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

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For years, experienced designers have been working on any logo of a particular car brand, who try to reflect in it the history, traditions and many other nuances that are important for the owner of the company, thanks to which in the future this particular emblem will be associated with a well-established 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 decoration and serve as a kind of starting point for the design of the emblem, a kind of identification mark for the car.

The long history of the automotive industry has its own myths and legends. Basically, they are associated with the history of the creation of a particular emblem (logo) of the car. Each of them has its own message from the past, and books and articles are written about the entertaining stories of creating a logo of a particular trade brand, as well as television programs are shot.

In this article we will tell you about 100 world car emblems 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 name of the company appeared back in the days when it was engraved on the doorstep of a house at the end of the 19th century, at which time the company produced saddles and carriages. In 1928, the famous sculptor J.R. Hoff sculpted the Lion and the Stone sculpture. According to ancient Egyptian legend, a man invented the wheel when he saw a lion rolling a stone. The symbolic image of the Hoffa sculpture formed the basis of the logo for the Australian company.

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 left the assembly line of the Indian plant, this was the beginning of the activities of the TATA company. And in 1954, the production of the first cars under the same brand began.

Iranian

003 Iran Khodro

The word "khodro" in translation means "swift horse", hence the head of a horse on a shield in the emblem of an Iranian car, which is very similar to the French model Peugeot 405. Brothers Ahmad and Mahmoud Khayyami founded the car company in 1962.

Iran Khodro emblem

Chinese

The color scheme on the emblem of the Chinese car BYD is another example of plagiarism, which has nothing to do with the process of creating a model or its manufacturers. Look closely and you will see a resemblance to the BMW brand name.

BYD emblem

005 Brilliance

Of course, even an ignorant person understands that the name of this brand is translated as “diamond”. By this, the Chinese manufacturers wanted to emphasize the high quality of the offered goods. 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. According to the comments of 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 logo

The emblem of this one of the oldest trade marks consists of two modified hieroglyphs, which are 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 in the success of the Chinese engineering industry.

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 emblem

009 Geely

In April 2014, Geely announced new vehicles with an updated logo design to enter the market. Geely's new emblem retains the design of its Emgrand hybrid concept, but comes with 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 test center located in the Baoding Industrial Park. The emblem bears 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 in cost and are in demand among wide circles of the population. 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 there 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 connoisseurs 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 TM Lifan emblem is, schematically, three sailing ships. The very name of the car, translated from the Chinese language, means "to race with full steam."

Lifan emblem

Malaysian

014 Proton

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

Proton emblem

Uzbek

015 Uz-Daewoo

In March 2008, a joint venture “GM Uzbekistan” was established in Uzbekistan. It started producing Uz-Daewoo cars. It is clear that the original logo of the popular Daewoo brand has not changed much. To it only two letters were added on the front. In recent years, the products of this Uzbek company have entered the list of ten best-selling brands in Russia.

Uz Daewoo emblem

South Korean

016 Daewoo

The word "daewoo" in translation from the Korean language means "big universe". 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 name of the company - "H", written in a beautiful design style. But if you look into the dictionary and see the translation of this word, then you will find out that literally it means "modernity", "new era" or "new time".

Hyundai emblem

This word literally translates as "the rise of Asia." The 3D emblem represents a young and energetic company. Red is the warmth of the Sun, like an upward striving. The ellipse serves as the symbol of the Earth here, it emphasizes the worldwide fame of the brand.

KIA emblem

Japanese

019 Acura

In Latin, the syllable "Acu" means accuracy, reliability and accuracy. The logo contains the letter “A” changed in the form of a caliper. The purpose of this emblem is to highlight the technical and design values ​​of the Japanese brand.

Acura emblem

020 Daihatsu

The logo of this Japanese brand looks like a stylized letter "D" and symbolizes convenience and compactness. For completeness, remember the company's slogan "We make it compact" and you will understand everything.

Daihatsu emblem

021 Honda

Deciphering 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 founder of the company, Soichiro Honda.

022 Infiniti

During the initial work on the creation of 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, and in one letter can find a bunch of meanings. They interpret this logo and, especially, its color scheme as an openness to the world and burning hearts of the company's employees.

Isuzu emblem

024 Lexus

The idea for the logo belongs to the Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro. He didn't like the first idea of ​​the logo, which looks like a heraldic shield. He came up with the idea to bend in dynamics and place the capital letter of the model in an oval. In his opinion, this option symbolizes luxury.

Lexus emblem

025 Mazda

Starting in 1934, the logo of this car had six variants. 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 winged capital M symbolizes the ideas of freedom and flight. There is a legend that the grandfather of the founder of the company was a great admirer of Chekhov and once came to the Moscow Art Theater for the play "The Seagull". Many years later, his grandson saw the seagull logo on the 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". The official translation of the word sounds 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 name of the company appeared in 1934 from the merger of two words meaning directly the country of manufacture, Japan, and its industry. The red circle on the company logo symbolizes the rising sun and a sense of sincerity. The blue rectangle is the symbol for the sky. This emblem perfectly fits 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", means high quality workmanship, the use of advanced technologies and excellent driving performance.

Subaru emblem

029 Suzuki

The history of this logo is also insanely simple. The Latin letter "S" is stylized as a Japanese hieroglyph and this 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 has undergone some changes. The manufacturers of this product promised their customers superior quality. Accordingly, the emblem should have become excellent. This is a three-dimensional image in metallic silver, with three ovals, two of which are located perpendicularly in the center of the composition and symbolize mutual understanding between the manufacturer and the customers.

