided into four equal sectors, has an aviation past, since the history of the creation of the BMW concern is directly related to the production of aircraft and aircraft engines. The German company's logo resembles the rotating blades of an airplane propeller, and its signature white and blue colors are chosen in honor of the Bavarian flag, in which these colors predominate.

BYD

But the same colors on the emblem of the Chinese company BYD have nothing to do with automotive history. In fact, the Chinese simply copied the BMW logo, but divided it not into four, but only into two equal parts. So, when creating car emblems, you cannot do without plagiarism.

Bugatti

The founders of the French company Bugatti chose an oval in the shape of a pearl for the emblem of their company, which is framed along the perimeter by sixty small pearls. Inside the oval are the initials of Ettore Bugatti, who founded the famous French company, and the word Bugatti.

Buick

The emblem of the American company Buick also initially contained only the name of the company itself. But in 1930, the logo underwent significant changes and at the moment it consists of three shields, borrowed from the family coat of arms of the Scottish automaker David Dunbar Buick.

Cadillac

The emblem of the Cadillac company is also stylized as a coat of arms. In this case, the Americans paid tribute to the merits of the Frenchman Antoine da la Mothe Cadillac, who in 1701 founded Detroit, which is now rightfully considered the capital of the American automobile industry.

Chevrolet

But the history of the creation of the Chevrolet logo is much more prosaic. According to one version, a similar cross on the wallpaper in hotel room saw William Durant, who founded the American company, named after the automotive engineer Louis Chevrolet. According to another version, the butterfly cross was drawn by Durant at lunch. One way or another, this famous car emblem has been used for decades and has become recognizable all over the world.

Chery

The emblem of Chery cars is not yet so recognizable, but it looks no less interesting. Two letters "C" on both sides surround the letter "A", which, in fact, is an abbreviation of the full name of the company - Chery Automobile Corporation. But there is another opinion about the origin of the Chinese company’s logo. If you look closely, you can see that the Chery emblem is very reminiscent of the emblem of the Japanese company Infiniti, which, according to the creators, should be associated among buyers with a road going to infinity. So it is possible that in this case, the Chinese simply borrowed a successful idea.

Chrysler

The emblem of the American company Chrysler was originally a five-pointed star inscribed in a pentagon. This logo had to reflect precision and craftsmanship. But then the company management thought that the famous pentagon was outdated and did not reveal the ideology of the brand. Now, Chrysler cars have replaced it with a winged emblem, and precision and craftsmanship have been replaced by dynamism and modernity.

Citroen

The famous herringbone pattern from the French company Citroen is actually a schematic representation of the teeth of a chevron wheel. It was with their release that the founder of the French company, Andre Citroen, began his ascent to the heights of the automotive industry.

Daewoo

The Korean company Daewoo cannot boast of such a rich history, which is why its emblem is tritely stylized to resemble a sea shell.

Dacia

The Romanian company Dacia did it even simpler. They simply wrote the company name on the shield-shaped blue car emblem. And soon even the stylized shield was gone. All that remains is a small silver emblem, on which the company name is simply inscribed.

And this, by the way, is far from the only case when car companies prefer the most ordinary inscription to coats of arms and intricate symbols. This is what the creators of the FIAT companies did

Fiat

and Ford. Over the long period of existence of these car brands, the font in which the company names are written and the background of the emblems have changed many times, but the essence of the logos has remained unchanged.

Ford

Hummer

The Hummer emblem is also nothing unusual. It's just a name, which is quite justified for an army SUV.

Honda

And the creator of the Honda company, Soichiro Honda, completely limited himself to the capital letter of the company’s name, which is reflected in the emblem that has been adorning Honda cars for many years.

Lexus

Lexus did the same. They simply wrote the letter “L” in an oval. And buyers liked this solution quite well. The young brand quickly became recognizable in almost all regions of our planet.

Seat

There are also European companies whose logos are made in a similar style. The corporate emblem of the Spanish Seat, for example, is a stylized letter “S”. Only occasionally do the Spaniards change the background on which the capital letter of the Seat company name is depicted, or its font.

Suzuki

And they are not afraid of confusion with the logo of the Japanese company Suzuki. It also depicts the letter “S”, which is the capital letter of the surname of the founder of the Japanese company, Michio Suzuki. It is possible that confusion does not arise for the reason that the letter in the logo of the Japanese company, as the Japanese themselves believe, is very similar to the hieroglyph from the Kanji alphabet.

Hyundai

The letter “H” written in italics also appears on the emblem of the Korean company Hyundai. But the Koreans themselves claim that this is not only the first letter in the company’s name, but also a kind of symbol of people holding hands, which should emphasize the Korean company’s desire for mutually beneficial cooperation with its partners.

Daihatsu

Compactness and convenience – these are the qualities emphasized by the emblem of Daihatsu cars.

Denza

But a drop of water, carefully supported by two hands, is intended to evoke associations with purity and lightness.
This is the logo that the Chinese company Denza chose for itself.

Geely

And the Chinese from Geely assume that buyers will associate their company’s emblem with aristocracy and practicality.

Great Wall

What did the creators of the Chinese Great Wall want to say with their emblem? Their idea was aimed at showing that sooner or later, not the largest Chinese company will become a real automobile wall - huge and indestructible.

Dodge

The creators of the American company Dodge went even further, who chose an emblem depicting the twisted horns of a mountain ram to designate their cars. As assertive as a ram - at all times, Dodge cars have lived up to this slogan one hundred percent.

GAS

The animal theme is also reflected in the emblems of domestic manufacturers. The famous deer depicted on the GAZ logo is taken from the coat of arms of Nizhny Novgorod.

Gazikov emblem

UAZ

And since we're talking about domestic cars, then it is impossible not to mention UAZ SUVs, which on their radiator grille bear an emblem in the form of a stylized Volga seagull, and AvtoVAZ products, which for a long time bore the image of a boat, denoting the connection with the Volga River, on the banks of which the Volga plant was built.

And this is UAZ

Ferrari
The image of a rearing stallion originally appeared on the fuselage of the plane of the famous pilot Francesco Baracca, who later presented this symbol to the founder of the legendary Ferrari company, Enzo Ferrari. Since then, a golden background and the national colors of Italy have appeared on the Ferrari emblem, but the famous prancing stallion has remained unchanged.

