Which can reflect the company's history, emphasize its status and allocate brand features or not carry any semantic load. Cars are no exception. Surely, every person paid attention that on the front bumper, a decorative grid of the radiator or a cap of the car hood there is an icon that is the brand logo. Rear, as a rule, are attached nameplates: the name of the brand of machine and model. Today we will get acquainted with the most famous logos.

How many automotive brands in the world

The exact figure is simply impossible - every year there are several new brands of cars in the world, as well as there are brands that are produced directly for the country's domestic market. The approximate number is 2,000 units. Consequently, the logos exist as much because each brand has its emblem. This article will give the opportunity to get acquainted with the most steep and expensive, with racing and sports, as well as with simple, previously unknown car brands and find out what country these automotive companies were based in.

Marks of sports cars: emblems and names

Sports are available not to participate in races on the F1 track, and for riding in the city. These cars are more elegant, stylish, beautiful and fast in comparison with ordinary sedans. It is not surprising that they are more expensive. They are acquired mainly in order to demonstrate their status, position in society and the level of income. They are characterized by low ground clearance and powerful, hardy motor.

Such cars produce many popular brands in the field of mechanical engineering. But there are companies that are engaged in directly by the release of sports cars. These include Lamborghini Corporation, created by Ferrushcho Lamborgini. The brand emblem has a shielding form, in the center of which is a zodiacal sign Taurus. Used only 2 colors: yellow and black. They were offered Lamborghini themselves.

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

Also sports cars are present in the model ranges 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.

Marks of expensive cars: badges and names

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

The manufacturers producing the most expensive cars in the world, in 2017 include 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 the 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 pay any secret. This is an oval, in the center of which the name of the brand. Everything is simple, but informative.

The French brand of machines whose name is Bugatti, boasts a model VEYRON worth more than three and a half million American dollars. The brand logo has an oval shape. Around the perimeter it is decorated with 60 small pearls. The center of the brand is written in the center, and on top of the initials founder - Ettore Bugatti. Used red, white and black colors.

Lamborghini Veneno costs 3.3 million dollars. Significantly cheaper by the Agera S model from the Koenigsegg Breed. It costs only $ 1.6 million. The logo is a family coat of arms of the company's founder. This is a blue shield on which red and yellow rhoms are depicted.

The Ferrari Enzo model costs 1.3 million dollars. It also needs to be noted the brand of machines whose name is Porsche. Model 918 Spyder is estimated at a million US dollars. The elegant cover of her hood decorates the emblem in the shape of a shield, in the center of which a raised horse is depicted. Over it is the inscription "Stuttgart" - the name of the German city, the homeland in the corners are depicted stripes of black and red and deer horns. These are the elements of the emblem of the Württemberg Kingdom, the capital of which is Stuttgart.

Next on the list of brand - Hennessey. VENOM GT model costs $ 980,000. The logo is also simple enough. On a black background there is a white letter "H", and around the perimeter inscription "Hennessey Performance".

Considering with the names in the photo, it is impossible not to mention the legendary Rolls-Royce. The model, referred to as Phantom, costs $ 350,000. The emblem of one of the most expensive car brands in the world is considered to be the most elegant: flying lady, symbolizing speed and ease. The figure has not changed since 1911, that is, from the moment of the base of the brand. Also "Rolls-Royce" uses another emblem. These are the letters "RR" imposed on each other. By the way, Bentley also has the emblem symbolizing the speed and ease. It depicts wings, in the center of which the letter "B" is enclosed. The list of the most expensive models of this brand has a Mulsanne worth $ 300,000.

Car racing stamps: logos and names

Let us turn to the brands of racing machines, the photograph names of which also deserve attention. As a rule, such cars do not go to open sale. They "chase" only on specially designed tracks within sports, such as Formula 1 and Grand Prix.

These cars instantly develop speeds up to 400-450 km / h, are characterized by low clearance, elegant body forms and various sports "frills". Of course, this is a very expensive car, since their production has a large number of diverse expensive materials to create elements of the body and the cabin, as well as spare parts. Only the engine 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 in this list, the logo of which has not yet been considered. The company is young, was established in 2004 in America. Abbreviation translates like Shelby Super Cars. Shelby - the surname of the founder of the brand. The logo is an ellipse decorated with SSC letters.

By the way, thanks to the car Tuatara, SSC can be considered one of the coolest brands of cars. Photos the name of the model shown above allows you to make sure. Tuatara is a global leader in racing cars, developing speeds up to 443 km / h. Overclocking until hundreds is carried out in just 2.5 seconds. Inside this "beauty" there is a 7-liter engine of the V8 model, made of aluminum, which is a prerequisite for racing cars.

French brands of cars

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

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

From the above brands, we still described only Bugatti. A rather interesting logo at the brand Peugeot is a lion with the legs stretched forward. The symbolism is borrowed from the flag of the province, on the territory of which a manufactory enterprise was located, which is the Praid "Peugeot". The image was often modified, but it was always a lion: then with an open mouth, then turned on the other side.

