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Many of us today can no longer imagine our life without a car. Manufacturers know this and, striving to please the tastes of even the most demanding car enthusiasts, they constantly release more and more new car models, and the irrelevant ones are removed from production, so it is not surprising that not all of them, when we meet, can find out. We present to your attention the emblems of the cars of the world with names and photos, so that no other car will remain unknown to you. For the convenience of searching and memorizing, they will all be divided into groups depending on the country of origin.

American logos

Abbott-Detroit

Abbott-Detroit is an early 20th century (1909-1916) industrial luxury car company. Its logo is a stylized image of the surname of the founder (Charles Abbott) and the place of foundation (Detroit, USA).

VL

VL-Automotive is a young American company that produced sedans from 2013 to 2014. After the bankruptcy, the Chinese (Wanxiang company) bought out the right to produce cars under its emblem. The emblem looks like a monogram on a black rhombus, this monogram is formed by the first two letters of the name.

Dodge

A well-known manufacturer of auto parts, and after cars, trucks, pickups - the Dodge company was founded in 1900 by the Dodge brothers. Their surname became the name. As for the logo, it has repeatedly undergone changes throughout the history of the brand. Today it looks quite simple - the inscription "Dodge", followed by two red sloping stripes, although more recently cars of this brand were crowned with a red bighorn head, as a symbol of assertiveness and power.

American Underslung

American Underslung is the brainchild of engineer Harry Stutz and designer Fred Tone that existed from 1903 to 1914. The named company produced luxury cars “not for everyone” (as their slogan said). At the end of 1913, the company went bankrupt, and its cars and logo - an eagle on the globe - went down in history forever.

Plymouth

Plymouth is an independent division of Chrysler, producing cars and minivans until 2001. Its logo features the Mayflower, an iconic ship in American history.

Buick

Throughout its history, the company's logo has changed more than once, and radically. Today it is formed by 3 coats of arms in a circle, symbolizing LeSabre, Invicta and Electra - the 3 most successful models of this brand.

Edsel

From 1958 to 1960, a subsidiary of the Ford Motor Company, specializing in the production of passenger cars of the middle price category. It got its name in honor of Henry Ford's son, Edsel Ford. A simple stylized spelling of the name was chosen for the logo, crowning an uppercase “E” on a green background with wings. To many, by the way, this emblem resembled a toilet lid, which, coupled with the name consonant with “Dead Cell” (“dead battery”), did not add popularity to the cars of this brand among North American motorists.

SSC

SSC is a young company (founded in 2004) with the self-explanatory name "Shelby Super Cars" ("Shelby - in honor of the founder J. Shelby - supercars"), the capital letters of which formed the basis of the logo, decorating an ellipse.

Chrysler

Throughout its history, the Chrysler logo has repeatedly changed its appearance - from a wax seal with a ribbon to a circle with wings, and after the capture of Fiat it completely lost its uniqueness, becoming very reminiscent of the emblems of Bentley and Aston Martin.

Acura

The logo resembles a caliper and does not carry any hidden meaning. It's just that at the time of the creation of the emblem, many trademarks were already registered in the American registry, both similar and different from each other, so the elite division of Honda came up with such a simple badge: on the one hand, it resembles a slightly inclined letter "H", on the other - clearly readable "A", and with a third - you can consider the road on which the driver will not have any problems.

Fisker

The young company Fisker, named after its founder, Henrik Fisker, was one of the first to produce ecological cars. The cars of this brand can be recognized by the bright logo formed by two semicircles (blue and orange), symbolizing the sunset over the Pacific coast in California, and two vertical stripes - the personification of the pen and tools of the founders.

Eagle

One of the subsidiaries of Chrysler Corporation, specializing in the production of budget cars, with its own logo - the head of an eagle looking to the right. And it's not just that: the name of the brand is translated from English as “eagle”.

Tesla

The company specializes in the production of electric vehicles and has a completely recognizable modern logo: the sword-shaped letter T, as a symbol of speed and swiftness, as well as a stylized inscription “Tesla”, crowning it.

Chevrolet

The brand appeared in 1911, when one of the founders of General Motors asked the famous racer Louis Joseph Chevrolet to represent their company, and in gratitude promised to name the cars after him. The brand's emblem resembles a bow tie, symbolizing the success of the driver. And the idea of ​​its design, according to one of the versions, was spied on in one of the magazines and then modernized, and according to the other, it was taken from a picture on the wallpaper of one of the hotels in France, where Durant was staying at that time.

Panoz

Panoz Auto Development is a well-known manufacturer of high-tech cars with a very unusual logo: a shield with a trefoil clover in the center, guarded by Yin-Yang in bright red and blue.

Lincoln

A branch of Ford Motor Corporation, which produces prestigious cars, which can be recognized by the emblem of a rectangular compass that points to all directions at once. He does this not with ease, because the company's goal is to achieve recognition in all countries.

Jeep

Subsidiary of the Chrysler brand. Its logo is a modified acronym GP - General Purpose vehicle, which miraculously turned into JP, and then for better sound - in Jeep. In addition to the inscription on the emblem, there is also a drawing that is very reminiscent of the front of these cars - an impressive radiator grille and round headlights.

Chevrolet corvette

The Chevrolet Corvette is the first American sports car. Unsurprisingly, it was even honored with its own emblem: the intersecting checkered racing and American flag. And since the latter was banned for commercial purposes under US law, it was decided to replace it with a flag with Chevrolet's signature "butterfly", supplemented by Fleur-de-Lys - a lily - a symbol of peace and purity, as well as the power of French kings.

Ford mustang

Ford Mustang is a legendary car, an American "classic", marked by the famous Forbes magazine as the most popular muscle car (Muscle car means "muscle car"). Despite the fact that its logo is a horse ("mustang"), it got its name not from it, but in honor of the famous fighter of the Second World War - "P-51 Mustang".

Ford Puma

Today this logo - the name of the model, smoothly transforming into the silhouette of a cougar - can be found only on some passenger cars produced by the concern Ford in 1997-2002. for the European market.

Ford Shelby GT500

The famous racer Carroll Shelby, together with Ford, created a small company with the uncomplicated name Shelby. Cars released under this brand are decorated with a logo depicting a cobra - a symbol of wisdom and power.

Dodge viper

The logo of the famous supercar of one of the divisions of Chrysler Group LLC looks like a snake, and if earlier this snake was just a poisonous viper, today it is the embodiment of beauty, sophistication and sinisterness all rolled into one.

GMC

The history of the creation of General Motors Corporation dates back to 1901, when brothers Max and Maurice Grabowski released their first truck. The logo is created very simple and represents us the abbreviation of the name of the company itself.

Ford

The iconic blue logo invented by the founder of Ford has remained largely unchanged throughout its history. The essence, based on the simplicity of the inscription and its undoubted recognition as a symbol of a powerful car company, has survived to this day.

Pontiac

Despite the fact that Pontiac has already ceased to exist, the logo, founded in 1957, we can still observe on our roads. The emblem is a red arrow instead of the original stylized headdress of the Indians.

Hummer

The emblem of a powerful SUV in the form of an inscription of the name of the company embodies simplicity and restraint against the background of strength and indestructibility.

Ford Thunderbird

Brainchild Ford with the original name Thunderbird (translated as the Thunderbird) has a completely "talking" logo - the petrel bird, because it is her name that is often mistakenly translated as the name Thunderbird - a mythological creature, the spirit of a thunderstorm, lightning, rain.

Cadillac

Styled like a coat of arms, the Cadillac logo dates back to 1701 and is tied to Detroit founder Antoine da la Mot Cadillac. Throughout the history of its existence, it has undergone significant changes: from a shield with merlets and a wreath enveloping a seven-pronged crown to a modern "symbol of superiority", inspired by the work of the "geometrist" artist Piet Mondrian.

Mercury

Founded in 1937 by Edsel Ford, the company represents the premium Ford segment in the American market.

The modern logo was created in the 1980s and received several popular names (“waterfall”, “winding road”, “hockey stick”). The reason for this is the stylized (in three stripes) image of the winged helmet of Mercury, made in a silvery-mercury color (characteristic of a chemical element).

Hennessey Performance Engineering

The Houston-based company specializes in tuning sports cars and supercars, working with models of the most famous American and European brands.

The company is named after the founder - John Hennessy. The logo bears the letter H in a black circle with the name Hennessey Performance on a silver border.

Saleen

The company, founded by former racer Steve Salin, is engaged in the production of sports road and racing cars, including based on the Ford Mustang, Ford 150, Tesla Model S. Own product - Saleen S7 Tween Turbo is one of the most powerful and fastest cars in the world.

The company logo is a rectangular field with the letter S, formed by stripes of 2 colors of variable thickness.

Rezvani

Rezvani Motors (California) with the Reazvani Beast project is a startup founded by Ferris Rezvani, a well-known human in the automotive industry. The fashion company launched the first racing car with a 500-horsepower engine in 2015.

The company's logo features wings to show the aviation roots of the project, racing stripes and a steering wheel symbolizing the love of speed and driving.

DMC

The DeLorean Motor Company, created by John DeLorean, became world famous for the DMC-12, which is familiar to almost everyone from the movie "Back to the Future". In 1995, thanks to mechanic Stephen Wayne, who settled in Houston, the brand was reborn - the company provides DMC-12 service and small-scale assembly of legendary cars.

The new company bought all the rights, including the logo - the stylized DMC lettering.

Lucid Motors

Lucid Motors (Newark, California) is a company founded by former employees of Tesla Motors, Mazda and BMW. The manufacturer is developing premium electric vehicles, trying to compete with Tesla and business sedans from Europe.

Despite its simplicity, the logo - the Lucid lettering in LED performance looks great on the exterior of the car.

English emblems

Bentley

The speed, power and independence of the luxurious Bentley limousines are represented in the logo chosen for this company. The large B, encapsulated in the power of luxurious fenders, is a clear confirmation of the idea of ​​the Bentley founders.

Axon

The company, aiming to develop some of the most fuel efficient cars in Europe, has styled Axon into its logo and styled it with an A at the top.

Reliant

Created in 1935, the Reliant automobile brand, which managed to go bankrupt in its history, remains faithful to its logo to this day. Reliant cars are decorated with a stylized eagle with spread wings, bearing the name of the brand itself.

Rolls-royce

Rolls-Royce can rightfully be called the owner of one of the most elegant emblems. "Flying Lady", "Spirit of Delight" - a figurine of a woman (the prototype was Miss Eleanor Thornton - the secretary of a close friend of Charles Rolls), as if floating along with the car itself, since its birth (1911) has not been subject to external changes (changed only the material from which it was made). But that's not all. Rolls-Royce has stocked up with one more logo - one-on-one letters R, enclosed in a rectangular frame. And here only the color changed: from bright red to stylish (as the founders of the company thought) black and white.

Caterham

Since 1973, the company logo has changed almost beyond recognition. From the original "super 7" in an inverted triangle, enclosed in a circle with the inscription Caterham, to the stylized flag of Great Britain, made in the traditional green colors in its own way. The emblem is divided into four segments as a symbol of the four existing divisions in the company, in the center of which is the line with "Caterham".

MG

Known among sports car lovers, the logo stands for "Morris Garage" (translated - Morris garages, on behalf of the owner), although today the full name of the company sounds a little different - MG Cars Company.

Land rover

An emblem that adorns off-road vehicles manufactured by one of the Ford divisions. There is nothing special in it: a simple brand inscription inside a green oval, as the personification of environmental friendliness.

