Cars have been serving humanity for over a hundred years. Their first home-made designs were made by self-taught people in artisanal conditions. Later, entrepreneurs, for example, Henry Ford, put this process on the conveyor belt, and allowed the maximum possible number of citizens to appreciate the delights of owning their own car.

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

The Land of the Rising Sun is represented on the automotive map of the world as one of the leaders in this industry. Most concerns have representative 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 creator of the concern, Soichiro Honda. The basis of the logo is a square with rounded corners.

Company `s logo Toyota more versatile. It represents three ellipses. The two perpendicular ones represent the letter "T", and their symbol is sometimes described as being like a thread threaded through a needle, hinting at the company's weaving past. 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 the merger of six companies into one - Fuji Heavy Industries. Even the name of the concern in one of the translations sounds like “to gather together.” Initially, products from the French Renault were used as the base models of Subaru cars.

Michio Suzuki also grew his company from the production of weaving machines, as well as motorcycles. Suzuki ranks 12th in the world in terms of volume of products sold. The logo is a modified Latin letter “S”.

U Mitsubishi, which translates to “three diamonds,” never saw 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 admirers for textured cars and the desire to stand out from the general background, the American car brand is easy to distinguish from the general background by its 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 silver coats of arms placed diagonally. They are symbols of the three most successful models.

Migrated from the battlefields Hummer, in a simple font without unnecessary serifs, notifies buyers about the name of the car. The logo is placed on the eight-striped radiator grille.

The company celebrates its centenary in 2016 GMC, also adheres to restraint in the emotions of style, equipping 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 company's name is given in honor of the founder, Señor 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 founding family.

For logo Chevrolet According to legend, the wallpaper pattern of one of the French motels was chosen. This design element attracted the attention of the company's owner, William Derant.

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

The logo of a “pure thoroughbred American” Pontiac is the red arrow. It is located between two large air intakes.

Company `s logo Tesla is based on the letter "T" modified into a sword shape. This 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 we see on the front of our cars.

Russian car logos

After the Soviet logo, Togliatti automakers in 1994 chose a silver ellipse with a rook in the center. Later chief designer VAZ Steve Mattin approved the updated logo with a blue background and a stylized rook, which is recognizable as the Russian “V” and the Latin “V”. The boat contains the symbol of the region in which the plant is located. Only on such transport in ancient times were goods and passengers transported along the Volga.

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

Emblem " Moskvich"also has several encrypted meanings. The first thing that appears is the simple letter “M”, and upon closer examination one can find the similarity of this design with elements of the wall of the Moscow Kremlin. Now this logo belongs to the Volkswagen concern.

For products of the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant ( UAZ) the logo was invented by the company's engineer Albert Rakhmanov. A bird stylized as the letter “U” is inscribed in the circle. This sketch has been decorating 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 below. Also, the symbol turned from colorless to green.

Green is also the color of the Taganrog Automobile Plant. 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 symbolic chrome rings. Some people tend to also see 4 car wheels in these circles.

Bavarian automobile manufacturing company known by its acronym BMW began its production activities by manufacturing products for the aviation industry. This is probably why its logo originally featured a propeller. Later, a circle with wide black fields appeared, and its inner part was divided in a checkerboard pattern into four sectors: two sky blue and two silver. The silver sectors contain the symbol of steel, and the sky blue sectors are the color of the Bavarian flag.

Daimler AG is the owner of the trademark Mercedes-Benz, which produces, in addition to trucks and buses, passenger cars, including premium ones. On their products they install a star with three rays, enclosed in a circle. The three rays symbolize superiority on land, in the air and in water. This is due to the production of power plants for water and air transport.

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

Porsche glorify the symbols of their native Stuttgart, using the city symbol “rearing horse” in their emblem, as well as deer antlers on a red background. They are the symbol of Baden-Württemberg.

One of the Porsche employees, Xavier Raimspiess, came up with the logo for the company Volkswagen. The competition was public, and the prize was one hundred Reichsmarks. The image combines two letters from the company name “V” and “W”.

European car brands

British company Rolls-Royce engages in the production of premium cars. Its logo has two letters “R” located one above the other with a slight offset. The company's founders, Charles Stewart Rolls and Frederick Henry Royce, added their names to the logo back in 1904. Almost a century later, BMW bought the logo for more than £40 million.

European car emblems

Created back in the 19th century, the British Rover often changed the logo, leaving the Viking style. The image showed weapons: spears, axes. Later, the topic 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 composed 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). Later still, the background became yellow, like the colors of the Italian city of Modena. Well, last but not least, the colors of the national flag appeared at the top.

Turin manufacturers Fiat often experimented with the logo, making it either square or round. Undecided, they combined the circle with the square and wrote the company name inside. This became a symbol that the company is proud of its achievements and relies on the experience of past years.

Renault depicted a stylized diamond on a yellow background. The author Victor Vasarely incorporated into it a symbol of prosperity and a large amount of optimism.

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

Andre Citroen, who began his career repairing spare parts for steam locomotives, put into the emblem Citroen heraldic meaning. A pair of chevrons, often used in military uniforms, indicates significant length of service.

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

Korean car brands

In the logo Hyundai the idea of ​​cooperation is laid down. The designers aimed to make the capital letter "H" into handshaking partners. The brand name translates as “New Time”.

Korean car badges

Logo KIA just like many modern brands, it uses an ellipse with letters that are part of the phrase “Enter the World of Asia.”

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

Chinese car logos

In the Chinese emblem Chery the base is represented by the letter “A” with an ellipse. The letter stands for high-class cars, and the ellipse is depicted in the form of encircling arms.

Chinese car brands

In company Lifan adopted the image of three sailing ships. This is due to the name, which translates as “Go with full sail.”

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 the commercial director of Pilsen Skoda Maglich, who meant the 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 short for “wagen”, which means car in German. That is, the company wanted to show that their car is a car for the people.

The logo was created by Franz Xavier Reimspiess, a Porsche employee (the man who perfected the Beetle engine 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 became the property of the 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 Blitz truck, which was produced for 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

• Crossover- parquet SUV, all-terrain vehicle, SUV (English)
• SUV- classic frame jeep
• Minivan- minibus, family car
• Compact van- a minivan built on the basis of a compact class car
• Coupe- 2-seater car
• Cabriolet- open-top coupe
• Roadster- sports coupe
• Pickup- a jeep with an open body for transporting cargo
• Van- a passenger car with a closed body for transporting cargo

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The modern automobile market offers a wide variety of different brands of cars, distinguished by their individual characteristics. Each brand has its owncar emblem- a specific icon that reflects the entire history of the formation of the automaker, as well as the quality and status of the products. Most consumers and people simply interested in automotive topics have never thought about the specific number of all cars existing in the world. However, a short excursion into the history of the automotive industry will allow you to become a real expert in the field in question.

What brands of cars are there?