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

English car brands

Some believe that only deserve attention. However, on the ground of a foggy albion, unique models produce. The English brands of cars whose names have already flashed in the article - this is the embodiment of luxury and individuality.

We have already mentioned "Bentley" and "Rolls-Royce", whose emblems resemble speed. Also in the list of English stamps includes:

• Aston Martin is the inscription in the same name, imprisoned in the wings.
• Jaguar - emblem is a jaguar, symbolizing power, speed and strength.
• Mini - like some other car brands, "mini" chose to use the wings in which the circle is concluded by the brand name.
• Land Rover is the logo of one of the Ford divisions (specializes in the release of auto-high passability) is very simple: oval. This oval, in which the inscription is enclosed with the name of the brand.
• Reliant is a symbolically depicted eagle with straightened wings, and in the center of the letter "R".
• Caterham - the logo is stylized under the UK flag, only made in other colors: stripes of yellow, green and white shades.
• Mg is an eight-marginal sign framed in the Red Frame, and in the center on the golden background of the letter "MG".
• AC - Like Mg, it is an old manufacturer of sports cars, the logo of which uses the letters "AC", located in a blue circle, framed by a pale blue frame.
• Rover - the name of the brand of the machine comes from the nomadic people of the Rovers that moved on the ships. Therefore, the emblem is the ship on a black background.
• Morgan is another brand of sports cars using wings in the logo. They frame the circle in which the brand name is concluded.
• Bristol is based on the emblem of the coat of arms of the city of Bristol in a black circle.

American brands of cars with logos

Many cars produced in the United States are very popular around the world. They prefer them, they trust them. Some names of American brands of cars are well known in Russia. It:

• Buick - the logo has repeatedly changed, now it is 3 coat of arms in a black circle, each of which symbolizes the 3 best creations of the brand "BYUK".
• Chevrolet is a simple and well-recognizable logo - the golden "cross", more resembling a bow tie, framed by a silvery frame.
• Ford is the essence of the emblem to be simple and well recognizable. Therefore, a blue ellipse was used to create it, within which the English inscription "Ford" was concluded.
• GMC - General Motor Corporation also uses a simple logo in the form of an abbreviation company name.
• Hummer is a simple black inscription with the title.
• Jeep - Gold letters (brand name), as well as an image resembling a powerful radiator grid and round headlights.
• Lincoln is a rectangular compass with "rays", indicating all the 4 sides of the world.
• Tesla is a tallery letter "T", and from above - a stylized inscription with the name of the brand.
• Plymouth - white boat with sails in a black circle.
• Pontiac - Red Arrow.
• Cadillac is a symbolic crown framed by a wreath, and at the bottom - the name of the brand.
• Chrysler - the emblem of this brand is a surgical seal with wings, in the center of which is the name of the brand.
• Dodge - the icon framed in the Red Frame, the center shows the silhouette of the bull.

Chinese cars: brands and their logos

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

• Lifan - stylized blue sails on a white background.
• LandWind is a ring of an elliptical form in which a red rhombus concluded with a metal letter "L".
• Changan is a blue circle with uneven edges, inside which the letter "V" as a victory symbol.
• Foton is a metal triangle separated by two inclined lines.
• Tianye - oval, inside of which 2 parallel-reaching up the line, similar to the steps.
• ROEWE is a logo in the form of a red-black shield, which depicts 2 lions over the letter "R" of golden color.
• Chery - In the logo, the capital letters of the brand name merging in "A", which the outlines of the hands support are intertwined.
• FAW - digit "1" with wings on a blue background.
• Great Wall is a stylized Teeth of the Great Wall, organically inscribed in a circle.
• Brilliance - 2 hieroglyph, speaking beauty and superiority in the company's logo.
• Geely is a stylized wing, stretching to the blue sky.
• BYD - something reminds the modified BMW logo. In black oval is another one - white-blue, and the brand name is written below.

Japanese brands cars

Automakers of this country beat all records. Today it is the most popular and demanded cars. They are distinguished by high quality and excellent technical characteristics. List of brands of cars from Japan:

• Toyota is the absolute leader of the Japanese and global automotive industry, the logo of which is intricate figures from oval. The meaning is that they, firstly, form all the letters of the brand name, secondly, mean the company's unity and client. Transparent background talks about the infinite potential of Toyota.
• Mark X is the model of the Toyota brand, which has its logo - the letter "X" in oval.
• Lexus - a Toyota division with a simple emblem - the letter "L", inscribed in the oval.
• Subaru - stars on the blue background, forming the constellation of the Taurus.
• Isuzu - brand name.
• Acura - the depicted letter "A" is something similar to the circula, enclosed in a circle.
• Daihatsu is a stylized white letter "D" on a red background.
• Honda is the metal letter "H", imprisoned in a square with rounded edges.
• Infiniti - stylized image of the road leading to infinity.
• Mazda - a circle, symbolizing the sun, inside which "winged" letter "M".
• Mitsubishi - three "diamond" (red rhombic), in contact with the corners.