AC

Auto Carriers, one of the oldest sports car manufacturers, adorns its sports cars with this icon: a blue circle with a light blue graphic abbreviation of the company name.

Jaguar

This logo adorns only cars with a unique stylish design and belonging to the Jaguar brand. Depicted on it is a jaguar - a predator, a symbol of power, speed and beauty, and he got there from the hood, because it was there that the figure of this beast was previously attached, which was later abolished for safety reasons.

Rover

Rovers are nomadic peoples, similar to Vikings, moving mainly on ships, therefore it was the ship that formed the basis for the logo of the brand of the same name.

Aston martin

Today, the Aston Martin logo looks like the inscription of the same name, enclosed in the wings - a symbol of speed, although not so long ago it was a circle with an abbreviation. The manufacturers apparently decided that the previous emblem was too simple for the sports cars of this level that they produce.

Morgan

Morgan Motor Company is a small English company that produces limited edition 2-seater sports cars with very expensive finishing and retro styling. Its logo, quite expectedly, forms a circle with a stylized inscription-the name of the founder (Henry Frederick Stanley Morgan) and wings - a symbol of speed.

Ariel

Ariel Motor Company, which was formed to manufacture sports cars, wrapped its logo in a very unusual shape of the letter A, symbolizing the company itself, placing it in a red circle.

Arash

Arash Motor Company, created by Arash Farboud, decorated its logo with a stylized image of a peregrine falcon, thereby defining its exclusive power cars as the fastest on Earth, which is the bird represented.

Bristol

This car brand dates back to 1919 and its formation is directly related to the city of Bristol, whose coat of arms, in fact, formed the basis of the emblem.

Mini

When developing their logo, the founders of Mini decided to give preference to one of the recognizable options: the company's name, framed by a circle with stylized wings - a symbol of freedom and flight.

Lotus

Lotus Cars is a British manufacturer of sports and racing cars... The company, based in the town of Hethel, near London, is famous for producing cars with extremely light weight and excellent handling.

On the company's logo there is a lotus leaf in the green color traditional for English racing (reflects speed and passion) in a sunny yellow circle (it was the enamel of this color that later became the trademark of the brand's cars). On the sheet is a monogram of intertwined letters A. B. C. C. - the initials of the founder of the company, Anthony Bruce Colin Chapman (Anthony Bruce Colin Chapman).

Lagonda

Founded in 1906 by Wilbur Gunn, the British company specializes in the production of luxury cars.

Its history is closely connected with Aston Martin (since 1947 the concern owns the Lagonda trademark). This is reflected in the logo - the recognizable Aston Martin fenders are complemented by the Lagonda name and an image of a car wheel.

Vauxhall

Vauxhall was founded in 1857, produced the first car in 1903, and since 1925 has represented the interests of GMC and Opel in Britain.

At present, almost all Opel AG products for the UK have the recognizable Vauxhall logo - the image of a griffin, which migrated to the company's emblem from the local emblem. In the latest modifications - made in the same style with the Opel emblem - the traditional red background was replaced by black, the griffin became silvery and voluminous, and the company name is represented not only by the first letter on the flag, but is shown in full on the edging.

McLaren

McLaren Automotive Limited is a British manufacturer of passenger cars and sports cars, known for both high-profile victories in Formula 1 and road supercars.

The McLaren car logo has the name of the company and an original graphic element. According to the official version, it symbolizes the dynamics of the car - it resembles the whirlwind created by the company's car at maximum speed. According to the unofficial, it is a stylized image of the kiwi bird - the symbol of New Zealand, the birthplace of Bruce McLaren.

BAC

Briggs Automotive Company (Speck, Liverpool) is a young British company that has gained worldwide fame for the production of a single-seat supercar exported to 35 countries, which has received permission for road use.

This car is constantly being referred to as the "first" - the world's first single-seater supercar to be officially licensed for road use, the world's first graphene-paneled bodywork, and so on. This is reflected in the logo as well - the combination of the racing stripe and the number 1 is perfectly visible here.

Noble

Noble Automotive Ltd. - a British company (Leicester), the production of which is focused on sports road cars. The most famous sports car of the company is the Noble M600, which has been produced since 2009.

The logo features the name of the founder, CEO and chief designer Lee Noble, combined with a modest crown of two mirrored N letters.

David Brown

David Brown Automotive is a company named after the owner - entrepreneur David Brown, who has launched the production of luxury cars with a retro exterior and modern "stuffing" in Silverstone.

Classic cars received the classic logo - the emblem in the form of the British flag with the name of the founder on the transverse stripe of the English (red) cross.

Radical

Radical Sportscars is a racing car company founded by Phil Abbott and Mick Hyde in St. Petersburg, UK in 1997. In the asset - several successful models, for example, the Radical SR3, which later became a road car.

The logo is an R formed by a section of the race track.

LEVC

London Electric Vehicle Company (until 2017 - London Taxi Company) is a British manufacturer, which gained fame thanks to the mass production of black London cabs (taxis).

The logo of the Brisbane-based company bears the winged horse Pegasus, symbolizing beauty, power and speed.

Ascari

Ascari Cars is a small automobile company from the English city of Branbury, specializing in the manufacture of road sports and racing cars. It was named after the first two-time Formula 1 champion Alberto Ascari.

The logo features a diamond-shaped figure composed of parallel gray and red stripes symbolizing the bend on the race track, with the company name in gray below them.

"Germans"

Bmw

The Bayerische Motoren Werke emblem has very interesting "non-automotive" roots, since BMW has been manufacturing aircraft engines since 1913, which was undoubtedly reflected in the logo (four blue and white sectors resembling rotating aircraft propeller blades). The choice of color fell on the prevailing color of the Bavarian flag.

Wiesmann

The Wiesmann logo is a gecko that is securely attached to any surface (ceiling, walls). By this, the manufacturers seem to be hinting: our cars also confidently keep on the road.

Trabant

Trabant cars play the same role in German history as Muscovites and Lada in the history of the Soviet Union. Today "satellites" (this is how the brand name is translated) are no longer produced, they have become history forever, taking with them the corporate logo in the form of a capital letter "S".

Alpina

Alpina is a division of the BMW concern for the production of luxury cars to order. Its logo consists of two details, one of which is located on a red background, and the other on a blue one, which together form a kind of coat of arms, which is inscribed in a white circle, crowned with a stylized inscription "Alpina" on a black background.

Amphicar

Such a logo - the name of the company, as if floating on the waves, had the only serial 4-seater floating car, produced for free sale.

AUDI

The four rings that form this logo symbolize the merger that took place in 1934 and united 4 companies at once into one industrial giant. And the name “Audi” itself has a Latin origin and in translation sounds like “listen / listen”. Quite a telling name, because the work of modern motors of this brand is really very pleasant to listen to.

Opel

A popular German brand with a very memorable logo - lightning (symbol - lightning speed, speed), enclosed in a circle. There used to be the word "blitz" next to it, but then it was removed.

Mercedes-Benz

Few people are not familiar with the logo in the form of a 3-ray star enclosed in a circle, but not many people know that it embodies the heights that the Mercedes company was able to reach during its existence - in the creation of an automobile (1), sea (2) and air (3) transport.

Aaglander

German company that produces unique convertibles, stylized as old carriages. Its logo is a shield with two A's, belted with a ribbon with the name of the company and topped with a crown, a symbol of greatness and power.

Maybach

The Maybach-Manufactura company logo is formed by two capital letters M (taken from the name) of different sizes, crossing each other and framed in an orange triangle.

Smart

The emblem of Smart cars is presented in the form of a circle, which depicts a stylized letter "C" - the first letter of the word "compact", because all the forces of this manufacturer are directed at compact cars. The yellow arrow next to it, as it were, emphasizes the company's high-tech and innovative thinking. Well, the brand name "smart" following this arrow allows you to immediately recognize the manufacturer.

Porsche

The emblem of the Porsche brand depicts a rearing horse, which is very symbolic, because this beautiful animal is a symbol of the German city of Stuttgart - the birthplace of this German brand. The dark red stripes that frame the stallion, as well as the antlers are elements of the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Württemberg, whose capital is again the city of Stuttgart.

Volkswagen

The emblem shown is a combined monogram of the letters V and W, designed by Porsche employee Franz Xaver Reimspiess. However, it was not always like this: during the Second World War, the logo symbolized the swastika, but after the defeat of Germany, it underwent significant changes and became what we are used to seeing it.

AMG

Mercedes-AMG GmbH or AMG is a company (currently a subsidiary of the Daimler AG concern) that produces powerful sports modifications of cars from a well-known European manufacturer.

They are distinguished by a simple and elegant logo, consisting of three letters - after the names of the founders of the company and the name of the city where the history of the company began (Aufrecht Hans-Werner, Melcher Erhard, Grossaspach, Germany).

A more complex logo is also used in color or black and white. It is a circle with inscriptions around the circumference: at the top - AFFALTERBACH (the city where the company is currently based), at the bottom - AMG. Internally, the field is divided into 2 halves, which contain images of a fruit-bearing tree (a symbol of the city) and a valve with a spring and a pusher cam - as a symbol of the company.

Brabus

In 1977, Klaus Brackman and Bodo Buschmann established an aftermarket car tuning company in Bottorp, Ruhr, Germany. Today Brabus (named after the first syllables of the founders' surnames) works with the brands Mercedes, Smart, Maybach.

Despite the fact that Brabus still retains the status of a tuning company, cars marked with a simple but recognizable logo - a double B in a transparent circle and the Brabus inscription have long been popular as a symbol of high class and prestige.

Borgward

Founded by Carl F. W. Borgward in 1919 in Bremen, the automobile company during its existence (until the 60s of the twentieth century) produced several brands of cars - Borgward, Hansa, Goliath, etc.

The brand was revived in 2015 thanks to the founder's grandson Christian Borgward and investors from China. The logo is an image of a cut diamond with four triangular faces painted in the colors of the Bremen flag (2-red, 2-white) and the company name in the center.

Artega.

The German company Artega Automobil GmbH & Co. KG, which produces stylish and comfortable sports cars, has become a real source of pride for the inhabitants of the small town of Delbrock in North Rhine-Westphalia. This happened largely due to the fact that the logo of the company, almost completely repeating the coat of arms of the city, brought him worldwide fame.

ABT.

In the summer of 2016, ABT Sprtsline celebrated its 120th anniversary. The company is known for unique modifications of Audi, VolksWagen, Skoda, Seat cars using sports suspension elements, alloy wheels, aerodynamic body parts and forced engines.

The logo is simple and solid - it bears the name of the company, which it received in honor of the founder Johann Abt.

Apollo Automobil.

The German company from Denkendorf (formerly Gumpert Sportwagenmanufaktur GmbH) is the brainchild of Roland Gumpert. During his leadership of the Audi Sport division, the auto giant's team has achieved 4 victories in the overall standings of the world rally championships and 25 in individual races of these competitions.

The company's logo - the image of a silver calipers in the form of the letter A on a black heraldic shield flaunts several famous supercars such as the Apollo Sport and Apollo Arrow.

Bitter.

Erich Bitter Automobil GmbH is the company with which the founder, Erich Bitter, made his dream come true. The former racer was able to establish small-scale production of luxury sports cars in Germany and Austria. Among the most successful models is the Bitter CD, which connoisseurs call nothing other than the "dream machine".

The modern company logo is a large B, retaining the familiar shape of the first emblems that included the full company name.