Acura

At this point in time, the automobile market is replete with a wide variety of car brands, which involuntarily makes you wonder what they are like? Every day we see different car emblems, some of which we don't even recognize. We can say unequivocally that there are a huge number of them, which there is not enough time to list. However, it is worth paying attention to the most famous and popular automobile brands, whose logos are most likely familiar to you:

Alfa Romeo

The legislator of the automobile corporation famous in the modern world is Nicolo Romeo, who made his first fortune by selling equipment for transporting soil. A little later, the entrepreneur changes his profession, giving preference to the automobile business, where he soon becomes the head of the large company Alfa. Subsequently, by combining the company name and his own surname, a popular automobile brand arose. When you see the Alfa Romeo car emblem, most likely you clearly understand that this is a premium car. The logo for these machines was designed in 1910 by draftsman Romano Castello. The author of the car logo was impressed by the red crosshairs of the Milan flag, which he saw on the facade of the Visconti house. On the house there was a coat of arms with a grass snake that swallows a person. The coat of arms itself symbolized the readiness to destroy the enemies of the Visconti family. The car’s emblem has undergone virtually no changes since its creation, although, paying tribute to fashion, small ornate details were slightly abolished.

Aston Martin

The name of this brand of cars comes from the name of one of the owners of the automobile plant, Lionel Martin, who, together with a friend, built the first car in his life. "Aston" originates from a race held in the highlands of the town of Aston Clinton, in which Martin won. Thus, by merging the two names, a sonorous brand was created. By the way, the Aston Martin logo can probably be safely included in the list of the most famous car emblems. Now we don’t even think about what the outstretched wings that are familiar to us, on which the brand name is visible, mean. However, at the time of the creation of this car logo, aviation was rapidly developing, and the most advanced technologies were used in it. And the sport-focused Aston Martin used the aviation company's manufacturing facilitiesWhitehead Aircraft Limited. So, no matter how strange it may sound, the presence of wings on a car emblem is quite understandable.

Audi

The founder of the German automobile corporation is August Horch, who initially wanted to see his own products under his own name. However, he was refused. And then “Audi” was chosen - the Latin analogue of the German “Horch”, which translated means “listen”.Subsequently, the Audi car emblem wasan icon in the form of 4 rings was chosen, each of which symbolizes a company that is part of the German brand. Initially, the emblems of each of the 4 companies were placed inside the rings of the car logo, but this logo for cars turned out to be too loaded, so over time, 4 empty rings became the car emblem.

BMW

The basis of the current automobile plant was an engine production plant located in Munich. After some time, this enterprise merged with the aircraft plant, after which it acquired the current company name. If we talk about car brand logos, BMW also has a rather interesting history. The first BMW car logo featured a propeller, but it seemed complex and small, so the logo underwent a transformation by 1920. To make the emblems of the BMW car brand look beautiful, the circle from the propeller was divided into 4 quarters. On the new car logo, silver-white sectors inside a black rim began to alternate with sky blue ones. Now the BMW car logo is made in the traditional Bavarian colors depicted on the Bavarian flag. However, few people know the true meaning of the logo from these automakers. Many people like the myth that the logo on a BMW car depicts a propeller and the sky. But, in fact, this is the Bavarian flag.

Citroën

The founder of the presented car brand is Andre Citroen, who, in order to create his automobile production, drew inspiration from the factories of Henry Ford. A little later, the entrepreneur pawns the entire inheritance received from his parents into the enterprise and begins work on the production of the world's first cars under his own name. Andre Citroen introduced gears of a special design to the automotive market, which turned out to be much more advanced than their manufactured counterparts. It was these gears that formed the basis of the emblem on the Citroen car. The car emblem, which many call the “double chevron,” remained virtually unchanged subsequently.

Ferrari

The creator of the famous automobile brand, under which luxury cars are produced, is Enzo Ferrari, whose career as an automaker began with the creation of a team of racers. Subsequently, such a recognizable icon was chosen for cars. How did such an emblem for the car come about? At one of the races, Enzo Ferrari met Count Francesco Baraca, who had a prancing stallion on the fuselage of his airplane. Francesco's mother gave Enzo the family coat of arms and recommended that a rearing horse be depicted on the car emblem, which, according to her, was supposed to bring good luck. As we see, Countess Paolina Baraka did not lie. This car logo now evokes strong associations with luxury, and even the word Ferrari itself has become a symbol of wealth.

Fiat

The Italian car brand was created by a group of investors, among whom the most recognizable was Giovanni Agnelli. At that time, cars were assembled in accordance with the Renault license. Production expanded rapidly, due to the lack of quotas for imported steel. Even then, the automobile corporation produced all types of cars: from small cars to buses. It is noteworthy that the company did not have a car logo, but instead the car emblem was a sign with the inscription that it was a car plant. However, the fate of the automaker's logo was decided by one funny incident. Once the lights were turned off throughout the entire plant and the chief designer, driving around the area, discovered suspicious neon lighting that was reflected from the plant. Impressed by this beauty, the chief the designer enclosed the car logo in one line. However, over time, the Fiat emblem changed its shape to a circle.

Jaguar

The British automobile manufacturing corporation got its start thanks to William Lyons, who founded an enterprise for the development and production of motorcycles. After a long time, this enterprise produced the first car, after which it was repurposed into another specialty. It was also decided to change the name of the company. “Jaguar” is the result of choosing one of the options proposed at the competition. This is exactly the case when the history of the car emblem does not need to be told. The fast, powerful and beautiful animal, after which the car is named, also appears on the car’s logo.

Lamborgini

Elite sports cars got their name from the founder of the corporation, Ferruccio Lamborghini, which initially specialized in the production of agricultural machinery. Subsequently, there was a desire to expand the range with racing cars. For this purpose, Ferruccio built a separate plant, where he invited famous designers of the time. The Lamborgini car logo symbolizes the zodiac sign Taurus; the colors black and yellow were proposed by the founder of the company himself.

Land Rover

The history of the creation of the brand began with Maurice Wilkes, who at that time was the designer of the Rover company and owned a very fancy vehicle. The whimsical factor was the limited number of spare parts for the car, which were difficult to find. Then Maurice, together with his older brother, decided to create a universal car capable of conquering any surface. Since then, the Land Rover Corporation has specialized exclusively in the production of SUVs. Surprisingly, the Land Pover car logo that many people dream of is inspired by an ordinary funny story and a can of sardines. The designer, whose task was to create a car emblem for Land Rover, had lunch with a can of sardines and left it on the table. When he returned, he discovered a stain from an oval circle on his table. This is how the logo on Land Rover cars came about.

Maserati

The history of the Italian automobile brand began with the Maserati brothers, each of whom made a contribution to the development of the common cause. However, during the formation of the company, several brothers died, which became the impetus for new development of the enterprise. Through trial and error, luxury cars were created that are especially popular only in special circles. When creating the car emblem, the Maserati brothers took their inspiration from the statue of Neptune, located in the central park of Bolgni. It's funny that the trident with the Mazerati signature was drawn by the only one of the 7 brothers who was never involved in the design or production of cars.

