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

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

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

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

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

Holden emblem

Asian

Indian

002 TATA Motors

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

Iranian

003 Iran Khodro

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

Iran Khodro emblem

Chinese

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

BYD emblem

005 Brilliance

Of course, even an ignorant person understands that the name of this brand is translated as “diamond”. With this, the Chinese manufacturers wanted to emphasize the high quality of the goods 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 to the emblem of their cars, the sides of the triangle symbolize the main indicators of the company's work: quality, technology and development.

Chery logo

The emblem of this one of the oldest trade marks consists of two modified hieroglyphs, which are read as "first" and "car". The designers of this symbol claim that they conceived it in the form of a hawk that spread its wings in flight. This symbol is filled with pride in the success of the Chinese engineering industry.

FAW emblem

008 Foton

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

Foton emblem

009 Geely

In April 2014, Geely announced new vehicles with an updated logo design to enter the market. Geely's new emblem retains the design of its Emgrand hybrid concept, but comes in new colors - bright blue and black.

Geely emblem

Geely Emgrand emblem

010 Great wall

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

Great Wall emblem

011 Hafei

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

Hafei emblem

012 Haima

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

Haima emblem

013 Lifan

The TM Lifan emblem is, schematically, three sailing ships. The very name of the car, translated from the Chinese language, means "to race with full steam."

Lifan emblem

Malaysian

014 Proton

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

Proton emblem

Uzbek

015 Uz-Daewoo

In March 2008, a joint venture “GM Uzbekistan” was established in Uzbekistan. It started producing Uz-Daewoo cars. It is clear that the original logo of the popular Daewoo brand has remained practically unchanged. To it only two letters were added on the front. In recent years, the products of this Uzbek company have entered the list of the ten best-selling brands in Russia.

Uz Daewoo emblem

South Korean

016 Daewoo

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

Daewoo emblem

017 Hyundai

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

Hyundai emblem

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

KIA emblem

Japanese

019 Acura

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

Acura emblem

020 Daihatsu

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

Daihatsu emblem

021 Honda

Deciphering the meaning of the TM "Honda" logo is very simple. Firstly, this is the first letter of the word, and secondly, this is the surname of the founder of the company, Soichiro Honda.

022 Infiniti

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

Infiniti emblem

023 Isuzu

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

Isuzu emblem

024 Lexus

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

Lexus emblem

025 Mazda

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

Mazda emblem

026 Mitsubishi

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

Mitsubishi emblem

027 Nissan

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

028 Subaru

Translated from Japanese, the word "subaru" can be translated as "showing the way" or "gathering together", as well as a galaxy of stars in the Taurus Constellation. The car emblem, on which six stars "shine", means high quality workmanship, the use of advanced technologies and excellent driving performance.

Subaru emblem

029 Suzuki

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

Suzuki emblem

030 Toyota

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

Toyota emblem

American

031 Buick

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

Buick emblem

032 Cadillac

In 1999, the owner of TM Cadillac, the GM concern, decided to make changes to the existing emblem. In order to make it modern in the coming 21st century, it was decided to remove the images of birds and crowns from it. The remaining coat of arms of the ancient noble family de La Motte Cadillacs and the wreath framing it were decided to be made in the form of graphics. Piet Mondrian, an abstract artist from the Netherlands, was invited to work on the new emblem. Thus, at the turn of the century, it turned out to combine the past and the future.

Cadillac emblem

033 Chevrolet

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

Chevrolet emblem

034 Chrysler

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

Chrysler emblem

035 Dodge

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

Dodge emblem

036 Eagle

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

037 Ford

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

Ford emblem

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

GMC emblem

039 Hummer

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

Hummer emblem

040 Jeep

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

Jeep emblem

041 Lincoln

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

Lincoln emblem

042 Mercury

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

Mercury emblem

043 Oldsmobile

The last of the existing emblems of the now defunct company was made in the Japanese 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 able to compete with similar car models from Europe and Japan. There was also a slight "nod" in the direction of the old logo, in the form of a hint of a rocket inside the emblem.

Oldsmobile emblem

044 Plymouth

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

Plymouth emblem

045 Pontiac

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

Pontiac emblem

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

RAM emblem

047 Saturn

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

Saturn emblem

048 Scion

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

Scion emblem

European

English

049 Aston martin

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

Aston Martin emblem

050 Bentley

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

Bentley emblem

051 Caterham

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

Caterham emblem

052 Jaguar

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

Jaguar emblem

053 Land rover

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

Land Rover emblem

054 Lotus

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

Lotus emblem

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

MG emblem

056 MINI

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

MINI emblem

057 Morgan

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

Morgan emblem

058 Noble

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

Noble emblem

059 Rolls-royce

There are two emblems for this famous car. The first one contains double letters RR. These are the names of the founders of the brand, Sir Henry Royce and Charles Stuart Rolls. There is a version that the color of the letters changed from red to black immediately after the death of Sir Henry Royce in 1933. Another symbol of this car, which is placed on the hood, is a figurine of a woman floating, as if taking off, with a fluttering dress. This figurine is sometimes called the Spirit of Delight.

Rolls-Royce emblem

This car owes its birth to two British engineers - Trevor Wilkinson and Jack Picard, who formed TVR Engineering in 1947 and named it Wilkinson - TreVoR. The company specializes in lungs sports cars.

TVR emblem

061 Vauxhall

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

Vauxhall emblem

Italian

062 Alfa romeo

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

Alfa Romeo emblem

063 Ferrari

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

Ferrari emblem

064 Fiat

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

Fiat emblem

065 Lamborghini

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

Lamborghini emblem

066 Lancia

In 1911, the first logo of this Italian car brand was created. It had the appearance of a four-spoke steering wheel with an accelerator handle, which is under the flag and 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 the city of Bologna and specializes in the production of sports cars and business class cars. The logo features a trident, which is one of the elements of the Neptune fountain in the company's hometown.

Maserati emblem

068 Bugatti

The logo of this old Italian brand was invented by its founder Ettore Bugatti. It is an oval shape of pearls, studded with pearls along the edges. The fact is that Ettore's father, Carlo Bugatti, was engaged in jewelry design. In honor of his father, Ettore came up with the logo. In addition, inside the logo you can see the initials of the founder of the company "E" and "B". The red color of the emblem embodies passion, excitement and energy, black - masculinity and the desire for excellence, and white refers to the concepts of nobility, purity and elegance.

Bugatti emblem

Spanish

069 SEAT

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

SEAT emblem

German

070 Audi

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

Audi emblem

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

BMW emblem

072 Volkswagen

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

Volkswagen emblem

The luxury car maker Maybach has decided to place two large Ms on its emblem, which originally symbolized Maybach Motorenbau and now have a new meaning Maybach Manufaktur.

Maybach emblem

074 Mercedes-Benz

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

Mercedes-Benz emblem

075 Opel

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

Opel emblem

076 Porsche

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

Porsche emblem

Of course, for the flux of the English language, it will not be difficult to translate the word "smart" as "smart". But, this is not the case. This word contains parts of three other words: "Swatch" (the famous Swiss watch brand), "Mercedes" (the current owner of the brand) and "Art" (art). At the beginning of the emblem is the letter "C", which means the compactness of the car and an arrow, hinting at the avant-garde thinking.

Smart emblem

078 Wiesmann

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

Wiesmann emblem

Polish

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

FSO emblem

Russian

080 VIS

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

WIS emblem

081 GAS

The Gorky Automobile Plant produces cars Volga, Chaika and several types of trucks. The logo of the plant was made public in 1950 and was very similar to the coat of arms of the Nizhny Novgorod principality. The emblem features a prancing deer. The image of the logo has undergone changes over the years.

GAZ emblem

082 ZIL

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

ZIL emblem

083 Izh

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

IZH emblem

084 Lada

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

Lada emblem

085 Moskvich

Moskvich's logo has undergone changes many times. But, on it, the image of the Kremlin, symbolizing Moscow, was always clearly traced. The last emblem of this car looks very straightforward. The contours of the battlements of the Kremlin wall are connected with the stylized letter "M".

Moskvich emblem

086 Oka

The emblem of this Russian passenger car looks like stylized capital letters of the word "Oka". This brand was launched in 1988. In the Russian Federation, the KamAZ plant produces Oka with the letter K, AvtoVAZ produces Lada Oku-2, and SeAZ has launched the production of Oka with the letter C.

OKA emblem

087 UAZ

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

UAZ emblem

Romanian

088 Dacia

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

Dacia emblem

Ukrainian

089 Bohdan

The Ukrainian car "Bogdan" has a logo in the form of the Latin letter "B", which looks like a sailboat with inflated sails. It is a symbol of good luck and success, a tailwind when traveling. The letter is placed in an ellipse on a green background. Green means the processes of growth and renewal, the gray color of the letter and the ellipse hints at perfection.

Bogdan emblem

090 ZAZ

The emblem of the Zaporozhye Automobile Plant has been changed. Previously, it depicted the Zaporozhye hydroelectric power station, at the top of which the letters ZAZ were located.

ZAZ emblem

Czech

091 Skoda

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

Skoda emblem

Swedish

092 Koenigsegg

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

Koenigsegg emblem

093 Saab

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

SAAB emblem

094 Volvo

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

Volvo emblem

French

095 Aixam

The French subcompact car company was formed in 1983. Its logo is very simple and straightforward. It is a capital A on a blue background, inscribed in a circle with a red outline. Below is the name of the company, written in capital letters directed towards the center.

