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Which can reflect the history of the company, emphasize its status and highlight brand features or carry no semantic load at all. Cars are no exception. Surely every person paid attention that there is an icon on the front bumper, decorative grille or car hood cover, which is the brand logo. At the back, as a rule, nameplates are attached: the name of the brand of the car and the model. Today we will get acquainted with the most famous logos.

How many car brands are there in the world

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

Sports car brands: emblems and names

Sports cars are not made for racing on the F1 track, but for city driving. These cars are more elegant, stylish, beautiful and faster than conventional sedans. No wonder they cost more. They are acquired mainly in order to demonstrate their status, position in society and income level. They are characterized by low ground clearance and a powerful, hardy motor.

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

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

Sports cars are also present in the lineups of other companies, whose logos will also be considered. The most famous brands:

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

Brands of expensive cars: icons and names

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

The number of manufacturers producing the most expensive cars in the world in 2017 includes the following companies:

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

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

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

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

Ferrari's Enzo costs $1.3 million. It should also be noted the brand of cars, whose name is Porsche. The 918 Spyder is valued at one million US dollars. The graceful lid of her hood is decorated with a shield-shaped emblem, in the center of which is a rearing horse. Above it is the inscription "Stuttgart" - the name of the German city, homeland. Black and red stripes and deer antlers are depicted in the corners. These are elements of the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Württemberg, whose capital is Stuttgart.

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

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

Racing car brands: logos and names

Let's move on to the brands of racing cars, whose photo names also deserve attention. As a rule, such cars do not arrive in open sale. They are "chased" only on specially designed tracks in sports such as Formula 1 and Grand Prix.

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

These brands include:

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

The SSC brand is the only one on this list whose logo has not yet been reviewed. The company is young, it was founded in 2004 in America. The abbreviation translates as Shelby Super Cars. Shelby is the name of the founder of the brand. The logo is an ellipse adorned with the letters SSC.

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

french car brands

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

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

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

Citroen uses a Christmas tree as an emblem - two "brackets" located one above the other. In a schematic representation, these are the teeth of a chevron wheel. And everyone knows Renault under the logo, the shape of which visually resembles a rhombus. In the view of the developers, this is a diamond, symbolizing prosperity.

British car brands

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

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

• Aston Martin - the inscription of the same name enclosed in wings.
• Jaguar - the emblem is a jaguar, symbolizing power, speed and strength.
• Mini - like some other car brands, "Mini" chose to use fenders that enclose a circle framing the brand name.
• Land Rover- the logo of one of the divisions of Ford (specializes in the production of cars off-road) is very simple: an oval. This is an oval, which contains an inscription with the name of the brand.
• Reliant - a symbolically depicted eagle with spread wings, and the letter "R" in the center.
• Caterham - the logo is stylized as the flag of Great Britain, only it is made in other colors: stripes of yellow, green and white.
• MG is an octagonal badge framed in a red frame, and in the center on a golden background are the letters "MG".
• AC - Like MG, it is an older sports car manufacturer whose logo uses the letters "AC" arranged in a blue circle surrounded by a pale blue border.
• Rover - the name of the brand of the car comes from the nomadic people of the rovers who traveled on ships. Therefore, the emblem is exactly the ship on a black background.
• Morgan is another sports car brand that uses wings in its logo. They frame the circle in which the name of the brand is enclosed.
• Bristol - at the heart of the emblem is the coat of arms of the city of Bristol in a black circle.

American car brands with logos

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

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

Chinese cars: brands and their logos

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

• Lifan - stylized blue sails on a white background.
• Landwind is an elliptical ring enclosing a red rhombus with a metal letter "L".
• Changan - a blue circle with jagged edges, inside which is the letter "V" as a symbol of victory.
• Foton - a metal triangle divided by two slanted lines.
• Tianye - an oval, inside of which are enclosed 2 parallel lines going up, similar to steps.
• Roewe is a red and black shield logo that features 2 lions over a golden 'R'.
• Chery - the logo intertwines the capital letters of the brand name, merging into an "A", which is supported by the outlines of the hands.
• FAW - number "1" with wings on a blue background.
• Great Wall- a stylized prong of the Great Wall of China, organically inscribed in a circle.
• Brilliance - 2 hieroglyphs are intertwined in the company's logo, speaking of beauty and superiority.
• Geely is a stylized wing reaching for the blue sky.
• BYD - somewhat reminiscent of the modified BMW logo. In the black oval is another one - white and blue, and the name of the brand is written below.

Japanese car brands

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

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

German car brands and their logos

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

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

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

Korean cars and their logos

Cars manufactured by Korean and South Korean companies are also popular all over the world. It:

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

Italian and Spanish car brands

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

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

The quality of the Italian car brands is not inferior to the Spanish Seat.

with logos

Emblems of car brands with names, photos of which can be seen in the collage above, were created by Russian automotive companies. It:

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

The modern automotive market offers a wide variety of different brands of cars 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 automaker, 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 digression into the history of the automotive industry will allow you to become a real expert in this area.

What are the brands of cars?

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Today, the automotive market is replete with a wide variety of car brands, which involuntarily makes you think about what kind of cars they are? Every day we see different car emblems, some of which we don't even recognize. We can say unequivocally, there are a huge number of them, listing which is not enough time. However, you should pay attention to the most famous and sought-after car brands, whose logos you are most likely familiar with:

Alfa Romeo

The legislator of the famous automobile corporation in the modern world is Nicolo Romeo, who earned his first fortune selling equipment for transporting soil. A little later, the entrepreneur changes his profession, preferring the automotive business, where he soon becomes the head of the large Alfa company. Subsequently, by combining the name of the company and his own name, a popular car brand. Seeing the emblem of the Alfa Romeo car, most likely, you clearly understand that you have a premium car in front of you. 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 crosshairs of the flag of Milan, which he saw on the facade of the Visconti house. On the house was a coat of arms with a grass snake that swallows a person. The emblem itself symbolized the readiness to destroy the enemies of the Visconti family. The emblem of the car has practically not changed since its inception, however, paying tribute to fashion, small ornate details were a little abolished.

Aston Martin

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

Audi

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

bmw

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

Citroen

The founder of the presented brand of cars is Andre Citroen, who, in order to create his own automobile production, drew inspiration from the factories of Henry Ford. 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 Citroen introduced gears of a special design to the automotive market, which turned out to be much more perfect than their analogues. 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”, has not changed much since then.

Ferrari

The creator of the famous automotive brand under which luxury cars are produced is Enzo Ferrari, whose career as an automaker began with the creation of a racing team. Subsequently, such a recognizable badge for cars was chosen. How did such an emblem for the car come about? At one of the races, Enzo Ferrari met Count Francesco Baraka, on the fuselage of an airplane whose prancing stallion was depicted. Francesco's mother gave Enzo a family coat of arms and recommended that a rearing 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 has strong associations with luxury, and even the word Ferrari itself has become a symbol of wealth.

fiat

The Italian brand of cars 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 rapidly due to the lack of quotas for imported steel. Even then, the automobile corporation produced all types of cars: from small cars to buses. It is noteworthy that the company did not have a car logo, but instead, the emblem of the car was a plate with the inscription that it was car factory. However, one funny incident decided the fate of the automaker's logo. One day, the lights were turned off throughout the plant, and the chief designer, driving around the territory, discovered suspicious neon lighting that was reflected from the plant. Impressed by this beauty, the chief the designer enclosed the car logo in one line. However, over time, the Fiat emblem changed its shape to a circle.

Jaguar

The British automobile corporation got its start thanks to William Lyons, who founded an enterprise for the development and production of motorcycles. After a long time, this enterprise produced the first car, after which it was 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 offered at the competition. This is exactly the case when the history of the car emblem does not need to be told. The fast, powerful and beautiful animal, after which the car is named, also flaunts on the logo of the car.

Lamborghini

Luxury sports cars got their name from the founder of the corporation, Ferruccio Lamborghini, who originally 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 factory, where he invited famous designers of that time. The car logo of Lamborgini symbolizes the sign of the Zodiac Taurus, the colors black and yellow were proposed by the founder of the company himself.

Land Rover

The history of the creation of the brand began with Maurice Wilkes, who at that time was the designer of the Rover company and had a very whimsical vehicle. The whimsy 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 universal car capable of conquering any surface. Since then, Land Rover Corporation has specialized exclusively in the production of SUVs. Surprisingly, the Land Pover car logo that many dream of is inspired by the usual funny story and a can of sardines. The designer tasked with making the emblem for Land Rover ate a can of sardines once and left them on the table. When he returned, he found a stain from an oval circle on his table. 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 feasible contribution to the development of a common cause. However, in the process of the formation of the company, several brothers died, which became the impetus for a new development of the enterprise. By trial and error, luxury cars were created that are especially 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 Bogni. It's funny that the Mazerati signature trident was drawn by the only one of the 7 brothers who never designed or made cars.

mercedes benz

The name of the presented brand of cars 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 was so liked by Ellinika that he decided to name it for his daughter Mercedes. Subsequently, the two corporations "Daimler" and "Benz" merged, which led to the modern name of this brand. German cars. Some car logos were born much earlier than the era of prosperity of the car brands themselves began. It is believed that the logo of Mers machines (a three-pointed star) symbolizes that the engines of this company are used in the sky, on earth and in water. However, for the first time car logo Mersedes is mentioned in a letter from Gottlieb Daimbler to his wife. With the future car logo, Gottlieb marked the place of a new house in the city of Deutz and signed that someday this star will show off over the roof of his car factory, symbolizing prosperity. And so it happened, maybe it’s not a good logo on the car, but the Mercedes car brand is thriving 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 fullness 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 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 car production. Their first cooperation with other automobile concerns was unsuccessful, but subsequently mass production was established.