Porsche

The rearing horse can also be seen on the emblem of Porsche cars. The image of a graceful animal was chosen by the Germans for the simple reason that the horse is considered the symbol of the city of Stuttgart, which is the birthplace of the famous German cars. And the black and red stripes framing the black stallion are taken from the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Württemberg, of which Stuttgart is the capital.

Isuzu

With the Isuzu logo, everything is much simpler. It represents a stylized letter “I,” but the Japanese themselves attach a deep meaning to this seemingly simple designation. In their opinion, the emblem and its color should symbolize openness to the world and the warmth of the hearts of the company's employees.

Jaguar

Well, with what the wild cat symbolizes, which is the emblem of the Jaguar company, everything is clear. Power, grace and beauty - all these qualities are characteristic not only of real Jaguars, but also of cars of the famous British brand. Meanwhile, the graceful cat has not always been a symbol of the Jaguar company. It's hard to believe, but the British company was previously called Swallow Sidecar. Taking into account the fact that translated from English word“swallow” means “swallow”, it is not difficult to guess that it was originally the symbol of luxury British cars. Why did the name change? During the Second World War, most Europeans began to associate the abbreviation SS not with the name of the automobile company, but with the troops of Nazi Germany. This led to the change of the historical name to a more harmonious one, which has survived to this day.

Jeep

And at first, Jeep cars did not have any logo at all. The army SUV simply did not need it. And only then they began to install something on Jeep that could be mistaken for a corporate emblem. At the moment it shows two circles and seven vertical rectangles, which clearly resemble the front part American car.

KIA

The emblem of KIA cars is an oval in which the name of the company itself is inscribed. This shape of the logo, symbolizing the globe, speaks of the Korean company’s desire to become one of the leaders in the global automotive industry. This desire is also supported by the red color of the emblem, which is associated with the warmth of the sun and constant movement forward.

Lamborghini

The Italian company Lamborghini has completely different tasks - to produce small-scale and incredibly expensive supercars. And the bull emblazoned on the Lamborghini logo perfectly emphasizes the strength and power of the cars from the Italian company. And the hardy animal was best suited to tractors, the production of which the founder of the Italian company Ferucho Lamborghini began with.

Lancia

The four-spoke steering wheel, against which a blue flag with the company name is depicted, is already the emblem of the Italian Lancia. But it should be noted that over the years of its existence, the corporate logo has changed significantly. The signature blue background remains, but most of the elements from the emblem have practically disappeared.

Land Rover

The Land Rover car emblem looks even simpler. According to one version, the oval shape of the logo appeared thanks to an imprint from a can of canned food. It was in this oval that the company name was inscribed. And the small “birds” on the corporate logo arose due to the fact that previously the words in the name of the British company were divided by a symbol in the shape of the letter “Z”. And although the Land Rover emblem does not pretend to be particularly sophisticated, this does not prevent it from being recognizable even in the most remote corners of our planet.

LAZ

The Ukrainian LAZ is less famous, so its emblem in the form of the letter “L” was seen mainly by residents of the post-Soviet space. The corporate logo of the Ukrainian company, which is noteworthy, is very similar to the logo of the Japanese Acura. But in this case it is hardly worth talking about any borrowing. These companies produce very different products.

Lifan

The logo of the Chinese company Lifan is also not so common yet. It depicts three sails. Why them? Everything is very simple. Going with full sails - this is how the name of the Chinese company is translated into Russian.

Lincoln

The Lincoln logo is a stylized compass pointing to all cardinal directions. Previously, when American cars were in demand around the world, such an emblem was quite appropriate. But now Lincoln is losing ground even in its native American market.

Lotus

On the emblems of Lotus cars we can see a bright yellow circle, which in its appearance resembles the sun, and a British Racing Green triangle inscribed in the circle. The triangle itself contains the name of the company and the letters A C B C, which are nothing more than the initials of the creator of the British company Anthony Colin Bruce Chapman.

Maserati

The famous trident depicted on the Maserati emblem is also depicted on the emblem of the city of Bologna. It was there that the production of these wonderful cars began.

Maybach

Another manufacturer of luxury cars, Maybach, chose two different-sized letters “M” for its logo, which in the formative years of the brand were an abbreviation for Maybach Motorenbau, and have now degenerated into an abbreviation for the phrase Maybach Manufaktur.

Mercedes Benz

But the story of the creation of the Mercedes Benz company logo is much more romantic. Gottlieb Daimler, one of the founders of the German company, painted the famous star on one of greeting cards while still a child. Even then, the talented child dreamed that the same star, a symbol of prosperity, would flaunt above the roof of his automobile plant. Many years later, this is what happened. But there is another opinion. Many automotive experts believe that the three-pointed star represents the three people thanks to whom the Mercedes company was born. These are Wilhelm Maybach, Emil Jellinek and Mercedes Jellinek.

Mazda

And there is also no consensus on the history of the origin of the Mazda emblem. Some believe that the Japanese borrowed the image of the letter “M” from the coat of arms of the city of Hiroshima, while others believe that the logo is a stylized tulip flower, which is the personification of softness and flexibility.

Mercury

The stylized letter “M” can also be seen on the emblem of Mercury cars. But in fact, the corporate logo of the American company acquired its modern appearance relatively recently. Initially, the Mercury logo depicted the head of the ancient Roman god Mercury, a symbol of speed and eloquence.

MG

British MG and Mini did not think twice when developing their corporate logo. The founders of MG inscribed the name of their company in the correct octagon.

Mini

The creators of Mini placed the name in the center of a circle, which is framed on both sides by stylized wings.

Mitsubishi

Emblem Japanese cars Mitsubishi is the result of the fusion of the family coats of arms of two ancient Japanese families. Three diamonds from the Iwasaki family and three oak leaves from the Tosa family are currently perceived as three diamonds, since this is how the name of the Japanese company is translated.

Nissan

The Nissan emblem currently simply contains the name of the Japanese company, but initially it was a red circle, which symbolized the rising sun, and a blue rectangle intersecting it with the name of the company inscribed in it, which represented the sky.