Toyota emblem

American

031 Buick

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

Buick emblem

032 Cadillac

In 1999, the owner of TM Cadillac, 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 the images of birds and crowns from it. The remaining coat of arms of the ancient noble family de la Motte Cadillacs and the wreath framing it were decided to be made in the form of graphics. An 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 combine 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 a new car. According to another version, Durant often drew various variants of the emblem and as a result drew the same bow tie, which became the emblem of Chevrolet. And finally, the latest version is that Durant saw an advertisement for a coal company using this symbol in one of the newspapers 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 TV series. Over the past century, its appearance has 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 looks like its name, placed on a blue background with outstretched silver wings.

Chrysler emblem

035 Dodge

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

Dodge emblem

036 Eagle

The logo of this trade brand is a triangle with arched sides in the form of a coat of arms, inside which there is a contour image of an eagle's head. The emblem is completely black with white contour lines.

037 Ford

In 2003, in honor of the centenary, it was decided to make small changes to the logo. The company returned to the oval emblem with "flying letters" from 1927, replacing only the color lining in it from purple to blue with tints.

Ford emblem

The General Motors Corporation was founded in 1916. The founders of the company, the Grabowski brothers, were engaged in the production of trucks before the creation of GM. After William Durand joined them, the company took on a new name and united the entire Michigan engineering industry. The emblem is nothing special and benefits only from the color scheme of red with silver frames.

GMC emblem

039 Hummer

Initially, this trademark of the General Motors SUV was intended for use in the army, 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 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 launched on a large scale, the logo also appeared, which consisted of two circles and seven rectangles arranged vertically. This composition is visually similar to the front of an SUV.

Jeep emblem

041 Lincoln

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

Lincoln emblem

042 Mercury

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

Mercury emblem

043 Oldsmobile

The last of the existing emblems of the now defunct company was made in the Japanese automobile 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 able to compete with similar car models from Europe and Japan. There was 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, moored at the Plymouth Stone.

Plymouth emblem

045 Pontiac

At the beginning of the existence of this car, its emblem was an Indian headdress. In 1957, its appearance was changed, and it became like a red arrow, which is visually located in the place of the bifurcation of the radiator. Unfortunately, this brand of American car has made a long life.

Pontiac emblem

This car, from Chrysler Group LLC, bears the badge-horned ram's head logo in the middle of the emblem. The entire composition is finished in metallic silver with a sheen.

RAM emblem

047 Saturn

Another car from the “dropped out” category. Its emblem bears the image of the planet Saturn with rings. The lettering on the emblem is executed in the same script as on the Saturn 5 launch vehicle that delivered the Americans to the moon.

Saturn emblem

048 Scion

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

Scion emblem

European

English

049 Aston martin

The logo of the beloved car of the first James Bond 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 open wings symbolizing speed, independence and strength are successfully inscribed in the TM Bentley logo. In the middle of the composition is the letter "B", in honor of the founder of the company Walter Bentley. The background on which the letter is located is very important. The green background is for racing cars, red is for models with a subtle taste, and black stands for power and strength.

Bentley emblem

051 Caterham

The emblem of this TM at the beginning of its creation bore striking similarities with the logo of the Lotus car. The magic number 7 has been on the logo for quite some time and has been associated with the Caterham Super Seven brand. In January 2014, a brand new logo appeared with the traditional green color and contours of the UK flag.

Caterham emblem

052 Jaguar

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

Jaguar emblem

053 Land rover

Land is land, Rover is wanderer. A car wandering the Earth. This is the essence of this remarkable SUV. More than 60 years have passed since Maurice Wilkes came up with this name for his ATVs. There are two types of TM Land Rover emblems. The first looks like silver letters on a black background, the second looks like gilded letters on a green background.

Land Rover emblem

054 Lotus

The TM "Lotus" logo is a bright yellow circle resembling the sun and an inscribed triangle in British Racing Green. The name of the car brand and the initials of its creator Anthony Colin Bruce Chapman (ACBC) are inscribed in the triangle.

Lotus emblem

Apparently the designers did not sweat for long over the creation of this brand name. The brand name is simply inscribed inside a regular octagon.

MG emblem

056 MINI

It is one of the flying winged brands that traditionally mean agility, speed, strength and freedom. And black is strong in innovation, dynamics, elegance and excellence. And how can it be without silver color with its sophistication and grandeur. No way!

MINI emblem

057 Morgan

Apparently the favorite representatives of the fauna in the UK are birds. Another “winged” logo with a cruciform emblem on the background of a circle and the inscription Morgan has a small enterprise from England “Morgan Motor Company”, which produces sports coupe cars in retro style with the most modern “insides”.

Morgan emblem

058 Noble

The brand's emblem bears the name of Lee Noble, who was the main designer and director of Noble from 1996 to 2009. The company is now engaged in the production of sports cars with high speeds.

Noble emblem

059 Rolls-royce

There are two emblems for this famous car. The first one contains double letters RR. These are the names of the founders of the brand, Sir Henry Royce and Charles Stuart Rolls. There is a version that the color of the letters 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 a figurine of a woman floating, as if taking off, with a fluttering 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 Picard, who formed TVR Engineering in 1947 and named it Wilkinson - TreVoR. The company specializes in light sports cars.

TVR emblem

061 Vauxhall

The emblem of this oldest British car brand adorns the 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, the draftsman Romano Cattaneo stood waiting for a tram at the Piazza Castello station in Milan. Suddenly he turned his gaze to the image of the red cross on the flag of Milan and to the emblem that adorned the facade of the house of the noble Visconti family. The emblem depicted a snake that swallows a person. Over time, he combined the cross and the snake. The result is the logo of a well-known automotive brand. In 1916, the word Romeo was added to the first name, in honor of the Naples businessman Nicola Romeo, who became the new owner of the company.