Mercedes-Benz

The name of the presented car brand comes from the name of the daughter of one of the sports racers, Emil Ellinik, who regularly ordered models from Daimler.” Ellinik liked one of the first cars of that time so much that he decided to give it the name of his daughter Mercedes. Subsequently, the two corporations “Daimler” and “Benz” merged, which led to the modern name of this brand of German cars. Some car logos were born much earlier than the era of prosperity of the car brands themselves began. It is believed that the Mers logo (three-pointed star) symbolizes the fact that the engines of this company are used in the sky, on earth and in water. However, for the first time the Mercedes car emblem was mentioned in a letter from Gottlieb Daimbler to his wife. With the future automobile logo, Gottlieb designated the location of his new home in the city of Deutz and signed that someday this star would flaunt over the roof of his automobile plant, symbolizing prosperity. And so it happened, maybe it was not a successful logo on the car, but the Mercedes car brand is thriving to this day.

MINI

The impetus for the creation of the MINI automobile brand was the military crisis in the Middle East, which provoked a significant reduction in oil supplies to the UK. As a result, the demand for minicars has increased. Then the government of the country ordered the start of production of cars whose dimensions would be significantly smaller than conventional sedans. The first prototype of the British brand was distinguished by its compact dimensions, which did not negatively affect the internal content of the car, as a result of which the decision was made to begin its mass production.

Opel

The founder of this brand of cars is Adam Opel, who throughout the formation of his enterprise specialized in the production of:

• sewing machines;
• horse-drawn carriages;
• bicycles.

After Adam's death, the plant was inherited by his sons, who decided to start producing cars. Their first collaboration with other automobile concerns was unsuccessful, but mass production was subsequently established.

Chevrolet

One of the most promoted and popular global brands of the American automotive industry bears the name of Swiss-born entrepreneur Louis Chevrolet, who, having visited many countries, found success only in the United States, where he became a famous racer. After a while, the founder of the General Motors corporation created a new automobile brand, naming it in honor of Chevrolet. However, the “hero of the occasion” himself did not work at the company for long, the reason for which was disagreement over the type of cars produced. William Durant, one of the co-founders of the company, has long fed the public myths about the Chevrolet automobile logo. According to him, he came up with the logo when he saw a pattern on the wallpaper in a Parisian hotel, stretching into infinity. But now there are several more legends that reveal their stories of how the “bow tie” became the signature Chevrolet logo.

Peugeot

The French car brand is the result of a family business that began with Jean-Pierre Peugeot, converting an inherited mill into a metal processing plant. After a while, the grandson of the founder of the company began producing bicycles, and a couple of years later the first car was presented to the world.

Smart

This brand of German cars is the result of a merger of two largest automobile corporations that pursued the goal of creating a compact car for city roads. Thus, the “Smart” trademark, owned by Daimler AG, was invented.

Datsun

The Japanese car brand has a long history, which began with the creation of an automobile company, the chief engineer of which was Masujiro Hashimoto. The first Japanese car models were called "DAT", the capital letters of which symbolized the first letters of the surnames of the three partners who created the enterprise.

Cadillac

The American automobile brand was created in 1902 and was called the “Henry Ford Company” in honor of the company’s chief engineer. However, after a short time, Henry Ford left the corporation and began to specialize in opening and creating his own automobile design factories. At the same time, Ford's successor, Henry Leland, actively developed the enterprise "abandoned" by Ford, and also came up with a new name for it, Cadillac, in honor of the founder of the city of Detroit, where the automobile plant was located.

Dodge

The famous American car brand bears the name of its creators, the Dodge brothers, who at the beginning of their career in the automotive industry opened a company for the production and design of bicycles. After some time, the brothers entered into an agreement with Henry Ford to develop and produce parts for a new car model. A little later, the Dodge brothers opened a car manufacturing enterprise, the purpose of which was to create their own cars, and not to fulfill orders from other manufacturers.

Ssang Yong

The very beginning of the formation of the Korean automobile brand was associated with the production of cars. But the company that existed at that time specialized exclusively in creating army jeeps. Subsequently, with the change in the name of the automobile enterprise, its specialization also changed: now buses, trucks and special equipment were produced. Currently, Ssang Yong actively produces SUVs, pickups and crossovers. Translated, the name of the Korean automobile brand means “Two Dragons,” symbolizing power and independence.

Luxgen

This brand of cars is perhaps the only representative of the Taiwanese automobile industry, created in relatively recent times, in 2008. Before this, the company was a subsidiary of Yulon Motor. After repeated successful collaborations with global automotive corporations, the plant decided to create its own independent automotive industry. The name of the Taiwanese brand comes from abbreviated words meaning:

• "wealth";
• "giftedness";
• "genius";
• "luxury".

All these characteristics can be found in Luxgen automotive products.

LADA (AvtoVAZ)

It is a brand of cars that existed in Soviet times and is actively developing in modern Russia. Car production plants, as well as the main office of the company, are located in the city of Togliatti, Samara region. Initially, the name “LADA” was used only for those car models intended for export. The models intended for use within the country were called “Zhiguli” and “Sputnik”. Now all car models are produced under the same name “LADA”.

Marussia

This car brand is a prominent representative of the Russian sports car industry, being a partner of the British racing team in Formula 1. The beginning of the establishment of the enterprise is inextricably linked with the famous actor and presenter Nikolai Fomenko. The investor was one of the most influential Russian oligarchs. The automobile brand dates back to 2007, when mass production of racing cars was launched almost immediately.

TagaAZ

Another Russian automobile brand that enjoys due popularity among the population. The car production plant is located in the city of Taganrog. The history of the establishment of the enterprise dates back to 1997, when, in accordance with the license of the South Korean Daewoo Motors, the construction process of the plant was launched. Exactly a year later, the enterprise was put into operation, but due to the ensuing economic crisis, the conveyors were not fully loaded. The first cars that were purchased and assembled at this automobile plant were Korean models, renamed to Russian names.

All car brands: list by variety

If you present all car brands in the form of a list, you will get a very impressive list of models, familiarization with which will probably take more than one day. As mentioned above, all car brands have their own distinctive features, one of which is their type:

Car brands

A passenger car is a vehicle intended for personal use, the main purpose of which is to transport luggage and passengers of 2-8 people. Currently, many automobile manufacturers specialize in producing different types of cars. However, there are also those whose products are only passenger cars. These include:

The list of passenger car brands begins with one of the oldest automobile manufacturers of Italian origin, which, unlike its competitors, started immediately with the production of automobile products. The enormous popularity of cars of this brand was largely due to their active participation in various car competitions. Throughout the history of the plant, Alfa Romeo specialized in the production and production of freight vehicles, buses, and trolleybuses. However, now the company is known for automobile products only of the passenger type.

The list of passenger car brands continues with the British manufacturer of luxury automobile products. Despite its British origin, the passenger car brand in question is currently a subsidiary of the German Volkswagen Group. The fabulous pricing policy of cars is due to the powerful internal content of the cars, as well as manual assembly. The most famous model is the Bentley Continental.

The well-known British manufacturer is one of the leading automakers in the world in the production of passenger cars and racing cars, which could not be expected at the very beginning of its career, when the plant specialized in the production of sidecars for motorcycles. Due to low profits, it was decided to produce bodies for the leading automakers of that time. However, now the presented brand of passenger cars has rightfully taken an honorable place among them.