Opel

The Opel logo, a circle with a stylized lightning bolt, was chosen by Adam Opel as a tribute to the Blitz truck, which was produced for over thirty years. It was its successful sales that became the key to the sustainable development of the Opel company, which first specialized in the production of bicycles and sewing machines and only then began producing the passenger cars we are familiar with.

Peugeot

Peugeot also started with the production of bicycles. The lion that appears on the emblem of the French company was borrowed by the famous jeweler Justin Blaser from the flag of the province, where the small Peugeot manufactory was originally located. Over the years of its existence, the lion emblem has changed several times - the lion reared up, opened its mouth, and turned in the other direction. At one time, the emblem only depicted a lion’s head.

This is how the modern Peugeot emblem was born

Pontiac

The Pontiac logo changed much less during its existence. Initially, the emblem depicted an Indian in a characteristic headdress, but in the fifties of the last century, the Pontiac logo underwent major changes and began to resemble an arrow painted red.

Proton

Once during its existence, the Proton company logo changed. And if now the company’s logo is decorated with a stylized tiger head and the inscription “Proton”, then at the dawn of its formation, Malaysian cars could be identified by a crescent and a star with fourteen points on the emblem.

Renault

The familiar diamond-shaped diamond emblazoned on Renault cars seems to have not changed at all over time, but in reality this is not the case. Back in 1900, the initials of the three Renault brothers were depicted on the emblem of French cars, and in 1906 the letters in the logo were replaced with an image of a tank. Yes, yes, at that time the priority for the French company was not cars, but tanks.

Roewe

The Roewe brand, which was founded by the Chinese in 2006, simply does not have a long history, so it is too early to talk about the metamorphoses taking place with its emblem. Currently, the Roewe logo features two lions against a red and black shield. This image was not chosen at random. The Chinese Roewe is very similar to the German Loewe (lion), which allowed the Chinese to depict a pair of stately animals on the emblem.

Rolls Royce

And the British Rolls Royce has two emblems. One of them is two overlapping letters “R”, framed by a rectangular frame. Until the thirties of the last century, this sign was red, after which the bright colors were replaced by the usual black and white. The second emblem is no less famous. The “Flying Lady”, which is a figurine of a woman with her arms thrown back, was developed back in 1911 and has not undergone any changes since then. Only the material from which the figurine was made changed. At first, the “Flying Lady” was made of babbitt, and then it was replaced by bronze and chrome-plated steel.

Rover

The logo of the British company Rover depicts a Viking longship. But the emblem did not always exist in this form. The rook replaced the spear and battle axe, which are also closely connected with Viking history.

Saab

The history of the Swedish company Saab is closely connected with aircraft manufacturing. But if the BMW company, which was also at one time involved in the creation of winged cars, emphasized this connection in its logo, the Swedes depicted a mythical griffin on the emblem of their cars. Although in this case it would be more correct to say that Saab did not have to make much of a choice.

Scania

It received this emblem after a merger with Scania, which has been using the image of a lion with eagle wings for more than a hundred years. And in this case, it is not difficult to guess that the mythical griffin is depicted not only on Saab cars and Scania trucks, but also on the heraldic sign of the province of Scania.

Skoda

But the history of the appearance of the modern Skoda emblem is still not clear. The winged arrow, resembling an Indian head with three feathers, appeared in 1926, but its meaning has still not been figured out. But with the designation of products that were produced in Mlada Boleslav before this time, everything is much simpler. Initially, the logos of the Czech company featured the patriotic word “Slavia”, which was later replaced by the L&K symbol, derived from the then name of the company Laurin&Klement Co.

Volvo

The arrow emerging from the circle is depicted on the Volvo logo. But in this case the history of occurrence car emblem very clear. This symbol was known back in the days of the Roman Empire. In those days, it was considered a symbol of the god of war, Mars. Much later, the same symbol began to denote chemical element iron, which predetermined its appearance on Volvo cars. Swedish steel in those days was associated with the highest quality. Swedish cars were to be associated with the same quality and inflexibility.

Smart

Smart's corporate logo is very similar to the Volvo logo. But in reality there is nothing in common between them. The circle in the Smart logo is just a stylized first letter of the word “compact,” while the arrow is intended to emphasize the company’s advanced thinking and high technology. So in this case there is no need to talk about any historical roots. Pure marketing. It also takes place when creating car emblems.

Subaru

The six stars in the constellation Taurus, which we can see with the naked eye, have become the symbol of the Japanese company Subaru. The Subaru emblem features 6 stars from the star cluster in the constellation Taurus. In our country this cluster of stars is called the Pleiades, in Japan Subaru. And this is one of the rare cases when a car brand is not named after the creator or the region where production was founded, but implies a specific meaning.

Toyota

Even more surprising is the fact that until the eighties of the last century, Toyota did not have its own emblem at all. The company name was simply written on the radiator grille, which did not contribute in any way to the development of a unified corporate style. And only in the late eighties did car enthusiasts see the already familiar brand name, consisting of a large outer oval and two intertwined inner ovals of smaller size. The large oval symbolizes the possibilities for making wishes come true, and the intertwined ovals, forming the letter “T,” are intended to emphasize the unity of the buyer and the seller.

Volkswagen

The letters “V” and “W” combined into a monogram became the emblem Volkswagen company. And in this case, an interesting fact is that during Nazi Germany, the Volkswagen emblem was stylized as a swastika. After Germany’s defeat in the war, which is quite natural, it was decided to abandon all associations with the fascist symbol, and a little later the black background of the emblem was replaced by the familiar blue background.

But these are not all car emblems in the world. Dozens of automobile brands, each of which has its own glorious history, have already ceased to exist. And each of them has its own unique logo, which is designed to emphasize the features and philosophy of the brand. And we still don’t know about how many car brands, most often Chinese ones. These companies are just beginning their ascent to the automotive Olympus and they cannot do without a bright, memorable emblem. So everything is just beginning. Car emblems from all over the world will appear, disappear, change, but they certainly will not disappear from our lives.