EDAG.

In 1969, Horst Eckard _ created Eckard Design, which today is known as a designer and manufacturer of high-tech products, including automobiles. In the automotive industry, EDAG Engineering GmbH, based today in Wiesbaden, is known for its company that boldly implements the latest technological solutions, such as 3D printing of the car body and the integration of the Internet of Things into the car. Examples are EDAG Light Cocoon and EDAG Solumate.

The digging logo is a monogram made in a technogenic futuristic style of letters E and D.

Isdera.

The small car company Isdera GmbH (Ingenieurbüro für Styling Design undRacing) is well known to connoisseurs as a manufacturer of luxury cars such as Isdera Imperator, Commendatore, Silver Arrow and Autobahnkurier. All cars are handcrafted exclusively to order, which can only be left by phoning the founding owner Eberhard Schulz.

The company logo depicts a proud eagle against a sky-blue background. As a symbol of freedom and the personification of the outstanding power and speed characteristics of the brand's cars.

Domestic car industry logos.

Derways.

Initially, this company was engaged in the production of cars of its own design, and the presented logo adorned them, but then it went bankrupt and, in order to somehow survive, was forced to give part of its capacity for the assembly of cars from Chinese manufacturers. Today, all the conveyors are already occupied with this assembly, so cars with the Derways emblem are no longer leaving them. By the way, both the name and the logo are formed by two words "Der" (abbreviation of the founders' surname - Derev) and "ways" (from English "roads").

KamAZ.

The emblem of the KamAZ automobile brand depicts a galloping horse, and its mane seemed to be swept away by the wind. By the way, this is not a simple horse, but a real steppe argamak, famous for its endurance.

ZIL.

ZIL, also known as the Likhachev Plant, existed for quite a long time (1916-1944) without a logo at all, until the designer Sukhorukov suggested using the stylized abbreviation of the plant's name as an emblem, which, by the way, later became a trademark as well.

YaMZ.

Today the emblem of Avtodizel is formed by stylized 3 capital letters of the previous name of the enterprise - Yaroslavl Motor Plant.

UAZ.

UAZ is an abbreviation for the name "Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant", which produces domestic four-wheel drive vehicles... It formed the basis of the corporate emblem, and with it the "circle with a swallow" - a kind of symbiosis of the stylized letter "U", a V-shaped engine and a 3-beam Mercedes star.

GAZ.

This emblem belongs to the Gorky Automobile Plant located in Nizhny Novgorod. The coat of arms of this city formed the basis of the logo, however, only in 1950. Up to this point, the company has copied in every possible way the Ford concern and its logo as well.

Moskvich.

This logo was developed in the 80s. It is presented in the form of the letter "M", stylized as a battlement of the Kremlin wall. This emblem is currently the property of Volkswagen AG.

Vortex.

Vortex (translated as "whirlwind, circulation") is a brand belonging to the Taganrog Automobile Plant, under which the serial production of licensed copies of Chery Automobile is carried out. Even their logo is an upside-down emblem of the originals and at the same time the capital letter of this trademark, enclosed in a circle.

Marussia.

The Russian automobile company Marussia Motors (2007-2014) was engaged in the production of sports cars to a greater extent, premium class. The letter "M" is visible in the silhouette of each model of this brand. It is also read in the logo. The color scheme in which the emblem is made duplicates the Russian tricolor: white, blue, red.

TAGAZ.

Founded in 1997, TaGAZ was declared bankrupt in 2004. The enterprise produced Daewoo, Hyundai, Citroen cars Russian assembly as well as several of our own models. The company's logo is an oval with two triangles inside, the exact meaning of which, and whether it was at all, is unknown.

VAZ (Lada).

Until 1994, the VAZ (Lada) company logo was presented in the form of an oval and a rook, but then the emblem underwent some changes, and its modern version looks like this: a boat under sail, made in a new graphic outline, only the white and blue color remained unchanged. This emblem symbolizes the location of the VAZ (Lada) car manufacturing plant - Samara region, where the Volga River flows, along which goods were transported on Ladya in ancient times.

French logos.

Bugatti.

The founders of the French car brand Bugatti chose an oval in the shape of a pearl as the emblem of their company. Along the perimeter, this oval is also framed by pearls in the amount of sixty pieces. In the center of the oval are the initials of the founder - Ettore Bugatti. Well, and, of course, the emblem contains the very word "Bugatti".

Peugeot.

The lion, which adorns the emblem of the French automobile company Peugeot, was borrowed from the flag of the province where the Peugeot manufactory, the progenitor of the modern automobile brand, was located. During its existence, the emblem underwent many changes: the lion turned in the other direction, and reared up, and opened its mouth, at one time only one lion's head was depicted on the emblem. Today she is like this.

Citroen.

The well-known "herringbone" depicted on the Citroen logo is a schematic drawing of the teeth of a chevron wheel. The founder of Citroen - Andre Citroen, it was with their release that he began his ascent to the top of the automotive industry.

Renault.

A diamond is depicted on the yellow background of the presented emblem - a symbol of prosperity and optimism. In this case, each side of the rhombus is located on top of the other side. And since in reality this figure does not exist, the developers seem to tell us that they are able to bring the impossible to life.

Romanian emblems.

Dacia.

The modern version of the automaker's logo was developed in 2014 and is an inverted silver “D” with the company's name depicted on a horizontal line.

Aro.

The company was founded in 1957. The main products of the automaker are off-road vehicles supplied to the Armed Forces of Romania.

Aixam-MEGA.

The French company Aixam is known as a manufacturer of small cars that do not even require a driver's license to operate.

The logo is quite simple - a dark blue circle with a red border, a silver letter A inside and the name of the company (AIXAM) below it (in the original version, the inscription took the place of the crossbar in the letter A).

With the start of the production of the MEGA auto brand - compact sports cars with powerful engines and excellent speed characteristics, the company changed its name to Aixam-MEGA.

The car of this brand flaunts a modified logo - in the blue circle there is an image of a bull ready for a dash, stylized in the form of the letter M, symbolizing power and speed, and the MEGA inscription took place under it.

DS.

DS automobiles - originally a PSA sub-brand under which premium cars were produced, is now a standalone premium auto brand. In addition to the explicit reference to the well-known Citroen DS, the abbreviation successfully portrays the uniqueness of the brand (pronounced déesse, translated from French - goddess)

The logo took a lot from the "chevron" Citroen - familiar three-dimensional angular silvery figures are added to the name of the brand.

Microcar.

Since 1984, the French company has been producing two- and four-seater minicar city cars, license-free vehicles and ATVs. After the merger with LIGIER, the brand retained its independence and production base, continuing to produce agile cars for city streets with excellent high-speed performance on the highway.

The logo of French cars, a red oval containing the company name in white letters, is well known in Europe and is gaining popularity in other markets.

Ligier.

Ligier is a French carmaker named after founder Guy Ligier. The company started out with sports cars and was a regular participant in Formula 1 races from 1976-1996.

Racing history is reflected in the company's emblem of the crossed national flag and the F1 finish flag, although it does not reflect the modern direction of activity - the production of city cars and electric vehicles.

Venturi.

Venturi Automobiles is a company from the Principality of Monaco, whose activity began with the production of luxury sports cars. Currently, the main direction is the creation and production of electric vehicles of various classes. In 2015, the VBB 3 would have set the world speed record for electric cars - 386.757 km / h.

Initially, the company logo included heraldic elements - an azure triangular shield with an image of an eagle sitting on its arm with outstretched wings under the sun was located on a red oval. Currently, the emblem has become much simpler - only the letter V remains, resembling a stylized image of a bird.

Alpine.

Founded in 1955 in Dieppe by racer Jean Rédélé, Alpine specialized in the production of sports cars based on Renault. Success, in particular a number of high-profile victories at the Monte Carlo Rally and in other competitions, led the company to serve as the official sports division of Renault for a long time. Currently, the French auto giant is making efforts to revive the legendary brand.

The Alpine emblem has remained unchanged since the times of global success - a circle divided into white with a blue letter A (upper) and blue with the company name in white letters (lower) half.

PGO.

The small car company from Saint-Cristol-les-Ales in the south of France is well known to the clientele. The founders Gilles and Olivier (Prevo, Gilles and Olivier - hence the name of the PGO company) relied on the classic exterior of sports cars and convertibles of the middle of the twentieth century and modern equipment.

The PGO logo clearly represents the fusion of tradition (heraldic shield) and modern dynamics (3 speed lanes).

Taiwan badges and logos.

Luxgen.

The logo of the brand, a symbiosis of two words - Luxury and Genius, is an image of a stylized letter "L", which is depicted on a black trapezoid framed with silvery sides.

Yulon.

Yulon Motor (formerly Yue Loong) is the largest Taiwanese automotive corporation. At production facilities located both on the island itself and in China and the Philippines, the production of licensed models of Nissan, GMC, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, etc. is deployed.

After the rebranding, which simplified the spelling of the company name in Latin letters, a new logo appeared. Experts say that it has nothing to do with the hieroglyphs used, and tend to see in it a stylized image of a red dragon or a complex monogram of the letters Y (or U) and L.

Denmark car logos.

Zenvo.

The logo of Zenvo, a manufacturer of sports cars with a unique, memorable design, clearly shows the hammer of the god of thunder Thor (a character of Germanic-Scandinavian mythology) against a dark background - a symbol of immense power. And this hammer is crowned with the inscription of the same name - Zenvo.

Sweden car emblems.

Volvo.

The emblem of the Swedish car company Volvo - spear and shield - is the Roman designation of the god of war Mars. The strip running diagonally through the grille was originally used as a mounting point for the emblem. Now she plays the role of a brand identifier. In the center of the emblem on a blue background is the name of the company.

Saab.

On the blue background of the logo of this automaker, there is a griffin (mythical bird) in red with a red crown on its head, and under it is the white Saab inscription, which together symbolizes the power of this brand both over the earth and over the air.

Koenigsegg.

The logo of this sports car company is based on the family coat of arms of its founder - the shield, with the rhombuses depicted on it.

Polestar.

Polestar is a Gothenburg-based company that is currently Volvo's electric vehicle division.

The logo of the company, in full accordance with the name, has the image of the North Star.

The car is originally from Malaysia.

Proton.

The largest Malaysian car manufacturer Proton initially produced cars created by upgrading other cars - the Mitsubishi brand. However, over time, original models also appeared. What is noteworthy: during the entire existence of the company, its logo has changed only once: earlier it was created in the form of a crescent and a star with 14 ends, and today it is decorated with the inscription “Proton” and a stylized tiger's head.

Perodua.

Perodua is the second largest and most productive Malaysian car manufacturer. The range of the company mainly includes compact cars.

The emblem is a red and green oval, highlighting the Italian roots of the company, in which fields of different colors are separated by the outline of the letter P.

Bufori.

Bufori is a brand that represents hand-built cars made in the traditions of the American automobile industry of the 30s of the twentieth century. The founders, the Khouri brothers, have coined the name of the company as an acronym for Beautiful - Unique - Fantastic - Original - Romantic - Irresistible.

Is it any wonder that on the logo there is a full name in gold, reflecting the best qualities of the car brand.

Turkish auto badges.

Anadol.

Considered the first car manufacturer in Turkey, the company was founded in 1966. The Anadol logo consists of two circles depicted one against the other. In the central one, a deer is drawn against a blue background, and the name of the automaker flaunts on the second, executed in black.