Confidently completing the list of passenger car brands rightfully belongs to luxury cars from the UK, which at this time are a division of the German corporation BMW AG. Cars of this brand have long had the status of prestigious, serious and elite cars, which automatically endow their owners with the listed qualities.

Sports car brands

Sports cars are a generic name for a wide range of passenger cars with two seats. All brands of sports cars are characterized by:

• increased speeds;
• powerful and durable engine;
• low body height.

Unlike racing car brands, sports cars are designed to be driven on public roads, which means they are fully registered with the state.

Some of the most famous brands of sports cars are:

a) Aston Martin

Today it is an indicator of luxury and prosperity. All models of this brand of cars are assembled by hand and only by pre-order. The brand first gained popularity after the famous film about agent 007.

World famous and popular brand of expensive sports cars from Italy. Until relatively recently, the plant named after the creator of the brand specialized in the production of tractor products, when Ferruccio Lamborghini decided to start creating his own cars. Now the world is most famous for two Lamborgini models: Aventador and Gallardo.

The Italian brand of luxury sports cars is particularly popular in Formula 1 racing, which is continuously connected with the history of the brand, which was created after the unification of the racing team. Now the Italian car brand is characterized by high cost, justified by quality and reliability.

Truck brands

A truck is a vehicle whose purpose is to transport goods in a specially equipped body or cargo platform. If previously all trucks were associated with something very loud and not very comfortable, now the creation of trucks with increased comfort is actively practiced. The following brands of trucks have proven themselves most well:

a) Mercedes-Benz

The German automobile manufacturer specializes in the production of the following main lines of trucks:

Trucks in this series are excellent for long-distance travel, as well as work on large-scale construction sites. Characterized by the presence of the following functions:

• weather sensors;
• optimized steering control system, which allows the driver to control the road surface in all weather conditions.

They are characterized by their low weight and high degree of maneuverability, which is optimal for transporting bulk cargo. Often such trucks are used as platforms for concrete mixers.

The presented cargo equipment has a high load capacity, which makes it possible to use it in the following areas:

• production;
• mining;
• construction

Models of the brand of trucks in question are presented in two variations:

• "FH";
• "FM".

Models of the first series are actively used for transporting cargo weighing 20-33 tons. Models of the second series belong to the class of truck tractors capable of covering long distances.

The automobile concern of French origin equips the truck market with the following models:

• “Kerax”, capable of carrying up to 33 tons on board;
• "Trucks", which are a series of heavy trucks;
• "Premium Optifuel", characterized by increased efficiency.

The French concern also has a “Premium Lander” model in its assortment, which is characterized by the presence of an all-wheel drive hydraulic system, thanks to which the truck surpasses other models in terms of carrying capacity, efficiency and control.

Car brands in alphabetical order

Now it’s time to pay attention to the following car brands, presented in alphabetical order, whose icons have a rather interesting history behind them:

The American automaker chose a shape reminiscent of a caliper as an icon for its “brainchild,” which was uncomplicated and simple. This choice was due to the complex process of registering a new car brand during the period when the car brand was launched, since many trademarks had very close similarities to each other.

The badge of an elite foreign car of Spanish origin consists of two parts:

• a red cross that stands out against a white background;
• a snake devouring a man.

The badge is a direct embodiment of local culture and identity, since the first element is an integral part of the coat of arms of the Spanish city of Milan, and the second is a copy of the coat of arms of the royal Visconti dynasty, ruling at the time when the car brand was created.

Over the entire history of the existence of the presented company, the icon of the automobile brand has undergone repeated changes:

• in the first version of the badge there were only the letters “A” and “M”, which were intertwined;
• much later they were joined by wings symbolizing unlimited speed, which were borrowed from the Bentley automobile corporation;
• after some time, the wings began to acquire fashionable and defined contours;
• in 1947, the name of the owner who was running the company at that time appeared on the badge.

The world-famous 4 rings present in the badge of German cars are a symbol of the merger in 1934 of large automobile corporations:

• Audi Automobil-Werke AG;
• Horch Automobil-Werke GmbH,;
• Dampf Kraft Wagen;
• Wanderer Werke AG.

The name of the car brand itself is of Latin origin, which colloquially means “listen, listen.” As a result, the creators of luxury cars pay great attention to the car’s powerful engine, which is truly a pleasure to listen to.

The icon of luxury car brands is a capital letter “B” endowed with wings, symbolizing strength, speed and independence. Due to the existing color schemes of the badge, the types of cars produced differ:

• green - racing sports cars;
• red - sophisticated models;
• black - powerful and impressive cars.

The first version of the badge was a regular propeller. Over time it has undergone various changes. Currently, the basis of the badge is the flag of Bavaria. The name comes from the abbreviation of the plant that produces German cars - Bayerische MotorenWerke.

The Chinese auto industry decided to rely on the affordable price of its cars without sacrificing their high quality, which is emphasized by the name, which means “diamond.” The two characters in the icon are the Chinese writing for a similar word.

The luxury car icon is made in the shape of a pearl, with the initials of the founder of the giant automobile corporation, Ettore Bugatti. Along the perimeter of the icon there are 60 dots, which are pearls.

The basis of the badge for luxury cars of British origin are three coats of arms, symbolizing the coat of arms of the Buick family from Scotland, who founded the automobile corporation.

Although not so popular, it is still a popular representative of the German automobile industry, the icon of which is, in fact, a simplified version of “BMW”. To create a new brand of car, all that was required was a change in shape, color and abbreviation.

The badge originates from the family coat of arms of the de La Motte Cadillac family, who are the founders of the American automobile plant of the same name.

Initially, the British car brand was the official dealer of Lotus, when the rights to it were bought by one of the then owners of the represented automobile corporation, adding the prefix “Seven” to the name. After this, the cars began to be called "Catheram Super Seven". Over the years, the badge has undergone numerous changes, the latest of which was the badge of the car introduced in 2014. The green color remains unchanged, clearly outlining the contours of the British flag.

Another representative of the Chinese automobile industry, whose icon strongly resembles the outline of the abbreviation of the automaker, “Cherry Automobile Corporation.” The symbolism of the icon lies in the hands, which are characterized by strength and unity.

The name of one of the largest automobile brands in the world comes from the name of the famous racer and mechanic Louis Joseph Chevrolet, who was asked to start producing cars under his own name after performing at one of the prestigious motor sports cups. The offer was made by automobile giant General Motors.

The icon, reminiscent of a butterfly, represents the success of the creator of the automobile brand. There are several hypotheses regarding how the idea of ​​creating such an icon arose:

• according to one, the icon was invented by one of the owners of the automobile corporation after he was attracted by a simple pattern on the wallpaper;
• on the other hand, the owner of the company liked a similar image while flipping through the galleries of sheets.

The name of the American car brands comes from the vice president of General Motors Corporation, Walter Chrysler. Over time, he began to specialize in producing his own cars. The corporation began to be replenished with global automobile brands, making it possible to produce passenger cars and minivans. The elements of the modern badge represent speed and quickness.