Chevrolet

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

Peugeot

The French car brand is the result of a family business that began with Jean-Pierre Peugeot, who converted an inherited windmill into a metalworking business. After a while, the grandson of the founder of the enterprise began to manufacture bicycles, and a couple of years later the first car was introduced to the world.

Smart

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

Datsun

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

Cadillac

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

Dodge

The famous American car brand bears the name of its creators, the Dodge brothers, who, at the beginning of their career in the automotive industry, opened a company for the production and design of bicycles. After some time, the brothers entered into an agreement with Henry Ford to develop and produce parts for a new car model. A little later, the Dodge brothers opened a car manufacturing company, the purpose of which 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 produces SUVs, pickups and crossovers. In translation, the name of the Korean automobile brand means "Two Dragons", symbolizing power and independence.

Luxgen

This brand of cars is perhaps the only representative of the Taiwanese auto industry, created in relatively recent times, in 2008. Prior to this, the enterprise was a subsidiary of Yulon Motor. After numerous successful collaborations with global automotive corporations, the plant decided to create its own independent automotive industry. The name of the Taiwanese brand comes from shortened 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. Automobile production plants, 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 that are intended for export. The models intended for operation within the country were called Zhiguli and Sputnik. Now all models of cars are produced under the single name "LADA".

Marussia

This brand of car bright representative Russian sports car of the automotive 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. The investor was one of the most influential Russian oligarchs. The automobile brand originates in 2007, when mass production of racing cars was launched almost immediately.

TagaAZ

Another Russian automotive brand that is popular 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 process of building a plant was launched. Exactly one 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 variety

If you imagine all the brands of cars in the form of a list, you get a very impressive list of models, acquaintance with which will require, 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 the transportation of luggage and passengers in the amount of 2-8 people. Currently, many automotive manufacturers specialize in the production of different types of cars. However, there are those - whose products are only passenger models. These include:

Starts a list of stamps passenger cars mobiles one of the oldest automotive manufacturers of Italian origin, which, unlike its competitors, started immediately with the production of automotive products. The huge popularity of cars of this brand was largely due to their active participation in various auto competitions. Throughout the history of the Alfa Romeo plant, it has specialized in the production and production of freight transport, buses, trolleybuses. However, now the company is known for automotive products only passenger type.

Continues the list of brands cars British manufacturer of luxury automotive products. Despite its 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 fullness of the cars, as well as manual assembly. The most famous model is the Bentley Continental.

The famous British manufacturer is one of the world's leading carmakers in the production of cars and racing cars, which was not expected at the very beginning of a career when the plant specialized in the production of sidecars for motorcycles. Due to low profits, it was decided to produce bodies for the leading automakers at that time. However, now the presented brand of cars has rightfully taken pride of place among them.

Confidently completing the list of brands of passenger cars rightfully belongs to luxury cars from the UK, which for the current period of time are a division of the German corporation BMW AG. The status of prestigious, serious and elite cars has long been behind the cars of this brand, which automatically endow their owners with the listed qualities.

Sports car brands

Sports cars are a generalized name for a wide range of two-seater passenger cars. All brands of sports cars are characterized by:

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

Unlike brands of racing cars, 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 well-being. All models of this brand of machines are assembled by hand and only by advance orders. For the first time, popularity came to the brand after the famous film about 007.

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

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

Truck brands

Truck - a vehicle, the purpose of which is the transportation of goods in a specially equipped body or cargo platform. If earlier all trucks were associated with something very loud and not very comfortable, now the creation of trucks of increased comfort is actively practiced. The following brands of trucks have proven themselves the most well:

a) Mercedes-Benz

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

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

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

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

Presented trucks has a high load capacity, which makes it possible to use it in the following areas:

• production;
• mining;
• construction.

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

• F.H.;
• "FM".

Models of the first series are actively used for the transportation of goods, the mass of which is 20-33 tons. Models of the second series belong to the class truck tractors able to travel long distances.

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

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

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

Brands of cars in alphabetical order

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

The American automaker chose a caliper-like shape as an icon for its “brainchild”, which carried simplicity and simplicity. This choice was due to the difficult process of registering a new brand of car at the time of the release of the automobile brand, since many trademarks had a very close resemblance to each other.

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

• a red cross that stands out on a white background;
• a snake that devours a man.

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

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

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

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

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

The very name of the automobile brand is of Latin origin, which in colloquial speech means "listen, listen." As a result, the creators of elite 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 capital letter "B" endowed with wings, symbolizing strength, speed and independence. Due to the existing color schemes of the badge, the types of cars produced are distinguished:

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

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

The Chinese auto industry decided to bet on the affordable cost of their cars without sacrificing their high quality, which is emphasized by the name, which means “diamond” in translation. The two hieroglyphs in the badge are the Chinese script for a similar word.

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

The basis of the badge of elite cars of British origin is made up of three coats of arms, symbolizing the coat of arms of the Buick family from Scotland, who founded the automobile corporation.

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

The badge originates in the family coat of arms of the de la Mothe 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 numerous changes over time, the latest 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 outlines 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 most prestigious motor sport cups. The offer was made by the automotive giant General Motors.

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

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

The name of 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 with world automobile brands, which made it possible to produce passenger cars and minivans. The elements of the modern badge represent speed and speed.

The French Automobile Corporation originates at the beginning of the last century, when it was created by engineer Andre Citroen, after whom it was named. The icon of the presented brand is made up of two chevrons, reminiscent of the first outstanding achievement of French engineering, the teeth of a chevron wheel.

The automobile giant got its name in honor of one of the territories of present-day Romania, which was named after 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 its new version was presented at the 2008 auto show, which is a capital letter “D”, framed by a line on which the full name of the car brand looms. The presence of silver shades indicates the status of the Renault automobile concern, which is a subsidiary of Dacia.

The Korean auto industry also does not stand still and is in a hurry to introduce one of its largest representatives, whose name means "great universe" in translation. According to one of the existing opinions, the icon is based on a shell. However, the vast majority prefer to believe the version with a lily, which the badge 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 icon lies in compactness, combined with convenience, which directly corresponds to the corporation's motto, which sounds like this: "We make it compact!".

The history of the automobile 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 numerous changes:

• at first, it was based on a round medal, in the center of which there were two triangles forming a star with six ends. The inside also featured the capital letters "D" and "B", standing 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 automobile brand was deprived of any badge for some time;
• soon the head of the animal again became an integral part of American cars.

Such abrupt appearances and disappearances of the company's badge testifies to the power and assertiveness of the animal whose head is depicted on it. The red lines that create the outlines of the head also represent an unshakable sporting spirit.

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

The history of the creation of the icon of luxury Italian sports cars is connected with the famous pilot from Italy, Francesco Baraka, whose hallmark 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 a skilled pilot. As a result, the presented brand of Italian cars is decorated with a modern badge, each element of which symbolizes something:

• the background is yellow - the color of the city of Modena, where the first automobile factory "Ferrari" was built;
• three stripes located at the top of the badge are national Italian colors;
• The initials SF are an abbreviation for "Scuderia Ferrari", which means "Ferrari Stable" in translation. 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 an abbreviated version of "Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino". Throughout its existence, the badge of the presented automobile corporation has taken a variety of forms: from round to square. The modern version of the badge has a lot in common with past versions, which positions the company as a company that remembers its past and is proud of it, but at the same time constantly developing.

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

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

The year 1986 is considered to be the time of the creation of the Chinese Automobile Corporation. 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, personifying 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 automaker Hyunday, founded in 1967. Translated from Korean, the name means "modernity". The slanted capital "H" in the badge is a symbol of two people shaking hands. Thus, the automotive corporation sees a friendly and productive cooperation with its customers.

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

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

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

The icon 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 epitome of global success and recognition of the Korean automotive 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. The main figure is a 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 ever involved in a bullfight.

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

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

A brand of cars, copies of which are always supplied to the automotive market in limited quantities, which emphasizes the quality and status of the product, as well as its owners. The cars icon is designed in the form of a compass with arrows pointing to all parts of the world, which symbolizes the goal of the automotive giant, which is the desire to succeed in any country in the world.

The Italian automobile concern is the result of family unity, embodied in the six Maserati brothers, the senior founders of the famous racing car brand. The car icon is characterized by the trident of Neptune, whose statue was considered the main attraction in the city where the car manufacturing 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 has chosen to symbolize its cars with the capital letter "M", inscribed in the form of spread wings, which is often called the "tulip". In fact, every motorist sees something of his own in this letter. The name of the company comes from the name of the deity Ahura Mazda, who was the patron of the sun, stars and moon.

38. Mercedes-Benz

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

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

• profitability;
• affordable pricing policy;
• optimum capacity.

It is these 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, the icon has never been changed.

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

Easily recognizable lightning, located inside the circle, symbolizes frantic speed and lightning speed. In the original version of the inscription, there was the word "Blitz", which was also accompanied by lightning.

Since 2010, the new badge of the French car brand has been an updated look of a lion without a tongue, presented in 3D. The meaning of the icon lies in dynamic movement and development. The idea of ​​​​creating such a mark belongs to a well-known French automaker, who became recognizable thanks to the production of cars devoid of a high content of harmful substances.

The German car badge is rich in elements, as 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 French cars badge, made in the shape of a diamond on a yellow background, symbolizes success and prosperity. If you look closer, you can see 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 a reality.

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

The Swedish carmaker went bankrupt 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 real owners of the automobile corporation own the right to name the brand of cars without using the usual symbol.

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

Another trademark of the Volkswagen Group, only this time of Czech origin. The badge 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 - symbol technical progress;
• arrow - the latest technology;
• eye - breadth of views;
• green color - product safety for the environment.