Aixam emblem

096 Matra

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

Matra emblem

097 Peugeot

Sometimes the owners of this car affectionately call it "lion cub". At the beginning of their careers, the founders of the company, brothers Jules and Emile Peugeot, were engaged in the manufacture of cutting tools. And in this case, the lion was a symbol of flexibility, speed and strength. And now, after a while, this symbol migrated from the surface of the saw to the surface of the car. At first, the lion seemed to be walking along the arrow, but then he was reared up.

Peugeot emblem

098 Renault

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

Renault emblem

099 Simca

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

Simca logo

100 Venturi

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

Venturi emblem


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The emblems are very diverse. At the moment, there are a huge number of them in the world. They will identify the quality of the products produced by a certain manufacturer. Not every car enthusiast will identify the brand of the car only by the badge.

The sign icon has. The process of formation of any of them took a very long time, because not every automobile enterprise immediately began to produce exactly vehicles. Therefore, badges, like cars, were constantly improved. Moreover, the roots of both are "buried" deep in the past century.

It should be noted that there are as many emblems in the world as there are car brands. All car brands in the world cannot be listed and counted. There is no exact answer to this question in any source. Some motorists have more than 2000 units, while others - about 1300. But this is unofficial information. Many brands are produced within the same country, so not all people are aware of their existence.

To date, no one will answer the question of how many car brands have been registered. Moreover, the most famous of them are more than 60 pieces.

In the article you will find answers to questions about how the car brand and what its emblem means.

Famous vehicle badges - major automotive emblems in the world

We present to your attention a list of emblems:

  1. Acura... The emblem resembles a caliper. The simplicity of the drawing is due to the fact that at the time the brand was created in the United States, it was rather difficult to register a new trademark. The official logo register contained many similar trademarks.
  2. Alfa romeo... The logo consists of two borrowed parts: a red cross on a white background and a snake devouring a person. The first element has long been present on the coat of arms of the city of Milan. The second is an exact copy of the coat of arms of the Visconti dynasty.

  3. Aston martin... The initial version of the logo consisted of intertwining letters A and M. The wings identify the speed inherent in the produced cars. They appeared on the logo only in 1927, they were borrowed from. A year later, it was decided to give them a fashionable shape.
    In 1947, the logo was supplemented with the name of the then owner - David Brown.

  4. Audi... The four rings used for the logo symbolize the fusion. Each of the elements represents the companies merged in 1934 such as Audi Automobil-Werke AG, Horch Automobil-Werke GmbH, Dampf Kraft Wagen and Wanderer Werke AG.

  5. Bentley... The main element, the winged capital letter B, is the personification of strength, speed and independence.
    Thanks to the color scheme, three types of cars are distinguished. Thus, green is the hallmark of racing models, red for sophisticated vehicles, black for more powerful vehicles.

    Bentley emblem - using black as an example

  6. Bmw... The first appearance of the company logo dates back to 1917. It featured a propeller. Since 1920, the logo has not undergone any fundamental changes. It can only be noted that since 1963 a different font of the abbreviation has been used.
    The main element of the logo is a black circle, the inner space of which consists of four sectors. The silvery white and sky blue colors in which they are painted are traditional for Bavaria.

  7. Brilliance... Company presents . Considering the fact that the price is affordable for consumers, the high quality of the vehicles produced should be noted. Perhaps this was the reason to call them "diamonds".
    The brand name speaks for itself, and the car logo, consisting of two hieroglyphs, is a written confirmation of this.

  8. Bugatti... Connoisseurs of cars produced by the company know perfectly well why the emblem is made in the form of pearls. The logo contains the surname, as well as the initials of the founder - Ettore. Sixty points along the perimeter are nothing more than pearls.

  9. Buick... The history of the logo is rich. The current version consists of three framed shields. Each of them symbolizes three models, as in the 1960 version of the emblem.

  10. BYD... It didn't take long to create the logo. This is a kind of simplified version of the BMW logo. Color, shape, slightly distorted vision - and you're done.

  11. Cadillac... The family coat of arms of the de La Motte family is used as an emblem. In 1901, the industrial city of Detroit was formed on the territory of the then fort Ville d'Etroit.

  12. Caterham... Caterham Car Sales was a Lotus dealer. In the early 70s. Graham Niern, who by that time headed the company, bought out the rights to manufacture Seven cars. After that, the sports car changed its name to Caterham Super Seven. If you look closely, you can see elements similar to the Lotus emblem. As for the magic number 7, it was present on the company's emblem for a long time, involuntarily recalling the model of the same name.
    Since 2011, there has been some kind of structuring. This is confirmed by the version of the emblem presented in January 2014. It is clearly different from the usual Super Seven. Green remains the unchanged attribute, which now outlines the contours of the flag of Great Britain.