Alfa Romeo emblem

063 Ferrari

The prancing horse in the emblem of this TM was first placed on airplanes piloted by Francesco Baraca during the First World War. In 1923, Alfa Romeo driver Enzo Ferrari and Barak's parents met. They suggested that the rider put a prancing horse drawing on his racing car as a symbol of good luck and in memory of their son. Ferrari did just that, adding the official yellow color of his hometown of Modena to the drawing and lifting the horse's tail up.

Ferrari emblem

064 Fiat

In 2007, after Fiat won the Car of the Year world title for the eighth time, it was decided to change its emblem. The red color and shape of the shield has been preserved from the old model. Three-dimensional features of shape and color have been added. They symbolize the development of advanced technologies in production, 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 Taurus. According to legend, Lamborghini simply copied the Ferrari shield and changed the yellow and black colors in places.

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 under the flag and 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 foundations of the logo, invented in 1929, have survived to this day.

Lancia emblem

067 Maserati

This company was founded in 1914 in the city of 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 old Italian brand was invented by its founder Ettore Bugatti. It is an oval shape of pearls, studded with pearls along the edges. The fact is that Ettore's father, Carlo Bugatti, was engaged in jewelry design. In honor of his father, Ettore invented the logo. In addition, inside the logo you can see the initials of the founder of the company "E" and "B". The red color of the emblem embodies passion, excitement and energy, black - masculinity and the desire for excellence, 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 roughly called the "sign of four". The four rings in the car's logo represent the conglomerate of four previously independent companies, Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer, which merged in 1932.

Audi emblem

In 1917, the first version of the famous TM BMW was created, which looked like a rotating propeller. The logo was full 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 color and a shade of blue sky. Plus, blue and white are the main 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 Wolsburg Castle 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 luxury car maker Maybach has decided to place two large Ms on its emblem, which originally symbolized Maybach Motorenbau and now have the new meaning Maybach Manufaktur.

Maybach emblem

074 Mercedes-Benz

The brand emblem of the famous German manufacturer was registered on March 26, 1901. The meaning of the three-ray star is that the motors produced by the company are suitable for use on earth, sky and water. For the first time, this star is mentioned in a letter from the founder of the company, Gottlieb Daimler, which he wrote to his wife. He implied that the star would point to the site where the new Daimler home in Deutz would be built and that it would be located on top of the rooftop of his new car factory, symbolizing the company's success. Daimler's sons decided to use this symbol in the emblem 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 name of the company shifted down.

Opel emblem

076 Porsche

The car was named after Dr. Ferdinand Porsche. The reared 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, in which Stuttgart was the capital. This logo appeared on the car in 1952.

Porsche emblem

Of course, for the flux of the English language, it will not be difficult to translate the word "smart" as "smart". But, this is not the case. 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 the avant-garde thinking.

Smart emblem

078 Wiesmann

The models of this automobile company are called "exclusives". This is also hinted at by the lizard, which is placed on the hood of the car. She symbolizes speed, extravagance and wealth.

Wiesmann emblem

Polish

The abbreviation for 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 Special Scooter Factory. In the emblem, the letter "F" consists of a part of the letter "S" and is outlined by the letter "O". And red is a manifestation of passion, quality and trust.

FSO emblem

Russian

080 VIS

The emblem of the VAZinterService company is a graphic design using the letters "B", "I" and "C". This is a subsidiary of AvtoVAZ, which specializes in the production of pickups for various purposes.

WIS emblem

081 GAS

The Gorky Automobile Plant produces cars Volga, Chaika and several types of trucks. The logo of the plant 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. The image of the logo has undergone changes over the years.

GAZ emblem

082 ZIL

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

ZIL emblem

083 Izh

In 2005, the production of cars under this name was discontinued. 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 lines in white in the middle of the logo, symbolizing the letters "I" and "Ж". And also a stylized inscription "AUTO" under the emblem.

IZH emblem

084 Lada

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

Lada emblem

085 Moskvich

Moskvich's logo has undergone changes many times. But, on it, the image of the Kremlin, symbolizing Moscow, was always clearly traced. The last emblem of this car looks very straightforward. The contours of the battlements of the Kremlin wall are connected with 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 was launched in 1988. In the Russian Federation, the KamAZ plant produces Oka with the letter K, AvtoVAZ produces Lada Oku-2, and SeAZ has launched the production of Oka with the letter C.

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 and with changed shapes.

UAZ emblem

Romanian

088 Dacia

A company from Romania has come up with an emblem for its car based on a blue shield with the manufacturer's name 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 name of the company.

Dacia emblem

Ukrainian

089 Bohdan

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 tailwind when traveling. The letter is placed in an ellipse on a green background. Green means the processes of growth and renewal, the gray color of the letter and the 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 the letters ZAZ were located.

ZAZ emblem

Czech

091 Skoda

The emblem of the famous Czech car in the form of a "winged arrow" appeared in 1926. For 5 years (1915-1920) Mr. Maglie worked on this logo. As a result, he got a stylized Indian head, which is wearing a headdress with a round clasp and five feathers.

Skoda emblem

Swedish

092 Koenigsegg

This Swedish company produces exclusive sports-grade products. It was founded in 1994 by Christian von Koenigsegg. The logo is designed as a shield with orange and red diamond-shaped lines.

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 bears great resemblance to the TM Scania emblem.

SAAB emblem

094 Volvo

The word "volvo" from the Latin language is translated as "I roll." The main composition of the logo is 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 subcompact car company was formed in 1983. Its logo is very simple and straightforward. It's a capital A on a blue background, inscribed in a circle with a red outline. Below is the name of the company, written in capital letters directed towards the center.

Aixam emblem

096 Matra

Apart from cars, this brand also produced aerospace equipment, weapon systems, bicycles, and telecommunications equipment. The logo is the company name in black capital letters and a circle with black and white stripes, inside which is an arrow pointing to the right.