Italian emblems.

Abarth.

Abarth Joint Stock Company - once a stand-alone company, today wholly owned by Fiat - has been making sports cars since 1949. It owes its name and logo to its founder Karl Abart, who decorated his creations with a yellow-red (in the colors of motor sports) with a shield with a scorpion (his astrological sign), a personal inscription and a stripe in the color of the Italian flag, which together symbolize power and strength, the ability to resist all difficulties on the way to excellence.

De Tomaso.

The logo of this company, which produced only racing cars until 2004, changed only once - in 2009, and then only slightly. Previously, it looked like a symbol of the ancient Egyptian goddess of fertility against a background of white and blue flowers. With the change of leadership, the icon became more geometric, and the background was completely abolished.

Lancia.

The first Lancia emblem appeared in 1911 thanks to the development of Carlo Ruffia, who put a 4-spoke steering wheel, shield and flag on a spear into it. Of course, during all this time it has changed more than once, but the original idea was always read. Modern interpretation is no exception.

Alfa Romeo.

The logo of this famous car company is easily recognizable, and all because the draftsman who developed it put one very interesting symbol in it - a snake that swallows a person. And even though today, in a tribute to fashion, it looks more like a fire-breathing dragon, its essence has remained unchanged: it, as before, means a readiness to destroy ill-wishers and enemies. A white flag on a white background, located nearby, only emphasizes these sentiments, at the same time recalling the exploits of the Milan Giovanni, who fought for the return of the Holy Land to Christians.

Both named symbols are framed by a blue circle, which contains the abbreviation for the name of the company.

Ferrari.

The renowned sports car manufacturer today decorates its cars with the "golden" (an important color in the history of the city of Modena) a shield-shaped logo depicting a prancing horse. This horse migrated here from the fuselages of the planes of the famous aviator F. Baracca: the parents of the hero of the First World War, after his death, simply presented this logo to Enzo Ferrari and offered to use it in tribute to the memory of Baracca and just for good luck to the racer, to which the latter agreed. In addition to the horse on the Ferrari emblem, you can see the flag of Italy drawn into the stripes, as well as the letters S and F - the abbreviated name of the Enzo team - Scuderia Ferrari (translated as Ferrari Stable).

Fiat.

This brand is easy to recognize by its logo, because, firstly, it is very simple - it was formed by one company name, and, secondly, it practically did not change over time (with the exception, perhaps, of the very first version), more precisely it changed , but only in form and color - the font and the absence of any kind of images were and remain indestructible.

Pagani.

This simple emblem, without concealing any hidden meaning) is well known to those who are interested in expensive and ultra-fast sports cars, because it is precisely to produce them that Pagani is aimed.

Maserati.

Inspired by the statue of Neptune, which at one time could be admired in the park of Bologna, the Maserati brothers chose a trident for their company logo. However, the history of the automaker is not at all connected with this character, rather, only the weapon of the heavenly God was awarded the honor: the brothers thus perpetuated the honor and their gratitude to the savior Alfieri Maserati. With a pitchfork in his hands, the man not only saved the life of one of the brothers by attacking a wolf from one of the forests of Bologna, but also became a symbol of the courage contained in salvation. This is how the stylized trident with the Maserati signature appeared in the company's logo.

Lamborghini.

The emblem of the famous company Ferruccio Lamborghini appears to be very ambiguous. More precisely, everything is quite simple with the emblem itself: a golden bull with the signature of Lamborghini, enclosed in a somewhat "smoothed" "inflated" inverted triangle. But the history of its creation has several versions: 1) the bull is a symbol of the sign of Taurus, under which the founder of the company was born; 2) the bull is a powerful challenge for the horse - the symbol of the rival company (Ferrari); 3) bull - a symbol transferred from the coat of arms of the Ferruccio Lamborghini company; 4) the bull is the indestructible strength of the tractors, the production of which was originally the company.

Mazzanti.

Mazzanti Automobili is a small Italian company (in the past, an auto laboratory), whose products are supercars of original design and hand-built.

Named after the founder, Luca Mazzanti, the company places a stylish logo on its cars - a blue and yellow (in the colors of the city of Pisa) shield with the name and a stylized image of calipers (blue on a yellow field), at the top of which there is a stripe in the colors of the national flag.

Intermeccanica.

Construzione Automobili Intermeccanic is a car company with Italian roots (founded in 1955 in Turin) and an international history - moving to the USA and currently located in Canada. The main products are modern replicas of famous cars. Today the company is working on the production of electric vehicles.

International history is also reflected in the logo - on a traditional Italian shield with an indomitable bull, you can see fragments of the flags of the United States and Great Britain (Canada formally remains part of the British Empire).

"Japanese".

Toyota.

Toyota has been faithful to its logo since 1989. And it is represented by a very intricate "twisted" figure of ovals, which includes all the letters of the name of the native company, but the decoding of this logo does not end there: "crossed" ovals are a symbol of a strong relationship between the company and the client; background space - the boundless potential of Toyota and the idea of ​​the global expansion of its technology. There is also a version that says about the stylization of the image of "thread in a needle" in the company logo, as a tribute to Toyota's weaving past.

Datsun.

The Nissan brand has enclosed in its emblem a blue bar with the word "Datsun", located on top of the "rising sun", in which lies the essence of the company: the sincerity of a hot star can lead to success-climbing. Blue, the dominant color in the logo, speaks of the honesty and reliability of the automaker.

Toyota Harrier.

The name of this SUV is translated into Russian "harrier", so it is not surprising that this particular bird of prey of the hawk squad formed the basis of the model's emblem. By the way, in our latitudes this car better known under the name Lexus RX (with the corresponding logo).

Toyota Altezza.

Originally a Japanese car for the domestic market, everyone else knows it as the Lexus IS. But since this article is about the emblems of the cars of the world with the names , then it is its logo that helps to recognize Toyota Altezza: a pentagon with a huge letter "A" inside, the horizontal line of which forms the name of the model.

Nissan.

This emblem is over 80 years old. It is formed by the rising sun and the name of the manufacturing company inscribed in it, which together symbolize success through sincerity.

Toyota Crown.

Crown is the oldest Toyota sedan with the crown emblem, which is quite logical, because "crown" means "crown".

Lexus.

The well-known subsidiary of the Toyota brand has a rather uncomplicated logo - the brand's capital letter inscribed in an oval. The word lexus itself is a transformation from luxury, which is why the emblem symbolizes it, as if hinting to motorists that luxury itself is beautiful, and therefore does not require any additional accents to attract attention.

Toyota Mark X.

This emblem of the famous Toyota concern speaks for itself. It is present only on one model of business class cars - Mark X, the last letter in the name of which (only stylized) is the brand logo.

Subaru.

"Heavenly inspiration" - this is how the Subaru logo can rightfully be described. The stars symbolizing the constellation Taurus represent the number of companies that have merged to form the parent company Subaru.

Mitsuoka.

Mitsuoka Motor (Toyama City) is an automobile company that offers original design cars in the style of British cars of the middle of the last century, micro cars for the city, sports cars.

The basic logo resembles the first hieroglyph of the manufacturer's name installed on the wheels; for European, in particular the British, markets, an emblem in the form of a silvery seven- or eight-pointed star is often used.

Isuzu.

The logo of the company, one of the first to start producing cars with a diesel engine, at first glance seems very simple: the usual inscription-the name of the company. However, even it has a certain meaning: the stylized first letter speaks of the stimulus for growth and development, red - the warm hearts of employees.

Mazda.

The company, founded in 1920 in the city of Hiroshima, decided to give its name to the great Zoroastrian God - Ahura Mazda. Its logo, equal to the name of the company itself, has undergone changes since 1936: from the stylized capital letter "M" (the symbol of the emblem of the coat of arms of the city of Hiroshima), which took a horizontal position over time, to the modern emblem in the form of a circle, which means the sun, which carries " winged "letter M (she is an owl, she is a tulip).

Toyota Estima.

A simple E-shaped logo enclosed in a trapezoid is the hallmark of the Japanese Toyota Estima minivans. In other countries, this car was delivered under the name Toyota Previa with the standard Toyota emblem.

Infiniti.

The Infiniti emblem is a display of the endless possibilities of cars of this brand, stylized into an endless (running into the distance) road.

Toyota Century.

This model of the executive class received its name Century (in translation "century") in honor of the 100th anniversary of the founder of the company. For the same reason and for harmony with the name, the phoenix bird, a symbol of immortality, was enclosed in its emblem.

Suzuki.

The emblem of this automobile giant looks very much like a hieroglyph, although in fact it is not. This is just a properly stylized capital letter of the company name and, at the same time, the surname of its founder (Michio Suzuki).

Toyota Soarer.

Today, cars with such an emblem do not leave the assembly line, but not so long ago (1981-2005) they adorned the coupe of the GT class. The name of the model is translated as "soaring", hence such an interesting logo - a lion (a symbol of strength and courage) with wings.

Honda.

The emblem of the industrial company "Honda" is the stylized first letter of its name. And it got the name in honor of its founder - Soichiro Honda.

Scion.

The company, which produces cars in a single configuration, while working on the logo, plunged into the marine theme, enclosing the first letter of its name in the image of a stylized shark - a symbol of fans of ocean extreme sports.

Mitsubishi.

The “Three Diamonds” in the name of the company are reflected in its logo as well. The Mitsubishi logo is a kind of fusion of heirlooms (coat of arms) of the Iwasaki clan, revealed in the image of three rhombuses, and the Tosa clan, which is based on three oak leaves growing from one point.

Toyota Alphard.

This logo of one of the Toyota models contains the star of the constellation Hydra, after which the first was named.

Daihatsu.

Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd is a Japanese manufacturer of compact cars. In the combination of the first hieroglyphs of the original name "Ōsaka engine manufacture", the symbols change the shape and sound, as a result of which the modern name was formed.

The logo is simple - capital letter D.

Spanish stamps.

Tramontana.

This sports car manufacturer chose the bird figure as its emblem, changed it significantly and added the name of the company below.

Aspid.

Aspid is a family of venomous snakes and a subsidiary of IFR Automotive with a themed logo.

Seat.

The stylized letter S on a red background is the emblem of Sociedad Española de Automóviles de Turismo, known worldwide under the abbreviation Seat.

Tauro Sport.

Tauro Sport Auto is a manufacturer from Valladolid, which began its activity in 210 and gained fame in the world markets for its luxury sports cars.

The name Tauro (Spanish for bull) is reflected in the logo - in a red circle, a swift and powerful figure of an animal. Around the circle is the full name of the company.

"Chinese".

Lifan.

The name of this company is translated into Russian as “to sail in full sail”, so it is quite natural that sailing ships are depicted on its logo (in the amount of 3 pieces).

Landwind.

This emblem can only be seen on Chinese pickup trucks and SUVs. It looks like an elliptical ring with a red rhombus inscribed with metal edges and a stylized letter L inside.

Changan.

One of the most recognizable logos of the Chinese car industry: the blue circle inside it is a symbol of planet Earth, environmental friendliness of production, the additional background on which this circle is located represents the use of modern technologies and constant movement forward, and the letter "V" (from Victory, Value) - the central element of the composition indicates Changan's constant pursuit of victory and eternal values.

Foton.

State Automobile Company of China with a logo in the shape of a triangle, divided by two oblique lines into 3 parts, very similar to the adidas brand name. What it means is a mystery, but the main thing is not what the emblem means, but whether it is recognizable.

Tianye.