  13. Chery... Chery Automobile Corporation places a logo on its cars that resembles the abbreviation of the company's name. Among other things, the emblem symbolizes the hands, which are characterized by strength and unity.
  14. Chevrolet... Louis Joseph Chevrolet is a renowned racer and mechanic. His performance at the 1905 Vanderbild Cup attracted the attention of the General Motors owner. In 1911, Louis Joseph was asked to name the cars produced after him.
    The bow tie emblem symbolizes the success of the famous racer.
    There is an opinion that the emblem of the company has become nothing more than a drawing on the wallpaper, which William Derant, its owner, drew attention to while staying in one of the hotels in France. The second version, which was told by his wife, says that a similar logo attracted the spouse's attention at the moment of the next turning over the pages of the newspaper.
  15. Chrysler... Walter Percy Chrysler, former vice president of GM, was born to a railway engineer. He dreamed of making his own cars, based on experience and striving for excellence. In 1924, his thoughts began to materialize through the reorganization process of two companies. Four years later, Dodge joined their list, and later Lamborghini with American Motors Corporation.
    Since 2014, the company has been a semi-independent division of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, producing passenger cars and minivans.
    The modern version of the emblem has similar features to the Aston Martin badge and symbolizes speed and speed.
  16. Citroën... The emblem is a double chevron made up of V-shaped insignia. It was used very often in heraldry. In the case of the Citroën emblem, this is due to the beginning of André's career. And it began in the workshops of the Esten brothers, who produced spare parts for steam locomotives. In 1905 he becomes their partner and organizes the production of cogwheels (gears). Gradually, the company became a manufacturer of auto parts, and then launched its own conveyor.
  17. Dacia... This is what the territory of modern Romania was called. The ancient Romans called her Dacia, in honor of the Dacian tribe who lived here. The car factory is located in the city of Pitesti.
    Given the connection with the tribe, whose totemic animals are wolf and dragon, it is not surprising that the original version of the emblem resembles the scales of a dragon. In addition, it is worth noting the scaly armor characteristic of their warriors.
    In 2008, visitors to the Geneva Motor Show were the first to see the new Dacia emblem. A more detailed study of the logo resembles the letter "D", the full name is written on its straight horizontal line in dark blue letters. The silver color of the main element indicates the status of a Renault subsidiary.
  18. Daewoo... The name of the company translates as “the great universe”. Many sources say that a shell was chosen as the emblem. But the lily version is more believable. If we compare the emblem of the company with the well-known Fleur-de-lis, which is heraldic in nature, then they are very similar. This is not surprising, because fleur d’lys literally translates from French as “lily flower”. Among other things, this flower is considered to be a symbol of purity, greatness and innocence.
  19. Daihatsu... Since 1907, Hatsudoki Seizo Co., Ltd, based at Osaka University, has been producing car engines for over 20 years.
    In 1951, changes took place, during which a new enterprise was formed, which received the name Daihatsu. Dai and Hatsu (大 and 発) are somewhat of an abbreviation, as Osaka is written with the following kanji combination - 大阪, and "engine building" is 発 動機 製造.
    As for the emblem, it is a stylized element reminiscent of the capital letter "D" and symbolizes compactness combined with convenience. No wonder the company's slogan is the statement: "We make it compact".
  20. Dodge... The company was founded by the Dodge brothers in 1900. They were engaged in the production of auto parts. Then it was decided to produce cars. In 1928, the company became an integral part of the Chrysler Corporation.
    Initially, the company emblem was a round medal. Two interconnected triangles, forming a six-pointed star, were located in the center. Inside it were capital letters D and B, and the phrase "Dodge Brothers Motor Vehicles" framed it on the outside.
    The ram's head was first used in 1936. In the period 1954-1980. the element was not seen on the logo.
    From 1994 to 2010, the bighorn head again became the main distinguishing element of the company logo. Given this circumstance, it is worth noting that this is due to the assertiveness and power inherent in these animals.
    Now the emblem looks unpretentious: the name of the company is combined with two red oblique lines, symbolizing the sporting spirit.
  21. FAW... On the Russian-language website of the company, the logo is described as an abbreviation for "China FAW Group Corporation" (short for First Automobile Works) in Chinese. Here we see an image symbolizing an eagle.
    As conceived by the owners, the emblem symbolizes a corporation that spreads its wings and conquers space like an eagle.
  22. Ferrari... The history of the emergence of the emblem is closely connected with Francesco Baraca, an air ace, on whose fighter everyone's favorite horse flaunted. Enzo Ferrari, like most Italians of the time, was a fan of the great pilot during the First World War.
    When he saw this element for the first time, Enzo paid little attention to it. This happened a little later, when Ferrari was lucky enough to meet the pilot's parents.
    Since July 9, 1932, a black horse flaunted on the company's cars.
    The yellow background is the color of the city of Modena, and the three stripes at the top of the emblem are the national colors of Italy.
    The initials SF are nothing more than an acronym for Scuderia, or Ferrari Stable, a racing team that was formed in 1929.
    Another interesting fact is that a prancing stallion can be seen on the coat of arms of Stuttgart.
  23. Fiat... The emblem of the Turin car factory, Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino, changed very often. But the most significant moment is considered to be 1901, when, instead of the full name of the plant, they began to use an abbreviation and a new form of edging. This is followed by a period when the shape of the emblem takes on either round or square outlines. The basis of the modern emblem is the motives of the previous ones, the period 1931-1968. The chrome edging, color, and features of the 1931 FIAT 524 are an idea of ​​rethinking the old emblem. FIAT positions itself as a dynamically developing company, remembering and proud of its past.
  24. Ford... The emblem is extremely simple - the name of the company in an oval edging. This solution has become a symbol of practicality, moreover, it is easily recognizable.
  25. FSO... Polish Fabryka Samochodow Osobowych (FSO), which in translation is the Passenger Car Factory. Founded in 1951.
    Starting in 2010, the company launched its own production of cars under the FSO Lanos brand, since at that time the plant belonged to Daewoo.
    As for the emblem, it is a combination of FSO silhouettes: the letter f, ostensibly consisting of a capital S in the center of the neat outline of the letter O. Red represents passion, quality and trust.
  26. Geely... Geely Group Co., Ltd was founded in 1986.
    The original version of the emblem is associated with a white wing of a bird or a high mountain - the blue background resembles the sky. This is how Mr. Shufu understands the word Geely translated as "happiness".
    Company brands: Geely Emgrand, Geely Gleagle (Global Eagle), Geely Englon.
  27. GMC... General Motors Corporation was born in 1916. It all started with a truck, which was created by the Grabowski brothers. It was powered by a horizontal single cylinder engine.
    The production of cars was carried out under the Rapid Motor Vehicle brand since 1902. Later, William Durand joined the brothers, and in 1908 General Motors was formed, uniting all of Michigan's small automakers together.
    The emblem is simple and at the same time bold due to the color scheme: red, silver-framed letters.
  28. Great wall... Another representative of the Chinese auto industry is the Great Wall, or "Great Wall". The company name and logo are nothing more than the embodiment of a sense of patriotism. The emblem is a stylized battlement of the Great Wall of China.
    This logo has been used since 2007, when a new production was launched. The updated emblem embodies the high-tech production, style and grace of the produced passenger cars.
  29. Hafei and Haima... Hafei, or Harbin HF Automobile Industry Group Company Ltd., was founded in 1994 and became part of the National Aircraft Industry Corporation of China.
    The Daewoo Tico model became the pioneer of the company's conveyor.
    The waves depicted on the shield-shaped emblem of the company represent the bed of the Songhua River, next to which the city of Harbin is located. This is where the history of Hafei begins. Haima has been operating since 1988. In 1992, she was entrusted with the work of assembling licensed Japanese models.
    The name of the company originated from the merger of two names: HAInan and MAzda. The first of them is Hainan Island, where one of the factories is located. And the second, you guessed it, is the eponymous brand with which the company has been cooperating for a long time.
    The emblem outwardly resembles the symbol of cars produced by Mazda. Considering the purpose of the cars, it is not surprising that the silhouette of the company became a silhouette reminiscent of the image of Ahura Mazda ("Lord of Wisdom"), personifying truth, life and light. He was considered an omniscient and omnipotent God of goodness.
  30. Honda... The founder of the company is Soichiro. The emblem is a stylized capital letter H. Simple and tasteful.
  31. Hummer... The brand name originated from HMMWV M998 (High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle Model 998), a program to create high-capacity vehicles launched in 1979.
    The last car rolled off the assembly line back in 2010.
  32. Hyundai... Motor Company is the representative of South Korea. The company was founded in 1967.
    The name itself can be translated as "modernity", "new time". Pronounced "Handei" by analogy with the English sunday - "sunday".
    The emblem, a stylized capital letter H, represents two people shaking hands. This is how they see friendship with clients and mutually beneficial cooperation with partners.
  33. Infiniti... Infinity is what the company emblem embodies. Initially, it was planned to use the infinity symbol familiar to everyone. However, in the final version, the road running into the distance became the logo. It symbolizes the endless possibilities of the car produced under this brand.
  34. Isuzu... In 1889, Tokyo Ishikawajima Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd. was founded. It is from this moment that the countdown should begin. They were among the first to use the diesel engine in the automotive industry. The idea was taken up by Tokyo Gas and Electric Industry Co., Ltd., and already in 1916, the companies began work.
    Commercial cars appeared a little later, in 1922, and production was launched jointly with Wolseley Motor Ltd., UK.
    In 1934, the Japanese trade department for automobiles, then already Automotive Industries Co., Ltd., was assigned the name ISUZU. Later, in 1949, the company will be renamed Isuzu Motors Limited.
    The name of the company was given in honor of the Isuzu River. The emblem is uncomplicated, however, it is worth noting the stylized letter I, which symbolizes growth. The color scheme is a symbol of the rising sun, as well as the hot hearts of the company's employees.
  35. Iran Khodro... The logo of the Iranian car industry - a horse's head on a shield - symbolizes speed. One of the models is named Iran Khodro Samand, the swift horse means samand. In Russia, the brand of this car with a slightly old-fashioned design and a cozy interior was sold in 2007-2012, now supplies have been resumed.
  36. Jaguar... A rare emblem with a jumping jaguar was designed by auto artist F. Gordon Crosby. The jaguar figurine is thrown back in an accident, it is currently banned in many countries and is rarely used as an accessory. British Jaguar Cars is controlled by the Volkswagen Group. It produces luxurious luxury cars and sedans with a unique stylish design, an unusually luxurious interior and a powerful engine.
  37. Jeep... The American car brand is part of the Chrysler company. The emblem is created so by the abbreviation GP (JiPi) - General Purpose vehicle, in the sense - this is a general purpose vehicle. supplies off-road vehicles and off-road vehicles to the markets. She is a male style icon.
  38. KIA... The logo is stylized letters in an oval, the meaning of "ki" and "a" literally mean: "Enter the world from Asia." The owner is a South Korean automotive concern that produces cars, SUVs, buses, and commercial vehicles.
  39. Koenigsegg... Swedish company founded by Christian von Königsegg in 1994. She is engaged in the production of exclusive sports cars. The origins of the Koenigsegg logo underlie the Koenigsegg family crest. It looks like a single field with gold rhombuses.
  40. Lamborghini... An Italian manufacturer's brand owned by a German automobile Audi company AG. The founder of the company, Ferruccio Lamborghini, proposed the design of a black and gold emblem: the bull in the center of the emblem is Taurus, under whose sign he was born. All of his models were named after bulls and cities glorified in bullfights. Produces expensive supercars.
  41. Lancia... Since 1911, its own unique logo has changed several times in shape and color. But the shield wheel and the flag on the spear remained unchanged. The original font is the inscription Lancia (lancia means spear in Italian). Manufactured by an Italian car manufacturer, Fiat is a majority-owned company. There are no official deliveries of this brand to Russia. Lancia Upsilon in Italy costs from 530 thousand rubles.
  42. Land rover... The brainchild of the British company Land Rover, which produces off-road vehicles. Owned by Ford Corporation. The modest logo is easily recognizable: the name of the company is on a dark green background. The coat of arms of the company itself is a sailboat bowsprit, cutting through the waves, framed by a knight's shield. Russia has official dealer companies. After-sales service has a package of benefits.
  43. Lexus... The emblem - a curved letter L, inscribed in an oval, symbolizes luxury that does not need pretense. Lexus sounds nicer than luxury. Easier to come up with a logo is difficult. Lexus, a subsidiary of Toyota, occupies the premium segment of the market for connoisseurs of luxury. It produces sedans, executive, convertibles, SUVs.
  44. Lifan... There are three sailboats on the emblem. Lifan is translated from Chinese characters into Russian as "To sail in full sail." Under this brand, a large Chinese private company produces cars, buses, ATVs, motorcycles, scooters. In Russia, there are, of the above, only passenger cars.
  45. Lincoln... The Lincoln emblem is a compass with arrows pointing to all cardinal directions. The goal of the company was to achieve brand recognition in all countries. Lincoln is a luxury passenger car division of Ford Motor Corporation. Each and every Lincoln is a masterpiece and reinforces its owner's prestige.
  46. Lotus... The monogram of the logo contains the initials of the full name of Anthony Bruce Colin Champan, the founder of this English company. Yellow and green are the colors of racing cars. Lotus Cars, which manufactures cars under the Lotus brand, is part of the Lotus Group. Lotus Cars produces sports cars and race cars and intends to enter into an alliance with the corporation to produce small series of exclusive cars.
  47. Maserati... The logo features Neptune's trident. The six Maserati brothers founded their firm in Bologna, where a bronze Neptune stands in Piazza Maggiore with a trident in hand. From the coat of arms of Bologna, they switched to the Maserati logo in red and blue. The brand played an important role in the development of the sports car and is represented in 61 countries.
  48. Mazda... The modern logo of the Japanese corporation - the letter M - resembles spread wings, they call it an "owl", "tulip". The word Mazda was chosen in honor of the creator of the sun, moon, stars - the deity Ahura Mazda. The company supplies to the market passenger cars, convertibles, roadsters, minivans, pickups, SUVs. It is a world-class car manufacturer.
  49. Maybach... German company that produces luxury cars. The company was founded back in 1909 by Wilhelm Maybach and his son Karl. There was a period when cars of the same model were not alike, since they were created according to the wishes of the customer. The car emblem is two letters M of different sizes, intersecting with each other. This logo is not accidental - it contains the name of the company "-Manufaktura".
  50. Mercedes-Benz... Brand of cars, trucks, buses, luxury SUVs and other vehicles of the German concern Daimler AG. The three-pointed star on the hood reminds of the brand's superiority in the air, at sea and on land, as its successor, Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft, also produced engines for aircraft and marine vessels.
  51. Mercury... Edsel Ford himself called the new brand that way. The logos depicted the mythical god Mercury, the cat. This logo appeared in the mid-80s. Its creators presented the letter M. in this way. The brand belongs to the American company Ford. Under this emblem, cars of the middle price category were produced until January 2011. They are not in Russia.
  52. MG... The MG logo corresponds to the meaning of "sports car". At the beginning of the 20th century, William Morris founded the Morris Garages, which later became the MG Car Company. The emblem of a British automobile manufacturer famous for the production of sports cars. The current owner is the Chinese company Nanjing Automobile. Currently, it produces serial cars.