The French automobile corporation dates back to the beginning of the last century, when it was created by engineer Andre Citroen, after whom it was named. The icon of the presented brand consists of two chevrons, reminiscent of the first outstanding achievement of French engineering, the teeth of a chevron wheel.

The automobile giant received its name in honor of one of the territories of present-day Romania, which was named in accordance with the name of the tribe that lived in this area. The original version of the badge looked like dragon scales, since one of the sacred animals of the mentioned tribe was a dragon. In this form, the badge existed for quite a long time, until at the 2008 auto show its new version was presented at the ball, which is a capital letter “D” framed by a line on which the full name of the car brand appears. The presence of silver shades indicates the status of the Renault automobile concern, which is a subsidiary of Dacia.

The Korean auto industry also does not stand still and is in a hurry to present one of its largest representatives, whose name means “great universe.” According to one existing opinion, the icon is based on a shell. However, the vast majority prefer to believe the version with the lily, which the icon resembles. Moreover, the lily is a symbol of purity, innocence and greatness.

The presented brand of cars of Japanese origin was founded on the basis of one of the largest companies specializing in the production of engines for cars. After a certain amount of time, a new enterprise was formed, which received its current name. The symbolism of the car icon lies in compactness combined with convenience, which directly corresponds to the corporation’s motto, which sounds like this: “We make it compact!”

The history of the automobile company begins in 1900, when the Dodge brothers began manufacturing and producing spare parts for cars. Over time, it was decided to slightly change the specialization to the production of cars themselves. At the same time, the American company became part of the Chrysler Corporation. The car icon has undergone repeated changes:

• At first, its basis was a round medal, in the center of which there were two triangles, forming a star with six ends. Inside there were also capital letters "D" and "B", standing for "Dodge Brothers Motor Vehicles", the inscription of which framed the outside of the medal;
• with the advent of 1936, a ram's head first appeared on the badge, which subsequently disappeared, and the car brand was deprived of any badge for some time;
• Soon the animal's head again became an integral part of American cars.

Such sudden appearances and disappearances of the company icon testify to the power and assertiveness of the animal whose head is depicted on it. The red lines that create the outline of the head also represent an unwavering sporting spirit.

The abbreviation of the Chinese car brand stands for “First Automobile Works”, which means “First Automobile Corporation”. The car icon resembles an eagle spreading its wings, which is a symbol of freedom and the conquest of space.

The history of the creation of the icon of luxury Italian sports cars is associated with the famous pilot from Italy, Francesco Baraca, whose distinctive feature of the fighter was a black horse standing on its hind legs. Enzo Ferrari, after whom the automobile corporation took its name, was an ardent admirer of the skilled pilot. As a result, the presented brand of Italian cars is decorated with a modern badge, each element of which symbolizes something:

• the yellow background is the color of the city of Modena, where the first Ferrari automobile plant was built;
• three stripes located at the top of the badge are the national Italian colors;
• The initials SF are an abbreviation for “Scuderia Ferrari”, which means “Ferrari Stable”. This was the name of the racing team.

It’s interesting that something similar can be found on the coat of arms of Stuttgart.

The name of this car brand comes from the abbreviated version “Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino”. Throughout its existence, the icon of the represented automobile corporation took a variety of shapes: from round to square. The modern version of the icon has many similarities with past versions, which positions the company as a company that remembers its past and is proud of it, but at the same time is constantly developing.

The famous engineer Henry Ford decided not to complicate everything that could be simple. For this reason, even the modern version of the car badge is easily recognizable and represents the full name of the corporation, framed by an oval. This simplicity of the icon is considered to embody practicality and accessibility.

Poland cannot boast of a grandiose and in-demand automotive industry, however, the “Passenger Car Plant” is a direct refutation of this. Only in 2010, the Polish corporation began producing its own cars under one of the brands of the Daewoo enterprise, which it then owned. The brand icon is very simple and consists of intertwined letters of the company name. The color red was not chosen by chance, as it symbolizes passion, quality and trust.

The year of creation of the Chinese automobile corporation is considered to be 1986. At the same time, the basis for the company’s icon is a white bird’s wing or a high snow-capped mountain rising against a blue background, representing the sky. The very name of the car brand means “happiness”. Apparently, this is how the badge developer imagined happiness.

The next car brand in alphabetical order is the Korean automaker Hyunday, founded in 1967. Translated from Korean, the name means “modernity”. The slanted capital letter "H" in the icon is a symbol of two people shaking hands. In this way, the automobile corporation sees friendly and productive cooperation with its customers.

Luxury Japanese cars are in great demand, which, as car manufacturers believe, is based on the badge and name of the automobile concern. The name translates as "infinity". Initially, the plant's engineers proposed using the familiar infinity symbol. However, later they decided to stop on the road stretching into the distance. This has become a symbol of the limitless possibilities of this car brand.

The British luxury sedan maker has chosen a leaping wild cat as its nameplate. The development of such a unique outline of the car brand belonged to the famous artist Gordon Crosby. A distinctive feature of this badge is that the jaguar figurine is thrown back in the event of an emergency collision.

30. Jeep
Another representative of the American automobile industry, which is part of the Chrysler company. The icon was created in accordance with the abbreviation GP, ​​which in translation stands for general purpose vehicle. Today, American cars are an icon of masculine and good taste.

The icon of one of the largest Korean car brands is made in the form of capital letters, played out through stylization and located inside an oval circle. Basically, these two words, literally meaning “Enter the world from Asia,” have become the personification of the global success and recognition of the Korean automobile giant. Now the automobile concern specializes in a wide range of cars with different body solutions.

Luxury sports cars of Italian origin are the property of the German plant Audi AG. The founder of the company was Ferruccio Lamborghini, who proposed a recognizable badge in black and gold colors. The main figure is a bull, personifying the constellation Taurus, under which Lamborghini was born. The peculiarity of the names of Italian cars is that they correspond to the names of bulls or the names of cities that have ever participated in bullfights.

The famous British manufacturer is the brainchild of the Ford automobile corporation. The car icon is modest and uncomplicated. The company's coat of arms is a sailing bowsprit that cuts through the water and is framed by a knight's shield.

The next car brand in alphabetical order is the Japanese “Lexus”, the name of which is a derivative of the English word “luxury”, meaning “luxury”. A simple capital letter “L” enclosed in an oval represents the very luxury that needs no special introduction. The Japanese automobile brand is a subsidiary of Toyota.

A car brand, copies of which are always supplied to the automobile market in limited quantities, which emphasizes the quality and status of the product, as well as its owners. The car icon is made in the form of a compass, the arrows of which are directed to all parts of the world, which symbolizes the goal of the automobile giant, which is the desire to achieve success in any country in the world.

The Italian automobile concern is the result of family cohesion, embodied in the six Maserati brothers, the eldest founders of the famous racing car brand. The car icon is characterized by the trident of Neptune, the statue of which was considered the main attraction in the city where the car manufacturing company was first opened. Red and blue are the main colors of the coat of arms of Bologna, where the famous brand originates.

The Japanese automaker chose the capital letter "M" as the icon for its cars, inscribed in the form of outstretched wings, which is often called a "tulip". In fact, every car enthusiast sees something different in this letter. The name of the company comes from the name of the deity Ahura Mazda, who was the patron of the sun, stars and moon.