The name of the Japanese automobile concern is translated as "gather together", and the six stars on the badge symbolize a similar number of companies united to create an automobile manufacturing enterprise. The stars were chosen in honor of the constellation Pleiades, carefully revered by the Japanese.

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

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

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

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

The icon of the "people's German car" is the capital letters "W" and "V", merged together through a monogram. During 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 essential attributes of the Roman god of war Ares, a shield and a spear, as the basis for its badge. Initially, the strip stretching across the grille was intended for the badge's mounting point. However, now this strip is part of the brand.

56. Lada (AvtoVAZ)

The badge of the Russian car industry existed in Soviet times. Currently, the boat under sail is presented in a slightly different shape, in which the blue and white colors remain unchanged. The boat 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 car manufacturer, whose car icon has direct relationship to the products of the automobile plant in Taganrog. In the early 2000s, the corporation specialized in the production of cars called Orion. After some time, the factory arrives with a specialty for assembling cars.

The most famous car brands

The automotive market is highly competitive, in which only selected automakers who have managed to establish a production and marketing system deserve the right to exist. The popularity of a particular brand of cars 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, resulting in the working condition of about 70% of the cars of this brand. In recent years, the automobile 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. Now the German company is 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 constantly improving its production, as evidenced by:

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

4.Hyundai

It is the best South Korean automotive brand, which is characterized by the rapid development of production in the automotive industry. Recently, the concern has somewhat changed its focus, 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 is experiencing certain difficulties. However, this does not seem to affect the production of machines in any way, as exemplified by the updated Focus and Fusion models introduced in 2012. At present, 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. Now the German automaker, which includes a fair number of impressive car brands, is considered the most environmentally friendly automaker in the world, while constantly looking for alternative energy sources.

7. Honda

The world-famous brand of cars from Japan is wildly popular among the world population. An indicator of this was the record sales of the Honda Accord in 2012, which was subsequently awarded the title best car years in many countries around 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 sector, characterized by style and quality. The German concern was chosen as the official partner of the ongoing Olympiad in London, where it provided more than 3 thousand cars. Also, the corporation does not remain far from innovation and recently introduced the world to the “i” series cars, which are distinguished by increased power and environmental friendliness.

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

10. Toyota

The legendary car brand from Japan in 2012 became the leader in sales, presenting to the world community only two models: "Prius" and "Aqua". The hybrid engines of these machines have shown a high level 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 available to ordinary buyers.

The most expensive car brands

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

1. Honda ($21,000)

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

2. Toyota ($23,000)

Another Japanese car manufacturer is not far ahead of its competitor. 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 ($31,000)
One of the subsidiaries of Volkswagen AG stands out for its stylish design, easy handling and increased comfort. As a result, a high pricing policy, which, however, is not an obstacle for connoisseurs and fans of the German 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 production from the assembly line hybrid models machines. So far, the average cost per copy is almost $32,000.

5. Infinity ($41k)

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

6. Lexus ($42,000)

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

7. BMW ($50,000)

List of the most expensive cars would be incomplete without representatives of the German automotive industry. Status and safety cars are sold at the old cost of half a million dollars.

8. Land Rover ($60,000)

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 automotive industry is the world famous corporation Mercedes-Benz, which in 2010 was recognized as the most expensive automotive brand in the world.

10. Porsche ($98 thousand)

The most profitable car manufacturer is once again a representative of the German car industry. To date, the Cayenne and Macan models are in the greatest demand.

Rare car brands

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

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

• "Elise";
• "exige";
• Evora.

The presented models are characterized by swiftness and increased cross-country ability, which can only appeal to enthusiasts with clear life goals. In justification for 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 receive the Lotus logo 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, at the release of only one model, the M600. The mentioned car belongs to the category of sports cars, which is equipped with a spacious engine with two turbines. The result is 650 horses under the hood, and the 6-speed gearbox makes it easy to deal with them. It is also worth noting that for the entire mechanical part of the car, the basis is a tubular aluminum frame. In order to reduce weight, composite materials were used in the production of the car body.

Koenigsegg

This concern has Swedish roots, and the impetus for its creation was the desire of the founder to invent a unique sports car that would be used exclusively for personal purposes. And, since 1994, the world community began to create outstanding cars, distinguished by unique characteristics and design. For example, one of the latest models from the Swedish factory 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 power and speed, which are based on efficient 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 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, which manifests itself in the forms of cars. However, the internal fullness of the sports car suggests otherwise:

• performance perforated brakes;
• cross-section double wishbone suspension system;
• aluminum body structure.

The list of rare car brands continues with the 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 hundreds in a couple of seconds. Like the vast majority of racing cars, the body of the SSC models is made of aluminum combined with hydrocarbon fiber.

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

The history of the formation of the Dutch automobile brand begins in 1880, when the company specialized in harnessing horse-drawn carriages, as well as servicing stagecoaches. Years later, the company released its 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 brand of rare cars offers models with a minimum weight of up to one ton. At the same time, the cars are able to accelerate to 300 km / h and create a feeling of flight, despite the stiff 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 exorbitant cost of the model, the presented car brand is the rarest in the world.

Car brands and manufacturing countries

Some brands of cars are very recognizable and by them, in particular, by their 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 that produces it.

USA:

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

Successful automobile production was easily established by a talented engineer from a small American town who decided to give his "brainchild" his own name. The success and popularity of the corporation was determined by the acquisition of one automobile company after another, which 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, its absorption has constantly occurred. So, in 1960, the concern was bought out by Jaguar, which he later left and merged with Chrysler. Currently, the combined organization belongs to the German "Mercedes".

The well-known American concern for the production of cars was created by no less eminent racer Louis Chevrolet. Subsequently, the popularity of this brand of cars only grew, which allowed it to acquire an automobile corporation with the legendary name "General Motors". Now Checrolet is actively cooperating with the Japanese companies Toyota and Suzuki, helping these 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 Golf and Passat were invented, thanks to which Volkswagen was able to conquer the global automotive 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 "MINI".

2. Italy

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

• Ferrari;
• Alfa Romeo;
• Maserati;
• Lancia.

3. France

The famous French brand "Peugeot" is popular for being the owner of the equally famous "Citroёn". Since the beginning of the cooperation between the two organizations, you can see many similar elements in car models;

• chassis designs;
• engine;
• external outlines.

Japan

The Land of the Rising Sun is an amazing place on Earth, where automobile production is clearly established, which is currently one of the world leaders in this field. However, not always some well-known Japanese car brands 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 in those days were purchased in small quantities.

• Toyota. It was 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 brewing.
• Mazda. Prior to the production of automobiles, it specialized in the production of cork products.
• Suzuki. Previously specialized in the production of looms.

Russian car brands

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

1. AvtoVAZ (LADA)

It 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 of Western Europe with its cars, which were based on Italian Fiat cars. Now "AvtoVAZ" has completely updated the line of cars, continuing to work on new improved models.

2. Volga

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

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

4. TagAZ

The Taganrog Automobile Plant specializes in the production of all types of cars, trucks, SUVs and 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 survive and now produces cars that are affordable and of high quality.

Car brands by types of SUVs

All brands of jeeps

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

Leading Japanese automaker launches "FJ Cruiser" model, which is rapidly growing in demand for secondary market. The main advantages of the Jeep are:

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

The Japanese are not going to give up their positions and are already presenting another model of jeeps, only released by another manufacturer: X-Terra by Nissan. In the process of assembling this model, all the functions of jeeps from the 90s were used and added. There is also an impressive design and high permeability a car that allows you to overcome the most serious off-road obstacles.

All SUV brands:

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

It is safe to say that the domestic auto industry has stepped far ahead in its development. This was 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 they do not have high endurance.

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

All icons and their names

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

How many well-known and not so famous car manufacturing companies are there? If we take into account those who managed to sink into obscurity, then the account, obviously, will go into the thousands. And each automaker, in addition to the name, has its own original logo (emblem, badge), which visually identifies the company's products.

Today there is no expert who would give an accurate quantitative assessment on this issue, but there are about half a hundred companies that are known. Well, almost everyone.

Let's get acquainted with the history of their appearance and formation. So, we bring to your attention a description of the brands of cars, icons and names.

Acura

The Japanese name of the American company did not appear by chance - in fact, this is the North American division of the Honda automaker. The plant was built in 1986, but the name Acura appeared only three years later. Under this brand, only prestigious models of the parent company, focused on the US market, are produced. The brand emblem is a complex stylization of the letter A, which has no analogues in the official register of logos.

In 1906, a company appeared near Milan that assembled French Darracq cars. Since they were not successful, after 4 years the company started manufacturing its own cars. This is how A.L.F.A. appeared, which was nationalized in 1933 and received its current name. The logo includes two images inscribed in a semicircle: one (a red cross on a white background) is an element of the coat of arms of Milan, the second (a green snake with a man in its mouth) is a copy of the coat of arms of the famous Milanese Visconti dynasty.

The date of foundation of the famous British is 1914, when the first car was born. One of the founders of the company is Lionel Martin, who was an active racing driver and even won a race held in the Aston Clinton area. This is how the name of the company was born.

The emblem of the company is stylized wings symbolizing speed with the name of the company inscribed. By the way, this is not the only car brand with wings on the badge.

Audi

A company with a 110-year history is known to everyone today. Not everyone knows that the founder of the company was August Horch, who gave the original name to his brainchild back in 1899. But due to disagreements with partners, he was forced to create his own company, which had to be given the name Audi, which in Latin meant the same as Horch. And the emblem in the form of 4 interlaced rings appeared only in 1932, as a symbol of the merger of four companies, Audi, DKW, Wanderer and Horch. Since then, the Audi car logos have not been changed.