Matra emblem

097 Peugeot

Sometimes the owners of this car affectionately call it "lion cub". At the beginning of their careers, the founders of the company, 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 now, 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 along the arrow, but then he was reared up.

Peugeot emblem

098 Renault

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

Renault emblem

099 Simca

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

Simca logo

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 which there is a bird with outstretched wings; above it, along the upper contour, the name of the company is written in capital letters. The color background inside the triangle is dark blue.

Venturi emblem

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Cars have been in the service of mankind for over a hundred years. Their first homemade designs were made by self-taught in artisanal conditions. Later, entrepreneurs, such as Henry Ford, put this process on the conveyor belt, and gave the maximum possible number of citizens to appreciate the delights of owning a car.

It is generally accepted that today there are approximately fifty thousand car models and about half a thousand car brands in the world. It is for this reason that all car brands and their badges with names and photos are quite problematic to place in one article. Let's present a list of the most popular and proven brands.

The Land of the Rising Sun is represented on the automotive world map as one of the leaders in this industry. Most of the concerns have offices around the world.

Japanese car brands

Logo Honda made in the form of a stylized letter "H", the first letter of the surname of the founder of the concern Soichiro Honda. The logo is based on a square with rounded corners.

Company `s logo Toyota more versatile. It is represented by three ellipses. Two perpendiculars represent the letter "T", sometimes their symbol is described as a thread threaded into a needle, hinting at the weaving past of the company. Also, these ellipses should resemble two combined hearts: the driver and the car. Such a pair is surrounded by a common ellipse.

Subaru placed the Pleiades constellation on the logo. These six stars are visible from Earth even without telescopes. The second meaning is to merge six companies into one - Fuji Heavy Industries. Even the name of the concern in one of the translations sounds like “put together”. Initially, the products of the French Renault were used as the base models of Subaru cars.

Michio Suzuki also raised his company from the production of looms, as well as motorcycles. Suzuki ranks 12th in the world in terms of the volume of products sold. The logo is a modified Latin letter "S".

Have Mitsubishi, translated as "three diamonds", there has never been any restyling of the logo.

Nissan took the sun as a basis. For more than 8 decades, the company with its logo has been very popular in its homeland and in the world.

American cars

Thanks to the love of North American fans for textured cars and the desire to stand out from the general background, the American car brand can be easily distinguished from the general background by the emblem.

Logo Ford already habitually depicts an ellipse with a blue background and the name of the founder Henry Ford, inscribed in capital letters.

American car emblems

Company Buick repeatedly changed the style of the nameplate, and each time the emblem received intricate shapes. Now in the circle there are three silvery coats of arms, placed diagonally. They are symbols of the three most successful models.

Wandered from the battlefields Hummer, in a simple font without unnecessary serifs, notifies buyers of the name of the car. The logo is located on the eight-band radiator grille.

The company celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2016 GMC, also adheres to restraint in the emotions of style, equips its products only with the red three-letter abbreviation of the concern.

To the list of car brands Cadillac falls for the stylishness of its emblem. The name of the company is given in honor of the founder, Senor de Cadillac. He was one of the founders of the industrial capital of the United States, Detroit. In the center of the Cadillac emblem is the family coat of arms of the family of the founders.

For logo Chevrolet according to legend, a pattern was chosen on the wallpaper of one of the French motels. The owner of the company, William Derant, liked this design element.

Company Chrysler has equipped its logo with wings, symbolizing the strength and speed of its vehicles. The company has been active since 1924. The concern includes brands such as Lamborghini, Dodge.

Pure Thoroughbred American logo Pontiac is a red arrow. It is located between two large air intakes.

Company `s logo Tesla is based on the letter "T", changed into the shape of a sword. It is one of the most popular brands of electric vehicles, named after the Serbian physicist Nikla Tesla.

Russian car brands

Domestic car brands with badges and names also have their own traditions and symbols. They are embedded in the images that we see on the front of our cars.

Russian car logos

After the Soviet logo, Togliatti carmakers chose a silver ellipse with a rook in the center in 1994. Later chief designer VAZ Steve Mattin has approved an updated emblem with a blue background and a stylized rook that recognizes the Russian "B" and the Latin "V". The boat contains the symbol of the region where the plant is located. In ancient times, only such transport was used to deliver cargo and passengers along the Volga.

The base car brand for the Gorky Automobile Plant ( GAS) was Ford. Even the original styling of the emblem resembled the American logo. Since 1950, the era of an independent image began, conceived as a modified coat of arms of the region. Now a deer on a blue background flaunts on almost the majority of working Russian cars, both freight and passenger transport, used in small and medium-sized businesses.

The emblem " Moskvich"Also has several encrypted meanings. The first one sees the simple letter "M", and upon deeper examination, one can find the similarity of this drawing with the elements of the wall of the Moscow Kremlin. This logo now belongs to the Volkswagen Group.

For the products of the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant ( UAZ) the logo was invented by the engineer of the enterprise Albert Rakhmanov. A bird is inscribed in the circle, stylized as the letter "U". This sketch has been adorned with the front of cars since 1962. Then it changed a little, a pentagon appeared in the design. Now we have returned to the circle and the bird, and also added the Latin abbreviation of the plant at the bottom. Also, the symbol has changed from colorless to green.

The color of the Taganrog Automobile Plant is also green. The company symbol is an ellipse with a regular triangle inside.

German car brands

German concerns stand apart from other European car brands. They have conquered the world with their reliability and practicality, which is why the logos of these cars are often synonymous with “quality”.

German car emblems

Concern Audi formed from the merger of four companies. This is reflected in the four emblematic chrome rings. Some people tend to see 4 wheels of a car in these circles as well.