38. Mercedes-Benz

Luxury German cars are produced under a brand owned by the giant Daimler AG concern. The car icon is made in the form of a star with three rays, symbolizing the superiority of the products on land, at sea and in the air. This fact is due to the fact that in former times Daimer AG specialized in the production and production of aircraft and marine engines.

The presented automobile concern initially has British roots, but in the process of subsequent reorganizations it became the property of the German BMW. The meaning of the passenger car icon consists of three components:

• efficiency;
• affordable pricing policy;
• optimal capacity.

These are the qualities that the cars of this brand have.

40. Mitsubishi
The name of the Japanese concern means “three diamonds,” which could be found on the family coat of arms of the Iwasaki family, who were the founders of the first automobile plant. Throughout the history of the brand, the icon has never been changed.

The design of the Japanese brand's cars is based on the rising sun, in which the full name of the brand is inscribed. The meaning is sincerity, which brings success. Recently, the icon celebrated its 80th anniversary.

The easily recognizable lightning located inside the circle symbolizes frantic speed and lightning speed. The original version of the design contained the word “Blitz”, which was also accompanied by lightning.

Since 2010, the new icon of the French car brand has been an updated look of a lion without a tongue, presented in a three-dimensional image. The meaning of the icon is dynamic movement and development. The idea of ​​​​creating such a mark belongs to one well-known car manufacturer in France, which became recognizable thanks to the production of cars that do not contain a high content of harmful substances.

The icon of German cars is distinguished by its richness of elements, since it includes:

• a horse standing on its hind legs, which is a symbol of the city of Stuttgart;
• deer antlers and stripes in black and red, which are part of the coat of arms of the German state of Baden-Württemberg.

The French car icon, shaped like a diamond on a yellow background, symbolizes success and prosperity. If you look closely, you will notice that each side of the diamond is located on top of the other. In reality, such a figure cannot exist. However, the corporation's producers make it clear that they are able to make the impossible a reality.

The British automobile corporation specializes in the production of premium cars. The name and the first capital letters of the badge, superimposed on each other, are reminiscent of the creators of luxury cars, Frederick Royce and Charles Rolls.

The Swedish automobile company went bankrupt in 2011. The company icon is represented by a mythological bird, which could be found on the coat of arms of one of the respected counts of Sweden. The real owners of the automobile corporation own the right to the name of the car brand without using the usual symbol.

It is a trademark of the Volkswagen Group, and the name is an abbreviation of the full name of the concern. Now the main focus of the enterprise is to create sports and city cars. The first crossover is planned to be released in the near future.

Another trademark of the Volkswagen Group, only this time of Czech origin. The icon is a winged arrow located inside a ring. The full name of the company is located above the icon, the semantic component of which is as follows:

• the wing is a symbol of technical progress;
• boom - the latest technologies;
• eye - breadth of views;
• green color - product safety for the environment.

The name of the Japanese automobile concern translates as “to gather together,” and the six stars on the badge symbolize the same number of companies that came together to create a car manufacturing enterprise. The stars were chosen in honor of the Pleiades constellation, carefully revered by the Japanese.

The icon of Japanese car brands is represented by the capital letter S of the Latin alphabet, which looks like a hieroglyph. The company name comes from the surname of the creator, Michio Suzuki. Initially, the company specialized in the production of machines for the textile industry, as well as motorcycles. A little later, the main specialization began to be the production of cars.

One of the few automobile concerns of American origin, whose core focus is the production of cars running on electric fuel. The capital letter "T" resembles the shape of a sword, which is the personification of swiftness and speed. The very name of the car brand comes from the name of the famous physicist Nikola Tesla.

Initially, the main activity of the Toyota company was the production of weaving machines. Paying tribute to the past, the current owners of the automobile concern decided not to change the icon, symbolizing the thread threaded into the eye of a needle. The icon began to have a philosophical meaning:

• two ovals intersecting each other are the personification of the driver and the car engine;
• a large oval combining two small ones is a symbol of the promising and broad capabilities of the automobile corporation.

The "German people's car" icon consists of the capital letters "W" and "V" joined together by a monogram. During Nazi Germany, this sign symbolized the swastika. After the end of the war, the car plant was transferred to Great Britain, where the spelling of the letters was slightly changed.

The Swedish automobile corporation based its icon on the essential attributes of the Roman god of war Ares, a shield and a spear. Initially, the strip stretching across the radiator grille was intended to be the mounting point of the badge. However, now this strip is part of the brand.

56. Lada (AvtoVAZ)

The icon of the Russian automobile industry has existed since Soviet times. Currently, the boat under sail is presented in a slightly different outline, in which the blue and white colors remain unchanged. The boat symbolizes the location of the Russian automobile plant, Samara region, located on the Volga. In the old days, transportation of various goods became possible only by means of boats crossing the Volga. The rook is shaped like the capital letter “B”, which is part of the name “VAZ”.

And the list of car brands in alphabetical order is completed by another Russian automobile manufacturer, whose car icon is directly related to the products of the automobile plant in Taganrog. In the early 2000s, the corporation specialized in producing cars called “Orion.” After some time, the plant arrives to specialize in car assembly.

The most famous car brands

The automobile market is highly competitive, in which only selected automakers who have managed to establish a production and sales system deserve the right to exist. The popularity of a particular car brand is determined by the number of models sold. According to this indicator, the most famous car brands are:

1. Nissan

The long-term history of the development of the Japanese automobile brand does not lose its relevance today. Now the popular concern has relied on innovative technologies, presenting to the world new versions of electric cars that are more environmentally friendly. One of the corporation's latest projects is the creation of a new generation of New York taxis, designed specifically for world-class racing.

2. Porsche

The German automaker never tires of working on the quality and reliability of its products, which results in the working condition of about 70% of the cars of this brand. In recent years, the automobile concern has placed special emphasis on the environmentally friendly component of cars, while maintaining their power and strength. This is confirmed by the hybrid version of the Porsche Cayenne. Now the German company is part of the Volkswagen Group.

Thanks to their stylish design and advanced technologies, the cars of the German concern are in great demand among car enthusiasts and connoisseurs of beauty. The automaker is constantly improving its production, as evidenced by:

• new car models produced annually;
• introduction of new technologies;
• increase in sales volume by several tens of percent in many world markets.

4. Hyundai

It is the best South Korean automobile brand, which is characterized by the rapid development of production in the automotive industry. Recently, the concern has been changing its focus somewhat, moving from practical models to more luxurious cars, which, in turn, remain affordable to the population.

For quite some time now, the legendary automobile concern has been experiencing certain difficulties. However, this does not seem to have any impact on car production, as exemplified by the updated Focus and Fusion models introduced in 2012. At the present time, these models of the American brand of cars are still sold in huge quantities all over the world.

6.Volkswagen

The most "people's" car in Germany was awarded the title of "Car of the Year" in 2012. Since then, the concern has not tired of breaking records in terms of sales. Now the German automaker, which includes a sufficient number of impressive automobile brands, is considered the most environmentally friendly automaker in the world, while never ceasing to search for alternative energy sources.