Every day when you go out on the street, many cars of different brands, manufactured in different countries of the world, pass by you. Each of them has a unique emblem on the radiator grille and on the trunk lid. Of course, this is not a chaotic design invention. Every combination of numbers, letters and symbols has a meaning.

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Experienced designers have been working on any logo of a particular car brand for years, who try to reflect in it history, traditions and many other nuances that are important for the company owner, thanks to which in the future this particular emblem will be associated with a proven car brand.

Of course, various stories associated with the names of a particular car are often directly related to the founders of the companies that produce them. Some of these names influence the exterior trim and serve as a starting point for the design of the emblem, a kind of identification mark of the car.

The long history of the automotive industry has its own myths and legends. They are mainly related to the history of the creation of a particular car emblem (logo). Each of them has its own message from the past, and books and articles are written about the entertaining stories of the creation of the logo of a particular brand, as well as television programs are filmed.

In this article we will talk about 100 car emblems of the world with names and photos. We will cover many countries and almost all continents and parts of the world. Are you ready for an exciting journey? Then buckle up. Go!

Australian

001 Holden

The image of a lion in the company's name dates back to the days when it was engraved on the threshold of a house at the end of the 19th century, at which time the company produced saddles and carriages. In 1928, famous sculptor J.R. Hoff sculpted the sculpture “The Lion and the Stone.” According to ancient Egyptian legend, a man came up with the idea of ​​a wheel when he saw a lion rolling a stone. The symbolic image of the Hoffa sculpture formed the basis of the Australian company's logo.

Holden emblem

Asian

Indian

002 TATA Motors

The emblem of this most famous Indian car brand is somewhat reminiscent of the Korean trademarks of Daewoo and KIA, the same fonts, the same colors. In 1945, the first locomotives rolled off the assembly line of the Indian plant, this was the beginning of the TATA company. And in 1954, production of the first cars under the same brand began.

Iranian

003 Iran Khodro

The word “khodro” translated means “swift-footed horse,” hence the horse’s head on the shield in the emblem of the Iranian car, which is very similar to the French model Peugeot 405. The car manufacturing company was created in 1962 by the brothers Ahmad and Mahmoud Khayami.

Emblem of Iran Khodro

Chinese

Color scheme on the emblem Chinese car BYD is another example of plagiarism that has nothing to do with the process of creating the model or its manufacturers. Look closely and you'll see the resemblance to the BMW trademark.

BYD logo

005 Brilliance

Of course, even the ignorant understands that the name of this brand translates as “diamond”. With this, Chinese manufacturers wanted to emphasize the high quality of the product offered. The trademark itself consists of a combination of two hieroglyphs that mean this word.

Brilliance emblem

006 Chery

In 2013, Chery Automobile presented the world with a new, modified logo. It looks like an oval with a diamond-like triangle in the center. By comments Chinese manufacturers to the emblem of their cars, the sides of the triangle symbolize the main indicators of the company’s work: quality, technology and development.

Chery emblem

The emblem of this one of the oldest brands consists of two modified hieroglyphs that read as “first” and “car”. The designers of this symbol claim that they conceived it in the form of a hawk spreading its wings in flight. This symbol is filled with pride for the success of Chinese engineering.

FAW emblem

008 Foton

Another example of imitation. Only in this case, the logo of the Chinese car brand is very similar to the famous sports shoe brand Adidas. At the same time, Foton cars are among the three most significant auto brands in China.

Foton logo

009 Geely

In April 2014, representatives of the Geely company announced the entry into the market of new cars with an updated logo design. The new Geely logo retains the design of its Emgrand hybrid concept, but has new colors - bright blue and black.

Geely emblem

Geely Emgrand emblem

010 Great Wall

For a long time, only small trucks were produced under this brand. Now Great Wall Motors is a powerful design and testing center located in the Baoding Industrial Park. The emblem features two large letters “G” and “W”. And the closed ring of the logo represents the symbol of the Great Wall of China.

Great Wall emblem

011 Hafei

Cars produced under this brand are inexpensive and are in demand among a wide range of people. The logo looks like a shield, and the waves symbolize the bed of the Songhua River, near which the city of Harbin is located. It was here that TM Hafei began its history.

Hafei emblem

012 Haima

If you divide the name of this brand into two words “hai” and “ma”, then experts will notice that the first word symbolizes the name of the province of Hainan, and the second the company “Mazda”. Even the logo of this car is very similar to its Japanese prototype.

Haima emblem

013 Lifan

The emblem of TM Lifan is, schematically depicted, three sailing ships. The very name of the car translated from Chinese means “rush at full speed.”

Lifan emblem

Malaysian

014 Proton

The logo of this Malaysian company initially looked like a crescent and a star with fourteen points. At the end of the nineties, the updated car brand received a new emblem. Now it has the appearance of a tiger's head and an inscription with the brand name.

Proton emblem

Uzbek

015 Uz-Daewoo

In March 2008, the joint venture “GM Uzbekistan” was created in Uzbekistan. It began producing Uz-Daewoo brand cars. It is clear that the original logo of the popular Daewoo brand has remained virtually unchanged. It just had two letters added to the front. In recent years, the products of this Uzbek company have been included in the list of ten best-selling brands in Russia.

Uz Daewoo emblem

South Korean

016 Daewoo

The word "daewoo" means "big universe" in Korean. And the emblem of this popular brand from South Korea looks like a stylized sea shell.

Daewoo emblem

017 Hyundai

The emblem of this famous South Korean TM looks very simple. This is the first letter in the company name - “H”, written in a beautiful design style. But if you look in the dictionary and look at the translation of this word, you will find out that it literally means “modernity”, “ new era"or "new time".

Hyundai emblem

This word literally translates to “rise of Asia.” The three-dimensional logo represents a young and energetic company. Red color is the warmth of the Sun, like aspiration upward. The symbol of the Earth here is an ellipse, it emphasizes the world fame of the brand.

KIA emblem

Japanese

019 Acura

In Latin, the syllable "Acu" has the meaning of accuracy, reliability and precision. The logo features a modified “A” in the shape of a caliper. The purpose of this emblem is to highlight the technical and design advantages of the Japanese brand.