Founded in 1919 by Walter Bentley, the company focused exclusively on manufacturing from the very beginning. No less famous is the logo of the automaker - wings with the letter B enclosed in a circle. Interestingly, the background of the letter B can be black (models characterized by huge power), green (racing cars) and red (exquisite luxury cars).

bmw

The history of this automaker begins in 1913, and at first the company, founded by Gustav Otto and Karl Rapp, was engaged in the production of aircraft engines. After the end of World War I, the company had to retrain and engage in the manufacture of motorcycles, and only in 1928 Bayerisch Motoren Werke began to produce cars.

The logo of the famous German car brand in its modern form appeared in 1963, while the colors inside the circle symbolize Bavaria.

The French company specializing in the manufacture of exclusive sports cars and racing cars is the brainchild of the Italian engineer Ettore Bugatti. Founded in 1909, it is associated with many famous models that set the tone for the automotive fashion of different times. The logo of this car brand is a red oval, stylized as pearls, with the initials and surname of its founder.

Buick

American engineer David Buick founded his automobile manufacturing company in 1902. Lacking the talents of an entrepreneur, he was forced to attach his company to the growing General Motors concern, reserving the right to be a separate division. The Buick logo has been heavily modified quite often. The current one - three shields in a circle - symbolizes three successful models of the company.

Founded in 1903 by businessman William Murphy and engineer Heinrich Leland, the company was taken over by General Motors six years later, but this time it was allowed to develop independently. It is here repeatedly with innovative technical solutions that set the tone in automotive fashion. The Cadillac logo features the family crest of Detroit's founder, de la Motte Cadillac.

Although the founder of Chevrolet is William Durant, he decided to name the newly minted company in honor of the famous racing driver Louis Chevrolet. It is currently one of the main divisions of the General Motors concern, but is still a standalone brand in the list of American car brands.

As for the company logo, which vaguely resembles a bow tie, the history of its appearance has several different interpretations.

Founded in 1924 by entrepreneur and talented engineer Walter Chrysler, the company successively absorbed such automakers as Dodge, Eagle, Plymouth, Lamborghini and even the famous Jeep brand. In 1998, as a result of a merger with Daimler Benz, it became known as Daimler-Chrysler. Since 2014 - an independent division of Fiat. The wing emblem is similar to the Aston Martin logo.

The company was founded in 1919 by entrepreneur Andre Citroen and initially focused on the production of low-budget mass cars. Many call the company a pillar of the French automotive industry. The symbol of Citroen, a double chevron, is obviously borrowed from the heraldry - there such an image was used quite often.

But in South Korea, the date of the emergence of the automotive industry is considered to be 1972, when the government granted the right to manufacture cars to four concerns. Two of them, Kia and Hyundai, still exist today, while Shinjin was forced to form a joint venture with General Motors and become Daewoo Motor a few years later. Since 2002, it has finally come under the jurisdiction of a powerful American automaker.

The brand logo, according to some, is a stylized lily, while others believe that it is a shell. There is no official information on this matter; among Korean car logos, this one can be called the most mysterious.

Dodge

The company was founded in 1914. The Dodge brothers, Horace and John, were the first to start producing cars with all-metal bodies. So a small company that first supplied parts for Ford turned into an independent player. In 1928, she joined Chrysler, leaving behind a trademark.

The emblem of the brand flaunts the head of a bull, a strong and assertive animal.

The famous racing driver Enzo Ferrari decided to try his luck in the automotive industry in 1939, and it is not surprising that his company was originally focused on the manufacture of racing and sports cars.

The first car was produced in 1946, before that the company was engaged in the manufacture of automotive equipment and machines under the Alfa Romeo brand. There are many outstanding cars in the Ferrari lineup, from the 250GT to the Daytona.

The original emblem of the Italian brand is a horse icon on a yellow background with the letters SF (Scuderia Ferrari, the name of the racing team in Formula 1).

fiat

Turin's Fabrica Italiana Automobili is the oldest, founded in 1899. At the beginning of the 20th century, the factory specialized in luxury and sports cars, but in 2012 it was decided to move from handicraft to serial production process. Currently, the automaker has managed to merge with such bankrupt brands as Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Lancia. The Fiat emblem took on its final form in 1968.

Ford

Henry Ford is a legendary figure. Having founded his company in 1903, he was the first to use conveyor technology in 1913, which significantly reduced the cost of cars of this brand. By the mid-20s, every second car in the United States was produced at Ford factories. Today, Ford Motors is a multinational corporation with factories and assembly plants in 30 countries.

The emblem of the company is not distinguished by design frills, there are no images on the car icon, only the brand name, but it is still easily recognizable.

Geely

Starting in 1984 with the production of refrigeration equipment, since 1992 the company has managed to establish the production of motorcycles, and in 1997 it becomes the first private automobile company in China. It currently has nine factories and is one of the largest Chinese automakers.

Translated from Chinese, Geely means happiness, and in China it is associated with blue skies. This is exactly what is depicted on the emblem of the Chinese automobile brand Geely, along with the brand name.

GMC

Created in 1908 by William Duran, General Motors Corporation initially took the path of merging / absorbing other brands, which allowed it to become the world's largest automaker, which GM was for 77 years, losing its leadership only in 2008, when it was threatened with bankruptcy due to financial crisis. One of the few automakers that do not have their own logo: on the cars of the American concern there is only a letter emblem.

Founded in 1984 as one of the first private automobile companies in China, Great Wall Motor has already become China's largest pickup truck manufacturer in 1998. Currently, she owns leadership in the SUV segment. The Great Wall logo is a stylized image of the "Great Wall of China" - this is how the brand name is translated. But if the brand name Chinese car many people know, the icon is still identified with great difficulty.

Honda

In 1946, an engineer with the makings of an entrepreneur, Soichiro Honda, decided to take up auto parts and motorcycles. Having achieved worldwide success, the concern in 1963 began to simultaneously develop the automotive direction, succeeding here as well. Currently, Honda Motor remains the world's leading motorcycle manufacturer and one of the top 10 best automakers. The brand logo is simple and recognizable.

The Hyundai concern initially specialized in construction and shipbuilding, but in 1967 an automobile division was created, and a year later the production of passenger cars started. The first cars were licensed, the first model of its own design appeared in 1985. Today, the automaker, one of the leaders in the Korean car market, is confidently asserting itself on the international arena. Since the H logo belongs to Honda, the Koreans designed their emblem a little differently. However, many still confuse the emblems of cars of these brands.

Established in 1989, Nissan's luxury division quickly became synonymous with luxury cars of unrivaled comfort and quality. The brand logo embodies the aspiration to infinity, realized in the form of a road stretching into the distance.

Starting in 1925 with the production of motorcycle sidecars, a small company two years later switched to the manufacture of bodies for cars, and in 1931 started producing luxury cars. It received its current name in 1945 (the former - SS - had bad associations). Corresponds to the name and emblem of the British luxury brand.

KIA

The oldest Korean automaker began in 1952 with the manufacture of bicycles, five years later the production of scooters was launched, in 1961 - motorcycles, and in 1973 an automobile assembly plant was launched. In connection with the financial crisis, Kia retrained to budget models, which helped the concern survive and eventually become one of the most successful global automakers.

The badge of the cars of this Korean brand reflects the name of the brand enclosed in an oval.

In the wake of the post-war success of American jeeps, many manufacturers turned their attention to the off-road class. One of the first such European companies was Land Rover, which designed an all-terrain vehicle in 1948. It is currently owned by Ford. The modest logo of the American car is easily recognizable.

Lexus

The luxury division of Toyota Motors released the first model in 1985, and initially these cars were focused on the American market. The emblem of a Japanese premium car is both simple and recognizable, being a symbol of impeccable style and reliability, comfort and luxury.

The five Maserati brothers, who founded an automobile company in 1914, which also produced spark plugs and engines, did not imagine what their initiative would result in. In 1926, the first success came to them, and since then this brand has been strongly associated with powerful sports and racing cars.

The trident of Neptune, depicted on the emblem of the company, is part of the coat of arms of Bologna, the name of the model is also inscribed in the car badge.

Mazda

The Hiroshima-based company slowly evolved from a bottle cap manufacturer in 1920 to a manufacturer of tricycles, trucks and, starting in 1960, passenger cars.

The Mazda emblem - the letter M inscribed in an oval - resembles wings, but many call it a tulip and even an owl.

As a result of the merger in 1926 of the automotive companies Deimler Geselschaft and the equally famous Benz und Co, the Mercedes-Benz company was born, the symbol of which was the famous three-pointed star. Today, like 100 years ago, Daimler AG's flagship division continues to be at the forefront of the global automotive industry.

Founded in 1873, the company was engaged in shipbuilding for a long time, in the 30s it produced small arms, in 1945 it turned into a multi-vector corporation with more than 200 activities, and only in the 70s it began to master the automotive industry. Mitsubishi in Japanese means "three diamonds" - they are depicted on the emblem of the company, and, accordingly, such logo marks are on all the company's cars.

Nissan is the oldest Japanese automaker, operating since 1925. However, before 1934, the company changed many names as a result of numerous mergers. It is believed that the emblem of the company is the sun rising above the horizon, and this is the oldest car logo that has survived unchanged to this day.

Opel

The Opel brothers founded their company in 1898, but decided not to follow in the footsteps of their father, who was engaged in bicycles and sewing machines, but immediately launched the production of cars. Due to post-war inflation, the brothers were forced to sell their plant to General Motors, and things went up again. Today it is one of the most democratic German brands, the emblem of which symbolizes speed, lightning speed.