Bavarian automobile company known by the acronym Bmw started production activities with the manufacture of products for the aircraft industry. Probably for this reason, the propeller was originally present in its emblem. Later, a circle appeared with wide black fields, and its inner part is divided in a checkerboard pattern into four sectors: two sky blue and two silver. In the silvery sectors, the symbol of steel is encrypted, and the sky blue is the color of the flag of Bavaria.

Daimler AG is the owner of the brand Mercedes-Benz, which produces, in addition to trucks and buses, cars, including premium cars. They install a three-rayed star enclosed in a circle on their products. The three beams symbolize superiority on land, air and water. This is due to the release of power plants for water and air transport.

Specialists from Opel also tried to choose a symbol of speed and stopped at the "lightning". She was placed in a circle and sent to the front of the cars. Although initially the word "Blitz" was added to decipher the tat. It was later removed.

Porsche they glorify the symbols of their native Stuttgart, using the symbol of the city "rearing horse" in their emblem, and there are antlers on a red background. They are the symbol of Baden-Württemberg.

One of the Porsche employees, Xavier Reimspiess, came up with a logo for the company Volkswagen... The competition was public, and the prize was one hundred Reichsmarks. The image contains two letters from the company name "V" and "W".

European car brands

British company Rolls-royce is engaged in the production of premium cars. In her logo, two letters "R" are located one above the other with a slight offset. The founders of the company Charles Stewart Rolls and Frederick Henry Royce inscribed their names in the logo back in 1904. Almost a century later, BMW bought the logo for more than £ 40 million.

European car emblems

Created in the 19th century by the British Rover often changed the logo, keeping the Viking style. The image contained weapons: spears, axes. Later, the theme of the Viking boat arose. In the modern version, it is customary to depict a golden boat with a red sail on a black background.

Founder Ferrari Enzo Ferrari has been designing his logo over a long period of time. At first there was only a horse, later the symbols "SF" were added to it, meaning Scuderia Ferrari (Ferrari stable). Even later, the background turned yellow, like the colors of the Italian city of Modena. Well, and last of all, the colors of the national flag appeared at the top.

Turin manufacturers Fiat often experimented with the logo, making it square and round. Still undecided, they combined a circle with a square and entered the name of the company inside. This has become a symbol of the fact that the company is proud of its achievements and draws on the experience of the past.

Renault depicted a stylized diamond on a yellow background. The author Victor Vasarely laid in it a symbol of prosperity and a large share of optimism.

Lion in French Peugeot has its fans not only among Parisians, but also in our country. The logo is intended to symbolize dynamism.

Andre Citroën, who began his journey with the repair of spare parts for steam locomotives, invested in the emblem Citroen heraldic meaning. A pair of chevrons, often used in military uniform, speaks of considerable length of service.

In the emblem Volvo the Swedes used the shield and spear of Mars, the god of war. The diagonal, which had only functional properties for attaching the symbolism, also became a recognizable element.

Korean car brands

In the logo Hyundai the idea of ​​cooperation was laid. The designers tried to make the capital letter "H" to make partners shaking hands. The name of the brand is translated as "New time".

Korean car badges

Logo KIA as well as many modern brands uses an ellipse with letters that are part of the phrase "Enter the world of Asia."

For a South Korean company SsangYong translated as "Two Dragons", a stylized image of either the wings or the claws of dragons is chosen.

Chinese car logos

In the emblem of the Chinese Chery the base is the letter "A" with an ellipse. The letter stands for high class cars, and the ellipse is depicted as enclosing arms.

Chinese car brands

In company Lifan adopted the image of three sailing ships. This is due to the name, which translates as "Full sail".

Today, there are more than 50,000 car models and approximately 500 car brands around the world. For the convenience of familiarization with a variety of car brands, they can be broken down by country of origin.

The Chinese automotive industry is actively developing and at the moment there are more than 40 car logos from China.

Notable Chinese car manufacturers:

1. Chery... The logo is based on the letter "A" located inside an ellipsoidal shape in the form of arms enclosing the symbol. The letter enclosed inside the ellipse symbolizes the high level of the machines of this manufacturer. The company was founded in 1997, but received the right to install its logo only in 2001.
2. Lifan... The Lifan emblem symbolically depicts three sailing ships, which is directly related to the brand's name, literally translated as "sailing in full sail."
3. Geely... Like many Chinese automakers, Geely Automobile Holdings began with the production of not cars, but other equipment, namely refrigerators. Together with Honda, Geely badges appeared on cars for the first time. This manufacturer is one of the most famous Chinese car manufacturers.
4. Great wall... The manufacturer Great Wall Motors specializes in the production of four-wheel drive vehicles, although the model range includes both small cars and minivans, limousines, pickups. With the high quality of transport from this manufacturer, the simplicity and reliability of the machines is known all over the world, the positive aspects include the compatibility of parts with other Chinese manufacturers, which greatly simplifies their maintenance and repair.
5. BYD Auto... The company first announced itself in 1995, initially focusing on the simple requirements of ordinary people. Currently, the priority direction in the production of cars is the independent development, design and production of our own unique cars in full accordance with its name - Build Your Dreams (Build Your Dreams). The manufacturer is currently focusing on the development of electric vehicles, with a focus on buses.
6. SAIC- the largest Chinese state automobile concern, originally specialized in the production of cars for the highest government apparatus. At the moment, the manufacturer produces cars together with well-known automotive conglomerates (concerns VAG, GMC, Rover Group). In addition to light vehicles, SAIC manufactures trucks, motorcycles, tractors and buses.
7. BAW Is a major manufacturer of Chinese 4WD SUVs. In addition to them, the concern produces pickups, light trucks and the best vehicles for military needs.