Acura emblem

020 Daihatsu

The emblem of this Japanese brand looks like a stylized letter “D” and symbolizes convenience and compactness. To complete the perception, remember the company slogan “We make it compact” and you will understand everything.

Daihatsu emblem

021 Honda

Decoding the meaning of the TM “Honda” logo is very simple. Firstly, this is the first letter of the word, and secondly, this is the surname of the company’s founder, Soichiro Honda.

022 Infiniti

During the initial work on creating the logo, the idea was to use the infinity sign, because in translation the word has exactly this meaning. But then they made it in the form of a road going to infinity. This symbol has an underlying meaning of perfection in everything.

Infiniti emblem

023 Isuzu

Everything is elementary, the logo looks like a capital letter “I” in a stylized version. But, wise Japanese, they can find a lot of meanings in one letter. They interpret this logo and, especially, its color scheme as an openness to the world and the burning of the hearts of the company’s employees.

Isuzu emblem

024 Lexus

The idea of ​​the emblem belongs to the Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro. He didn't like the first idea of ​​a logo that looked like a heraldic shield. He came up with the idea of ​​bending it dynamically and placing the capital letter of the model in an oval. In his opinion, this option symbolizes luxury.

Lexus emblem

025 Mazda

Since 1934, this car's logo has had six variations. The latter was recorded in 1997 and presented to the world along with the slogan “Zoom-Zoom”. In keeping with the company's spirit, the capital letter "M" with wings symbolizes the ideas of freedom and flight. There is a legend that the grandfather of the company’s founder was a big fan of Chekhov and once went to the Moscow Art Theater to see the play “The Seagull.” Many years later, his grandson saw a seagull logo on an old program and decided to use it in his business.

Mazda emblem

026 Mitsubishi

The name of another popular Japanese brand has a secret meaning. Its name consists of two words “mitsu” - “three”, and “hishi” - “water chestnut”, it is also called “diamond-shaped diamond”. Official translation the words sound like “three diamonds.” And the company's logo combines the coat of arms of its founders, the Iwasaki family, which consists of a three-row diamond and a three-leaf Tosa clan crest.

Mitsubishi emblem

027 Nissan

The company name appeared in 1934 from the merger of two words directly meaning the country of manufacture, Japan, and its industry. The red circle in the company logo symbolizes the rising sun and a sense of sincerity. The blue rectangle is a symbol of the sky. This emblem perfectly suits the company’s motto “Sincerity brings success.”

028 Subaru

Translated from Japanese, the word “subaru” can be translated as “showing the way” or “gathering together”, as well as a galaxy of stars in the Taurus Constellation. The car emblem on which six stars “shine” has meaning High Quality manufacturing, the use of advanced technologies and excellent driving performance of the car.

Subaru emblem

029 Suzuki

The history of this logo is also incredibly simple. The Latin letter “S” is stylized as a Japanese hieroglyph and is the first letter of the surname of the founder of this TM, Michio Suzuki.

Suzuki emblem

030 Toyota

In 2004, the emblem of the famous Toyota brand underwent some changes. The manufacturers of this product promised their customers excellent quality. Accordingly, the emblem had to be excellent. This is a three-dimensional image in metallic silver color, with three ovals, two of which are located perpendicularly in the center of the composition and symbolize mutual understanding between the manufacturer and customers.

Toyota emblem

American

031 Buick

The Buick luxury car emblem has changed many times. In 1975, the company name returned to the logo, as it did at the very beginning of production of this model. And when the company launched a new type of car called Skyhawk, a hawk figure was added to the emblem. The Skyhawk ceased to exist in the late eighties, and the three coats of arms of Scottish aristocrats and the company's founders, the Buick family, returned to the emblem.

Buick emblem

032 Cadillac

In 1999, the owner of the Cadillac TM, the GM concern, decided to make changes to the existing emblem. In order to make it modern in the coming 21st century, it was decided to remove images of birds and the crown from it. They decided to make the remaining coat of arms of the ancient noble family de La Motte Cadillac and the wreath framing it in the form of graphics. Abstract artist from the Netherlands Piet Mondrian was invited to work on the new emblem. Thus, at the turn of the century, it was possible to connect the past and the future.

Cadillac emblem

033 Chevrolet

There are several versions of the appearance of the emblem of this iconic car. One of them says that one of the founders of the company, William Durant, while visiting Paris, saw this drawing on the wallpaper of a hotel room and made it the logo of the new car. According to another version, Durant often drew various versions of the emblem and eventually drew the same bow tie, which became the Chevrolet emblem. And finally, the latest version is that Durant saw an advertisement in one of the newspapers for a coal company using this symbol and patented it for his business.

Chevrolet emblem

034 Chrysler

The twists and turns of the history of the Chrysler car emblem are similar to the long-running Brazilian series. Over the past century appearance changed a huge number of times. For example, in 2007, it looked like a star with five rays. And in 2009 it was changed again, and now it has the appearance of its name, placed on a blue background with outstretched silver wings.

Chrysler emblem

035 Dodge

The Dodge logo changed many times throughout the 20th century. In 2010, it was decided to remove the ram's head from the emblem and make a simple inscription with the company name and two inclined stripes.

Dodge emblem

036 Eagle

The logo of this brand is a triangle with arced sides in the form of a coat of arms, inside of which there is a contour image of an eagle’s head. The emblem is made entirely in black with white contour lines.

037 Ford

In 2003, in honor of the centenary, it was decided to make minor changes to the logo. The company returned to the oval logo with “flying letters” of the 1927 model, replacing only the color lining from purple to iridescent blue.

Ford emblem

General Motors Corporation was founded in 1916. The company's founders, the Grabowski brothers, were involved in the production of trucks before creating GM. After William Durant joined them, the company took a new name and united the entire Michigan engineering industry around itself. The emblem is nothing special and only wins due to color range red with silver trim.

GMC emblem

039 Hummer

Initially, this brand of SUV from General Motors was intended for use in the army, and a little later it began to be sold to civilians. There are no frills in the emblem. And why are they in the army?