7.Honda

The world-famous car brand from Japan is wildly popular among the world population. An indicator of this was the record sales of the Honda Accord in 2012, which was subsequently awarded the title of best car of the year in many countries around the world. The distinctive features of all cars of this brand are the reliability and safety that are present in each model.

One of the leaders in the premium automotive field, characterized by style and quality. The German concern was chosen as the official partner of the Olympics in London, where it provided more than 3 thousand cars. Also, the corporation does not remain far from innovation and recently introduced the world to the “i” series cars, which are distinguished by increased power and environmental friendliness.

9.Mercedes-Benz
It is the main competitor of BMW. However, it still holds the title of trendsetter in the automotive industry, specializing in the production of powerful and safe high-class cars.

10.Toyota

The legendary car brand from Japan became the sales leader in 2012, presenting only two models to the world community: Prius and Aqua. The hybrid engines of these machines have shown a high level of endurance and power, and the continued demand for them indicates the viability of such installations. The company's development is manifested in the production of stylish cars accessible to ordinary buyers.

The most expensive car brands

Recently, the overwhelming number of automobile companies in the production process of their products have begun to make a greater bias towards practicality and comfort, which directly affects the cost of cars. Which car brands are the most expensive in the world? Now let's find out:

1. Honda ($21 thousand)

One of the reputable world-famous insurance companies recognized the engines of the Japanese automobile corporation as the most reliable and high-performance, which directly affects the cost of cars, which now exceeds $20,000 per copy of the Japanese automobile industry.

2. Toyota ($23 thousand)

Another Japanese car manufacturer was not much ahead of its competitor. High-cost models are especially popular among consumers:

• "Land Cruiser Prado";
• “Land Cruiser 200;
• "Highlander"

They account for about a third of the corporation's total car sales.

3. Audi ($31 thousand)
One of the subsidiaries of Volkswagen AG is distinguished by its stylish design, easy handling and increased comfort. As a result, a high pricing policy, which, however, is not an obstacle for connoisseurs and fans of the German automobile industry.

4. Volvo ($31.5 thousand)

The Swedish automaker is gaining momentum and actively developing its automotive industry, which results in the development and subsequent production of hybrid car models from the assembly line. Currently, the average cost per copy is almost $32,000.

5. Infinity ($41 thousand)

The Japanese automobile brand Nissan Motor is actively developing innovative technologies in the production of cars that are characterized by a high degree of comfort, endurance and performance. Now one of the most expensive brands of cars costs about $41,000.

6. Lexus ($42 thousand)

Another Japanese car brand that is part of the Toyota corporation. Under the Lexus brand, they produce expensive premium cars of various types and modifications, which allowed them to be included in the list of the most expensive cars in the world.

7. BMW ($50 thousand)

The list of the most expensive cars would be incomplete without representatives of the German automobile industry. Status and safe cars are sold at an old cost of half a million dollars.

8. Land Rover ($60 thousand)

The English automobile industry fully embodied its aristocracy in the models of the famous automobile concern. A striking example of this is the Range Rover Evoque, characterized by increased cross-country ability, comfort and reliability. According to statistics, this car is the most stolen model.

9.Mercedes-Benz ($67 thousand)

Another representative of the German automobile industry is the world-famous Mercedes-Benz corporation, which in 2010 was recognized as the most valuable automobile brand in the world.

10. Porsche ($98 thousand)

The most highly profitable car production enterprise is again a representative of the German automobile industry. At the moment, the Cayenne and Macan models are in greatest demand.

Rare car brands

Well, now is the time to pay attention to rare car brands, whose exclusivity lies in their high cost and status:

Despite almost half a century of development history, the Lotus automobile corporation cannot boast of a frantic demand for its model range of cars, which was created on the basis of the company’s past mistakes. The most recognizable Lotus models are:

• "Elise"
• "Exige"
• "Evora".

The presented models are distinguished by their speed and increased cross-country ability, which can only appeal to enthusiasts with clear life goals. To justify all of the above, it is worth noting that leading manufacturers of spare parts and components for automobiles are fighting for the opportunity to obtain the “Lotus” inscription on their products.

The presented automobile brand from England specializes in the production of rare brands of cars that are assembled by hand. More precisely, only one model is being released, the M600. The mentioned car belongs to the category of sports cars, which is equipped with a spacious engine with two turbines. The result is 650 horses under the hood, and a 6-speed gearbox makes it easy to handle them. It is also worth noting that the basis for all mechanical components of the car is a tubular aluminum frame. In order to reduce weight, composite materials were used in the production of the car body.

Koenigsegg

This concern has Swedish roots, and the impetus for its creation was the desire of the founder to invent a unique sports car that would be used exclusively for personal purposes. And, starting in 1994, the world community began to create outstanding cars, distinguished by unique characteristics and design. For example, one of the latest models from the Swedish plant is capable of reaching a speed of 400 km/h in just 20 seconds.

Another brand of rare cars that is of Italian origin. The cars are distinguished by their power and speed, which are based on powerful engines from Mercedes. The assortment of the automobile corporation is represented by models whose power starts from 700 horses.

Wiesmann

A rare German car brand that specializes in producing sports models in a classic style. Cars are characterized by a lack of external aggressiveness, which is replaced by a certain femininity, manifested in the shape of the cars. However, the internal content of the sports car suggests the opposite:

• performance perforated brakes;
• double wishbone suspension system;
• body structure made of aluminum.

The list of rare car brands continues with a brand from the United States, which was founded in 1999. The corporation also specializes in the production of powerful and everyday sports cars that can accelerate to hundreds in a couple of seconds. Like the vast majority of racing cars, the body of the SSC models is made of aluminum in combination with hydrocarbon fiber.

Despite their centuries-old existence, cars of the exclusive brand still remain the rarest. Their distinctive feature is the presence of wooden elements in the frame of the structure. Also, the uniqueness of the automobile concern lies in the production and production of cars with three wheels, which are a cross between a motorcycle and a small car.

The history of the formation of the Dutch automobile brand begins in 1880, when the company specialized in harnessing horse-drawn carriages, as well as servicing stagecoaches. Years later, the company produced its first car, which was followed by an order to create a model for the royal family. This is followed by a period of active participation of cars of this brand in various racing competitions. During the period of hostilities around the world, Spyker launches production of aircraft and engines for them, and at the end of the war the corporation closes.

A new stage in the production of the Dutch company began in the early 2000s, when the first car model was released.

Another brand of rare cars offers models with a minimum weight of up to one ton. At the same time, the cars are capable of accelerating up to 300 km/h and creating a feeling of flight, despite the rigid suspension.

The luxury automobile corporation from Italy owns the most powerful car in the world, the Bugatti Veyron, which is capable of producing a thousand horsepower. All this is created thanks to an engine equipped with 16 cylinders and turbocharging. Due to the exorbitant cost of the model, the presented car brand is the rarest in the world.

Car brands and manufacturing countries

Some car brands are very recognizable and by using them, in particular by their names, it becomes possible to determine their country of origin. However, there are car brands by which it is difficult to determine the country that produces them.