German car brands and their logos

Let us turn to the world in a no less popular car in the world, because German quality is also very valued.

So, well-known logos of brand of cars with names from Germany:

• Audi - four intertwined metal rings are known today even a child. They symbolize companies that have once united to create "Audi".
• BMW - Since the firm was initially engaged in the release of aircraft engines, its logo symbolizes a white propeller against the blue sky, which framed a black circle. Top inscription with brand title.
• Mercedes-Benz - Star with three rays in a round frame symbolizes the company's three founders.
• Opel - lightning, affecting the circle, speaks of speed.
• Smart is the letter "C", symbolizing the compactness of machines, next to which the yellow arrow denoting high-tech, and follow the name of the brand.
• Volkswagen - Monogram combines white letters "W" and "V" on a blue background.

Korean cars and their logos

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

• Daewoo - literally translates as the "Great Universe", but the logo is similar to the sea shell.
• 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 name of the brand enclosed in an oval frame.

Italian and Spanish car brands

Italy is the homeland of supercars, the fastest and expensive cars in the world. With some of them, we have already met in this article. Let's add a list of the following stamps:

• Alfa Romeo - on one half of the circle depicted a dragon, swallowing a person, and on the other - a red cross on a white background. The circle frames a blue frame.
• Fiat - brand logo is the name of the company on a red background.
• Maserati - A stylized red trident is depicted on the logo.

In terms of quality, Italian car brands is not inferior to Spanish "Seat".

With logos

The emblems of brand of cars with names, whose photos can be seen in collage above, were created by Russian automotive companies. It:

• Gas - the logo of this brand has changed most often in comparison with other domestic car brands. Today, he is an elegant Gazelle.
• "ZIL" - stylized abbreviation of the factory name.
• Lada - Rye (ship) on a blue background.
• Moskvich is a stylized letter "M", also resembling the Kremlin Wall Teeth.
• "UAZ" - a peculiar "swallow" in a circle.

How many well-known and not very companies engaged in the production of cars? If we take into account those who managed to go into the unknown, then the score will obviously go to thousands. And every automotive industry, except the title, has its own original logo (emblem, icon), which visually identifies the company's products.

Today there is no expert who would give an accurate quantitative assessment on this issue, but there is an approximately half of the companies that are known. Well, or almost to all.

Let's get acquainted with the history of their appearance and formation. So, we offer you a description of the brands of cars, badges and titles.

Acura.

The Japanese name of the American company emerged in no coincidence - in reality it is the North American division of the Honda autoconecern. The plant was built in 1986, but the name acura appeared only in three years. 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 - this image was not found analogues in the official register of logos.

In 1906, the company appeared under Milan, collecting French cars "DarracQ". Since they did not enjoy success, after 4 years, the company took up the manufacture of own cars. So appeared a.l.f.a, which in 1933 was nationalized and received its current name. The logo includes two images included in the semicircle: one (red cross on a white background) is an element of the coat of arms of Milan, the second (green snakes with a man in the mouth) is a copy of the emblem of the famous Milan Dynasty of Wisconti.

The date of the foundation of the famous British - 1914, when the first car appeared on the world. One of the founders of the company is Lionel Martin, who was an active rider and even won the race in the area of \u200b\u200bAston Clinton. That's how the company name was born.

The company's emblem is stylized wings, symbolizing speeds with the influed company name. By the way, this is not the only brand of machine with wings on the icon.

Audi.

The company with a 110-year history today is known to everyone. Not everyone knows that the founder of the company was August of Horish, who gave the initial name to his brainstick back in 1899. But because of disagreements with companions, he was forced to create his own company, which had to give the name Audi, which in Latin meant, too, as the chorus. And the emblem in the form of 4 woven rings appeared only in 1932, as a symbol of the merger of four companies, "Audi", DKW, "Vanderer" and "Chore". Since then, Audi car logos have not been changed.

Created in 1919 by Walter Bentley, the company from the very beginning was focused on the manufacture exclusively. No less known and logo of the automaker - wings with the letter B enclosed in a circle. Interestingly, the background of the letters in may be black (models characterized by great power), green (racing cars) and red (sophisticated luxury cars).

BMW.

The history of this automaker begins in 1913, and first, an enterprise, founded by Gustav Otto and Karl Rappa, was engaged in the production of aviation motors. After the end of the I World War, 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 modern form appeared in 1963, while the colors inside the circle symbolize Bavaria.

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

Buick.