Founded in 1992, the Hebei Zhongxing car company has developed an individual logo that displays two parallel upward lines bent from 2 places in the form of a kind of steps, enclosed in an oval with a red background.

Roewe.

The name of the company that makes luxury cars includes 2 characters: "rong" and "wei", meaning "great power." In addition, the name itself is consonant with the German word "loewe", which means "lion" in Russian. This explains the presence of two golden lions on the red and black background of the shield of the company logo.

Chery.

Chery Automobile Corporation has embedded its name intertwined capital letters in its logo, which merge into the letter "A", meaning the first class of cars, which is "supported" by the outlines of hands, symbolizing unity and strength.

Beajing-Jeep.

The logo of the subsidiary of the major auto manufacturer Beijing Automobile Works is a stylized image of the abbreviation “BJC”.

Hafei.

2006 - the time of the transformation of the company into an independent national auto-building holding and the release of a number of its own cars and engines. At the same time, this logo was invented - an ancient Chinese shield with stylized waves, which symbolizes the bed of the Songhua River flowing through the ancient city of Harbin.

FAW.

First Automobile Work depicted on its logo a unit (a symbol of primacy) with schematic wings behind its "back" (a symbol of an eagle conquering space) and the name of the brand that personifies the corporation.

Great Wall.

The logo of the company, founded in 2007, consists of a circle, into which a stylized Great Wall battlement is gracefully inscribed.

BAIC.

Created in 1985, BAW (Beijing Automobile Works), now known as BAIC GROUP, in its logo enclosed metal, concave lines to the center, framed by a circle, reminiscent of the shape of an hourglass.

JAC.

The emblem of the company, founded in 1999, is an ellipse with a five-pointed star and the inscription “JAC MOTORS”.

Dongfeng.

Founded in 1969, the logo of Dongfeng Motor Corporation resembles the opposing yin and yang, stylized in red and enclosed in a circle.

Haima.

The company dates back to 1990 as a result of the collaboration between FAW and Mazda. This, in fact, was reflected in the company's logo, which resembles the emblem of Mazda with a schematically depicted silhouette of Ahura Mazda - God personifying wisdom, life and light.

JMC.

The logo of the largest company Jiangling Motors Co, located in the city of Nanchang, consists of 3 red triangles connected by vertices in the center, at the bottom of one of which is the abbreviation of the name "JMC".

Brilliance.

The logo of the company, which has recently appeared on the car industry market, conveys all the shine of the cars themselves. Intertwined lines in the form of two silvery hieroglyphs speak of beauty and superiority.

Geely.

Founded by Mr. Shufu in 1986, the company is based on the image of a stylized wing stretching up to the sky, located in the center of a framed circle with the words "Geely". According to another version, the picture presented is a kind of image of a mountain against the background of the sky.

BYD.

The company of distinctive cars in its logo did not seek to conclude something special, so its property was the emblem with the brand name enclosed in an oval, somewhat reminiscent of a modified BMW logo.

Zotye.

The Zotye company was founded in 2005 and introduced the graphic letter "Z" as its logo, located in the center of a stylized square.

Baojung.

Budget cars under the Baojung brand come out under the logo in the form of a framed, stylized horse head. By the way, this is exactly how the name of the company is translated - “precious horse”.

Hawtai.

The company's cooperation with Hyundai Motors, which lasted several years, left a mark on its logo, placing a half-letter "H" in a metallic ellipse.

Xin Kai.

Founded in 1984 and trusted by the police, the Supreme Court, the Prosecutor's Office, the Ministry of Justice and others, the company has incorporated the capital letters "X" and "K" into an ellipse shape in its logo.

Haval.

Haval is a new (created in 2013) Great Wall brand of modern SUV cars. Cars are marked with a simple logo with the full brand name.

Wuling.

SAIC-GM-Wuling is a mass-market and commercial vehicle company in China. One of the main activities is the production of micro vanes.

The cars of the brand adorn the logo in the form of the letter W, composed of images of five faceted red diamonds.

Qoros.

Qoros Auto Co., Ltd is a Shanghai-based car manufacturer co-founded by Chinese and Israeli investors. The production of cars started in 2013, the product line includes high-quality crossovers, sedans, hatchbacks at affordable prices.

The company's logo is the capital letter Q, and the manufacturer suggests taking the name as a homonym for the Greek chorus (chorus), in which everything sounds as harmonious as possible.

Gonow.

GAC Gonow is a Chinese manufacturer of light trucks, crossovers and SUVs. In the domestic market, the products are supplied under the brand name GAC Gonow, in world markets it is known as Gonow.

The company logo consists of 2 concentric circles (inner - stylized G), which mean “as one heart”, “working together”, “walking in step” or harmony in traditional Chinese culture.

Korean car emblems.

Hyundai.

On the one hand, the emblem of the famous Hyundai brand is a simple stylized spelling of its capital letter, and on the other, it is the personification of two people shaking hands as a symbol of mutually beneficial cooperation. At least, this is how the creators explain its meaning.

SsangYong.

Cars with this logo are especially popular in our country, but not every owner of them knows that the familiar emblem contains the wings and claws of a dragon - a strong and powerful creature that has passed into it from the company's name, which translates as “two dragons”.

Daewoo.

As a trademark, Daewoo (translated as "Great Universe") has chosen the heraldic symbol "lily" - the personification of purity and grandeur.

Kia.

This seemingly simple word stands for “Enter the world from Asia”. The use of such a loud name and its inclusion in the logo, for sure, also played an important role in the fact that today this Korean manufacturer really knows the whole world.

Renault-Samsung.

The Renault-Samsung logo is a metal ellipse - a symbol of the company's endless possibilities.

Swiss car brands.

Acabion.

A simple logo (stylized spelling of the company name) of an unusual automobile company that directs all its efforts to the development of fundamentally new types of transport, therefore cars with such an emblem always have interesting outlines and non-standard fuel sources.

Sauber.

In its emblem, the famous Swiss sports car manufacturer enclosed the capital letter of the company name (it = the surname of the founder - P. Sauber), inscribed in a red circle, symbolizing confidence in their strengths and capabilities.

Austrian stamps.

Holden.

The company, founded by James Alexander Holden in 1856, chose the "Wimbledon Lion" - the symbol of the British Royal Exhibition of 1924-1925 in choosing a modern and modern image of the brand.

FPV.

The logo of the company, which opened in 2002, is quite recognizable. It is represented by an ellipse-shaped emblem, inside which is a falcon (a symbol of courage, victory, aspiration for the future) and capital letters of the brand name.

Poland car emblems.

Arrinera.

Arrinera Automotive SA, a sports car company since 2008, has chosen two stylized capital letters of its name as its emblem, positioned above two metal triangles in a mirror image.

FSO.

Fabryka Samochodow Osobowych has divided its logo into 2 parts, united only in red, as a symbol of passion, reliability and quality. In the first part, the letters F and S are encrypted inside the letter O. The second is represented by a stylized abbreviation of the company.

Czech car icons.

Skoda.

The Skoda logo has undergone a number of changes over its long history. Today it is a green “winged” arrow (symbol of environmental protection) on a white background with an “eye”, placed in a ring with the name of the company. The wing here is a symbol of technological progress, the arrow is a symbol of the latest technologies, and the eye symbolizes the company's open-mindedness.

Kaipan.

The Kaipan company began its history in 1991 and a significant role in this beginning was played by the Lotus Super Seven car, the name of which was transformed into the emblem of the new brand - two crescents of different sizes, located one at the same ends up, like the petals of a lotus flower.

Tatra.

The firm, which currently manufactures backbone heavy trucks, has created a logo without too much intricate plots - a red circle with a stylized image of the name "Tatra".

Indian cars logos.

Mahindra.

The endlessness of roads and future prospects are reflected in this logo, which belongs to one of the "old-timers" among car manufacturers - the company Mahindra, founded in 1945. The emblem consists of three red stripes, tapering upwards, which merge into an elliptical shape.

Hindustan.

The Hindustan Motors Limited emblem encapsulated the stylized white and yellow capital letters of the company name, set against a blue background, the color of eternity and constancy.

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd is one of the largest companies in the country. Its emblem is a kind of component of two logos, one of which is the logo of the Maruti company (stylized blue wings raised up), the second is Suzuki (graphical red letter S) and the inscription consisting of the names of these two companies.

Canadian car brands.

Asuna.

The brand, created as an analogue of Geo, was opened by General Motors Corporation in 1993. Its symbol is a stylized triangle - the symbol of the conquest of peaks - and the inscription "Asuna".

Ukrainian emblems.

Bogdan.

The company engaged in the production of VAZ 2110 cars has a very interesting ornate logo. It was based on the letter B, enclosed in an ellipse (a symbol of stability), which is represented in the form of a sailboat (a symbol of good luck on the road), opened sails (a symbol of a fair wind). The logo is colored green and gray to represent the company's excellence, growth and renewal.

ZAZ.

Since 1960, the Zaporozhye Automobile Plant has produced a line of all well-known humpbacked handsome men "Zaporozhtsev", which were distinguished by their affordability. From this period, the emblem appeared, decorated with a stylized letter Z, enclosed in an ellipse.

Brazilian logos.

Amoritz.

The creator of the Amortiz GT was once the designer of the Volkswagen company Fernando Morita, who put its stylized name in the logo of his company.

Holland / Netherlands car logos.

Spyker.

Founded in 1898, Spyker began with the production of exclusive hand-built sports cars. And, despite a considerable break in work (from 1925 to 2000), today she again pleases her clients. The chosen logo of the company only confirms a significant claim about itself in the automotive market: a wheel with a propeller and spokes is a symbol of the sophistication of a sports car and the boundless power of an aircraft.

Donkervoort.

Donkervoort, based in Lelystad, has chosen stylized red fenders as a logo for their sports cars - a symbol of flight, speed and freedom - with the words "Donkervoort" in white over them.

Iranian car emblems.

Iran.

The logo in the form of a shield, which depicts the stylized head of a horse as a symbol of speed and strength, belongs to Iran, whose most famous "brainchild" is the Khodro Samand model, which only emphasizes the relevance of the chosen emblem, because the word "samand" in Russian means " fast-footed horse ".

Uzbekistan.

Ravon.

Automotive brand founded in 2015 in Uzbekistan. RAVON stands for "Reliable Active Vehicle On Road".

The modern automotive market offers a wide variety of different brands machines that differ in their individual characteristics. Each brand has its owncar emblem- a certain icon that reflects the entire history of the formation of an automobile manufacturer, as well as reflecting the quality and status of products. Most consumers and people who are simply interested in automotive topics have never thought about the specific number of all cars in the world. However, a short excursion into the history of the automotive industry will allow you to become a real connoisseur in this area.

What are the brands of cars?

Acura

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

Alfa romeo

The legislator of the famous automobile corporation in the modern world is Nicolo Romeo, who made his first fortune on the sale of equipment for the transportation of soil. A little later, the entrepreneur changes his profession, giving preference to the automotive business, where he soon becomes the head of a large company "Alfa". Subsequently, by combining the name of the company and its own surname, a popular car brand emerged. Seeing the emblem of an Alfa Romeo car, most likely, you clearly understand that this is a premium car. The logo of these machines was designed in 1910 by the draftsman Romano Castello. The author of the car logo was impressed by the red cross of the Milan flag, which he saw on the facade of the Visconti house. On the house there was a coat of arms with a grass snake that swallows a person. The coat of arms itself symbolized the readiness to destroy the enemies of the Visconti clan. The emblem of the car has practically not undergone changes since its creation, however, paying tribute to fashion, small ornate details were slightly abolished.