  53. MINI... The emblem stands for economy, reasonable price, normal capacity. The subcompact car intended for the mass consumer is endowed with such features. The passenger car brand was formerly a British company, now a subsidiary of the BMW concern. A new version of the Mini Countryman retro car was released in 2011. Mr. Bean and Madonna are MINI fans.
  54. Mitsubishi... Property of the Japanese concern Commercial Company, which specializes in cars and trucks. Mitsubishi means "three diamonds" in Japanese, they are placed on the Iwasaki family coat of arms and on the concern's emblem. Since its inception, the appearance of the logo has never changed. It is often found in Russia.
  55. Morgan... A small English company Morgan Motor Company produces sports coupes with an archaic appearance and filling the latest achievements in the automotive industry. He plans to release an electric roadster in retro style of the thirties of the XIX century. The exterior of all 2-seater cars produced without exception is exclusive and stylish. There are few such luxurious cars in Russia.
  56. Nissan... The emblem is the rising sun, the name of the brand is inscribed in it. “Sincerity bringing success” is the meaning of the emblem. The emblem is 80 years old. The oldest Japanese company is the result of a merger of many automakers. Among Russian car owners.
  57. Noble... The logo bears the name of the company's founder, Lee Noble, who was the chief designer and chief executive of Noble from 1996 to 2009. The brand is owned by an English car manufacturer that specializes only in high-speed sports cars. Manufacturing of bodies and chassis takes place in South Africa. Assembled at the Noble factory. The latest model, the Noble M600, was priced at 200,000 pounds. Jeremy Clarkson is delighted with the Noble machine.
  58. Oldsmobile... The American company produced exclusive expensive cars until 2004. After the release of the latest model of the Bravada jeep, production of Oldsmobile ended. For almost a hundred years, the company produced cars exclusively for the American market, their number is 35 million cars.
  59. Opel... The Opel emblem is a lightning in a circle - a symbol of lightning speed and speed. In the beginning, there was the word "Blitz" in the circle, which was framed by lightning, then the word was removed. The German company Adam AG is part of General Motors. It has 11 car assembly plants and sells all over the world: minivans, sedans, crossovers and hatchbacks. Opel cars are widespread in Russia.
  60. Pagani... The brand of the most famous company in the Apennines "Pagani Automobili SpA", specializing in the production of Zonda supercars with the most unusual appearance of all existing models of this group. The Zonda F supercar is the most expensive and high speed car in the world. Pagani Zonda cars are easily recognizable by design, have exceptionally high-quality assembly and perfect road performance.
  61. Peugeot... The new logo of the brand - a three-dimensional updated lion without a tongue - gives the emblem dynamism. It appeared on the hood of the Peugeot RCZ model in 2010. The emblem belongs to the French automaker, which is part of PSA Peugeot Citroën, known for the production of cars with a low content of harmful exhaust gases. In Russia, this brand is often found.
  62. Plymouth... The brand was founded by Walter Chrysler in 1928. The emblem of the brand showed a stylized view of the ship docked at the Plymouth Rock, on which the Pilgrim Fathers sailed. Under this brand, the independent Plymouth division, which was part of Chrysler, produced cars and minivans until 2001. The latest Plymouth models come under the Chrysler and Dodge brands.
  63. Pontiac... From 1990 to 2010, Pontiac cars housed two large air intakes in the radiator grille. They were separated by a bar. The red arrow logo has been around for over 50 years, positioned at the bifurcation of the radiator. The brand was owned by the General Motors concern. Since 2010, the production of cars with this brand has been discontinued.
  64. Porsche... The logo of this brand features: the symbol of Stuttgart - a reared horse and details of the coat of arms of the German state of Baden-Württemberg - antlers and black and red stripes. The company makes sports cars and has recently launched crossovers and sedans. Cars participate in many car competitions.
  65. Proton... The logo has the word "Proton", and below is a picture of a stylized tiger head. This is the emblem of the cars of the largest Malaysian company Proton Otomobil Nasional Berhad, which manufactures its products under license from Mitsubishi. The company plans to expand its model range through its own developments.
  66. Renault... The emblem of the French company, which has now formed the Renault-Nissan alliance, was created by the founder of op-art, Victor Vasarely. The image of a diamond on a yellow background conveys optimism and prosperity. On the Renault emblem, each side of the rhombus is located on top of the other; in real life, this figure cannot exist. Thus, Renault promises its owners to make the impossible come true.
  67. Rolls-royce... With the emblem of the British car brand - two superimposed letters R, enclosed in a rectangle, everything in black - premium cars are produced. The founders of the world's most prestigious company, Frederick Henry Royce and Charles Stuart Rolls, agreed in 1904 to name the car Rolls-Royce. BMW has owned the company with this logo since 1998, and the RR name and emblem cost the company £ 40 million.
  68. Saab... The SAAB logo depicts the same mythological bird as the family coat of arms of the Swedish Count von Skane. The SAAB company was formed in the Swedish province of Skåne, as this badge indicates. Now the brand of passenger cars belongs to the Sino-Japanese consortium - National Electric Vehicle Sweden. Saab went bankrupt at the end of 2011, new owners are entitled to the Saab name without the griffin head logo.
  69. Saturn... The logo of a division of the American Saturn Corporation is the image of the planet Saturn with rings. The logo is written in the same style as on the Saturn V launch vehicle that carried the Americans to the moon. According to the project, in this car brand, plastic parts with shape memory properties were introduced into the exterior of the body. The company also launched the serial production of the EV1 electric vehicle, which entered the market from 1997 to 2003. When the electric car was stopped, all copies of the cars were taken from buyers and disposed of. In 2010, Saturn ended its activities. In Russia, such a brand is a rarity.
  70. Scion... The logo was made in California: the stylized letter S represents the swimming of a shark, it was important to connect the car with fans of extreme sports and the ocean. Scion ("Cayenne") is translated by the word "heir", it is the usual right-handed Toyota. Scion, in truth, is made in japan, because it is built there. The Scion division is owned by Toyota and produces youth cars only for North America. All Scion cars are delivered to owners in one configuration. Concepts presented: SCION FUSE (butterfly doors) and SCION T2B (with sliding door on the passenger side).
  71. SEAT... The logo with the letter S in gray (and the word Seat in red) is the third in a row, this is the capital letter of the company name. This brand represents the Spanish company Sociedad Española de Automóviles de Turismo, owned by the Volkswagen Group. SEAT began operations in 1950, when there were only three cars per 1000 Spaniards in the country. The company is currently making strides in the production of sports and "everyday" cars. In the fall of 2015, SEAT will present a crossover. The illustrious SEAT models are Ibiza and Leon.
  72. Skoda... The logo of the Czech company ŠKODA since February 2011 is a “winged arrow” placed in a ring. There is no ŠKODA AUTO inscription in the ring, the word is placed above the logo. The elements of the emblem have the following meaning: the wing symbolizes technological progress, the arrow - new technologies, the eye - open-mindedness, the green color indicates that production does not harm the environment. The company is part of the Volkswagen Group. The company plans to release a new generation of Roomster. The current generation Skoda Roomster with two gasoline engines is being sold in Russia.
  73. Subaru... The logo of Subaru-Fuji Industries Ltd. six stars visible to the naked eye from the Pleiades star cluster, a favorite in Japan since ancient times. Fuji Heavy Industries was formed by the merger of six companies, including Toyota. Renault cars were the basis for the first Subaru cars. The word "subaru" also means "to put together" in Japanese. The company introduced an electric bus - Sambar EV, R1, produced by the B9 Tribeca.
  74. Suzuki... The Suzuki emblem is depicted with the Latin letter S so that it resembles a Japanese hieroglyph. At the same time, this letter begins the surname of the founder of the brand, Michio Suzuki. In the beginning, under the name Suzuki Loom Works, weaving looms, motorcycles were produced. In 1937 it was reoriented to the production of road transport. It entered the new millennium as an auto giant, the 12th in the world in terms of sales of its products, sales of 1.8 million cars annually. Today on Russian market six models of cars, more than twenty models of motorcycles and three models of ATVs are sold.
  75. Tesla is an American car brand. The company has been producing electric vehicles since 2006, in large quantities - since 2008. The emblem consists of the name of the car and the sword-shaped letter T - symbolizes swiftness and speed. And the brand is named after the physicist and electrical engineer Nikola Tesla. The Tesla Roadster is powered by an AC motor that dates back directly to Tesla's own project in 1882.
  76. Toyota... The emblem symbolizes a thread that is threaded into the eye of a needle. It is a legacy from the past Toyota Automatic Loom Works, which manufactured weaving machines until 1933. The Japanese did not change the badge. The emblem was given a poetic and philosophical meaning. Two intersecting ellipses symbolize the driver and the heart of the car, and the large ellipse uniting them speaks of the prospects and broad opportunities of the corporation.
  77. TVR... TVR company logo (T-Vi-R) - stylized letters from the name TreVoR. In 1947, English engineers Trevor Wilkinson and Jack Picard founded TVR Engineering, naming the firm after Wilkinson TreVoR. The company specializes in the production of light sports cars, it has a turbulent history, but an uncertain future. The next owner, Smolensky, split TVR into small companies in December 2006, leaving the brand and intellectual capital for himself. At the moment, it is known that the US is the market for the TVR business plan, which will produce sports cars.
  78. Volkswagen... The "people's car" logo was designed by Franz Xaver Reimspiess, a Porsche employee who won an open competition and received an award (100 Reichsmarks). The letters W and V are fused into a monogram. During the period of Nazi Germany, this logo imitated a swastika. Britain took over the plant after the defeat of Germany, the logo changed, and later the background color turned blue. The right to manufacture vehicles bearing this emblem belongs to AG.
  79. Volvo... The emblem of the Swedish concern depicts the Roman designation of the god of war Mars - a shield and a spear. The strip that runs diagonally through the radiator grill originally served as a mounting point for the emblem, but in its current form is the brand identifier. The modern Volvo car emblem is represented by the same diagonal stripe with the “Mars sign” and the name Volvo is placed in the middle. Since 2010, Volvo has been divided into 2 profiling groups: one produces passenger cars Volvo cars Personvag, and Aktiebolaget Volvo produces engines, equipment, commercial vehicles, buses. Both groups were part of the Volvo Group. In 1999, Volvo Personvag was sold to the Ford concern, and later to the Gelly concern.
  80. Wiesmann... The Wiesmann logo depicts a gecko, because Wiesmann vehicles grip the road as firmly as geckos do to walls and ceilings. Under this emblem, the German company produces luxury sports cars in limited quantities. No more than 50 cars annually, they were so in demand that you had to sign up for their purchase six months in advance. In February 2014, the management of Wiesmann Manufaktur announced its closure at a meeting of workers of the plant.
  81. Bohdan... The prototype of the pride of the Ukrainian car industry is the letter B, stylized as a sailboat with inflated sails. The company's designers argued that this means success and luck in all initiatives, a tailwind on the road. The letter B is placed in an ellipse - it is a symbol of stability, green suggests growth and renewal, gray is associated with perfection. The Ukrainian automotive company produces VAZ 2110 cars under this brand.
  82. VIS... The VAZinterService logo is presented in the form of a graphic design of the corporate name in the form of stylized VIS letters. VAZinterService is a division of AvtoVAZ, specializing in the production of pickups for various purposes, which are based on modules of VAZ four-wheel drive vehicles. At the moment, the enterprise consists of a pick-up plant VIS-Auto, an auto-aggregate plant and an auto-assembly plant.
  83. GAS... The emblem belongs to the Gorky Automobile Plant, known for the production of trucks and minibuses. In the first moments of production, GAZ cars were a copy of American Ford cars, moreover, even in the emblem, the word GAZ was enclosed in a similar oval and the spelling of the letter G was identical to the Ford brand F. The personal deer logo was created in 1950. The coat of arms of Nizhny Novgorod, where the plant is located, served as the basis for the emblem.
  84. ZAZ... The logo is made in the form of a stylized letter Z and belongs to the Zaporozhye Automobile Plant. By the end of 1960, the plant assembled and produced a series of humpbacked "Zaporozhtsev" - ZAZ-965. The emblem of the car depicted the Zaporozhye dam, on top of the letters - ZAZ. The car was readily available for the price, it could be purchased for about twenty official national average wages. Today the company specializes in the production of vans and cars.
  85. ZIL... The logo is made in the form of a stylized inscription of the first letters of the name of the oldest plant named after Likhachev. There was no emblem at the plant from 1916 to 1944. It was then that the designer Sukhorukov proposed a sign for the ZIL-114, which later served as the company's trademark. On the basis of the plant, the Open Joint Stock Moscow Company "Plant named after I. A. Likhachev" (AMO ZIL) was established. The company now produces and sells energy resources, rents out premises. At the beginning of 2014, there were 2,305 people in the society.
  86. IzhAvto... Since 2005, cars have not been produced under this logo. Currently, the Izhevsk plant is owned by the Russian Technologies enterprise and is managed by United car group". The release of the Lada Granta sedan model at the car plant ends, in the future the enterprise plans to produce Lada car Granta liftback.
  87. KamAZ... The emblem - a galloping horse with a mane swept by the wind - is known both in Russia and abroad. If a symbolic figure of a horse is attached to the hood of the car, then it is a KAMAZ. The Kama Automobile Plant has been a Russian automobile industry since 1976. Two forms of writing have been patented: KAMAZ and KAMAZ. The company ranks 9th in the production of trucks in the world. The plant also produces buses, harvesters, tractors and more. KAMAZ won the Paris-Dakar Rally 12 times.
  88. Lada... The logo in the form of an oval with a boat on VAZ products has existed since 1994. In the new emblem, the boat under sail is made in a different graphic design, the white and blue colors of the brand have not changed. The logo update was entrusted to Chief Design Officer Steve Mattin, head of design at Volvo. This floating boat logo describes the location of the VAZ plant (Samara region, on the Volga). In ancient times, merchant boats were the only means of transport transporting goods along the Volga. The rook is depicted in the form of the first letter "B" included in the name of the VAZ.
  89. Moskvich... The corporate emblem of the enterprise, introduced in the 1980s, is the letter "M", stylized as a battlement of the Kremlin wall. The production of Moskvich was launched at the AZLK plant in Moscow since 1947 and in Izhevsk since 1966. The plant was declared bankrupt and ceased operations in 2010. Trademarks (82855, 82856, 476828 and 221062), under which the products of JSC "Moskvich" were released, belong to Volkswagen AG and are "sleeping" brands (in reserve). The factory museum with Moskvich models is located at the Rimskaya metro station, Rogozhsky Val, 9/2.
  90. SeAZ... Since 1939, the Serpukhov Motorcycle Plant has been producing motorcycles and motorized carriages (in a scene in the film "Operation Y"). Since 1995 the enterprise has been reoriented to the Serpukhov Automobile Plant, which assembled Oka cars from supplied parts. Now only car kits are manufactured here.
  91. TagAZ... The emblem refers to the products of the Taganrog Automobile Plant. In 1999, several hundred Orion cars were produced. Further, the plant becomes a car assembly plant. Since May 2014 new owner unveiled plans to resume industrial assembly of light trucks, school buses, utility vehicles and minibuses for transporting people with disabilities.
  92. UAZ... The engineer of this plant, Albert Rakhmanov, created the best-selling industrial design - UAZ-469. His sketch with a bird inscribed in a circle became an emblem in 1962. The mark has not been patented. In 1981, a new version was approved: a real, with curved wings, a seagull inscribed in a pentagon. The last sign of the plant is the green emblem and the lettering under it - UAZ.