American engineer David Byuche has created his automotive enterprise in 1902. Without having a talent of an entrepreneur, he was forced to attach his company to gaining momentum by the General Motors concern, leaving the right to be a separate division. The Buick logo is quite commonly subjected to solid modifications. The current one - the three shields in the circle - symbolizes three successful models of the company.

Founded in 1903 by Businessman William Murphy Engineer Heinrich Leland, the company already across six years ago was absorbed by General Motors, however, this time she was allowed to develop independently. It is here that repeatedly with innovative technical solutions that set the tone in the automotive mod. On the Cadillac logo, the family coat of arms of the founder of Detroit, de la Mott Cadillaca is depicted.

Although the founder of Chevrolet is William Durant, he decided to give the name of the newly minted company in honor of the famous Rider Louis Chevrolet. Currently is one of the main divisions of the General Motors concern, but the list of American cars is still an autonomous brand.

As for the company's logo, removally resembles a bow tie, the story of its appearance has several different interpretations.

Founded in 1924 by an entrepreneur and a talented engineer Walter Chrysler, the company consistently absorbed automakers such as Dodge, Eagle, Plymouth, Lamborghini and even the famous Jeep brand. In 1998, as a result of a merger with "Daimler Benz", "Daimler-Chrysler" began to be called. Since 2014 - Independent Fiat division. The emblem in the form of wings is similar to the Aston Martin logo.

The company was founded in 1919 by the entrepreneur Andre Citroen and was originally focused on the production of low-budgetary mass cars. Many call the company Pipple of the French Auto industry. The Citroen symbol, double chevron, obviously lent in heraldists - there such an image was used quite often.

But in South Korea, the date of the auto industry is considered to be 1972, when the government provided the right to produce cars by four concerns. Two of them, Kia and Hyundai, exist and today, and Shinjin was forced to create a joint venture with General Motors, and a few years later to turn into Daewoo Motor. Since 2002, he finally passed under the jurisdiction of a powerful American autocontrace.

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

Dodge.

The founding date of the company - 1914. Brothers Dodge, Gores and John, were the first to manage the production of cars with all-metal bodies. So a small firm, first supplied spare parts for Ford, turned into an independent player. In 1928 he joined Chrysler, leaving a trademark.

On the brand emblem there is a head of a bull, animal strong and assertive.

The famous Driver Enzo Ferrari in 1939 decided to try his happiness at the Niva of the automotive industry, and it was not surprising that his company was originally focused on the manufacture of racing and sports rods.

The first car was produced in 1946, before that the company was engaged in the manufacture of automotive equipment and cars under the brand Alfa Romeo. Ferrari's model range - a lot of outstanding cars, from 250GT to Daytona

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

Fiat.

Turin Fabrica Italiana Automobili is the oldest, founded in 1899. In early 20 century, the factory specialized in elite and sports cars, but in 2012 it was decided to move from the handicraft to the serial production process. Currently, the autocontraceman managed to mergers with such bankrupt brands like Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Lancia. Fiat emblem has acquired a final view in 1968.

Ford.

Henry Ford is the legendary personality. Based on its company in 1903, he was the first to apply conveyor technology in 1913, which made it possible to significantly reduce the cost of cars of this brand. By the mid-20s, every second US car was produced at Ford plants. Now Ford Motors is a transnational corporation that has factories and assembly enterprises in 30 countries.

The company's emblem is not distinguished by designer research, there are no images on the machine icon, only the brand name, but it is still easily recognizable.

Geely.

Starting in 1984, from the production of refrigeration equipment, since 1992, the company managed to establish the manufacture of motorcycles, and in 1997 it becomes the first private automotive company China. Currently has nine factories and is among the largest Chinese automakers.

Translated from Chinese Geely - happiness, and in the subway, it is associated with a blue sky. This is what is depicted on the emblem of the Chinese automotive brand Geely along with the name of the brand.

GMC.

Created in 1908 by William Duranom, General Motors initially went on the way to unite / absorb other brands, which allowed her to become the largest world automaker, which GM was for 77 years, losing the championship only in 2008, when she threatened bankruptcy due to financial crisis. One of the few automakers who do not have its own logo: On the American concern's cars, only an alphabet emblem.

Founded in 1984, as one of the first private automotive companies in the People's Republic of China, Great Wall Motor in 1998 has become the largest Chinese manufacturer of pickups. Currently, she owns leadership and in the SUV segment. The Great Wall logo is a stylized image of the "Great Wall" - this is how the brand name is translated. But if the name of the Chinese car's brand is known to many, then the icon is still identified with great difficulty.

Honda.

In 1946, the engineer with the depositors of the entrepreneur Socitiro Honda decided to make the manufacture of auto parts and a motorcycle. Having achieved world success, the concern began in parallel to develop the automotive direction, prospective and here. Currently, Honda Motor remains the world leader in the production of motorcycles and is included in the top 10 best automakers. Brand logo is simple and recognizable.