Japanese cars

Japanese cars have held the leading position among automakers for many years. There are almost 20 brands from the land of the rising sun.

Major Japanese brands:

1. Honda... The Honda badge is depicted in the form of a stylized symbol "H", after the first letter of the name of the founder of the concern, which is enclosed in a square with smoothed corners.
2. Toyota... The Toyota emblem consists of three ovals, two of which form the letter "T" and are often described as a thread threaded into a needle with a hint of the weaving past of the manufacturer. Two ovals symbolize the union of the heart of the driver and the car. Both ellipses are enclosed within a common one.
3. Subaru... The Subaru emblem depicts the Pleiades constellation, the second meaning of the logo is the merger of 6 companies into one - Fuji Heavy Industries. At the beginning of the journey, components from the French Renault brand were used for the production of basic cars.
4. Suzuki. The Suzuki emblem contains the stylized letter "S". The company began its activity with the production of weaving equipment and motorcycles.
5. Mitsubishi. The name of the manufacturer is translated as "3 diamonds", which are stylized in the logo.
6. Nissan. The emblem of Nissan is based on the sun, and across it is the name of the concern. The history of the company goes back over 80 years.
7. Acura- is a separate subsidiary of the Honda concern, the name is based on the word "Aku", which symbolizes reliability, accuracy and accuracy. The emblem contains a stylistic image of a caliper (a tool for the most accurate measurement). The brand was founded in 1984.
8. Datsun. 1931-1986 the company produced its own products, after which it was absorbed by the Nissan carmaker until 2013, when the manufacturer resumed independent production of cars. The emblem is based on the Japanese flag with a transverse brand inscription.
9. Infiniti. The Infiniti emblem contains a stylistic image of the road rushing into the distance, symbolizing the endless possibilities of the car of this brand. Premium cars of this brand are produced on the basis of Nissan-FM.
10. Lexus. The emblem contains a stylized oblique “L” in an oval. The name of the manufacturer is a harmonious synonym for luxury, which is the priority in the production of cars under this brand. Lexus produces premium cars aimed at the consumer who prefers luxury and driving comfort.
11. Mazda... The Mazda badge resembles both a tulip, a seagull, a stylized image of an owl, and the letter "M" with spread wings pointing up towards the sky.

Russian car brands

Like other automakers in other countries, the logos of Russian car brands have their own meanings and traditions.

Domestic car manufacturers:

1. WHA. The emblem in the oval contains a stylized boat, in which both the Russian "B" and "V" can be seen. The rook is a symbol of the regional location of the factory, where in ancient times people and goods were transported on boats.
2. GAS. Initially, the base for the production of these cars was the products of the Ford concern, which was reflected in the original plant badge, which resembled the American emblem. Since the mid-20th century, changes have taken place in the emblem, reflected in the appearance of a stylized image of the region's coat of arms in the badge. At the moment, the stylistic image of a deer on a blue background is present on many domestic vehicles (freight, passenger, cars).
3. Moskvich. Several meanings are encrypted in the Moskvich logo. Initially, "M" is visible, a closer look at the emblem can be seen the similarity of the badge with the elements of the Kremlin wall. Currently, the logo belongs to the VAG (Volkswagen) concern.
4. UAZ. In the emblem of the Ulyanovsk manufacturer, a bird can be seen, spreading its wings from a circle.

German car brands

Reliability and practicality of German cars allowed not only to win love all over the world, but also led to the fact that the emblems of German concerns have become synonymous with "quality".

German car brands:

1. Audi. The four-ring badge contains the symbol of the merger of 4 companies. Many people see the emblem as 4 wheels of the car.
2. BMW. The German concern initially declared itself as a manufacturer of products for the aircraft industry, as a result of which the image of a propeller was present in the original logo. Subsequently, a circle with a wide black outline was used as an emblem, the inner part of which was staggered into 4 equal sectors. The two silver sectors represent steel, and the blue sectors represent the color of the flag.
3. Mercedes-Benz. The Mercedes-Benz emblem features a three-pointed star within a circle. The beams of the star symbolize primacy and superiority in water, on land and in air, which is directly related to the release of power units for air and water transport.
4. Opel. The Opel emblem depicts lightning in a circle as a symbol of speed.
5. Volkswagen. The company logo contains two letters from its name.
6. Porsche. The Porsche logo depicts a rearing horse, the symbol of Stuttgart's hometown, and the presence of deer antlers on a red background symbolizes Baden-Württemberg.

European car brands

About 30 well-known brands of cars are represented by European manufacturers.

The most popular European car brands:

1. Rolls-Royce. The British concern produces premium cars. The logo of the company is inscribed with two letters "R" in honor of the names of its founders. The letters are located one above the other with a slight offset of the second down and to the right.
2. Rover. Despite the constant changes of Rover's logos, stylized images from the Viking era are constantly visible in their symbolism. At the moment, the logo is a gold-colored boat with a red sail, depicted on a black background.
3. Ferrari. In the logo of the Italian company, on a yellow background, which is the symbol of Modena, the letters "SF" (an abbreviation for Ferrari stables) have been added, and the colors of the country's flag are present at the top of the badge.
4. Fiat. The Fiat emblem combines a circle with a square, inside which the name of the brand is inscribed. The badge is a symbol of the achievements and experience that are the pride of the company.
5. Renault. The emblem of the French manufacturer Renault features a stylized diamond on a yellow background, symbolizing prosperity and optimism.
6. Peugeot. The logo of the French company depicts a lion standing on its hind legs, which symbolizes dynamism.
7. Citroen. The Citroen logo has a heraldic meaning, and two chevrons, which are an attribute of a military uniform, indicate a great length of service.
8. Volvo... The Volvo logo represents the symbolism of the god of war - Mars (shield, spear). The diagonal line, designed to hold the symbols together, has become a bright and recognizable attribute of the emblem.