USA:

The largest American automaker is the Ford Corporation, founded by the famous engineer Henry Ford, who came up with the idea of ​​​​creating an assembly line production that would significantly reduce the cost of car assembly, which directly affected the availability of personal vehicles. In today's automobile market, where one car manufacturing company absorbs another, Ford remains independent and one of the largest automobile corporations in the world. The most significant acquisition of the American concern is Jaguar, a significant part of which was sold to Henry Ford.

Successful automobile production was easily established by a talented engineer from a small American town, who decided to give his “brainchild” his own name. The success and popularity of the corporation was determined by the acquisition of one automobile company after another, which included:

• American Dodge;
• French "Simca";
• English "Rooters Group".

A little later, Chrysler's piggy bank was replenished with the huge American Motors enterprise, as well as the popular manufacturer of tractor equipment Lamborgini.

Throughout the existence of this automobile brand, which, by the way, has American roots, acquisitions constantly took place. So, in 1960, the concern was bought by Jaguar, which it subsequently left and merged with Chrysler. Currently, the merged organization is owned by the German Mercedes.

The famous American automobile manufacturing concern was created by no less eminent racer Louis Chevrolet. Subsequently, the popularity of this brand of cars only grew, which allowed it to acquire an automobile corporation with the legendary name “General Motors”. Checrolet is now actively collaborating with the Japanese companies Toyota and Suzuki, helping the aforementioned automakers enter the American market.

Europe:

1. Germany:

One of the largest German automakers, supplying its products to the world market. The concern was created during the reign of Hitler with the goal of providing every German with a people's car. At that time, only one model was produced, the Beetle. However, the company’s engineers realized in time that the company’s development would become impossible in this way. Then the famous production models presented by Golf and Passat were invented, thanks to which Volkswagen was able to conquer the global automobile market. At the same time, the company managed to acquire large concerns, and today it includes the following car brands:

• Seat;
• Skoda;
• Rolls-Royce.

The presented global automaker began its journey by creating small cars and motorcycles. After some time, he became the owner of the English automobile concern Rover. Now the most recognizable car brands under the BMW umbrella are represented by MINI.

2. Italy

Here I would like to pay special attention to Fiat, an automaker known for creating small foreign cars, on which it, in fact, rose to prominence. Now the Italian concern owns a number of legendary and prestigious car brands:

• Ferrari;
• Alfa Romeo;
• Maseratti;
• Lancia.

3. France

The famous French brand Peugeot is popular because it is the owner of the equally famous Citroen. Since the beginning of the cooperation between the two organizations, many similar elements can be seen in the car models;

• chassis designs;
• engine;
• external outlines.

Japan

The Land of the Rising Sun is an amazing place on Earth, where automobile production is clearly established, which is currently one of the world leaders in this field. However, some well-known Japanese car brands did not always specialize in the production of automobile products. Eg:

"Honda". At the beginning of its career, the company assembled bicycles with motors, which at that time it purchased in small quantities.

• Toyota. Previously it was known for the production of textiles.
• "Mitsubishi". Over the entire history of its existence, the corporation has managed to try itself in various areas of business, even in the brewing industry.
• "Mazda". Before producing cars, it specialized in the production of balsa wood products.
• "Suzuki". Previously they specialized in the production of weaving machines.

Russian car brands

Unlike its Western, European and Asian competitors, the domestic auto industry cannot boast of record vehicle sales, which is largely due to the inadequate quality of automotive products. However, there are Russian car brands that are distinguished by their legendary status and are of great importance in the development of the automotive industry:

1. AvtoVAZ (LADA)

He is one of the leaders of the domestic automobile industry, which throughout its formation specialized exclusively in the production of cars, first in Soviet Russia, and now in modern Russia. During the existence of the Soviet Union, AvtoVAZ supplied the whole of Western Europe with its cars, which were based on Italian Fiat cars. Now AvtoVAZ has completely updated its line of cars, continuing to work on new and improved models.

2. Volga

The Russian car brand Volga is the result of a merger between the American company Ford and the Russian company Gaz. When creating the mentioned brand of cars, the goal was to meet the needs of the population for luxury cars. There was also great demand for the Volga from French and German colleagues. In Soviet times, this brand of car was a mandatory “attribute” of the political elite. In 2007, production of the Volga stopped, and collectors from all over the world now dream of getting their hands on one model of this brand.

The Russian automobile concern Marussia Motors is a manufacturer of sports cars. The company got its start in 2007, when the first two car models were presented to the public, which later became participants and winners of many racing competitions. However, this did not save the company from bankruptcy in 2014.

4. TagAZ

The Taganrog Automobile Plant specializes in the production of all variations of cars and trucks, SUVs, and buses. The first models of cars of this brand of cars came off the assembly line under the license of the South Korean corporation “Daewoo Motor”. Despite the times of crisis, TagAZ managed to survive and now produces cars that are affordable and of high quality.

Car brands by types of SUVs

All jeep brands

The Japanese car brand offers a compact Jimny model, which is ideal for light off-road enthusiasts. The jeep is characterized by a high degree of cross-country ability, as well as the presence of all the functions necessary to overcome road obstacles.

The leading Japanese automaker offers the FJ Cruiser model, for which demand in the secondary market is growing at a breakneck pace. The main advantages of the jeep are:

• large wheels;
• unique suspension design;
• wide variety of functions.

The Japanese are not going to give up their positions and are already presenting another model of jeeps, only produced by a different manufacturer: X-Terra from Nissan. During the assembly process of this model, all the functions of jeeps from the 90s were used and added. There is also an impressive design and high cross-country ability of the vehicle, allowing it to overcome the most serious off-road obstacles.

All brands of SUVs:

The presented automobile corporation invites you to pay attention to the impressive QX-56 model, which has undergone repeated changes and improvements. The result is a brutal, but at the same time pleasant appearance, and incomparable power on the road.

It is safe to say that the domestic auto industry has stepped far forward in its development. This is confirmed by SUVs from the Russian automobile concern TagAz, which are famous for driving on any off-road terrain, but are not distinguished by high endurance.

And in the production of SUVs, the Japanese car brand did not stand aside and is already in a hurry to introduce the “X-Trail” model. All generations of this model are distinguished by high power and decent cross-country ability and endurance.

All icons and their names

All brands of cars are distinguished by their individuality and uniqueness, which is largely determined by the peculiarities of the production of each of them. What makes the cars even more unique is their badges, which have quite an interesting historical and philosophical meaning behind them. Quite often, the external component of a particular car is associated precisely with these icons, which were fully described above.

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

The color scheme on the emblem of the Chinese BYD car is another example of plagiarism, which 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. According to the comments of Chinese manufacturers on 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”. The official translation of the word is “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,” signifies high quality workmanship, 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, 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 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 emblem 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 benefits only from the color scheme of red with a silver frame.

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 lovers of extreme sports and ocean fishing. 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 those who are new to the English language, it will not 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 “S”. 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. A long time ago, the boat was the main means of transport 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

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 the 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” is translated from Latin as “I roll.” 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, a yellow background appeared on the emblem, 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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