The Hyundai Concern was originally specialized in construction and shipbuilding, but in 1967 a car unit was created, and the production of passenger cars was started in the year. The first cars were licensed, the first model of its own development appeared in 1985. Today, autoconecern is one of the leaders of the Korean car market - confidently declares itself in the international arena. Since the logo with the letter H belongs to Honda, the Koreans made their emblem a little differently. However, many still confuse the emblems of passenger cars of these brands.

The Luxury Unit of Nissan, created in 1989, quickly became identified with unsurpassed comfort and quality by cars a premium segment. The brand logo personifies aspiration in infinity, implemented in the form of a road leaving the distance.

Starting in 1925, from the production of motorcycle strollers, a small firm switched in two years to the manufacture of car bodies, and in 1931 it was engaged in the release of luxury cars. I received my current name in 1945 (the former - SS was bad associations). Corresponds to the name and emblem of the British luxury brand.

Kia.

The oldest Korean automaker began in 1952 from the manufacture of bicycles, in five years the production of scooters was established, in 1961 - motorcycles, and in 1973 the automotive assembly enterprise was launched. In connection with the financial crisis, Kia was retrained to budget models, which helped the concern to survive and eventually enter the very successful world automakers.

The car icon of this Korean brand reflects the name of the brand, concluded in the oval.

On the wave of the post-war success of American jeeps, many manufacturers turned their eyes to the class of SUVs. One of the first such European companies was Land Rover, which constructed a car of high passability in 1948. Currently, the Ford autocontracene belongs. The modest logo of the American car is easily recognizable.

Lexus.

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

The five brothers Maserati, founded in 1914 a car company that also was also released by the release of spark plugs and motors, did not assume that their initiative would turn out. In 1926, the first success came to them, and since then this brand has been firmly associated with powerful sports and racing cars.

Trident Neptune, depicted on the company's emblem, is part of the coat of arms of Bologna, the model name is also inscribed in the car icon.

Mazda.

The company from Hiroshima since 1920, smoothly evolved from the manufacturer of bottled traffic jams to the manufacturer of three-wheeled scooters, trucks and, starting from 1960, passenger cars.

The Mazda emblem - inscribed in the letter M - reminds the wings, but many refer to her tulip and even the owl.

As a result of the merger in 1926, the Mercedes-Benz company was born by Mercedes-Benz, which was the famous three-gravel star. Today, as 100 years ago, the advanced division of the Daimler AG concern continues to be on top of the world automotive industry.

Founded in 1873, the company was engaged in shipbuilding for a long time, in the 1930s produced small arms, in 1945 turned into a multi-vector corporation with more than 200 areas of activity, and only in the 70s began to master the automotive industry. Mitsubishi in Japanese means "three diamonds" - it is they depicted on the company's emblem, and, accordingly, such signs are logos on all companies of the company.

Nissan is the oldest Japanese automaker leading its activities since 1925. However, until 1934, the company changed a lot of titles as a result of numerous mergers. It is believed that the emblem of the company is the sun rising over the horizon, and this is the oldest car logo that has lived unchanged to the present day.

Opel

The Opel brothers founded their company in 1898, but decided not to go in the footsteps of the father engaged in bicycles and sewing machines, and immediately settled the release of cars. Because of the post-war inflation, GENERAL MOTORS was forced to sell their factory, and the cases went uphill again. Today it is one of the most democratic German brands, the emblem of which symbolizes the speed, lightningness.

The oldest and largest French automotive company produces cars since 1889. Initially focusing on inexpensive mass models, the concern over time mastered the release of all categories of cars. The emblem of Peugeot is a lion, fixed forward - symbolizes the dynamics of cars of this brand.

Ferdinand Porsche founded his design bureau in 1931, and his first success was the racing car Type 22 (1936). Since 1937, with the support of the government, the company has engaged in the production of own cars. Now, this brand is one of the leaders of the class of sports cars, and on the machine emblem there is a raised horse and elements of the emblem of the Earth of Baden-Württemberg, so that the Porsche machine icon with a horse can be called the Saama unique.

Another older french car industry was founded in 1898, it was repeatedly nationalized and then became a private company again. Currently actively cooperates with Nissan. The current look of the logo was received in 2007, and although the company's icon is not sophisticated, the machines of this brand are recognizable and popular.

Seat.

Established in 1950, the company has long been focused on the domestic market for a long time, but with the arrival of Volkswagen, which bought a practically a full package of shares in 1980, the cases of the leading Spanish automaker have sharply went intogoing. Stylized letter S - the third logo of the Spaniards.

Skoda.

Skoda is one of the oldest automakers in Eastern Europe. Founded in 1925, he managed at the beginning of the 30s to release its first model to the local market. In the early 90s, Skoda became the property of the Volkswagen Group concern, and from that moment she is a world-class player. The logo is designed in 2011. The winged boom symbolizes the desire for technical progress. In the list of the aircraft of the world, this icon is one of the most intricate.