The oldest and largest French automobile company has been producing cars since 1889. Initially focusing on low-cost mass models, the concern eventually mastered the production of all categories of cars. The Peugeot emblem - a lion pointing forward - symbolizes the dynamics of the brand's cars.

Ferdinand Porsche founded his design office in 1931 and his first success was the Type 22 racing car (1936). Since 1937, with the support of the government, the company has taken up the production of its own machines. Now this brand is one of the leaders in the class of sports cars, and the emblem of the car flaunts a rearing horse and elements of the coat of arms of Baden-Württemberg, so the badge of a Porsche car with a horse can be called unique for the Saami.

Another old-timer of the French automobile industry was founded in 1898, was repeatedly nationalized and then again became a private company. Currently actively cooperating with Nissan. The logo got its current look in 2007, and although the company's icon is not distinguished by sophistication, the cars of this brand are recognizable and popular.

seat

Established in 1950, the company has long focused on the domestic market, but with the advent of Volkswagen, which bought out almost a complete stake in 1980, the business of the leading Spanish automaker took off sharply. The stylized letter S is the third Spanish logo.

Skoda

Skoda is one of the oldest automakers in Eastern Europe. Founded in 1925, it managed to launch its first model on the local market in the early 1930s. In the early 90s, Skoda became the property of the Volkswagen Group, and since then it has been a world-class player. The logo was designed in 2011. The winged arrow symbolizes the desire for technological progress. In the list of car emblems of the world, this icon is one of the most intricate.

Since 1956, Subaru, which became a division of Fuji, first produced mopeds, and since 1958, cars. Today it is a large concern that also produces trucks, industrial equipment, and aviation products. The six stars on the automaker's logo are an image of the Pleiades constellation, which is especially revered in the Land of the Rising Sun.

Like many other Japanese automotive giants, Suzuki started out in a non-automotive business. Since 1920, she specialized in the manufacture of looms, and only in 1937 began to develop her own car. Success came in the second half of the 20th century. Today cars under this brand are sold in 170 countries. The emblem of the company is the letter S stylized as a hieroglyph.

By the way, Toyota also initially produced looms since 1935, but a year later it retrained as an automaker. In 1962, the concern reached its millionth milestone, and today it is the world's largest manufacturer of passenger cars of all classes. The Toyota logo is a thread threaded into the eye of a needle, as a legacy of a past specialization (note that almost all brands of Japanese cars have badges, the decoding of the meaning of which needs to be carefully considered).

The first Volkswagen car (which means "people's car") was released in 1935. The model immediately became a bestseller, earning the nickname "beetle" for its small size and rounded shape. After a ten-year hiatus, the brand has resurfaced, managing to regain its fame as an affordable vehicle manufacturer. The group's logo has changed several times, and the final design was created by Franz Reimspiss from Porsche.

Volvo

Founded in 1924, the company initially sought to rely on Swedish components. The first model turned out to be successful, and in 1927 the company was named Volvo (from the Latin "I roll"). In addition to passenger cars, Volvo specializes in the production of trucks, in which it has even succeeded much more. All Swedish cars are distinguished by a high level of safety and reliability. Among European car brands, the Volvo emblem - a schematic representation of the Roman god of war Mars - is not the most recognizable, since it acquired its current form relatively recently.

The Gorky Automobile Plant went into operation in 1932, having issued its first truck (the famous "one and a half"). The production of passenger cars was established already in the post-war years. "Pobeda" and "Volga" are the most famous models of the brand. Nowadays, the GAZ-3110 / GAZ-3111 dominates the line of passenger cars. The company logo is based on the coat of arms of Nizhny Novgorod (the current original Russian name for Gorky).

In 1967, construction began on AvtoVAZ, a plant that was conceived as the leader of the Soviet automobile industry. He became such - the first VAZ rolled off the assembly line in 1971. Later, one of the brands of the auto giant, Lada, became dominant. Today, the company's assortment includes a considerable number of models that are becoming more perfect every year, approaching foreign cars in quality.

The most famous Russian car brand has an emblem in the form of a boat enclosed in an oval, which appeared in 1994. The authorship of the final design belongs to Steve Mattin, a former Volvo designer.

The AZLK plant was the first in Soviet history to launch the production of passenger cars in 1930. The Moskvich-412, which has been produced since 1967, became a real bestseller - seven years later the two millionth copy rolled off the assembly line, in 1986 - the four millionth. Unfortunately, today the plant is stagnating. The Moskvich emblem is the letter M stylized as the Kremlin wall.

Formed in 1942 on the basis of the evacuated ZIL plant, in the post-war years the enterprise mastered the production of mega-popular UAZs, designed on the basis of the GAZ-69. The AZ-469 SUV, put into production in 1972, turned out to be no less popular.

Having survived the collapse of the Soviet Union, UAZ managed to recover. The current brand logo is a bird against the background of the sun and the inscription UAZ in green.

So, we introduced you to the most famous car brands and emblems, the history of their names and badges. We hope you find this information interesting and useful.

Many of us today can no longer imagine our lives without a car. Manufacturers know this and, in an effort to please the tastes of even the most demanding motorists, they are constantly releasing more and more new car models, and outdated ones are being discontinued, so it is not surprising that we can not find out all of them when we meet. We present to your attention the emblems of the cars of the world with names and photos, so that no other car remains unknown to you. For the convenience of searching and remembering, all of them will be divided into groups depending on the country of origin.

American logos

Abbott-Detroit

Abbott-Detroit is an industrial company of the early twentieth century (1909-1916) producing luxury cars. Its logo is a stylized image of the name 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 right to produce cars under its emblem was bought by the Chinese (Wanxiang company). 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 - Dodge was founded in 1900 by the Dodge brothers. Their surname became the name. As for the logo, it has undergone several 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 head of a bighorn, as a symbol of assertiveness and power.

American Underslung

American Underslung is the brainchild of engineer Harry Stutz and designer Fred Tone, which lasted from 1903 to 1914. The named company produced luxury cars "not for everyone" (as stated in their slogan). 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 depicts the Mayflower, an iconic ship in American history.

Buick

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

Edsel

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

SSC

SSC is a young company (founded in 2004) with the telling 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 the ellipse.

Chrysler

The Chrysler logo has repeatedly changed its appearance throughout its history - 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 the emblem was created, a lot of trademarks, both similar and different, were already registered in the American registry, so the elite division of Honda came up with such a simple badge: on the one hand, resembling a slightly tilted letter “H”, on the other, a clearly read "A", and from the third - you can consider the road on which the driver will not have any problems.

Fisker

The young company Fisker, which got its name from the name of the founder - Henrik Fisker, was one of the first to take up the production of environmentally friendly cars. You can recognize the cars of this brand 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 - an eagle's head looking to the right. And this is not just so: 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: a 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 turned to the famous racer Louis Joseph Chevrolet with a request to represent their company, and in gratitude he promised to name the cars after him. The emblem of the brand looks like a bow tie, symbolizing the success of the racer. And the idea of ​​its design, according to one version, was spied on in one of the magazines and then modernized, and according to another, it was taken from a picture on the wallpaper of one of the hotels in France, in which 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 trileaf clover in the center, guarded by Yin-Yang in bright red and blue.

Lincoln

A branch of the Ford Motor Corporation that produces prestigious cars, which can be recognized by the emblem of a rectangular compass that points to all cardinal directions at once. He does this for a reason, because the company's goal is to achieve recognition in all countries.

Jeep

A subsidiary of the Chrysler brand. Its logo is a modified abbreviation of GP - General Purpose vehicle (extension “general purpose vehicle”), which first miraculously turned into a JP, and then, for a better sound, into a 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

Chevrolet Corvette is the first American sports car. Not surprisingly, he was even honored with his own emblem: an 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 a branded Chevrolet butterfly, complemented by Fleur-de-Lys - a lily - a symbol of peace and purity, as well as the power of the 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 in translation “muscular car”). Despite the fact that its logo is a horse ("Mustang"), it did not get its name from it, but in honor of the famous World War II fighter - "P-51 Mustang".

Ford Puma

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

Ford Shelby GT500

The well-known racing driver Carroll Shelby, together with Ford, created a small company with the uncomplicated name Shelby. Cars produced 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 the brothers Max and Maurice Grabowski produced their first truck. The logo is very simple and presents us with an abbreviation of the name of the company itself.

Ford

The famous blue logo, coined by the founder of Ford, has remained virtually unchanged throughout its history. The essence, based on the simplicity of the inscription and its undoubted recognition as a symbol of a powerful automobile 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 see on our roads. The emblem is a red arrow instead of the original stylized headdress of the Indians.

Hummer

Emblem powerful SUV in the form of an inscription of the name of the company personifies simplicity and restraint against the background of strength and invincibility.

Ford Thunderbird

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

Cadillac

Styled like a coat of arms, the Cadillac logo dates back to 1701 and is associated with Detroit founder Antoine da la Mothe Cadillac. Over the entire 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 Ford's premium segment cars in the American market.

The modern logo was created in the 80s of the twentieth century and received several popular names (“waterfall”, “winding road”, “hockey stick”). The reason for this is a stylized (three-stripe) image of the winged helmet of Mercury, made in silver-mercury color (characteristic of a chemical element).

Hennessey Performance Engineering

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

The company is named after its founder, John Hennessy. On the logo is the letter H in a black circle, on the silver edging of which the name - Hennessey Performance is placed.

Saleen

The company, founded by former racing driver Steve Salin, produces sports road and racing cars, including those 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 (The Beast of Rezvani) is a startup founded by a well-known person in the automotive industry - Ferris Rezvani. Moodya's company released the first race car with a 500 hp engine in 2015.