Korean car logos

Korean tradition obliges to put meaning and content in the emblems of brands.

Major Korean car brands:

1. Hyundai. The emblem of the largest Korean manufacturer in the ellipse contains a stylized letter "H" tilted to the right, symbolizing a partnership handshake, and the name of the concern itself can be translated as "new time".
2. Ssang Yong. The name of the South Korean manufacturer literally translates as "two dragons", which is reflected in the logo in the form of a stylized image of dragon wings or claws.
3. Daewoo. The company's logo is a stylized image of a sea shell, and the name of the company itself is translated as "Big Universe".
4. Kia. In the emblem of the Korean brand, the name of the brand is inscribed in an ellipse, which is a piece of the symbolic phrase "Enter the world of Asia"

American cars

America's love for visible cars and a passion for standing out from the crowd, American car emblems easily stand out from the crowd.

Some of the American car brands:

1. Ford. The name of the founder of the concern is inscribed in capital letters in the Ford emblem in an ellipse, which is familiar to the modern automotive industry, against a blue background.
2. Buick. The modern emblem of the American manufacturer is three silvery coats of arms, symbolizing the most successful cars produced by the company of all time.
3. Hummer. A native of military battles is designated simply and unpretentiously in a simple font - Hummer, the emblem is located on an eight-strip radiator grille.
4. GMC. The largest American concern General Motors for more than a century of its existence is distinguished by a laconic logo consisting of the abbreviation GMC, made in red.
5. Cadillac. The company owes its name to the founder, whose name is embedded in the brand. In the central part of the logo there is the family coat of arms of the progenitor of the company.
6. Chevrolet. The stylized cross, which is the logo of the Chevrolet brand, according to legend, came from a pattern seen by the owner of the company on the wallpaper of a French motel.
7. Chrysler. The Chrysler logo contains stylized wings that symbolize the speed and power of cars produced by one of the oldest corporations. It includes such well-known brands as Dodge, Lamborghini.
8. Pontiac. The emblem of a thoroughbred American car is a red arrow located between two large air intakes.
9. Tesla. The emblem of the Tesla company specializing in the production of cars with electric motors is the letter "T", stylized as a sword.

Among the variety of car brands, one can single out well-known and recognizable ones. To make it easier to navigate such a variety of car manufacturers, brands can be broken down by country of origin.

Each state is characterized by investing a special meaning in the emblems and names of brands of their cars.

Which can reflect the history of the company, emphasize its status and highlight the brand's features, or not carry any semantic load at all. Cars are no exception. Surely every person paid attention to the fact that there is an icon on the front bumper, decorative grille or hood lid of the car, which is the brand's logo. On the back, as a rule, nameplates are attached: the name of the car brand and model. Today we will take a look at the most famous logos.

How many car brands are there in the world?

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

Sports car brands: emblems and names

Sports cars are not produced for racing on the F1 track, but for city driving. These cars are more elegant, stylish, beautiful and faster than regular sedans. Not surprisingly, they cost more. They are acquired mainly in order to demonstrate their status, position in society and level of income. They are characterized by low ground clearance and a powerful, durable motor.

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

The next equally popular name, the emblem of which is familiar to all motorists, is Ferrari. Like Lamborghini, Ferrari is produced in Italy. Many models are designed for F1 racing. Today it is a rather expensive brand, but the price is justified by the quality and reliability. The logo shows a black horse on a yellow background.

Also, sports cars are present in the lineup of other companies, the logos of which 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: badges 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 description above. The most expensive car today is from the Italian brand Pagani Automobili - Zonda Revolucion. Its cost is US $ 4.5 million. The brand logo is simple enough and does not hide any secret. It 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 over three and a half million US dollars. The brand logo has an oval shape. It is adorned with 60 small pearls around the perimeter. The name of the brand is written in the center, and the initials of the founder - Ettore Bugatti - are written on top. The colors used are red, white and black.

Lamborghini Veneno is worth $ 3.3 million. The Agera S model from the Swedish brand Koenigsegg will cost significantly less. It costs only $ 1.6 million. The logo represents the family crest of the founder of the company. It is a blue shield that features red and yellow rhombuses.

Ferrari's Enzo is priced at $ 1.3 million. Also worth noting is the car brand, the name of which is Porsche. The 918 Spyder is valued at $ 1 million. Its graceful bonnet is adorned with a shield-shaped emblem with a rearing horse in the center. Above it is the inscription "Stuttgart" - the name of the German city, homeland. In the corners there are stripes of black and red and antlers. These are elements of the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Württemberg, whose capital is Stuttgart.

The next brand on the list is Hennessey. The Venom GT model costs $ 980,000. The logo is pretty simple too. A white "H" flaunts on a black background, and the inscription "Hennessey Performance" around the perimeter.

Looking at the names in the photo, one cannot fail to 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 graceful: the flying lady, symbolizing speed and lightness. The figurine 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, the photos of which are also noteworthy. As a rule, such cars do not go on public sale. They are "chased" only on specially designed tracks in the framework of sports 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, graceful body shapes and various sports "bells and whistles". Of course, these are very expensive cars, since their production requires a large number of various 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 on this list whose logo has not yet been reviewed. The company is young, it was founded in 2004 in America. The abbreviation translates to Shelby Super Cars. Shelby is the name of the founder of the brand. The logo is an ellipse embellished with the letters SSC.