Brief summary

It must be said that the geometric figure in the form of a circle is used by almost all German enterprises. It with a horizontal zigzag designates the brand of the Opel car. The Volvo emblem is depicted as a circle with an arrow. She symbolizes the god Mars, who is the patron saint of war. The name of the Volvo badge translates as "rolling".

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This section is devoted to the history of the creation of logos for all available car brands. For convenience, brands are listed alphabetically.

Logos of foreign car brands A-F

The logo of the Italian company, made in the form of a shield, depicts a black scorpion. It was under this sign that the founder of the company, Karl Abarth, was born. The background colors were yellow and red, symbolizing the focus on the production of sports cars.

AC... Under this trademark, British engineers produce sports cars with high dynamic parameters. Literally, the brand abbreviation stands for Auto Carriers. The letters AC are enclosed in a blue circle with a white border. The inscription is in the same color.

Acura... Honda executives have created a simple and memorable badge. Above the name of the company is a circle with an oblique H inside. Some see it as an allusion to a straight track, which symbolizes the absence of problems on the roads.

The founders of the famous Italian brand of premium cars made an intricate badge. In a blue circle with a white name of the enterprise, two emblems are enclosed along the contour. The first is the symbol of the city of Milan, while the second belongs to the Visconti dynasty.

Alpina... German entrepreneur Burkard Bovinsiepen founded his own brand in 1964 on the basis of the BMW concern. The badge also consists of two parts, decorated in the form of a coat of arms, and enclosed in a black steering wheel with the inscription "Alpina". The symbol is marked with images of auto parts.

The first logo approved was the intertwining AM letters against the background of wings spread in flight. The wide sweep symbolized the desire for success. After a while, the founders decided to complicate the emblem and deciphered the abbreviation.

Audi... One of the most demanded and most recognizable brands of cars foreign production... The logo of the German automaker depicts 4 closed rings arranged in a single line, symbolizing the unity of the founding companies. In free translation, the name of luxury cars means "listen". And, indeed, the motors are so quiet that you can hear them only by listening.

BAIC... This car brand is the pride of the Chinese car industry. The emblem depicts a steel steering wheel of an unconventional shape, without a center bar.

The logo of the German company is laconic. The badge is a stylized image of the name of the auto concern, made in gold color.

BAW... The logo of the second-largest company in China is made in the form of a steel-colored steering wheel with the abbreviated name of the Beijing Automobile Works corporation.

Bentley... As a logo, the founders of the auto concern chose the spread wings of the fastest bird in the world. The image of an eagle embodies high speed, power and independence. The center of the emblem is decorated with a white B. The background behind can be done in one of three colors, as the color indicates that the cars are of a certain type. Green icon decorate racing cars, with red - sophisticated luxury cars, and black - crossovers and SUVs.

Bmw... The recognizable logo of German automakers visually resembles the Bavarian flag. According to another version, the icon depicts a rotating aircraft propeller. This is due to the fact that the main profile at the time of the creation of the concern was the production of aircraft. The acronym BMW stands for Bayerrische Motoren Werke.