Hummer emblem

040 Jeep

Just like the Hummer, the Jeep brand car was manufactured for military use and therefore no one paid much attention to the originality of its logo. In the beginning it simply did not exist. When the car was put on wide sale, a logo appeared, representing two circles and seven rectangles located vertically. This composition is visually similar to the front of an SUV.

Jeep emblem

041 Lincoln

The Lincoln company logo is based on a stylized compass, which simultaneously points to all directions of the world. At a time when this brand was a huge success around the world, such a logo was appropriate. At the moment, demand for the company's products has dropped significantly even in the United States.

Lincoln emblem

042 Mercury

Not long ago, a stylized letter “M” appeared in the logo of the automobile brand Mercury. And in 1939, Henry Ford's son Edsel came up with a name for the new car in honor of the patron of trade, the god Mercury, and depicted his profile on the car's emblem.

Mercury emblem

043 Oldsmobile

The last of the existing emblems of the now defunct company was made in the Japanese automotive style, characterized by simplicity and conciseness. It looked like a stylized letter that “breaks through” the oval frame in which it is located. The emblem was intended to symbolize the technological modification of the model, which is capable of competing with similar car models from Europe and Japan. There is also a slight “nod” towards the old logo, in the form of a hint of a rocket inside the emblem.

Oldsmobile emblem

044 Plymouth

In 2001, this brand ceased to exist. Until that moment, its logo looked like the Mayflower ship, with the help of which its discoverers sailed to America, mooring at the Plymouth Stone.

Plymouth emblem

045 Pontiac

At the beginning of this car's existence, its emblem was an Indian headdress. In 1957, its appearance was changed, and it became similar to a red arrow, which is visually located at the bifurcation of the radiator. Unfortunately, this brand of American car has died a long life.

Pontiac emblem

This car from Chrysler Group LLC has a coat of arms logo with the head of a buckhorn ram placed in the middle of the emblem. The entire composition is made in metallic silver color with a shimmer.

RAM emblem

047 Saturn

Another car from the “retired” category. Its emblem features the image of the planet Saturn with rings. The inscription on the emblem is in the same font as on the Saturn 5 launch vehicle, which took Americans to the Moon.

Saturn emblem

048 Scion

For this brand, the logo was created by California designers. It is based on the letter "S" in the form of exposed shark fins, as this car was originally intended for hobbyists extreme species sports and fishing on the ocean. The word "scion" is translated as "heir".

Scion emblem

European

English

049 Aston Martin

The logo of the first James Bond's favorite car appeared in 1921 in the form of the letters “A” and “M”, which were inscribed in a circle. The founder of the company, Lionel Martin, gave his brainchild the second part of the name, and the first part was taken from the town of Aston Clinton in England, where the car won its first race. In 1927, wings were added to the existing emblem.

Aston Martin emblem

050 Bentley

The Bentley TM logo successfully incorporates open wings, symbolizing speed, independence and strength. The letter “B” is placed in the middle of the composition, in honor of the company’s founder, Walter Bentley. The background on which the letter is located is very important. The green background is for racing-type cars, red is for models with delicate taste, and black means power and strength.

Bentley emblem

051 Caterham

At the beginning of its creation, the emblem of this TM had striking similarities with the logo of a Lotus car. The magic number 7 has been in the logo for quite some time and has been associated with the Caterham Super Seven brand. In January 2014, a completely new logo appeared with the traditional green color and outline of the British flag.

Caterham emblem

052 Jaguar

It is clear that the symbol of this machine is a famous feline. So a car with such a name should have power, beauty and grace. A sketch of a jumping jaguar was drawn in 1935 by the head of the advertising and sales department of the Swallow Sidecars company and showed the drawing to sculptor Gordon Crosby. And he created such an elegant figure of a jaguar in a jump. There was a time when savvy car dealers sold this figure to car buyers for an additional fee.

Jaguar emblem

053 Land Rover

"Land" is the land, "Rover" is the wanderer. A car traveling the Earth. That's the essence of this great SUV. More than 60 years have passed since Maurice Wilkes coined this name for his all-terrain vehicles. There are two types of Land Rover TM emblem. The first appears in the form of silver letters on a black background, the second in the form of gilded letters on a green background.

Land Rover emblem

054 Lotus

The logo of TM “Lotus” is a bright yellow circle, reminiscent of the sun, and a triangle of British Racing Green color inscribed in it. The triangle contains the name of the car brand and the initials of its creator Anthony Colin Bruce Chapman (ACBC).

Lotus emblem

Apparently the designers didn’t sweat long to create this brand name. The brand name is simply inscribed inside a regular octagon.

MG emblem

056 MINI

This is one of the "flying" brands with wings that traditionally connote agility, speed, strength and freedom. And black color is strong in innovation, dynamism, elegance and perfection. And what would it be without the silver color with its sophistication and grandeur. No way!

MINI emblem

057 Morgan

Apparently the favorite fauna in the UK are birds. Another “winged” logo with a cross-shaped emblem on the background of a circle and the Morgan inscription is owned by a small enterprise from England “Morgan Motor Company”, which produces sports coupe cars in a retro style with the most modern “internals”.

Morgan emblem

058 Noble

The logo of this brand bears the name of Lee Noble, who was the main designer and led the Noble company from 1996 to 2009. Now the company is engaged in the production of high-speed sports cars.

Noble emblem

059 Rolls-Royce

There are two emblems of this famous car. On the first there are double letters RR. These are the surnames of the founders of the brand, Sir Henry Royce and Charles Stewart Rolls. There is a version that the color of the letters was changed from red to black immediately after the death of Sir Henry Royce in 1933. Another symbol of this car, which is placed on the hood, is the figure of a soaring woman, as if taking off, with a flowing dress. This figurine is sometimes called the "Spirit of Delight".

Rolls-Royce emblem

This car owes its birth to two British engineers - Trevor Wilkinson and Jack Pickard, who in 1947 formed the TVR Engineering company and gave it Wilkinson's name - TreVoR. The company specializes in light sports cars.

TVR emblem

061 Vauxhall

The emblem of this oldest British car brand features an image of a griffin - a mythical creature with the body and head of a lion and eagle wings. The name TM comes from the area on the south bank of the Thames.