By the way, thanks to the Tuatara car, SSC can be considered one of the coolest car brands. The photo of the model name shown above allows you to verify this. Tuatara is the world leader in racing cars with 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 the famous French car brands - names that everyone knows:

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

Of the brands described above, we have described only Bugatti so far. Quite an interesting logo for the Peugeot brand - a lion with legs extended 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 altered, but it was always a lion: now with an open mouth, now 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 the chevron wheel. And everyone knows Renault by its logo, the shape of which visually resembles a diamond. In the minds of the developers, this is a diamond symbolizing prosperity.

English car brands

Some people think they only deserve attention. However, in the land of foggy Albion, unique models are being produced. The English car brands, the names of which have already flashed in the article, are the embodiment of luxury and individuality.

We have already mentioned Bentleys and Rolls-Royce, whose emblems are reminiscent of speed. Also, the list of English stamps includes:

• Aston Martin - the inscription of the same name, enclosed in the wings.
• Jaguar - The emblem is a jaguar symbolizing power, speed and strength.
• Mini - Like some other car brands, Mini has opted for fenders that enclose a circle around the brand's name.
• Land Rover - the logo of one of the Ford divisions (specializing in the production of off-road vehicles) is very simple: an oval. This is an oval, which contains an inscription with the name of the brand.
• Reliant - a symbolically depicted eagle with spread wings, and in the center the letter "R".
• Caterham - the logo is stylized under the flag of Great Britain, only it is made in different colors: stripes of yellow, green and white shades.
• MG is an octagonal character, 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" in a blue circle framed by a pale blue border.
• Rover - the name of the car brand comes from the nomadic people rovers, who traveled on ships. Therefore, the emblem is precisely the ship on a black background.
• Morgan is another sports car brand that uses wings in their logo. They frame a circle that encloses the brand name.
• Bristol - at the heart of the emblem is the coat of arms of the city of Bristol in a black circle.

American car brands with logos

Many cars made in the United States 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 consists of 3 emblems in a black circle, each of which symbolizes the 3 best creations of the Buick brand.
• Chevrolet - a simple and well-recognized logo - a gold "cross", more like a bow tie, framed by a silver frame.
• Ford - the essence of the logo is to keep it simple and recognizable. Therefore, for its creation, a blue ellipse was used, inside which the English inscription "Ford" is enclosed.
• GMC - General Motor Corporation also uses a simple logo to abbreviate the company name.
• Hummer is a simple black lettering with a name.
• Jeep - gold letters (brand name), as well as an image that resembles a powerful grille and round headlights.
• Lincoln is a rectangular compass with "beams" pointing to all 4 cardinal directions.
• Tesla is a sword-shaped “T” with a stylized brand name on top.
• The 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 name of the brand.
• Chrysler - the emblem of this brand is a wax seal with wings, in the center of which is the brand name.
• Dodge - the icon is 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 brands of Chinese cars (photo of the emblems is given above):

• Lifan - stylized blue sails on a white background.
• Landwind is an elliptical ring enclosed by a red diamond with a metal letter "L".
• 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 oblique lines.
• Tianye is an oval, inside which there are 2 parallel upward lines, similar to steps.
• Roewe is a logo in the form of a red and black shield, which depicts 2 lions above the letter "R" in golden color.
• Chery - in the logo, the capital letters of the brand name are intertwined, merging into an "A", which is supported by the outlines of the hands.
• FAW - number "1" with wings on a blue background.
• The Great Wall is a stylized prong of the Great Wall of China, organically inscribed in a circle.
• Brilliance - 2 hieroglyphs are intertwined in the company logo, which speak of beauty and superiority.
• Geely is a stylized wing stretching towards the blue sky.
• BYD - somewhat reminiscent of the modified BMW logo. In the black oval there is another one - white and blue, and the name of the brand is written at the bottom.

Japanese car brands

The automakers of this country are breaking all records. Today these are the most popular and demanded cars. They are of high quality and excellent technical characteristics. List with the names of car brands from Japan:

• Toyota is the undisputed leader of the Japanese and global auto industry, with its logo representing intricate oval shapes. 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 the boundless potential of Toyota.
• Mark X is a Toyota model that has its own logo - the letter "X" in an oval.
• Lexus is a Toyota division with a simple emblem - the letter "L" inscribed in an oval.
• Subaru - stars on a blue background, forming the constellation Taurus.
• Isuzu is the brand name.
• Acura - the depicted letter "A" is somewhat similar to a compass enclosed in a circle.
• Daihatsu is a stylized white "D" on a red background.
• Honda - A metal letter "H" enclosed in a square with rounded edges.
• Infiniti is a stylized image of a road leading to infinity.
• Mazda is a circle symbolizing the sun, inside which there is a “winged” letter “M”.
• Mitsubishi - three "diamonds" (red diamonds) touching 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 very much appreciated.

So, the famous logos of car brands with names from Germany:

• Audi - even a child knows four intertwined metal rings today. 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, which frames a black circle. At the top there is an inscription with the brand name.
• Mercedes-Benz - a star with three beams 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 machines, next to which there is a yellow arrow, denoting high-tech, and then the name of the brand.
• Volkswagen - The monogram combines the white letters "W" and "V" on a blue background.

Korean cars and their logos

Cars made 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 the handshake of two people, which means a 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 home to supercars, the fastest and most expensive cars in the world. We have already met some of them in this article. Let's supplement the list with the following brands:

• Alfa Romeo - one half of the circle depicts a dragon swallowing a person, and the other - 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.

The quality of the Italian car brands is 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 car manufacturers. This:

• "GAZ" - the logo of this brand has changed more often in comparison with other domestic auto brands. Today he is a graceful gazelle.
• "ZIL" is a stylized abbreviation of the plant's name.
• LADA - boat (ship) on a blue background.
• "Moskvich" is a stylized letter "M", also reminiscent of the battlements of the Kremlin wall.
• "UAZ" is a kind of "swallow" in a circle.

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