The original badge of the Ukrainian car brand was decorated with a sailing ship with developing sails, stylized as the letter B. But over time, it was decided to change the badge, so now it depicts a colorful mace enclosed in a ring. The emblem visually refers to stability and balance.

A relatively young Chinese car company. High quality cars are produced under the brand name at an optimally low price. the round badge resembles a ring with silver diamonds. According to the founders of the company, these are intertwining hieroglyphs that mean the desire for success in all corners of the world.

Exclusive luxury cars are decorated with a red oval logo, in the center of which are the initials and surname of Ettore Bugatti, the founder of the company. The oval is inlaid with 60 pearl stones along the edges.

Buick... The British brand of luxury cars is based on the symbol of the coat of arms of the Buick family, which founded companies for the production and production of cars in Scotland. The badge depicts three shields in red, white, and blue, arranged diagonally in the center of a dark blue circle with silver edging.

BYD... Traditionally, Chinese specialists borrow other people's ideas. Designers of BYD were no exception, so the trademark of the company that produces copies of world-famous cars was often changed under the pressure of large car manufacturers, who declared their rights to use the logo. Unfortunately, the latter option is also a rip-off and outwardly resembles the BMW logo in a simplified form.

Detroit is rightfully considered the capital of the American automotive industry. The company for the production of cars was named after the Frenchman who founded the industrial city - Antoine de La Mota Cadillac. The family coat of arms of the legendary figure, decorated with a silvery wreath of ears, was also used as a trade mark.

The emblem is made in three colors: silver, yellow and green. The name of the concern is imprinted in the upper part of the circle, and in the center there is the most famous model of the sports car brand - Super 7. On the lower edge, the word Sprint is engraved, meaning the high speed capabilities of racing cars. The new cars are adorned with a square logo with the Caterham Fi Team wordmark on the background of the unusual white and green British flag.

One of the oldest Chinese auto companies is known to car owners for its laconic emblem: the English letter V on a blue background is enclosed in a silver ring. The central symbol means victory and striving for excellence, and the blue color inside, according to the founders, is the planet Earth.

The oldest French brand for the production of passenger cars and armored vehicles. In shape, the trademark resembles a blue eye with a gold border around the edges. Inside is the name of the corporation, written in large golden print.

Chery... The logo of a famous Chinese car brand is depicted in the form of intertwining letters. They are an abbreviation of the full name of the Chery Automobile Corporation. Two Cs form a circle, in the center of which is the letter A. Some believe that the ring symbol represents two perfectly flat roads extending beyond the horizon.

The trademark was registered in 1911 and named after the famous racer Louis Chevrolet, who became the face and symbol of the company. The cruciform emblem is made in 2 colors: gold in the center and steel on the edging. There are several versions of the origin of the icon, up to the version of the ornament on the wallpaper of the hotel, where the founder of General Motors Durant lived.

The first sports car made in America was awarded its own logo. Visually, the trademark icon resembles the wings of a butterfly, symbolizing peace and aspiration upward. One side is made in the form of a checkerboard, and the other shows the trademark of the Chevrolet trademark.

Chrysler... A large corporation was formed in 1924 as a result of the takeover of a number of small enterprises by Walter Percy Chrysler. Today, the concern includes several world giants in the production of machines. For many years, the logo was a pentagon with a star inside. But over time, the designers changed the emblem, replacing the geometric one with the outlines of a bird or plane flying in the sky with a branded wax seal in the center, which means the highest quality of the products.

The French industrialist of the last century André Citroen named the company after himself. The badge depicts the two silver chevron wheel teeth pointing upward, symbolizing the concern's commitment to success.

Dacia... The company is a division of Renault, therefore the colors used for the logo are blue and silver. Until 2014, cars of this brand were decorated with a shield with dragon scales. Later, the designers took the English letter D as a basis and turned it over on its side, letting the brand name along the even edge.

The grill of Korean cars is decorated with a silvery lily. In heraldry, this symbol means greatness and purity. Cars of this brand are distinguished by high technical characteristics, refined lines and smooth running.

DAF... Dutch car brand. Brothers Hubert Joseph and Bill Vincent van Doorn set up a commercial vehicle company. They used as a badge the laconic name of the company - DAF, written in blue letters and underlined below with a red stripe.

Icon Japanese brand cars is a combination of two characters that form the basis of the corporation's name - Dai and Hatsu. Manufacturers specialize in the production of engines and compact cars, which is why the emblem looks so laconic. The logo is stylized to look like intertwining English red letters I and D.

Daimler... The luxury cars are manufactured by Jaguar. On the grille of the vehicles, you can see the laconic lettering of the brand's name in a shiny silver color.

DODGE... Founded in 1990 by the Dodge brothers, the company logo originally featured the head of a bighorn sheep, symbolizing power and assertiveness. A few years later, manufacturers of trucks, pickup trucks and cars, as well as parts for them, simplified the logo by leaving two red stripes at an angle with the inscribed name above them.

The trade mark was registered by the brothers Marcelo and Adriano Ducati in the first half of the last century. Over the years, the logo has changed several times. Modern cars are adorned with a red triangular badge with a family name stamped along the top edge. The center of the emblem is crossed by a silvery road.

Edsel... The company was founded by Henry Ford's son Edsel. as an emblem, the young man chose the capital letter of his name in white on a green background, enclosing it in a circle that visually resembles a car tire.

Eagle... It is symbolic that the logo of a subsidiary of the Chrysler concern depicts the head of a proud eagle in profile on a black background. The top of the badge is adorned with the name of the company.

FAW... The carmaker was created as the main enterprise for the production of automobiles in China, therefore the emblem shows the number 1. The badge is made in the form of a blue oval with a snow-white border around the edge. The six stripes around the unit symbolize the spread wings of a proud eagle.

The logo of the renowned Italian car assembly factory is adorned with a proud black horse rearing up. Enzo Idol Enzo Ferrari was the fighter pilot Francesco Baraca, on whose plane a similar emblem flaunted. A little later, the background of the recognizable trademark acquired a yellow background, and the top was crowned with the colors of the national flag of Italy.

FIAT... Literally the abbreviation of the world-beloved Italian car brand means “Italian car factory from Torino”. The emblem consists of an abbreviation on a red background, enclosed in a silver edging with indentations and elevations. The edges indicate a rethinking of previous experience with the possibility of dynamic development in the future.

Fisker... A young company engaged in the production of environmentally friendly cars with minimal emissions of harmful substances into the air. It was the direction of the firm's activity that formed the basis for the logo. The badge depicts a sunset on the Pacific coast, around which flaunts a silver border with the name of the founder Henrik Fisker. Additionally, the icon is decorated with two vertical lines of a metallic color.

Ford... The legendary company was founded in 1926 by Henry Ford. It is noteworthy that the recognizable laconic logo has not changed over the years. Cars manufactured by Ford Corporation are decorated with a blue oblong oval badge, in the center of which the name of the creator flaunts. Silver colored lettering and piping.

FSO... The Polish passenger car plant received a second impetus to development in 2010, despite the fact that the company was initially engaged in the production of cars since 1952 under the Daewoo trademark. FSO's grilles are currently equipped with a red two-piece badge. On the left, inside a small square, there is the outline of the steering wheel, and in the right rectangle is the name of the factory. The letters and design are in white.

Emblems and logos of global automakers and auto brands G-M

Geely... The first logo of one of the largest Chinese auto companies featured a white wing on a blue background, enclosed in a circle. Visually, the icon also resembled a snow-capped peak. This was due to the fact that the headquarters of the enterprise was in close proximity to the mountains. The new trademark of the trademark resembles the solid Emgrand company badge depicting the radiator grille, but in blue and silver colors.

GMC... The well-known corporation General Motors was founded in 1901. It is distinguished by a laconic logo, which consists of three red capital letters in a silver frame, which are the abbreviation of the company name.

Goliath... The trademark was used for cars and trucks in the middle of the 20th century. The trademark of the company was the brand name written at an angle in golden letters.

Great wall... The manufacturer named its enterprise "Great Wall", so the emblem is decorated with a stylized prong depicting a famous Chinese landmark. The steel-colored logo is made in the shape of a circle and visually resembles an irregular steering wheel.

Hafei... An independent Chinese auto holding was formed in 1998 to assemble cars under a Japanese license. This was reflected in the creation of the logo. The ancient shield features silver waves framed in black and purple. The geometric lines symbolize the Songhua River, which originates near the city of Harbin.

Haima... Initially, the company was created for the production of simplified Mazda models intended for consumers in South Asia. The company got its name from the merger of the first letters of the name of the island HAInan, where the production is located, and the MAzda corporation. Even the icon is visually similar to the symbolism of a well-known brand with a schematic image of the god of wisdom, life and light Ahura. Some see a bird hovering in the sky in the logo, behind which the contour of the Earth can be seen, which directly indicates the company's desire to break out into the leaders of automakers.

Higer... The company for the production of city and tourist buses was founded in 1998. The emblem is similar to the badge of the South Korean corporation Hyundai, but the letter H is made with a slightly larger slant. It is noteworthy that heavy-duty transport is in high demand all over the world. The quality control of manufactured products is monitored by the management of the Swedish concern Scania.

Honda... The founder of the brand Soichiro Honda did not become wise, and chose the capital letter of his last name as the logo, enclosing it in a square frame with rounded edges. Today, a recognizable silver badge adorns quality cars from a well-known brand.

The brand name is an abbreviation of a complex sentence, which literally translates as "Highly mobile, multipurpose wheeled vehicle". The company initially planned to produce high-capacity and cross-country vehicles for military purposes, but after the end of the war, powerful cars won the respect of drivers. The management decided to produce civilian models with high technical performance. The laconic emblem is not intricate. The Jeep's radiator grilles are adorned with the company's name in plain black.