Vauxhall emblem

Italian

062 Alfa Romeo

In 1910, draftsman Romano Cattaneo stood waiting for a tram at Piazza Castello station in Milan. Suddenly he turned his attention to the image of the red cross on the flag of Milan and to the emblem that adorned the façade of the house of the noble Visconti family. The emblem depicted a snake swallowing a person. Over time, he combined the cross and the snake. The result was a logo for a famous car brand. In 1916, the word Romeo was added to the first name, in honor of the Naples entrepreneur Nicola Romeo, who became the new owner of the company.

Alfa Romeo emblem

063 Ferrari

The prancing horse emblem of this trademark was first placed on aircraft flown by Francesco Baraca during the First World War. In 1923, Alfa Romeo driver Enzo Ferrari and Barack's parents met. They suggested that the driver place a picture of a prancing horse on his race car as a symbol of good luck and in memory of their son. Ferrari did just that, adding the official yellow color of his home city of Modena to the design and lifting the horse's tail up.

Ferrari emblem

064 Fiat

In 2007, after Fiat received the world Car of the Year title for the eighth time, it was decided to change its logo. The red color and shape of the shield have been preserved from the old model. Three-dimensional shape and color features have been added. They symbolize the development of advanced technologies in production, the features of Italian design, dynamics and individualism.

Fiat emblem

065 Lamborghini

This emblem was invented by the founder of the company, Ferruccio Lamborghini. He placed the bull on the emblem because he was born under the zodiac sign of Taurus. According to legend, Lamborghini simply copied the Ferrari brand shield and swapped the yellow and black colors.

Lamborghini emblem

066 Lancia

In 1911, the first logo of this Italian car brand was created. It had the appearance of a four-spoke steering wheel with an accelerator handle, which is located under the flag and the name of the brand. This emblem was invented by Carlo Biscaretti di Ruffia. In 1929, he proposed placing the emblem on a triangular shield. Over time, the shape and color of the emblem changed, various elements appeared and disappeared, but the basics of the logo, invented in 1929, have survived to this day.

Lancia emblem

067 Maserati

This company was founded in 1914 in Bologna and specializes in the production of sports cars and business class cars. The logo features a trident, which is one of the elements of the Neptune Fountain in the company’s hometown.

Maserati emblem

068 Bugatti

The logo of this ancient Italian brand was invented by its founder Ettore Bugatti. It is an oval shaped pearl with pearls studded around the edges. The fact is that Ettore’s father, Carlo Bugatti, was a jewelry designer. In honor of his father, Ettore came up with the logo. In addition, inside the logo you can see the initials of the company’s founder “E” and “B”. The red color of the emblem embodies passion, excitement and energy, black - masculinity and the desire for superiority, and white refers to the concepts of nobility, purity and elegance.

Bugatti emblem

Spanish

069 SEAT

The capital letter of the company “Sociedad Española de Automóviles de Turismo” in gray and the name of the car brand in red form the basis of the new SEAT emblem. It began to be produced in 1950. In those days, there were only 3 cars per 1000 inhabitants of Spain.

SEAT emblem

German

070 Audi

The emblem of this car can be called the “sign of four”. The four rings on the car's logo represent the conglomerate of the four previously independent companies Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer, which merged in 1932.

Audi emblem

In 1917, the first version of the famous BMW TM was created, which looked like a rotating propeller. The logo had a lot of small details and in 1920 they decided to change it. The circle from the propeller was divided into four components with alternating light silver and a shade of blue sky. Plus, blue and white are the colors of the Bavarian flag.

BMW emblem

072 Volkswagen

Translated from German, this word means “ people's car" In 1934, its release was authorized by the leaders of the Third Reich. In 1945, the German military authorities took over the management of the company. The city where the cars were produced took the name Wolfsburg and its coat of arms became the first Volkswagen logo. It depicted the castle of Volsburg and the figure of a wolf. For the export version of the car, the letters “V” and “W” appeared in the logo.

Volkswagen emblem

The manufacturer of luxury cars, Maybach, decided to place two large letters “M” on its emblem, which initially symbolized the company “Maybach Motorenbau”, and now have a new meaning “Maybach Manufaktur”.

Maybach emblem

074 Mercedes-Benz

The corporate emblem of the famous German manufacturer was registered on March 26, 1901. The meaning of the three-pointed star is that the engines manufactured by the company are suitable for use on land, sky and water. This star was first mentioned in a letter from company founder Gottlieb Daimler, which he wrote to his wife. He meant that the star would point to the place where Daimler's new house would be built in the city of Deutz and it would be located on top of the roof of his new car plant, symbolizing the company's success. Daimler's sons decided to use this symbol in the logo of the new car.

Mercedes-Benz emblem

075 Opel

In 2002, Opel decided to make its logo more vibrant and dynamic. The lightning was replaced by a large three-dimensional sign, and the company name moved down.

Opel emblem

076 Porsche

The car was named after Dr. Ferdinand Porsche. The rearing horse was taken from the coat of arms of the city of Stuttgart, and the appearance of horns, red and black stripes on the emblem is due to the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Württemberg, of which Stuttgart was the capital. This logo appeared on the car in 1952.

Porsche emblem

Of course, for the backwaters in English It won’t be difficult to translate the word “smart” as “intelligent.” But, the situation is different. This word contains parts of three other words: “Swatch” (the famous Swiss watch brand), “Mercedes” (the current owner of the brand) and “Art” (art). At the beginning of the emblem there is the letter “C”, which means the compactness of the car and an arrow, hinting at avant-garde thinking.

Smart logo

078 Wiesmann

The models of this car company are called “exclusives”. This is also hinted at by the lizard that is placed on the hood of the car. It symbolizes speed, extravagance and prosperity.

Wiesmann emblem

Polish

The decoding of the abbreviation of this Polish brand comes from the name of the Passenger Car Factory (Fabryka Samochodow Osobowych). It was founded in 1951. There is a legend that in 1684 the world's first scooter was developed, which was powered by a rocket engine. Then the literal translation of the emblem sounds like the Special Scooter Factory. In the emblem, the letter "F" consists of part of the letter "S" and is outlined by the letter "O". And red is a sign of passion, quality and trust.