Since 1956, Subaru, who became a division of Fuji, released mopeds first, and from 1958 - and cars. Today is a major concern, also producing trucks, industrial equipment, the products of the aviation industry. Six stars on the automaker logo are the image of the constellation of the Pleiades, especially revered in the country of the rising sun.

Like many other Japanese car giants, Suzuki began with activities that are not associated with the automotive industry. Since 1920, she specialized in the manufacture of weaving machines, and only in 1937 began to develop their own car. Success came in the second half of the 20th century. Today, cars under this brand are sold in 170 countries. Company emblem - stylized hieroglyph letter S.

By the way, Toyota also originally produced weaving machines since 1935, but after a year he retrained into an automaker. In 1962, the concern was submitted by a millionth frontier, and today it is the largest global manufacturer of passenger cars of all classes. The Toyota logo is a thread, drowning in the needle, as the heritage of past specialization (we note that almost all the brands of Japanese cars have icons, over the decipher of the meaning of which you need to think carefully).

The first car Volkswagen (that in the translation means "folk car") saw the light in 1935. The model immediately became a bestseller, having received the nickname "Beetle" for his small dimensions and rounded shapes. After a ten-year break, the brand has been revived, sowing to restore its fame of the manufacturer of available vehicles. The logo of the concern has repeatedly changed, the author of the final design is Franz Raympecis 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 received the name Volvo (from Latin "I am kicked"). In addition to passenger cars, Volvo specializes in the production of trucks, which even succeeded much more. All Swedish cars are distinguished by a high level of safety and reliability. Among the European brands of the VOLVO emblem, the schematic representation of the Roman God of War Mars is not the most recognizable, since the current species acquired relatively recently.

Gorky Automobile Plant entered service in 1932 by issuing his first truck (the famous "half-timer"). The production of passenger cars has been established already in the postwar years. "Victory" and "Volga" are the most famous brand models. Now in the line of passenger cars dominates GAZ-3110 / GAZ-3111. The company's logo is based on the coat of arms of Nizhny Novgorod (the current isoovically the Russian name of Gorky).

In 1967, the construction of AvtoVAZ, the plant, which was conceived as the leader of the Soviet automotive industry began. Such, he became - the first VAZ came down from the conveyor in 1971. Later, one of the brands of a car giant, Lada, became dominant. Today, the company's assortment is a considerable number of models that every year becomes more perfect, approaching the quality of foreign cars.

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

The AZLK plant became the first in Soviet history, established in 1930 the production of passenger cars. A real bestseller became Moskvich-412, produced since 1967 - after seven years from the conveyor, a two-million copy of the conveyor, in 1986 - four millionthly. Unfortunately, the plant today stagnates. Emblem "Moskvich" - a letter M. stylized under the Kremlin wall

Formed in 1942 on the basis of the evacuated plant ZIL, in the post-war years the enterprise mastered the release of megapopular "UAZ", designed on the basis of GAZ-69. The AZ-469 SUV was equally popular, launched in production in 1972.

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 of the Green Breen.

So, we introduced you to the most famous brands and emblems of cars, with the history of their name and icons. We hope that this information will be interesting for you interesting and useful.

The car firmly entered the daily life. All new and new models appear on the roads. In most cases, motorists do not have time to track the technical characteristics of these vehicles. What can we say about when it comes to memorizing the emblem of the car.

All machine brands: How many icons in the world?

At the moment there is a huge number of emblems and car icons from different countries. They denote the quality of products and have a deep history. This is due to the fact that most of the automotive companies began their activities away from the production of vehicles.

There are no accurate data on how much car emblems numbered. In unofficial sources, the figure of 2600 models is indicated. However, this indicator is very conditional. The complexity of counting the number of emblems is related to the fact that some cars are produced exclusively for operation in a particular country and see them on the roads of other states is almost impossible.

Emblems of Japanese cars

The list of Japanese production cars should be started with Nissan. It was established in 1934 after the collapse of the company "Datsun". At the moment, this manufacturer of cars is considered second in the country scale products. Nissan icon is an aloe rising sun, which intersects the inscription with the name of the company.

A no less popular car in Japan is considered to be "Mazda". In the first stages of its development, she did not have a relation to the automotive industry at all, but was engaged in the production of bottles. In 1920, the first motorcycle of this company was released. After that, the production of cars was established. The first cars did not have a logo at all. Manufacturers were content with ordinary inscriptions, where the name of the company was indicated. Later an icon appeared: an oval with a rhombus, the edges of which had a rounded shape.

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The Toyota company initially produced fabric production machines. She actively sold licenses for the right to use this equipment, as a result of which a solid capital has accumulated. These funds were spent on the construction of a car factory. The company's emblem was woven knitted loops. This sign has the previous form and at the moment.