The auto concern appeared in South Korea back in 1967 and is still a representative of the Motor Company. A symbolic handshake was chosen as the trademark's logo, which outwardly resembles a silver letter H at an angle, enclosed in an oval. Thus, the management positions itself as a reliable partner and manufacturer of quality cars.

Literally the name of the Japanese company means "Infinity". Thus, the carmaker wanted to emphasize the unlimited possibilities of the cars produced. In the original version, the logo was considered with the image of an eight on a slope, but after some deliberation, the designer depicted a road stretching beyond the horizon on a silver badge.

Isuzu... One of the oldest companies in Japan, which has existed since 1889, received its modern name at the beginning of the 20th century. The brand is named after the Isuzu River. A simple logo consists of the name of the company in red. The Japanese claim that the capital letter symbolizes the desire for growth.

Iveco... The Italian concern produces industrial machines, which are decorated with a stylish black logo. The name of the company is written in the lower part, and above it there is a silhouette of a jumping horse enclosed in a ring.

JAC... One of the largest car manufacturers started car production in 1999. The logo consists of 3 parts. The center line is occupied by the abbreviation JAC in red letters. The word "Motors" is printed on the lower stripe. The emblem is crowned with a silver five-pointed thin star in a ring.

A distinctive feature of the world famous car brand is a silver figure of a jumping jaguar, attached to the hood of the car. This is one of the few companies that did not put the badge on the radiator grill, but installed it higher. But after numerous complaints, some countries banned decorating the hood in this way. Therefore, many modern luxury car models are adorned with a badge with an underlined Jaguar wordmark and the famous predator jumping over the letters.

Jeep... Another trade mark based on the Chrysler concern. Initially, the name of the company sounded like General Purpose veihicle (general purpose vehicle). Impressive in size and comfortable cars came to the liking of drivers, and among themselves they began to be called simply a jeep. It was the popular name that was later transferred to the recognizable green logo. The emblem also features round headlights and a radiator grill.

KIA... The founders of the South Korean company chose the abbreviation of the company name enclosed in an oval as the logo. Primary colors: silver and red. The name of the corporation literally translates as "Enter the world from Asia."

Christian von Königsegg from Sweden founded an exclusive sports car company in 1994 and gave it his name. He decided to emphasize the status of the car, using the family coat of arms as an emblem. It depicts orange rhombuses mirrored against a yellow background. A blue stripe with a golden heraldic symbol is launched along the top edge.

KRAZ... Famous Ukrainian civilian trucks are decorated with an oval badge with a white highway ribbon centered on a turquoise background. Under the emblem there are four branded letters in the same beautiful delicate color.

LADA... The famous proverb "In full sail" is reflected in the brand name of the most famous Russian car manufacturer. The bonnet of cars of this brand is decorated with a white sailboat on a blue background. In the updated version, the icon has acquired a three-dimensional appearance, and the element is made in silver.

Italian luxury car brand. The logo is made in noble colors: a golden bull on alert and the name of the head of the company Feruccio Lamborghini on a black shield in a golden frame. Thus, the company positions itself as a manufacturer of powerful and luxurious cars. On the other hand, it was under the sign of Taurus that the founder of the company was born. It is noteworthy that many cars were named after cities where bullfights were held and famous bulls.

Currently, Lancia cars can be recognized by the name of the brand, written in silver letters in the center of the steering wheel, inside a blue shield. Translated from Italian, the name means "spear". In previous versions, the badge was additionally colored with this silvery weapon, the point of which was pointed upward.

The founders of the off-road vehicle company use a laconic green oval badge with silver trim. In the center is the brand name in white letters, separated by quotation marks of a strict geometric shape. The primary color represents the company's commitment to sustainable vehicles.

The Chinese brand specializes in the production of pickups and powerful SUVs. The logo is made in the form of a shiny red diamond with a metallic sheen, enclosed in a steel ring. This is one of the few companies from the Middle Kingdom, the badge of which is made according to an exclusive design.

Lexus... Literally "Luxury" translates as "luxury." The emblem of the prestigious Japanese luxury car brand features the capital letter of the brand's name within a silver circle. Such a laconic performance in a noble color is designed to subtly emphasize the high status of cars without unnecessary pretentiousness.

Lifan... Almost the only private company for the production of cars, motorcycles, scooters, ATVs and buses from China took the principle of moving only forward as a basis. This is reflected in the design of the round badge. It depicts three blue sailboats against a white background.

The Ford Motors division is focused on the production of prestigious luxury vehicles. An elongated rectangular metal compass can be seen on the icon. It symbolizes the company's desire to gain fame and recognition throughout the world.

Marussia... The famous showman in Russia Nikolai Fomenko, with the support of Efim Ostrovsky, decided to found a company for the production of premium sports cars. The corporate badge resembles "M", stylized as a sleeveless jacket, made in the classic colors of the Russian flag. The facility is currently closed, but cars are still popular with racers and collectors.

Maseratti... The Maseratti brothers chose the traditional oval as the basis for the icon, but placed the main elements vertically, dividing the composition into 2 parts. At the bottom there is a blue stripe with the names of the founders. The top is decorated with a red Neptune trident on a white background. This choice is a tribute to the city of Bologna, where the owners of the brand were born.

Wilhelm Maybach and his son Karl have been assembling custom-made machines from wealthy clients since 1909. A year later, their chosen triangular emblem with two intersecting green letters M on an orange background began to adorn the production models of exclusive vehicles. The symbol literally means the full name of the brand - Maybach-Manufactura.

Mazda... The badge of the famous Japanese car brand is based on a deep meaning. The silver logo features two intersecting V-shaped lines. Some are inclined to believe that the curved outline symbolizes a bird in flight. Others see the head of an owl or a rosebud in the icon. The corporation itself was named in honor of the deity revered in Japan - Ahura Mazda, who is the creator of the sky.

McLaren... Sports cars of this brand entered the market in 1989. The company produced racing cars and high-speed passenger supercars using sports technologies. The radiator grilles of all models produced by the McLaren Group are adorned with a laconic logo with the brand name, adorned with a red apostrophe along the right edge.

Mercedes-Benz... Seeing on the front of the car a round badge with a three-pointed star in the center, consumers immediately understand that they are looking at a high-quality car from a world-famous German manufacturer. The emblem underlines the status of the company and testifies to its conquest of three peaks: sea, air and land. This is not surprising, because automobile, sea and air transport are produced under the Mercedes-Benz trade.

Mercury... The designers approached the development of the corporate logo for the Ford subsidiary in a peculiar way. The brand got its name in honor of the god Mercury, whose symbol is the cat. The icon depicts three gray curved lines that visually resemble a small capital letter "m" or three roads on a hillside. The main element is enclosed in two circles of different diameters.

At the beginning of the last century, Englishman William Morris began producing sports cars under the Morris Garages brand. Over the years, vehicles have rolled off production sites bearing the signature red and gold octagonal badge with rounded corners. Inside it is the abbreviation "MG", which later became the name of the brand. Today the company is owned by the Chinese corporation Nanjing Automobile.

Mini... Small cars with minimal fuel consumption are produced by a subsidiary of the BMW carmaker, headquartered in the UK. Inexpensive compact cars are decorated with an original logo that visually resembles an airplane. In the center of the emblem there is a black circle with a silver lettering "Mini", and on the sides - silver wings.

Solid Japanese cars can be recognized by the triangular logo, divided into 6 parts of white and red colors. Many believe that the image looks like a diamond, trying to justify in this way the name of the company, translated from Japanese as "emerald". But in fact, the logo symbolically unites the family coats of arms of representatives of two ancient families - Iwasaki and Tosa (three rhombuses and an oak trefoil).

All car brands of the world and N-Z badges

The first cars of the legendary brand were decorated with an emblem in the form of a circle with a bar installed in the center, on which the name of the brand was written in black letters. The badge was made in traditional Japanese colors (red, blue and white), representing the sky, the rising sun and purity of thoughts. Later, it was decided to slightly modify the logo, making it monochromatic (steel) and voluminous.

Noble... Sports cars of this brand are recognizable all over the world. The logo visually resembles a license plate with the brand name. The laconic inscription is made in black letters at an angle on a yellow background.

Over a hundred years of its existence, the company has produced more than 35 million units of high-speed luxury vehicles. Exclusive cars can be recognized by their unusual icon. The steel logo is made in the form of an oval, divided by two parallel lines, visually reminiscent of the stripes of one road stretching over the horizon.

Opel... Over the century, the logos of the famous brand have been constantly changing. Initially, the emblem bore the initials of the company's founder, Adam Opel, but in 1890 it was decided to change the badge. In 1964, the brand acquired its recognizable logo, on which you can see a lightning bolt enclosed in a circle. In the 2000s. the emblem has undergone minor changes, becoming more voluminous and embossed.

American prestigious passenger cars of this brand were discontinued in 1958. But the cars of the famous brand can still be recognized by their unique logo, in the center of which is the Packard family coat of arms. But a representative of the ancient English family decorated his car models with different badges. The most famous are a girl trying to hold a wheel, a pelican figurine and a silhouette of the ancient Greek god Adonis.

Pagani... The cars of the Italian brand are distinguished not only by high build quality and original design, but also by the brand name on the hood. The steel-colored oval emblem visually resembles a disc, the center of which is crossed by a stripe with a three-dimensional brand name. In the upper left corner there is a blotch of irregular geometric shape in blue, which enhances the overall composition.

Panoz... The modern high-tech passenger car manufacturer has chosen an inverted drop icon with a green clover leaf in a swirl of red, blue and white, symbolizing yin and yang, as the logo for its brand. The top element adorns the brand name.