Aston martin

The name of this brand of cars comes from the name of one of the owners of the car factory Lionel Martin, who, together with a friend, built the first car in his life. "Aston" originates from the race, which took place in the highlands of the town of Aston Clinton, in which Martin won. Thus, through the merger of the two names, a resounding brand was created. By the way, probably the Aston Martin logo can be safely attributed to the list of the most famous car emblems. Now we do not even think about what the usual outstretched wings, on which the brand name can be seen, mean. However, at the time of the creation of this car logo, aviation was developing rapidly, and the most advanced technologies were used in it. And the sports-oriented Aston Martin used the production facilities of the aviation companyWhitehead Aircraft Limited. So, no matter how strange it sounds, the presence of wings on a car emblem is understandable.

Audi

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

Bmw

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

Citroёn

The founder of the presented car brand is André Citroën, who drew inspiration from the factories of Henry Ford in order to create his car production. A little later, the entrepreneur puts into the enterprise all the inheritance received from his parents, and begins work on the production of the world's first cars under his own name. André Citroën introduced gears of a special design to the automotive market, which turned out to be much more perfect than their counterparts. It was these gears that formed the basis of the emblem on Citroen cars. The emblem of the car, which many call the “double chevron”, practically did not change afterwards.

Ferrari

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

Fiat

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

Jaguar

The British corporation for the production of automobiles got its start thanks to William Lyons, who founded an enterprise for the development and production of motorcycles. After a long time, this enterprise produced the first car, after which it was re-profiled into another specialty. It was also decided to change the name of the company. "Jaguar" - the result of choosing one of the options proposed in the competition. This is exactly the case when the history of the car emblem does not need to be told. Fast, powerful and beautiful animal, after which the car is named, flaunts on the logo of the car.

Lamborgini

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

Land rover

The history of the creation of the brand began with Maurice Wilkes, who at that time was the designer of the Rover company and had a very whimsical vehicle. The whimsicality was the limited number of spare parts for the car, which were difficult to find. Then Maurice, together with his older brother, decided to create a universal car capable of conquering any surface. Since then, Land Rover has specialized exclusively in the production of off-road vehicles. Surprisingly, the Land Pover auto logo that many people dream of is inspired by the usual funny story and a can of sardines. The designer tasked with making a car emblem for Land Rover dined once on a can of sardines and left it on the table. When he returned, he found on his table a stain from an oval circle. This is how the Land Rover logo appeared.

Maserati

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

Mercedes-Benz

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

MINI

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

Opel

The founder of this brand of cars is Adam Opel, who for the entire time of the formation of his enterprise has specialized in the production of:

• sewing machines;
• horse carriages;
• bicycles.

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

Chevrolet

One of the most promoted and popular global brands in the American automotive industry is named after a Swiss-born entrepreneur Louis Chevrolet, who, having visited many countries, found success only in the United States, where he became a famous racer. Over time, the founder of General Motors Corporation created a new car brand, named after Chevrolet. However, the "hero of the occasion" himself did not work for the company for long, which was caused by disagreements over the type of cars produced. William Durand, one of the co-founders of the company, has long fed the public with myths about the Chevrolet car logo. According to his version, he came up with the logo when he saw a pattern on the wallpaper in a Parisian hotel, going into infinity. But now there are several more legends that reveal their stories of how the “bow tie” became the corporate logo of Chevrolet.

Peugeot

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

Smart

This brand of German cars is the result of the merger of the two largest automotive corporations, which pursued the goal of creating a compact car for urban roads. Thus, the Smart brand, owned by Daimler AG, was invented.

Datsun

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

Cadillac

The American automobile brand was created in 1902 and was named "Henry Ford Company" in honor of the chief engineer of the enterprise. However, after a short time, Henry Ford left the corporation and began to specialize in the opening and creation of his own car design factories. At the same time, Ford's successor, Henry Leland, was actively developing the "abandoned" Ford enterprise, and also invented a new name for it, Cadillac, in honor of the founder of the city of Detroit, where the automobile plant was located.

Dodge

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

Ssang yong

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

Luxgen

This car brand is perhaps the only representative of the Taiwanese car industry, created relatively recently, in 2008. Prior to this, the company was a subsidiary of Yulon Motor. After multiple successful collaborations with global automotive corporations, the plant decided to create its own independent automotive industry. The Taiwanese brand name comes from abbreviated words for:

• "wealth";
• "Giftedness";
• "genius";
• "luxury".

All these characteristics can be found in Luxgen automotive products.

LADA (AvtoVAZ)

It is a brand of cars that existed in Soviet times and is actively developing in modern Russia. Plants for the production of cars, as well as the main office of the enterprise, are located in the city of Togliatti, Samara region. Initially, the name "LADA" was used only for those car models intended for export. The models intended for operation within the country bore the names "Zhiguli" and "Sputnik". Now all models of cars are produced under the single name "LADA".

Marussia

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

TagaAZ

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

All car brands: list by type

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

Car brands

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

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

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

The renowned British manufacturer is one of the world's leading car makers in the production of passenger cars and racing cars, which was not expected at the very beginning of its career, when the plant specialized in the production of sidecars for motorcycles. Due to the low profit, it was decided to produce bodies for the leading car manufacturers at that time. However, now the presented brand of passenger cars has rightfully taken an honorable place among them.

Confidently complete the list of brands of passenger cars rightfully belongs to luxury cars from Great Britain, which at this time are a division of the corporation of the German "BMW AG". For cars of this brand, the status of prestigious, serious and elite cars has long been drawn, which automatically endow the listed qualities of their owners.

Sports car brands

Sports cars are the generic names for a wide range of passenger cars with two-seater seating. All brands of sports cars are characterized by:

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

Unlike racing car brands, sports cars are designed to travel on public roads, which implies their full state registration.

Some of the most famous brands of sports cars are:

a) Aston Martin

Today it is an indicator of luxury and prosperity. All models of this brand of machines are assembled by hand and only by prior order. For the first time, the popularity of the brand came after the famous film about the 007 agent.

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

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

Truck brands

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

a) Mercedes-Benz

The German automotive manufacturer specializes in the production of those main lines of trucks:

Trucks in this series are excellent for long distance travel, as well as workflow on large-scale construction sites. It is characterized by the presence of such functions:

• weather sensors;
• an optimized steering system that allows the driver to maintain control of the road surface in all weather conditions.

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

The presented trucks are characterized by high carrying capacity, which makes it possible to use them in the following areas:

• production;
• mining;
• construction.

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

• "FH";
• "FM".

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

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

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

Also in the assortment of the French concern there is a model "Premium Lander", which is characterized by the presence of an all-wheel drive system of hydraulics, due to which the truck surpasses other models in terms of carrying capacity, efficiency and control.

Car brands alphabetically

Now it's time to pay attention to the following brands of cars, presented in alphabetical order, the icons of which have a rather interesting history under them:

The American automaker chose a shape reminiscent of a caliper as an icon for its "brainchild", which carried uncomplicatedness and simplicity. This choice was due to the difficult process of registering a new car brand during the period when the automobile brand was published, since many trademarks had very close similarities with each other.

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

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

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

Throughout the history of the presented company, the car brand icon has undergone repeated changes:

• in the first version of the badge there were only the letters "A" and "M", which were intertwined with each other;
• much later they were joined by wings, symbolizing unlimited speed, which were borrowed from the automobile corporation "Bentley";
• after some time, the wings began to acquire fashionable and outlined contours;
• in 1947, the name of the owner managing the company at the time appeared on the badge.

The 4 rings known all over the world, which are present in the badge of German cars, are a symbol of the merger of large automotive corporations in 1934:

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

The very name of the car brand has a Latin origin, which in colloquial speech means "listen, listen." As a result, the creators of luxury cars pay great attention to the powerful engine of the car, which is really nice to listen to.

The icon for luxury car brands is a winged capital B, symbolizing strength, speed and non-independence. Due to the existing color schemes of the icon, the types of cars produced are distinguished:

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

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

The Chinese auto industry has decided to rely on the affordable cost of its cars, not to the detriment of their high quality, which is emphasized by the name, which means "diamond". The two hieroglyphs in the icon are the Chinese writing of a similar word.

The luxury car badge is shaped like a pearl, bearing the initials of the founder of the giant car corporation, Ettore Bugatti. Along the perimeter of the badge, there are 60 points, which are pearls.

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

Although not so popular, but at the same time there is a queue of the representative of the German car industry, whose badge, in fact, is a simplified version of "BMW". To create a new brand of the car, it was only required to change the shape, color and abbreviation.

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

Initially, the British car brand was the official dealer of "Lotus", when the rights to it were bought by one of the then owners of the presented automobile corporation, adding the prefix "Seven" to the name. After that, the cars became known as "Catheram Super Seven". The badge has undergone repeated changes over time, the most recent being the badge of the car introduced in 2014. The green color remains unchanged, clearly outlining the contours of the British flag.

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

The name of one of the largest car brands in the world comes from the name of the famous racer and mechanic Louis Joseph Chevrolet, who was invited to start producing cars under his own name after performing at one of the prestigious auto racing cups. The proposal was made by the automotive giant General Motors.

The butterfly icon is the epitome of the success of the creator of the car brand. There are several hypotheses regarding how the idea of ​​creating such an icon came about:

• one by one - the badge was invented by one of the owners of an automobile corporation after he was attracted by an unpretentious pattern on the wallpaper;
• on the other - the owner of the company liked a similar image in the process of flipping through the galleries of sheets.

The name of the American car brands comes from the name of the vice president of General Motors Corporation, Walter Chrysler. Over time, he began to specialize in the production of his own cars. The corporation began to replenish itself with global automotive brands, which made it possible to produce passenger cars and minivans. Modern icon elements represent speed and agility.

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

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

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

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

The history of the automobile enterprise begins in 1900, when the Dodge brothers began to manufacture and produce spare parts for automobiles. Over time, it was decided to slightly change the specialization for the production of machines directly. At the same time, the American company became part of the Chrysler corporation. The car badge has undergone repeated changes:

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

Such abrupt appearance and disappearance of the company's badge testifies to the power and assertiveness of the animal whose head is depicted on it. The red lines that define the shape of the head also represent a sporty, unwavering spirit.

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

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

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

It is interesting that a similar one can be found on the coat of arms of Stuttgart.

The name of this brand of cars comes from the abbreviated version of "Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino". Throughout its existence, the icon of the represented automobile corporation has taken a variety of forms: from round to square. The modern version of the badge has much in common with the past versions, which positions the company as a company that remembers its past and is proud of it, but at the same time is constantly developing.

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

Poland cannot boast of a grandiose and demanded automotive industry, but the "Passenger Car Plant" is a direct refutation of that. Only in 2010, the Polish corporation began producing its own cars under one of the brands of the Daewoo enterprise, which then owned. The brand icon is very simple and is a weaving of letters of the company name. The color red was chosen for a reason, as it symbolizes passion, quality and trust.

The date of creation of the Chinese automobile corporation is considered to be 1986. At the same time, the company's badge is based on a white bird's wing or a high snow-covered mountain, towering against a blue background that personifies the sky. The very name of the brand of cars in translation means "happiness". Apparently, this is how the icon developer imagined happiness.