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

DMC

The DeLorean Motor Company, created by John DeLorean, gained worldwide fame thanks to the DMC-12 model, which is familiar to almost everyone from the Back to the Future movie. In 1995, thanks to mechanic Stephen Wayne, who settled in Houston, the brand received a rebirth - the company provides maintenance of DMC-12 and small-scale assembly of legendary cars.

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

Lucid Motors

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

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

English emblems

Bentley

The speed, power and independence of Bentley's luxury limousines are reflected in the company's chosen logo. The large letter B, enclosed in the power of luxurious wings, is a vivid confirmation of the idea of ​​​​the founders of Bentley.

Axon

The company, which aims to develop some of the most economical cars in Europe, put the name Axon in its logo and the letter A at the top, stylizing it.

Reliant

Established in 1935, the Reliant car brand, which has managed to fail in its history, remains true to its logo to this day. A stylized eagle with spread wings adorns Reliant cars, 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 C. 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 stocked up with another logo - the letters R, which go one by one, 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 words Caterham, to a stylized flag of Great Britain presented in its own way, made in the already traditional green colors. The emblem is divided into four segments, as a symbol of the four divisions existing in the company, in the center of which is the line with "Caterham".

MG

A well-known logo among sports car enthusiasts, which stands for "Morris Garage" (translated as Morris garages, on behalf of the founder), although today the full name of the company sounds a little different - MG Cars Company.

Land Rover

The emblem that adorns off-road vehicles, which are produced by one of the divisions of Ford. There is nothing special about it: a simple inscription of the brand 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. It depicts a jaguar - a predator, a symbol of power, speed and beauty, and he moved there from the hood, because it was there that the figure of this beast was previously attached, which was later abolished - for security purposes.

Rover

Rovers are nomadic peoples, similar to Vikings, moving mainly on ships, so it was the ship that formed the basis of 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 wings - a symbol of speed, although not so long ago it was a circle with an abbreviation. Manufacturers apparently decided that the previous emblem is too simple for sports cars of this level that they produce.

Morgan

Morgan Motor Company is a small British company that produces limited edition 2-seat sports cars with very expensive finishes and retro styling. Its logo, as expected, is formed by a circle with a stylized 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, has enclosed in its logo 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 Farbode, adorned its company logo with a stylized image of a peregrine falcon, thus defining its exclusive cars in terms of power as the fastest on Earth, which is the represented bird.

Bristol

This car brand originates in 1919 and its formation is directly connected with 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 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, has become famous for producing cars with extremely low weight and excellent handling.

On the company 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 company's founder 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 wings of Aston Martin are complemented by the name Lagonda and the image of an automobile 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 a recognizable Vauxhall logo - an image of a griffin, which has migrated to the company emblem from the coat of arms of the area. In the latest modifications - made in the same style as the Opel emblem - the traditional red background was replaced by black, the griffin became silver 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 resounding Formula 1 victories and road supercars.

The logo of the McLaren car has the name of the company and the original graphic element. According to the official version, it symbolizes the dynamics of a car - it resembles a whirlwind created by a company car on top speed. Unofficially, 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 English company that has gained worldwide fame thanks to the production of a one-seater supercar, exported to 35 countries, which has received a road permit.

“First” is always heard about this car - the world's first single-seat supercar to receive official road approval, the world's first body with graphene panels, etc. This is also reflected in the logo - the combination of the racing stripe and the number 1 is perfectly visible here.

Noble

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

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

David Brown

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

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

radical

Radical Sportscars - founded by Phil Abbott and Mick Hyde (Phil Abbott, Mick Hyde) in St. Petersburg (UK) in 1997, a racing car company. The asset includes several successful models, such as 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, whose fame came thanks to the mass production of black London cabs (taxi).

The logo of the company from Brisbane is the winged horse Pegasus, symbolizing beauty, power and speed.

Ascari

Ascari Cars is a small automotive company based in the English city of Branbury, specializing in the manufacture of road sports and racing cars. Named after the first two-time Formula 1 champion Alberto Ascari.

The logo is a diamond-shaped figure, made up of parallel gray and red stripes, symbolically representing the turn on the race track, with the company name in gray below them.

"Germans"

bmw

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

Wiesmann

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

Trabant

Trabant cars play the same role in the history of Germany as Muscovites and Zhiguli in the history of the Soviet Union. Today, "satellites" (this is how the name of the brand is translated) are no longer produced, they have gone down in 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 emblem, 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 is of Latin origin and in translation sounds like “listen / listen”. Quite a telling name, because the work of modern engines 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. Previously, the word “blitz” flaunted next to it, but then it was removed.

mercedes benz

Few people are familiar with the logo in the form of a 3-ray star enclosed in a circle, but not many people know that it personifies the heights that Mercedes has been able to achieve during its existence - in the creation of automotive (1), marine (2) and air (3) transport.

Aglander

A German company that produces unique convertibles stylized as vintage carriages. Its logo is a shield with two letters A, girded with a ribbon with the name of the company and crowned with a crown, a symbol of greatness and power.

Maybach

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

Smart

The emblem of Smart cars is presented in the form of a circle, in which a stylized letter “C” is depicted - the first letter of the word “compact”, because all the efforts of this manufacturer are aimed at compact cars. The yellow arrow next to it, as it were, emphasizes the high-tech company and its advanced 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 deer antlers, are elements of the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Württemberg, whose capital is again the city of Stuttgart.

Volkswagen

The featured emblem is a combined monogram of the letters V and W, designed by Porsche employee Franz Xavier Reimspiss. 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 the way we used to see it.

AMG

Mercedes-AMG GmbH or AMG is a company (currently a subsidiary of Daimler AG) that produces powerful sports car modifications 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 company's history 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. The inner field is divided into 2 halves, in which there are images of a fruit-bearing tree (the 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 set up an aftermarket car tuning company in Bottorp (Ruhr, Germany). Today Brabus (named after the first syllables of the names of the founders) 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 letter B in a transparent circle and the Brabus inscription have long become popular as a symbol of high class and prestige.

Borgward

Founded by Carl F. W. Borgward in 1919 in Bremen, the automotive 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 facets painted in the colors of the flag of the city of Bremen (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 pride for the inhabitants of the small town of Delbrock in North Rhine-Westphalia. This happened largely due to the fact that the company's logo, which almost completely repeats the coat of arms of the city, brought him world fame.

ABT

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

The logo is simple and solid - on it is the name of the company, which she received in honor of the founder Johann Abt (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 achieved 4 victories in the overall standings of the World Rally Championships and 25 in individual races of these competitions.

The company's logo, a silver A-shaped caliper on a black escutcheon, is featured on several well-known 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 racing driver 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 more than a “dream car”.

The modern logo of the company is a large letter B, retaining the well-known outlines from the first emblems, which included the full name of the company.

EDAG

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

The company's logo is a monogram made in a technogenic futuristic style of the letters E and D.

Isdera

The small automotive 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 made by hand exclusively to order, which can only be left by calling the founding owner Eberhard Schulz.

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

Logos of the domestic auto industry

Derways

Initially, this company was engaged in the production of cars of its own design, and they were decorated with the presented logo, but then it went bankrupt and, in order to somehow survive, it was forced to give part of its capacities to the assembly of cars from Chinese manufacturers. Today, all conveyors are already occupied with this assembly, so cars with the Derways emblem do not leave them anymore. By the way, both the name and the logo are formed by two words "Der" (abbreviation of the founders' surname - Derev) and "ways" (from the English "roads").

KAMAZ

The emblem of the automobile brand KamAZ 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 a stylized abbreviation of the plant's name as an emblem, which, by the way, later became also a trademark.

YaMZ

Today, the emblem of JSC "Avtodiesel" is formed by stylized 3 capital letters of the former name of the enterprise - the Yaroslavl Motor Plant.

UAZ

UAZ is an abbreviation for the name of the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant, which produces domestic all-wheel drive vehicles. It formed the basis of the brand emblem, and with it the "circle with a swallow" - a kind of symbiosis of the stylized letter "U", a V-shaped motor 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 in every possible way copied the Ford concern and its logo as well.

Moskvich

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

Vortex

Vortex (translated as "whirlwind, circulation") is a brand owned by the Taganrog Automobile Plant, under which serial production of licensed copies of Chery Automobile is carried out. Even their logo is an inverted 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. In the silhouette of each model of this brand, the letter “M” is visible. 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 already declared bankrupt in 2004. The company produced cars Daewoo, Hyundai, Citroen Russian assembly, as well as several own models. The company 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 boat, 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 - the Samara region, where the Volga River flows, along which goods were transported in ancient times on Ladya.

French logos

Bugatti

The founders of the French automobile brand Bugatti chose an oval in the shape of pearls as the emblem of their company. Along the perimeter, this oval is also framed with sixty pearls. In the center of the oval are the initials of the founder - Ettore Bugatti. Well, and, of course, the emblem contains the word "Bugatti" itself.

Peugeot

The lion, which flaunts on 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 has undergone many changes: the lion turned in the other direction, and stood on its hind legs, and opened its mouth, at one time only one lion's head was even 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

On the yellow background of the presented emblem, a diamond is depicted - 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, as it were, inform 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, it is an inverted letter "D" in silver color, on the horizontal line of which the company name is depicted.

Aro

The company was founded in 1957. The main products of the automaker are SUVs supplied to the Romanian Armed Forces.

Aixam-MEGA

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

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

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

A modified logo flaunts on the car of this brand - in the blue circle there is a stylized image of a bull ready to jerk, symbolizing power and speed, stylized in the form of the letter M, and the inscription MEGA occupied the place under it.

D.S.