The company "Mitsubishi" was founded in 1870 and specialized in the release of ships. In a few years, the company turned into the largest car concern in Japan. In 1917, the first vehicle of the conveyor assembly was published. The company's emblem is based on the compound of samurai coat of arms: one belonged to the company's founder and had a kind of rhombus, the other was the result of cooperation between Mitsubishi with the Tosa clan and had a kind of oak leaves. The final version of the emblem is three rhombuses made in the form of trillers.

British and Chinese car emblems

Chinese automotive companies do not pay much attention to logos and icons. Currently, the Chinese car market is approaching quality characteristics to European standards. Therefore, it is impossible to bypass the side of this manufacturer.

The most popular car of China "BYD". In creating this icon there is a large amount of borrowing from the German brand "BMW": the same white-blue colors, round edging, also coincides the first letter of names.

The manufacturer "Geely" does not comment on his logo. However, it is almost completely copied from the brand icon "Skoda". As for the English car marks, the manufacturer "Aston Martin" should be highlighted. The company produces luxury cars for executive purposes. On ordinary roads to meet the car is very difficult. The emblem is made in the form of wings with the inscription of the company's logo in the center.

No less popular English brand is considered "Caterham". Manufacturers carry out the release of exclusively sports cars. The icon shows the figure "7" in the circumference.

Korean and German car badges

The most popular German brand is "BMW" cars. They are manufactured both for conventional motorists and for executive purposes. The icon is made in the form of the Bavarian Flag. Some automotive experts argue that the sign is based on the etymology of the aircraft screw (white-blue color). As for the name, this is a reduction from the name of the manufacturer's "BMW AG" (abbreviation from Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, "Bavarian motor plants").

Also note the icon of the Audi company. The emblem is made in the form of 4 rings. They denote partnership 4 companies: Audi, Horch, as well as Wanderer, DKW. The name "Audi" has a Latin interpretation, which means "listen". Perhaps the German producers in the production of cars did focus on the quality of the engine sounding.

4 Rings Audi - Partnership 4 companies (Audi, Wanderer, Horch, DKW)

Korean cars are impossible to imagine without the "Hyndai" logo. The icon itself is the first letter of the company. According to the manufacturers, it hides a deep meaning: people who attach people who personify the desire of a car brand fruitfully cooperate with all companies.

The emblem of the automobile company KIA is a small oval with the infected company name. According to the creators of the logo, such a form is the symbol of the globe, personifying the intention of the Korean firm to dominate the automotive market.

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On the roads there are a huge number of cars, many of which are well recognizable, and others know only some car enthusiasts. Listed literally all companies that are engaged in the manufacture of cars are almost impossible. In many countries of the world, there are enterprises that produce vehicles under their own brand, or being a representative of the world famous autocontrace.

It is not surprising that in Russia there are European and Korean models, not forgetting to support the domestic auto industry.

It will be interesting to know which cars, and from which country are on our roads, how their logos look like and what they mean.

Country-automakers

A number of countries are also known and due to their outstanding car industry. The same Germany has always been considered an exemplary manufacturer of the best cars in the world. It cannot be said that the Germans and now alone hold leadership in the market, but their cars are definitely considered one of the best.

To make it easier to classify the brands of the car, they were divided into several categories, depending on the country of the manufacturer. Plus added one big category.

As a result, the following cars will be considered:

• japanese;
• american;
• russian;
• german;
• korean;
• chinese;
• european.

To cover literally all car brands are unlikely to succeed. Do not forget that history has much more automakers than they exist today. Plus there are small firms that are sometimes known only within one state.

Japan

To begin with, consider the well-known and not very brands of cars that came from Japan. Most of them are familiar with Russian, European and American consumers. But the list also hit Japanese cars whose stamps may not be so familiar.

1. Acura. The well-known division of the Japanese brand Honda. It was here that the first premium cars created for competition with European auto gigigents began to do. The logo shows the kronchirkul. This is a special tool that allows you to accurately measure the details.
   
   
2. Daihatsu. Not the most popular Japanese brand in Russia, which gradually becomes more recognizable. Brand under the contact of Toyota since 1999. The logo is based on the stylized letter D.
   
   
3. Datsun. The once independent brand, which in 1986 absorbed Nissan. Only since 2013, an independent release of a car under the Datsun brand has been established. The flag of Japan and the name of the brand itself is banging.
   
   
4. Infiniti. Premium division of Nissan. Interestingly, the initial idea of \u200b\u200bdeveloping a logo was to use an infinity symbol. But the leadership has changed his mind, as a result of which the ridden distance appeared on the icon.
   
   
5. Honda. One of the most famous Japanese brands. Regarding the logo did not invent anything. It is just a beautifully decorated first letter from the brand name.
   
   
6. Isuzu. The icon is made in the form of an originally decorated capital letter.
   
   
7. Lexus. Another premium division, but this time Toyota. For the logo, they chose a capital letter, tilting it, and concluded in the oval.
   