The next car brand in alphabetical order is the Korean car manufacturer Hyunday, founded in 1967. Translated from Korean, the name means “modernity. The oblique capital letter "H" in the icon represents two people shaking hands. Thus, the automotive corporation sees a friendly and productive relationship with its customers.

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

The British luxury sedan carmaker has chosen a wild cat jumping as its badge. The development of such a peculiar outline of the car brand belonged to the famous artist Gordon Crosby. A distinctive feature of this icon is the throwing back of the jaguar figurine in an emergency collision.

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

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

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

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

The next brand of cars alphabetically is the Japanese "Lexus", the name of which is a derivative of the English word "luxury", which means "luxury" in translation. The simple capital letter “L”, enclosed in an oval, embodies the very luxury that needs no special introduction. The Japanese car brand is a subsidiary of Toyota.

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

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

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

38. Mercedes-Benz

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

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

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

These are the qualities that the cars of the brand in question have.

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

The style of the Japanese brand cars is based on the rising sun, in which the full name of the brand is inscribed. The point is sincerity that brings success. Recently, the badge celebrated its 80th anniversary.

The easily recognizable lightning, located inside the circle, symbolizes breakneck speed and lightning speed. In the original version of the style, there was the word "Blitz", which was also accompanied by lightning.

Since 2010, the new icon of the French car brand has been an updated form of a lion without a tongue, presented in a three-dimensional image. The meaning of the badge is dynamic movement and development. The idea of ​​creating such a style belongs to a well-known car manufacturer in France, which has become recognizable thanks to the production of cars that are devoid of a large content of harmful substances.

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

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

The icon of French cars, made in the form of a diamond on a yellow background, symbolizes success and prosperity. If you take a closer look, you will notice that each side of the diamond is located on top of the other. In reality, such a figure cannot exist. However, the manufacturers of the corporation thus make it clear that they are able to make the impossible come true.

The British Automobile Corporation specializes in the production of premium cars. The name and the first caps of the icon, superimposed on each other, are reminiscent of the creators of luxury cars, Frederick Royce and Charles Rolls.

The Swedish automotive concern filed for bankruptcy in 2011. The company's badge is represented by a mythological bird, which could be found on the coat of arms of one of the respected counts of Sweden. The present owners of the automobile corporation own the right to the name of the car brand without using the usual symbol.

It is a trademark of the Volkswagen Group, and the name is an abbreviation from the full name of the concern. Now the main focus of the company is to create sports and city cars. In the near future, it is planned to release the first crossover.

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

• wing - a symbol of technical progress;
• arrow - the latest technology;
• eye - open-mindedness;
• green - product safety for the environment.

The name of the Japanese automobile concern translates as "put together", and the six stars on the badge symbolize a similar number of companies that have joined together to create an automobile enterprise. The stars were chosen in honor of the constellation of the Pleiades, cherished by the Japanese.

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

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

Initially, the main activity of Toyota was the manufacture of looms. Paying tribute to the past, the current owners of the automobile concern decided not to change the badge symbolizing the thread threaded into the eye of a needle. The icon began to bear a philosophical meaning:

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

The badge of the "People's German Car" is represented by the capital letters "W" and "V" fused together by means of a monogram. In the days of Nazi Germany, this sign symbolized the swastika. After the end of the war, the car factory was transferred to Great Britain, where the spelling of the letters was slightly changed.

The Swedish Automobile Corporation took the inherent attributes of the Roman god of war Ares, a shield and a spear as the basis of its badge. Initially, the strip running through the grille was intended for the mounting point of the badge. However, this strip is now part of the brand.

56. Lada (AvtoVaz)

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

And the list of car brands in alphabetical order is completed by another Russian automobile manufacturer, the car icon of which is directly related to the products of the car plant in Taganrog. In the early 2000s, the corporation specializes in the production of machines called "Orion". After some time, the plant arrives with a specialty in the assembly of cars.

The most famous car brands

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

1. Nissan

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

2. Porsche

The German automaker does not get tired of working on the quality and reliability of its products, which results in the working condition of about 70% of the cars of this brand. In recent years, the automotive concern has placed particular emphasis on the environmentally friendly component of cars, while maintaining their power and strength. This is confirmed by the hybrid version of the "Porsche Cayenne". The German company is now part of the Volkswagen Group.

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

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

4. Hyundai

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

For quite a long time, the legendary automobile concern has been experiencing certain difficulties. However, this does not seem to affect the production of cars in any way, as exemplified by the updated Focus and Fusion models introduced in 2012. At the present time, these models of the American brand of cars are still sold in huge quantities around the world.

6. Volkswagen

The most "popular" car in Germany was awarded the title "Car of the Year" in 2012. Since then, the concern has not tired of breaking records in terms of the number of sales. The German automaker is now considered the greenest carmaker in the world, and is still looking for alternative energy sources.

7. Honda

The world famous brand of cars from Japan is wildly popular among the world population. This was evidenced by record sales of the Honda Accord in 2012, which was later awarded the title best car years in many countries of the world. Distinctive features of all cars of this brand are reliability and safety, which are present in each model.

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

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

10. Toyota

The legendary automobile brand from Japan in 2012 became the leader in sales, presenting only two models to the world public: "Prius" and "Aqua". The hybrid engines of these machines showed a high degree of endurance and power, and the continued demand for them speaks of the viability of such installations. The development of the company is manifested in the production of stylish cars that are affordable for ordinary buyers.

The most expensive car brands

Recently, the overwhelming number of car companies in the process of manufacturing their products began to make a greater bias towards practicality and comfort, which directly affects the cost of cars. Which car brands are the most expensive in the world? Now we will find out:

1. Honda ($ 21 thousand)

One of the reputable insurance companies with a worldwide reputation recognized the engines of the Japanese automobile corporation as the most reliable and high-performance, which directly affects the cost of cars, which now exceeds $ 20,000 for one copy of the Japanese car industry.

2. Toyota ($ 23 thousand)

Another Japanese car maker is only slightly ahead of its rival. Especially popular among consumers are models of increased cost:

• Land Cruiser Prado;
• Land Cruiser 200;
• Highlander.

They account for about a third of all car sales of the corporation.

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

4. Volvo ($ 31.5 thousand)

The Swedish automaker is gaining momentum and actively developing its automotive industry, resulting in the development and subsequent release from the assembly line of hybrid car models. At the moment, the average cost for one copy is almost $ 32,000.

5. Infinity ($ 41 thousand)

Owned by the Japanese car brand, Nissan Motor actively develops innovative technologies in the production of automobiles that are characterized by a high degree of comfort, endurance and performance. Now one of the most expensive car brands costs about $ 41,000.

6. Lexus ($ 42 thousand)

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

7. BMW ($ 50 thousand)

The list of the most expensive cars would be incomplete without representatives of the German car industry. Status and safety cars are selling at the old cost of half a million dollars.

8. Land Rover ($ 60 thousand)

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

9 Mercedes-Benz ($ 67,000)

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

10. Porsche ($ 98 thousand)

The most profitable car manufacturing company is again the representative of the German car industry. At the moment, the models "Cayenne" and "Macan" are in the greatest demand.

Rare car brands

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

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

• "Elise";
• "Exige";
• "Evora".

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

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

Koenigsegg

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

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

Wiesmann

A rare brand of German cars, it specializes in the production of sports models, beaten in a classic style. Cars are characterized by the absence of external aggressiveness, which is replaced by some femininity, manifested in the form of cars. However, the inner fullness of the sports car suggests otherwise:

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

The list of rare car brands is continued by a brand from the United States, which was founded in 1999. The corporation also specializes in the production of powerful and domestic sports cars that can accelerate to a hundred in a couple of seconds. Like the vast majority of race cars, the SSC models have a body made of aluminum combined with a hydrocarbon fiber.

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

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

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

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

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

Car brands and countries of origin

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

USA:

The largest American automaker is the Ford corporation, founded by the famous engineer Henry Ford, who came up with the idea of ​​creating a conveyor production that significantly reduces the cost of assembling cars, which directly affected the availability of personal Vehicle... In today's automotive market, where one car company takes over another, Ford remains independent and one of the largest car corporations in the world. The most significant acquisition of the American concern is Jaguar, a significant part of which was sold to Henry Ford.

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

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

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

Throughout the existence of this automobile brand, which, by the way, has American roots, there have been constant takeovers. So, in 1960, the concern was bought out by Jaguar, which later left and merged with Chrysler. The merged organization is currently owned by the German Mercedes.

The well-known American concern for the production of cars was created by the equally eminent racer Louis Chevrolet. Subsequently, the popularity of this brand of cars only grew, which allowed it to acquire an automobile corporation with the legendary name "General Motors". Now "Checrolet" is actively cooperating with the Japanese companies "Toyota" and "Suzuki", helping the aforementioned automakers to enter the American market.

Europe:

1. Germany:

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

• Seat;
• Skoda;
• Rolls-Royce.

The presented world-class automaker began its journey with the creation of small cars and motorcycles. After a certain time, he became the owner of the English automobile concern "Rover". Now the most recognizable brands of cars under the auspices of "BMW" are represented by "MINI".

2. Italy

Here I would like to draw special attention to "Fiat", an automaker known for the creation of small foreign cars, on which, in fact, he climbed. Now the Italian concern owns a number of legendary and prestigious car brands:

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

3. France

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

• undercarriage structures;
• engine;
• external outlines.

Japan

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

Honda. At the dawn of its career, the company was engaged in the collection of bicycles with motors, which at that time were purchased in small batches.

• Toyota. Previously known for the production of textiles.
• Mitsubishi. Throughout the history of its existence, the corporation has managed to try itself in various areas of business, even in the brewery.
• "Mazda". Prior to car manufacturing, she specialized in the production of cork products.
• "Suzuki". Previously specialized in the manufacture of looms.

Russian car brands

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

1. AvtoVAZ (LADA)

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

2. Volga

The Russian car brand "Volga" is the result of the merger of the American company "Ford" and the Russian one - "Gas". When creating the aforementioned brand of cars, the goal was to meet the needs of the population in luxury cars. Also, there was a great demand for "Volga" from French and German colleagues. In Soviet times, this car brand was an obligatory "attribute" of the political elite. In 2007, the production of Volga stopped, and collectors from all over the world now dream of getting one model of this brand healthy.

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

4. TagAZ

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

Car brands by type of SUV

All brands of jeeps

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

Leading Japanese carmaker offers the FJ Cruiser, which is rapidly growing in demand for secondary market... The main advantages of a jeep are:

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

The Japanese are not going to give up their positions and already represent the next model of jeeps, just released by another manufacturer: X-Terra "from" Nissan. In the process of assembling this model, all the functions of the jeeps of the 90s were used and added. Also, there is an impressive design and high cross-country ability of the car, which allows you to overcome the most serious obstacles on the road.

All SUV brands:

The presented automobile corporation proposes to pay attention to the impressive model "QX-56", which has undergone repeated changes and improvements. The result is a brutal yet pleasing appearance and unparalleled power on the road.

It is safe to say that the domestic auto industry has made great strides forward in its development. This is confirmed by off-road vehicles from the Russian automobile concern "TagAz", which are famous for driving on any off-road, but at the same time do not differ in high endurance.

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

All icons and their names

All brands of cars are distinguished by their individuality and uniqueness, which is largely due to the peculiarities of the production of each of them. Even more uniqueness of cars is given by their badges, which have a rather interesting historical and philosophical load behind them. Quite often, the external component of a car is associated with these icons, which were fully described above.