DS automobiles was originally a sub-brand of PSA under which premium cars were produced, and is now an independent premium car brand. In addition to an explicit reference to the well-known Citroen DS, the abbreviation successfully wins back the exclusivity of the brand (pronounced déesse, translated from French - goddess)

The logo took a lot from Citroen's "chevron" - familiar voluminous angular silvery figures add up to the brand name.

microcar

Since 1984, the French company has been producing two- and four-seater small city cars, license-free vehicles and ATVs. Even after the merger with LIGIER, the brand retained its independence and production base, continuing to produce maneuverable cars for city streets with excellent speed indicators on the highway.

The French car logo, 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 automaker named after founder Guy Ligier. The company started with sports cars and was a regular competitor in Formula 1 between 1976 and 1996.

Racing history is reflected in the emblem of the company from 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 activities 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 set the world speed record for cars with an electric motor - 386.757 km/h.

Initially, the company's logo included heraldic elements - on a red oval there was an azure triangular shield with an image of an eagle sitting on a hand with outstretched wings under the sun. At present, 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 racing driver Jean Rédélé, Alpine specialized in the production of Renault-based sports cars. Successes, in particular, a number of high-profile victories at the Monte Carlo Rally and in other competitions, led to the fact that for a long time the company served as the official sports division of Renault. Currently, the French auto giant is making efforts to revive the legendary brand.

The Alpine logo has remained unchanged since the days of global success - a circle divided into white with a blue letter A (top) and blue with the company name in white letters (bottom) half.

PGO

A small car company from Saint-Christol-les-Ales in the south of France is well known to collectors. Founders Gilles and Olivier Prevot (Prevo , Gilles and Olivier - hence the name of the PGO company) relied on the classic exterior of sports cars and convertibles of the mid-twentieth century and modern equipment.

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

Taiwanese 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 silver sides.

Yulon

Yulon Motor (formerly Yue Loong) is Taiwan's largest 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. has been launched.

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

Danish car logos

Zenvo

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

Swedish car emblems

Volvo

The emblem of the Swedish automobile company Volvo - spear and shield - the Roman designation of the god of war Mars. A strip running diagonally across the grille originally served as a mounting point for the emblem. Now she plays the role of a brand identifier. The name of the company is located in the center of the emblem on a blue background.

Saab

On the blue background of the logo of this automaker, a red griffin (mythical bird) with a red crown on its head is depicted, and under it is a 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 made on the basis of the family coat of arms of its founder - a shield with diamonds depicted on it.

Polestar

Polestar is a company from Gothenburg, Sweden, currently a division of Volvo that produces electric vehicles.

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

The car comes from Malaysia

Proton

The largest Malaysian automaker Proton initially produced cars created by upgrading other cars - the Mitsubishi brand. However, over time, original models appeared. What is remarkable: during the entire existence of the company, its logo has changed only once: previously 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 head.

Perodua

Perodua is the second largest and largest Malaysian automaker in production. The range of the company, mainly compact cars.

The emblem was a red-green oval, emphasizing the Italian roots of the company, in which fields of different colors are separated by an outline of the letter P.

Bufori

Bufori is a brand representing hand-built cars, made in the traditions of the American car industry of the 30s of the twentieth century. The founders, the Khouri brothers, named the company as an acronym for Beautiful (Beautiful) - Unique (Unique) - Fantastic (Fantastic) - Original (Original) - Romantic (Romantic) - Irresistible (Unsurpassed).

Is it any wonder that the logo shows the full name in gold, reflecting the best qualities of the car brand.

Turkish car badges

Anadol

Considered the first automaker 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 depicted on a blue background, on the second, executed in black, the name of the automaker flaunts.

Italian emblems

Abarth

Once a separate company, now wholly owned by Fiat, Abarth has been building sports cars since 1949. It owes its name and logo to its founder, Karl Abarth, who adorned his creations with a yellow-red (the colors of motorsport) shield with a scorpion (his astrological sign), a name inscription and a stripe in the colors of the Italian flag, which together symbolize power and strength, the ability to withstand all difficulties on the way to perfection.

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 the 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 developments of Carlo Ruffia, who put a 4-spoke steering wheel, a shield and a flag on the spear into it. Of course, during all this time it has changed more than once, but the original idea has always been read. Modern interpretation is no exception.

Alfa Romeo

The logo of this famous automobile company is easily recognizable, and all because the draftsman who developed it put one very interesting symbol into it - a snake that swallows a person. And even though today, as 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. And the white flag on a white background, located nearby, only emphasizes these sentiments, at the same time recalling the exploits of the Milanese 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-name of the company.

Ferrari

A well-known sports car manufacturer today decorates its cars with a "golden" (an important color in the history of the city of Modena) logo in the form of a shield, which depicts a prancing horse. This horse migrated here from the fuselages of the aircraft of the famous aviator F. Baracca: after his death, the parents of the hero of the First World War, simply presented this logo to Enzo Ferrari and offered to use it in tribute to the memory of Baracca and just for the luck of the racer, to which the latter agreed. In addition to the horse on the Ferrari emblem, you can see the Italian flag drawn into the stripes, as well as the letters S and F - the abbreviated name of the Enzo team - Scuderia Ferrari (in translation - 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 option), 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, which does not conceal any hidden meaning) is well known to those who are interested in expensive and ultra-fast sports cars, because Pagani is focused on their release.

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 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 Maserati's signature appeared in the company's logo.

Lamborghini

The emblem of the famous company Ferruccio Lamborghini appears before us very ambiguously. More precisely, with the emblem itself, everything is quite simple: 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) a bull - a powerful challenge for a horse - a symbol of a rival company (Ferrari); 3) bull - a symbol transferred from the coat of arms of the Ferruccio Lamborghini company; 4) bull - the invincible power of tractors, which the company was originally engaged in.

Mazzanti

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

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

Intermeccanica

Construzione Automobili Intermeccanic is an automobile company with Italian roots (established 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.

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

"Japanese"

Toyota

Toyota has been true to its logo since 1989. And it is represented by a very intricate “twisted” figure made 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; the background space is 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 "thread in a needle" image in the company logo, as a tribute to Toyota's weaving past.

Datsun

The Nissan brand has included in its emblem a blue bar with the inscription "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-ascension. The blue color that dominates the logo speaks of the honesty and reliability of the automaker.

Toyota Harrier

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

Toyota Altezza

Originally a Japanese car for the domestic market, it is known to everyone else 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 sedan of the Toyota brand with a crown emblem, which is quite logical, because "crown" in translation is "crown".

Lexus

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

Toyota Mark X

This emblem of the famous concern Toyota 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 rightly be described. The stars, symbolizing the constellation Taurus, represent the number of companies that merged to form the parent company Subaru.

Mitsuoka

Mitsuoka Motor (Toyama City) is an automobile company whose product range includes original design cars in the style of British cars from the middle of the last century, microcars for the city, and sports cars.

The basic logo resembles the first hieroglyph of the manufacturer's name mounted on the wheels; for European, in particular 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 an incentive for growth and development, the red color is the hot hearts of employees.

Mazda

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

Toyota Estima

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

Infiniti

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

Toyota Century

This model of the executive class received its name Century (translated as “century”) in honor of the 100th anniversary of the founder of the company. On the same occasion and in harmony with the name, the phoenix bird, a symbol of immortality, was included in its emblem.

Suzuki

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

Toyota Soarer

Today, cars with such an emblem no longer leave the assembly line, but not so long ago (1981-2005) they adorned the GT class coupe with themselves. 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 received 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 ocean extreme sports enthusiasts.

Mitsubishi

"Three diamonds", concluded in the name of the company, are also reflected in its logo. The Mitsubishi logo is a kind of fusion of the family relics (coat of arms) of the Iwasaki family, revealed in the image of three rhombuses, and the Tosa clan, the basis of which lies in 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 one 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 characters change their shape and sound, as a result of which the modern name was formed.

The logo is simple - a capital letter D.

Spanish stamps

Tramontana.

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

Aspid

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

seat

The stylized S on a red background is the emblem of Sociedad Española de Automóviles de Turismo, known around the world under the acronym Seat.

Tauro Sport

Tauro Sport Auto is a manufacturer from Valladolid that started its activity in 210 and became famous in the world markets for its luxury sports cars.

The name Tauro (Spanish - bull) is reflected on the logo - in the red circle is a swift and powerful figure of the animal. The full name of the company is placed around the circumference.

"Chinese"

Lifan

The name of this company is translated into Russian as “to go with all sails”, therefore it is quite natural that sailboats 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 automotive industry: the blue circle inside it is a symbol of the planet Earth, the 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 desire for victory and eternal values.

Foton

The state automobile company of China with a logo in the form of a triangle divided by two slanted 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, Hebei Zhongxing Automotive Enterprise has developed an individual logo that displays two parallel lines going up, bent from 2 places in the form of a kind of step, enclosed in an oval with a red background.

Roewe

The name of the company that produces 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 encapsulated in its emblem the intertwined capital letters of its name, which merge into the letter "A", meaning the first class of cars, which is "supported" by the outlines of the hands, symbolizing unity and strength.

Beajing Jeep

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

hafei

2006 - the time of the company's transformation 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 channel of the Songhua River, which flows through the ancient city of Harbin.

FAW

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

Great Wall

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

BAIC

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

JAC

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

Dongfeng

The logo of Dongfeng Motor Corporation, founded in 1969, resembles opposing Yin and Yang, stylized in red and enclosed in a circle.

Haima

The company originates in 1990, formed as a result of cooperation between FAW and Mazda. This, in fact, was reflected in the company logo, which resembles the Mazda emblem 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, is 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, relatively recently appeared on the automotive market, conveys all the brilliance of the cars themselves. Intertwined lines in the form of two silver hieroglyphs speak of beauty and superiority.