FSO emblem

Russian

080 VIS

The logo of the VAZinterServis company is a graphic design using the letters “B”, “I” and “C”. This is a subsidiary of AvtoVAZ, which specializes in the production of pickup trucks for various purposes.

VIS emblem

081 GAS

The Gorky Automobile Plant produces Volga and Chaika passenger cars and several types of trucks. The plant's logo was made public in 1950 and bore a great resemblance to the coat of arms of the Nizhny Novgorod principality. The emblem features a prancing deer. Over the years, the image of the logo has undergone changes.

GAZ emblem

082 ZIL

This famous Russian brand has a rather simple logo with stylized letters. It was invented in 1944 by body design designer I.A. Sukhorukov for the ZIL-114 model. The head of his department liked the emblem, and he submitted it to the top management of the plant for approval. Likhacheva.

ZIL emblem

083 Izh

In 2005, the production of cars under this name ceased. The plant from Izhevsk became the property of the Russian Technologies company. And the old logo was a combination of two unfinished hemispheres with oblique rounded white lines in the middle of the logo, symbolizing the letters “I” and “F”. And also a stylized inscription “AUTO” under the emblem.

IZh emblem

084 Lada

In 1994, the emblem of the Russian Lada model appeared in the form of a boat under a white sail on a blue background. The logo was updated by the chief designer of AvtoVAZ, Steve Mattin, who previously headed the design department of Volvo. This logo hints at the location of the plant in the Volga city of Samara. Once upon a time, the rook was the main vehicle for transportation of merchant goods along the Volga. On the logo, the letter “B” is drawn in the form of a rook.

Lada emblem

085 Moskvich

The Moskvich logo has undergone changes many times. But the image of the Kremlin, symbolizing Moscow, was always clearly visible on it. The last emblem of this car looks very simple. The contours of the battlements of the Kremlin wall are connected to the stylized letter “M”.

Moskvich emblem

086 Oka

The emblem of this Russian passenger car looks like stylized capital letters of the word "Oka". This brand began to be produced in 1988. IN Russian Federation the KamAZ plant produces the Oka with the letter “K”, AvtoVAZ produces the Lada Oka-2, and SeAZ has launched the production of the Oka with the letter “S”.

OKA emblem

087 UAZ

In 1962, the well-known “circle with a swallow” became the emblem of the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant. At the beginning of the new century, the name began to be written in Latin letters, and the company changed its logo. Now it is green in color and has changed shapes.

UAZ emblem

Romanian

088 Dacia

A company from Romania came up with an emblem for its car based on a blue shield with the name of the manufacturer written on it. Then the emblem became even simpler. This time they did without a shield. All that remains is the silver emblem with the company name on it.

Dacia emblem

Ukrainian

089 Bogdan

The Ukrainian car “Bogdan” has a logo in the form of the Latin letter “B”, which looks like a sailboat with inflated sails. It is a symbol of good luck and success, a fair wind during travel. The letter is placed in an ellipse on a green background. The green color signifies the processes of growth and renewal, the gray color of the letter and ellipse hints at perfection.

Bogdan emblem

090 ZAZ

The emblem of the Zaporozhye Automobile Plant has been changed. Previously, it depicted the Zaporozhye Hydroelectric Power Station, at the top of which were the letters ZAZ.

ZAZ emblem

Czech

091 Skoda

The emblem of the famous Czech car in the form of a “winged arrow” appeared in 1926. For 5 whole years (1915-1920) Mr. Maglie worked on this logo. He ended up with a stylized Indian head, topped with a headdress with a round clasp and five feathers.

Skoda emblem

Swedish

092 Koenigsegg

This Swedish company produces exclusive sports-class products. It was founded by Christian von Koenigsegg in 1994. The logo is made in the form of a shield with diamond-shaped lines in orange and red.

Koenigsegg emblem

093 Saab

The logo of this company is an image of a griffin, which has the body of a lion, as well as the head and wings of an eagle. They took it from the logo of the Vabis-Scania company, which produced trucks, after its acquisition by the Saab concern. The logo is very similar to the emblem of TM Scania.

SAAB emblem

094 Volvo

The word "volvo" with Latin language translated as “I’m rolling.” The main composition of the logo was the antique symbol of iron. In ancient Rome, he was closely associated with the God of War, Mars, who used only iron weapons in battles. And iron is a symbol of durability, reliability and high quality.

Volvo emblem

French

095 Aixam

The French company for the production of subcompact cars was founded in 1983. Its logo is very simple and clear. This is a capital letter "A" on a blue background, inscribed in a circle with a red outline. At the bottom is the company name, written in capital letters directed towards the center.

Aixam emblem

096 Matra

In addition to cars, this brand also produced aerospace equipment, weapons systems, bicycles, and telecommunications equipment. The logo consists of the company name in black capital letters and a circle with black and white stripes, inside of which there is an arrow pointing to the right.

Matra emblem

097 Peugeot

Sometimes the owners of this car affectionately call it a “lion cub.” At the beginning of their careers, the company's founders, brothers Jules and Emile Peugeot, were engaged in the manufacture of cutting tools. And in this case, the lion was a symbol of flexibility, speed and strength. And after a while, this symbol migrated from the surface of the saw to the surface of the car. At first the lion seemed to be walking on an arrow, but then he was raised on his hind legs.

Peugeot emblem

098 Renault

This company had many logos. The most famous is the vertical diamond, which appeared in 1925. In 1972 and 1992 it was radically changed. In 2004, the emblem appeared yellow background, and in 2007 the inscription RENAULT was added at the bottom.

Renault emblem

099 Simca

The logo of the now extinct French car Simca was a coat of arms divided into a blue and red background inside. Moreover, there was a third more red background than blue. In the upper blue part of the emblem there was a stylized image of a white swallow, and at the bottom the company name was written in white elongated letters.

Simca emblem

100 Venturi

The emblem of this TM looks like an oval, bordered by a silver stripe and a red background inside. In the center there is a coat of arms triangle, inside of which there is a bird with outstretched wings, above it the company name is written in capital letters along the upper contour. The color background inside the triangle is dark blue.

Venturi emblem

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