French cars of this brand can be easily recognized by the lion icon. From 1950 to 2010, the figure of the predator changed several times. At the moment, the square badge is adorned with a three-dimensional figurine of a ferocious lion standing on its hind legs. Thus, the company emphasizes the high status of the cars produced, dedication and development.

Plymouth... An autonomous division of the Chrysler concern, specializing in the production of passenger cars and minivans. The circular logo bears the name of the company, and in the center of the circle there is a golden sailboat on a red background.

At the time of registration of the trademark, the legendary cars were decorated with a logo stylized as a traditional headdress with feathers of representatives of the Indian tribe. But over time, the management changed the logo. On the lattice of luxury cars, manufacturers began to attach a red arrow in a silver border with a sparkling silver star in the center.

Cars of the German brand are produced in the city of Stuttgart, the symbol of which is a rearing horse. It was she who was placed in the center of the logo. The brand badge is made in the form of a coat of arms in the colors traditional for the inhabitants of Baden-Württemberg: gold, red and black. The name of the company adorns the upper part of the emblem.

Proton... The trademark of the Malaysian car manufacturing company is in Asian style. The shield-shaped emblem depicts the head of a ferocious tiger in profile against a green background, enclosed in a ring. The main color of the visor is blue with gold edging.

The badge of a famous French car brand looks like an elongated rhombus with volumetric edges and a hollow center. According to the assurances of the designers, such a decision is intended to emphasize optimism, prosperity and belief in success. Some are inclined to believe that such a geometric figure cannot exist in reality. In response, the management of Renault has stated several times that it can bring even the most impossible and fantastic ideas to life.

A distinctive feature of the trademark is the presence of two official emblems. Women's models are traditionally decorated with a figurine of the fair sex, called the "Flying Lady". But the general public is more familiar with the logo with two "R" letters in chrome steel, superimposed on each other, on a blue or black background.

Rover... British luxury vehicles are adorned with a stylish badge depicting a Viking battle boat under sail. The contrast emphasizes the successful combination of gold and black on the visor. To date, the company has been bought out by the Ford corporation, but the design of the badges still continues to feature the theme of the Vikings.

Saab... On the trademark badge, you can see a red griffin in profile, whose head is crowned with a golden crown. The emblem largely repeats the elements of the family coat of arms of the founder of the company. At the moment, the enterprise is officially closed, and the rights to the brand belong to the Chinese-Japanese concern National Electric Vehicle Sweden. New owners cannot use the branded badge.

The American company chose the rings of the planet of the same name as its icon. The red square logo features white intersecting smooth lines visually reminiscent of a curved X. The second logo features a crescent moon enclosed in an oval, creating an allusion of volumetric Saturn with a ring of asteroids.

The logo of the company repeats the trademark of the Saab company. A scarlet crowned griffin on a blue background is enclosed in a complex geometric figure. It is noteworthy that the mythical bird also appears on the heraldic sign of the Scania province.

Scion... American cars are assembled under a Japanese license. The assembly is carried out only in North America for the younger generation, which is not surprising. The very name of the trademark is translated as "Heir". Machine designers for extreme driving developed a dynamic logo with two shark fins positioned diametrically to each other. They are separated by a stripe with the brand name in a silver ring.

Seat... The founders of the Spanish car company as a logo letter S in silver, vertically cut in half. The full name of the brand is traditionally located under it in red letters.

Smart... German compact cars are produced with a black rectangular badge with a laconic inscription in the center with the brand name. To the left of it is a silver badge with a yellow triangle along the edge. Schematically, it resembles the head of a chick or the letter C with an arrow.

The brand name from the Korean language literally translates as "Two Dragons", which is reflected in the trademark. The laconic logo represents two blue wings of a prehistoric lizard in flight, mirroring each other. Some see dragon claws in the emblem. The developers of the logo claim that the badge symbolizes good luck.

The Japanese auto company emerged from the merger of six auto companies, the most famous of which was Toyota. The brand name translates as "Putting Together". It is symbolic that the icon depicts exactly six quadrangular stars shining in the sky from the constellation Pleiades. It is noteworthy that one of the celestial bodies shines brighter than the rest.

Japanese cars of this brand are decorated with a capital English letter from the name in red, stylized as a hieroglyph. The name was given to the brand by the founder of the company Michio Suzuki.

Cars of the French brand have not been produced on the market for several years. But until now, cars with a brand badge roam on European roads. In the center of the logo there is a three-dimensional letter T in a circle. For the design of the emblem, the designers used the traditional colors of the French flag.

Tatra... The iconic heavy-duty trucks are adorned with a round badge with the brand name in the center. The letters and edging are in white, the main background is purple.

Tesla... The trade mark has rapidly burst into the car market and now its logo with the image of the pointed letter T with the top inscription "Tesla" is recognizable all over the world. The founders of the electric car company claim that the badge depicts an allusion to a letter. This is actually part of the steering wheel.

Toyota... Before the start of car production, the company was engaged in the production of looms. The symbol of the company was the eye of a needle through which a thread was threaded. The founders of the company decided to leave the badge unchanged, giving it a new meaning. According to the designers, the ovals in the center of the silver badge symbolize the heart of the driver and the unlimited possibilities of cars.

The company was founded in the midst of space exploration. Therefore, German manufacturers decided to give the brand an appropriate name. It translates into Russian as "Sputnik". The corporate badge is laconic: the letter S is depicted in the center of the black circle, which can be interpreted as a curved road receding into the distance.

TVR... Low-cost sports cars made in England can be recognized by their corporate logo. It consists of three capital letters of the brand name, which is an abbreviation from the name of the founder of the enterprise - TreVoR Wilkinson. To date, there is a litigation between the owners of the trademark, and there is no guarantee that the production of machines will resume.

Veritas... The German car company cannot boast of a rich history and a large number of cars produced, but continues to operate steadily after its revival at the end of the last century. The brand's emblem is considered one of the most beautiful in the world: the traditional wheel with the inscription "Veritas" is decorated with four thin pointed spikes, one of which is extended upwards and is three times longer than the others. Visually, the logo resembles a sword, compass or ship's steering wheel.

For the creation of the logo, Franz Xaver Reimspiess received an award of 100 Reichsmarks. The emblem according to his project was slightly modified after the defeat of Germany in World War II, but, in general, it remained unchanged. The icon of the legendary automobile concern schematically depicts two letters V and W in white on a blue background, enclosed in a silver circle.

Volvo... There are two versions of the origin of the famous emblem. According to one of them, the cars of the Swedish concern are decorated with the heraldic sign of the Roman Empire, which depicts a shield with a spear, which is a symbol of the god of war - Mars. An alternative opinion says that the emblem is taken from the periodic system of Mendeleev and means "Iron". At the time of the company's formation, Swedish steel was considered one of the best in the world. Cars under the Volvo brand are distinguished by high build quality and powerful body. The center of the emblem is decorated with a stylish lettering with the brand name in white letters on a blue background.

Vortex... The Taganrog Automobile Plant assembles cars under license from Chery Automobile. The name translates as "Whirlwind" or "Cycle". The badge is in silver and has a capital “V” in the center of the circle.

ZAZ... The Ukrainian company specializing in the production of budget cars has chosen a laconic blue-and-white badge as its logo. The emblem is a circle with two rounded parallel lines resembling lanes of the road.

Logos of domestic car brands alphabetically A-Z

BelAZ... The enterprise produces high-capacity dump trucks (from 30 to 360 tons), as well as machines for working in quarries and construction equipment. The share of products on a global scale is over 30%. The logo of the Belarusian Automobile Plant is the name of the enterprise written in blue English letters.

GAS... The headquarters of the company is located in Nizhny Novgorod, the coat of arms of which was taken as the basis for the creation of the logo. Domestic cars produced at the Gorky Automobile Plant, are decorated with a stylish emblem, in the center of which is a white silhouette of a deer, and the upper part of the rounded coat of arms is decorated with five neat towers. The auto concern produces cars and trucks, minibuses, and military equipment.


KAMAZ (Kamaz)... The Kama Automobile Plant began production of heavy vehicles in 1976. Famous trucks and agricultural machinery are decorated with logos in two versions: with the inscriptions KAMAZ or KAMAZ, depending on the country of the buyer. The corporate blue badge of this brand is made of two elements: a laconic inscription with the brand name and a running horse in full face.

Moskvich... The most popular and demanded car brand in the Soviet Union. The cars were adorned with a laconic lettering with the brand name in silver letters. Today the enterprise belongs to the Volkswagen concern. The trademark is an unusual red badge stylized as the letter "M".

TAGAZ... On the intricate emblem of the Taganrog Automobile Plant, you can see 3 equivalent roads intersecting with each other in the shape of a triangle. This logo was not chosen by chance. The designers wanted to highlight the ability of small industrial trucks to overcome any obstacle. The company also manufactures school buses, minibuses for the disabled and cars for public utilities.

UAZ (UAZ)... The dynamic logo of the Russian auto company depicts a seagull hovering over the Volga River against the backdrop of the sun. The volumetric icon is made in green and white. The lower part of the emblem is decorated with the name of the company (in Russian or English letters).

Uralaz... A beautiful emblem in the form of a diamond cut in half with rounded edges adorns trucks manufactured in the Chelyabinsk region. Visually, the blue icon resembles the letter Z at an angle or the number 8.

ZIL... The Likhachev plant was opened in 1916 and glorified domestic auto industry production of quality trucks. It is noteworthy that until 1944, cars of this brand were produced without a corporate emblem. And only after the war, the management decided to patent the abbreviation of the company name as a brand, which later became a trademark.

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