Geely

The company, founded by Mr. Shufu in 1986, based its emblem on a stylized wing reaching up to the sky, located in the center of a framed circle with the inscription "Geely". According to another version, the presented drawing is a kind of image of a mountain against the sky.

BYD

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

Zotye

Zotye 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, the name of the company is translated exactly like this - “precious horse”.

hawtai

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

Xin Kai

The company, founded in 1984 and trusted by the police, the Supreme Court, the Prosecutor's Office, the Ministry of Justice and other organizations, reflected in its logo the capital letters "X" and "K" placed in an elliptical shape.

Haval

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

Wuling

SAIC-GM-Wuling is a Chinese manufacturer of mass-produced cars and commercial models. One of the main activities is the production of microvans.

On the cars of the brand flaunts a 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 automaker established jointly 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 logo of the company is the capital letter Q, and the manufacturer proposes to perceive the name as a homonym of the Greek chorus (choir), in which everything sounds as harmonious as possible.

gonow

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

The company's logo consists of 2 concentric circles (the inner one is a stylized G), which means "as one heart", "working together", "stepping 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 hand, it is the personification of two people shaking hands as a symbol of mutually beneficial cooperation. At least, that's how the creators explain its meaning.

ssangyong

Cars with this logo are especially popular in our country, but not every owner 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 name, which translates as "two dragons".

Daewoo

As a brand name, Daewoo (translated as “Great Universe”) chose the heraldic symbol “lily” for itself - the personification of purity and grandeur.

Kia

This seemingly simple word stands for "Enter the world from Asia." The use of such a big name and its inclusion in the logo, for sure, also played an important role in the fact that today this Korean manufacturer is really known to 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 (a stylized spelling of the company name) of an unusual car company that directs all its efforts to the development of fundamentally new types of transport, so cars with such an emblem always have interesting outlines and non-standard fuel sources.

Sauber

In its emblem, the famous Swiss sports car manufacturer included the capital letter of the company's name (it = the names of the founder - P. Sauber), inscribed in a circle of red color, 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 contemporary brand image.

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, striving for the future) and capital letters of the brand name.

Poland car emblems

Arrinera

Arrinera Automotive SA, which has been building sports cars since 2008, has chosen as its emblem two stylized capital letters of its name, located above two mirrored metal triangles.

FSO

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

Czech car badges

Skoda

The Skoda logo has undergone a number of changes over its long history. Today it is a "winged" green arrow (a 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 technology, and the eye symbolizes the breadth of the company's views.

Kaipan

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

Tatra

Company currently producing heavy trucks with a spinal frame, created a logo without any intricate plots - a red circle with a stylized image of the name "Tatra".

Indian car logos

Mahindra

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

Hindustan

The emblem of Hindustan Motors Limited includes white and yellow stylized capital letters of the company's name, located on 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 Maruti logo (stylized blue wings raised up), the second is Suzuki (graphic red letter S) and an 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 was a stylized triangle - a symbol of conquering 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 presented in the form of a sailboat (a symbol of good luck on the road), opening the sails (a symbol of a fair wind). The emblem has green and gray colors, reflecting the excellence, growth and renewal of the company.

ZAZ

Since 1960, the Zaporizhzhya Automobile Plant has produced a line of well-known hunchbacked beauties "Zaporozhets", which were distinguished by their affordability. From this period, an 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 into the logo of his company.

Holland/Netherlands car logos

Spyker

Founded in 1898, Spyker began as a manufacturer of exclusive hand-built sports cars. And, despite a considerable break in work (from 1925 to 2000), today it again pleases its customers. The chosen logo of the company only confirms a weighty statement 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 unlimited power of an aircraft.

Donkervoort

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

Iranian car emblems

Iran

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

Uzbekistan

Ravon

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

Every car that drives down the street proudly carries its "heraldic coat of arms" on its grille. Or the logo of the manufacturer. By the way, some emblems are indeed borrowed from the family coats of arms of those who are related to the creation of a particular brand. And some emblems were created "without further ado." Recognizable? Concisely? Informative? That's good.

Of course, it is unlikely that it will be possible to consider the icons of absolutely all car brands in this article, but about the origin and meaning of the “brand” on the hood of the most popular cars among the people - why not? History is always interesting and educational!

For convenience, the list of car brands in pictures can be viewed alphabetically.

So, each icon is a small digression into history…

The emblem of this Italian brand is a combination of images of two coats of arms. One image in the form of a red cross on a white background was part of the coat of arms of the city of Milan. The second image in the form of a bloodthirsty serpent devouring a person was borrowed from the heraldic coat of arms of the Visconti dynasty. Over time, the Alfa Romeo emblem has been slightly changed, but these two elements have been preserved in their original form.

Who is not familiar with the four famous rings intertwined with each other? In 1932, this symbol signaled to the whole world about the cooperation of four companies that merged into one automobile concern, Auto Union. The war ceased to exist for almost all of its participants, but the “sign of four” remained. After the revival of Audi in 1965, it became the emblem of Audi cars.

The circle, divided into four equal sectors and resembling a target, tells of the times when the BMW concern was engaged in aircraft construction. So this logo is nothing more than the rotating blades of an aircraft propeller. And the colors of the emblem are the main colors of the flag of Bavaria.

Among the emblems of American car brands, this one has the most interesting origin. At first, only one name was present in the logo: "Buick". Simple and tasteful. And then the Scottish automaker David Buick modestly added three shields from his family coat of arms to the inscription. Together with the inscription, they adorn the hoods of all Buicks to this day.

This cross, familiar to everyone, has nothing to do with coats of arms. According to rumors, the founder of the automobile company, William Durant, either saw a similar pattern on the wallpaper of a hotel room, or drew it on a napkin during lunch. And the car itself was named after the engineer Louis Chevrolet.

People like to call this brand “double chevrons”, which actually reflects the essence of the emblem: the teeth of a chevron wheel. Because Andre Citroen began his career as an automaker with them.

The appearance of this emblem was not accompanied by mysterious and family stories, so the designers depicted a sea shell as a logo. True, some see it as a lily.

These four companies preferred not to bother with ornate car brand badges, but depicted the main thing on the hoods of their brainchildren: just the names of cars. And if in the first two the background and font periodically changed, then the emblems of Jeep and Hammer were initially unchanged and simple. Severe military guys - nothing more!

The creator of this brand, Soichiro Honda, did not even begin to write the name. He simply took the initial letter of his last name and enclosed it in a geometric figure. Today, this logo symbolizes quality, reliability and everything for which Japanese cars are so loved.

The emblem of these imposing travelers looks rather unassuming. Rumor has it that the oval with the name of the company inscribed in it is nothing more than the imprint of a tin can. A rough logo, but this does not prevent the car itself from being one of the favorites of the automotive market.

Lexus followed the same path: a capital "L" inscribed in an oval. The emblem is simple, but many people like it. Style, design, speed and high quality are not a complete list of the advantages of this car.

It is assumed that the three-pointed star on the logo mercedes benz was invented by Gottlieb Daimler as a child. The kid already then dreamed of success and mentally drew in his imagination that such an asterisk would decorate the roof of his own factory. A less romantic version claims that the three ends of the star symbolize the three founders of the Mercedes company. Or maybe both versions are true. Why not?

Until now, opinions also differ about the birth of the emblem of Mazda passenger cars. Some believe that the logo depicts the coat of arms of Hiroshima. Someone sees on it the image of a tulip, personifying grace and softness.

"Mitsubishi" translates as "three diamonds", which symbolizes the logo. As a result of the combination of the coats of arms of two Japanese dynasties, three red rhombuses flaunt on the grille of Mitsubishi cars.

The emblem of this Japanese concern is now quite simple and concise. Initially, the circle personified the sun and was red. And the rectangle with the name of the company symbolically meant the sky, and the color had the corresponding one.

The lightning enclosed in a circle is dedicated to the compact truck of the Blitz brand. In translation - "lightning". For many years it sold very briskly on the market, which contributed to the further prosperity of the Opel company. By the way, the first products of this plant were not cars at all, but sewing machines and bicycles. And the cars came later.

Among the logos of French car brands, the most recognizable is the rearing lion. The Peugeot company looked after it on the flag of one of the French provinces. By the way, she also started with bicycles. And the logo itself was repeatedly modified until it acquired the form that is known now.

Both concerns, without saying a word, chose the letters "S" as their emblems. True, the execution is different. This is probably why neither one nor the other is worried about the fact that someone can confuse them. But by the way, the letter in the Suzuki logo also resembles a hieroglyph. So, the Japanese are calm for the uniqueness of their emblem.

That's really whose emblem has undergone a lot of changes! The rhombus, symbolizing the diamond, at first was not a rhombus at all, but the initials of the three brothers. By the way, you will never guess what exactly Renault produced at the beginning of the twentieth century. Not bicycles or even sewing machines... but tanks! The tank was an intermediate version of the company logo.

The symbol of masculinity on the hood of Volvo cars was first mistakenly associated by many with the god of war, Mars. Turns out it wasn't about him at all. It's just that Sweden has always been known for the quality of its steel. A circle with an arrow emerging from it also denoted the chemical element "iron". Thus, the Swedes decided to show that Volvo cars are in no way inferior in quality to vaunted Swedish steel. In general, then many agreed with this.

World car icons are also a separate world. Consisting of legends, facts, versions and, in fact, the symbols themselves, which are bizarrely arranged in various combinations. Some brands of cars are gone, and there are also many who are at the beginning of the journey.

It remains sometimes only to guess what this or that emblem means. After all, behind each of them is a whole philosophy.

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