Although Russian car brands cannot compare with German, American and Japanese car companies, they are nonetheless important players. In the Soviet years, they played a huge role for the country and enjoyed superpopularity. Nowadays, the popularity of Russian domestic car brands is falling, but, nevertheless, according to the statistics of new car sales, some car brands of Russian origin remain the most popular in terms of sales.

Despite the decline in popularity and the onset of competition, Russian cars cannot be discounted. Many car companies, after years of decline, are slowly but surely beginning to develop. That is why our domestic cars are worthy of mention. In general, it should not be discounted either, as our cars have tremendous development potential. Despite the huge decline in new car sales in the country, Russian market is still one of the ten largest markets in the world. It is noteworthy that this achievement became possible in a very short time.

With today's article, we open a series of publications that will be dedicated to all car brands in the world. In each new article, we will talk about the car brands of each country, which is known all over the world for its cars. Of course, we devote the first publication to Russian brands that were 30-50 years ago, some of which are still their new vehicles.

LADA

• Year of foundation of the company: 1966 - present
• Headquarters: Togliatti, Samara region
• AvtoVAZ CJSC
• Web site: http://www.lada.ru/

This is one of the most famous domestic car brands in the world, which was founded in the 60s and still produces cars. In the Soviet years, Avtovaz was the largest manufacturer of Lada cars, most of which were exported to all of Western Europe. Recall that the first Lada models were based on Italian Fiat cars. Outwardly, some of the Zhiguli models were very similar to the cars of the Italian brand.

However, despite the similarities, the first Lada cars were not actually Italian Fiats. It was really our Russian car exterior design, which was written off from Fiat.

Yes it is not and not. But the company's management did not expect to rely on sophistication and power. The main goal is to produce a simple and reliable vehicle that can transport people from point A to point B, offering optimal agility and comfort on the road.

Few of the world's automakers can boast of producing models that were first introduced to the market for over 40 years. For example, Avtovaz only recently removed the Vaz-2105 and Vaz-2107 from serial production. The old classics in various versions (2101,2102, 2103, 2104) sold 20 million copies worldwide. It was only in 2012 that the company's management decided to completely stop the production of old models.

The most popular model of all the classic Zhiguli was the Vaz-2105, which was based on 124 Fiat models from 1966. Avtovaz classics were appreciated for their low cost and simple design.

From the very beginning, she was the main partner of Avtovaz. Today the general partner of the plant is the Renault-Nissan group of companies. Today the automobile plant Avtovaz has updated its product line. Today the plant produces Lada Granta, Lada Kalina, Lada Largus, Lada Priora and the Niva 4x4 off-road vehicle. Also, the serial production of the new Lada Vesta and Lada X-Ray models will begin very soon.

Vaz 2101	Vaz 2102	Vaz 2103
Vaz 2104	Vaz 2105	Vaz 2106
Vaz 2107	Vaz 2108	Vaz 2109
Vaz 21099	Vaz 2110	Vaz 2111
Vaz 2112	Vaz 2113	Vaz 2114
Vaz 2115	Lada Kalina	Lada Priora
Lada Granta	Lada Largus	Lada Vesta
Niva 4x4	Lada X-Ray

VOLGA

• Year of foundation of the company: 1946 - present
• Headquarters: Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
• Founder / Parent Company: GAS
• Web site: http://volga21.com/

The Volga car brand was formed thanks to an alliance with the Gas company. By creating the Volga brand, the leadership of the USSR hoped to meet the demand for luxury cars. The first Volga model rolled off the assembly line in 1956 and became the successor of the GAZ-M20 Pobeda model. The release of Volga models was primarily designed for export to France and Germany, where there was a huge demand for this class of cars. True to compete domestic car and German stamps could not. Volga cars produced at the GAZ plant, remotely in their contours and style, resembled Ford cars. Unlike simple Lada cars, Volga has become a prestigious luxury brand from the very beginning. It is not surprising that in the Soviet years only politicians, professors, various heads of departments, etc. could afford Volga cars.

Unfortunately, the serial production of the Volga was stopped in 2007. It is noteworthy that the classic old Volga cars are currently in great demand all over the world among collectors. One of the avid lovers of this brand is Vladimir Putin.

Gas 21	Gas 22	Gas 24
Gas 3102	Gas 31029	Gas 3105
Gas 3110	Gas 3111	Volga Siber

ZIL

• Year of foundation of the company: 1916 - present
• Headquarters: Moscow, Russia
• Founder / Parent Company: Igor Zakharov
• Web site: http://www.amo-zil.ru/

Surprisingly, not all over the world know that in the Soviet years in our country, which were produced for the highest officials of the state. The most famous model, which was produced at the Likhachev plant, was the ZIL-115. This armored vehicle was used strictly for the transportation of high officials of the state. The most famous passenger of this car in the world is the Soviet leader of the country Joseph Stalin.

The company is currently called Amo-Zil and manufactures buses, tractors and trucks.

Moskvich

• Year of foundation of the company: 1930 - present
• Headquarters: Moscow, Russia
• Founder / Parent Company: AZLK
• Web site: http://www.azlk.ru/

Another popular Russian brand. Externally, the car did not differ in some stylish lines, which made the design of the car boring. However, this did not affect the popularity of the cars that were produced under this brand. It was truly a country.

The most popular models in the history of the brand are cars of the following series: "408", "412" and "2142".

Production of Muscovites started in the pre-war years, but the car did not enjoy success until 1949, when the first modern model Moskvich 400 entered mass production ... It was thanks to Opel technologies that AZLK released the first Moskvich 400 model, which was based on the Opel Kadett.

The Moskvich brand gained the greatest fame in the 70-80s, when the economy of the USSR was growing. But, unfortunately, having survived the collapse of the Soviet Union, the brand has not survived to this day. In 2002 Moskvich was declared bankrupt. In 2006, Renault acquired some production lines of the AZLK plant in Moscow, where some Renault models were subsequently produced.

In 2009, the German company Volkswagen acquired the right to the Moskvich brand. The VAG group of companies owns the right to use the name "Moskvich" until 2021.

Moskvich 400	Moskvich 401	Moskvich 423
Moskvich 410	Moskvich 407	Moskvich 423N
Moskvich 430	Moskvich 411	Moskvich 403
Moskvich 424	Moskvich 432	Moskvich 408
Moskvich 426	Moskvich 433	Moskvich 412
Moskvich 434	Moskvich 2138	Moskvich 2733
Moskvich 2315	Moskvich 2140	Moskvich 2141
Moskvich Svyatogor	Moskvich Yury Dolgoruky	Moskvich Prince Vladimir

OTHER OPERATING RUSSIAN CAR MANUFACTURERS

GAZ Nizhny-Novgorod

• Year of foundation of the company: 1932 - present
• Headquarters: Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
• GAZ Group
• Web site: http://azgaz.ru/

The Gorky Automobile Plant, which is abbreviated as GAZ, is a Russian automobile company that was formed in 1932. At first the company had the name "Nizhny Novgorod". Then the name of the manufacturer was changed to "Gorky". But later the company received the abbreviated name "GAZ".

It is our leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles in the country. The company specializes in the production of automotive components, powertrains, automobiles, heavy and medium-duty trucks, large buses and light commercial vehicles (etc.).

UAZ

• Year of foundation of the company: 1941 - present
• Headquarters: Ulyanovsk, Russia
• Founder / Parent Company: Sollers
• Web site: http://www.uaz.ru/

The Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant has the abbreviated name "UAZ". It is a large Russian car manufacturer. Manufactures trucks, buses, and sports cars. In addition, the company produces military equipment. The most popular model is UAZ-469.0020. Other popular cars produced by the company: UAZ-31514, UAZ-31519, UAZ-3153, UAZ-3160, UAZ Bary (UAZ-3159), UAZ Simbir and UAZ Hunter.

KAMAZ

• Year of foundation of the company: 1969 - present
• Headquarters: Naberezhnye Chelny, Tatarstan, Russia
• Founder / Parent Company: Kamaz Group
• Web site: http://www.kamaz.ru/en/

The Kama Automobile Plant produces vehicles under the Kamaz brand. The company specializes in other automotive engineering. The company was founded in 1969. For the first time serial production of cars began in 1970. It is not only one of the best truck manufacturers in our country, but also one of the best in the world. For a long time, Kamaz cars have remained the undisputed leaders and winners of the regular ones.

Thanks to these races, "Kamaz" has gained a reputation for safe, reliable and powerful cars. At the moment, the plant produces 260 trucks per day. The Kamaz company produces 93,600 vehicles per year.

DERWAYS AUTOMOBILE COMPANY

• Year of foundation of the company: 2003 - present
• Headquarters: Cherkessk, Russia
• Founder / Parent Company: Mercury Group
• Web site: http://www.derways.ru/

Derways Automobile Company was founded in 2003 and is one of the first private car manufacturers in Russia in our country. The company specializes in the production of SUVs, compact cars and two-door coupes. The company produces 100,000 vehicles a year. Derways Automobile Company also has a joint production with the Chinese Group company. The most popular vehicles produced in the partnership are Lifan 320 and Cowboy.

Spetsteh LLC

• Year of foundation of the company: 1967 - present
• Headquarters: Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
• Founder / Parent Company: Not available
• Web site: http://www.spetsteh-mir.ru/

The Russian company "Spetsteh" is based in Nizhny Novgorod. The company specializes in the production of wheeled and tracked all-terrain vehicles. In addition, Spetsteh is a major manufacturing player. Also "Spetsteh" is a supplier of components for the "UAZ" plant.

Dragon motors

• Year of foundation of the company: 1983 - present
• Headquarters: Ulyanovsk, Russia
• Founder / Parent Company: Not available
• Web site: http://www.rcom.ru/dragon-motor/

The production of the Dragon Motors company is located in Ulyanovsk. The company manufactures off-road vehicles and is engaged in vehicle tuning. The company first introduced its car in 1985, which was called "Laura". The car has received many diplomas and awards. Since then, Dragon Motors has produced many amazing vehicles. The vehicles of this brand are distinguished by reliability, safety and exceptional individual style. Here are some of the best models OHTA, Astero, Jump, Proto-LuAZ.

AVTOKAM

• Years of the company's activity: 1989 - 1997
• Headquarters: Naberezhnye Chelny, Russia
• Founder / Parent Company: Grigory Rysin
• Site: Not available

Avtokam was a Russian car manufacturer. The company's plant was located in Naberezhnye Chelny. The company was founded by several organizations: L. Ya. Karpov, Ivanovo Heavy Machine Tool Plant and Interlap. The Avtokam company was registered in 1989. For the first time, the production of cars began in 1991. The plant produced the Autokam Ranger and Autokam 2160 models. However, for unknown reasons, the company decided to stop production, after which the company ceased to exist in 1997.

MARUSSIA MOTORS

• Years of the company's activity: 2007 - 2014
• Headquarters: Moscow, Russia
• Founder / Parent Company: Nikolay Fomenko, Andrey Cheglakov, Efim Ostrovsky
• Site: Not available

Marussia Motors is a Russian sports car manufacturer. The headquarters was located in Moscow. was founded in 2007. The company has developed sports cars "B2" and "B1". Marussia Motors with the former Formula Racer driver Nikolai Fomenko, more than once became the winner of various competitions. Despite some successes in the world of motorsport, the company in 2014 resulted in bankruptcy. Initially, the brand hoped to solve financial problems with outside help, but without finding support, it was declared bankrupt.

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