   
8. Kawasaki. For most car enthusiasts, this brand is associated with motorcycles, although the company also produces cars and other techniques. The logo is extremely simple. This is the name of the brand, made in a beautiful style and with a dark background.
   
   
9. Mazda. The brand is widely known throughout the world. The icon is outwardly similar to the capital letter, which seems to spread the wings. Some believe that the logo shows seagulls, owl or tulip.
   
   
10. Mitsubishi. The car of this Japanese company is decorated with icons made in the form of three diamonds. This is due to the fact that the name of the company is translated.
    
    
11. Nissan. A popular automaker, which is among the most recognizable representatives of the Japanese market. The logo is made in the form of the upstream sun on the background of the company name.
    
    
12. Subaru. Brand has existed for more than 100 years. The icon depicts 6 stars, one of which is a little more than the rest. Symbolizes fusion of 6 autocompany.
    
    
13. Suzuki. Initially, the company was engaged in weaving machines and motorcycles. The first cars under this brand came from the conveyor only in 1973. The icon is made in the form of the first letter of the brand name.
    
    
14. Toyota. Since the company began its history from weaving equipment, a logo is depicted on a logo, which has been trained in the needle ear. Despite the change of activity profile, the leadership decided not to change the icon.
    
    
15. Yamaha. Another allegedly producer of motorcycles. But they also produce engines for cars, thanks to which the company still fell into this list. The logo displays 3 tunes, which are crossed.
    
    

The Japanese car industry is widely known all over the world and is highly appreciated by motorists from around the world. Among them are leading companies that regularly conquer the most prestigious awards, occupy the first places in the ratings of reliability. This indicates the highest level of automotive production in the country.

USA

The American auto industry occupies a separate place in the global production of cars. It was here that the history of the automotive industry began.

The United States has a number of companies that offer their cars around the world. But there are purely specializing on producers. Therefore, many are fairly interested in which car brands are ready to offer American companies, and which is shown on their logos.

1. Dodge. The company has a very rich history of existence, during which it managed to reorganize it several times, combine with other brands. The logo itself also changed. Since 1994, it remains unchanged, and is performed in the form of a metal shield depicting a thick grief on it.
   
   
2. Eagle. The company well known in the US, the cars of which have proven themselves in many countries of the world. From the title it becomes obvious that an eagle is obliged to attend the logo. And there is. This gray bird of prey with the title of the brand itself from above.
   
   
3. Chrysler. The history of the company began in a distant in 1924. The icon shows the design in the form of wings. As the manufacturer is told, this is a symbol of speed and strength. The logo resembles the icons used on the British Aston Martin and Bentley.
   
   
4. Tesla. Increasing the incredible scale of the brand's popularity, specializing purely on electrical machines. On the logo is the letter T, externally resembling a sword.
   
   
5. Buick. On the logo of this company, three swords are depicted in a special stylized frame.
   
   
6. Ford. The most famous brand with the most simple logo. Company name on blue background. But, as the story showed, the beauty of the icon does not guarantee success.
   
   
7. Jeep. Also extremely simple design, which has not changed for many years.
   
   
8. Chevrolet. American brand is very popular in Russia and the CIS countries. Its logo displays a golden cross or plus. Despite the seeming simplicity, this icon will recognize almost everyone.
   
   

In the US, there are several largest automakers, under which other popular brands are controlled. One company General Motors includes brands like Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and a GMC's own brand.

Another giant autoconecer is considered Chrysler. And it is not surprising because it includes Jeep, Eagle, Dodge, Prymouth, Imperial and a number of other auto companies.

Russia

And motorists simply simply on the icon on the hood of the car to find out which Russian car brand here appears.

To the great regret of many, the Russian car industry is seriously lagging behind world leaders and even middle peasants. In Russia, there is only one major brand, as well as several smaller companies. But even they are widely popular in their homeland and in the CIS countries. In many ways, at the expense of adequate price and gradually increasing quality.

1. Lada. Togliatti company, which produces more than half of all domestic cars. The most famous and most recognizable brand. On his logo, a sailing ancient boat is depicted in a stylized oval.
   
   
2. Volga. The company appeared at the expense of the efforts between the gas and the American brand Ford. Domestic enthusiasts wanted to satisfy consumer demand for luxury cars due to the Volga. As far as it happened, judge for yourself. Once the Volga was really luxury. The logo remained a gas firm. It shows the deer on the background, reminiscent of the shield.
   
   
3. ZIL. The limousine producer once known throughout the world, on the icon of which the stylized letters from the brand name are displayed. Now the company has passed on the manufacture of trucks, tractors and buses.
   
   
4. Muscovite. Machines under this title began to release before the war. But they did not use in demand. Already after the war, thanks to the technologies borrowed from Opel, it was possible to develop a more successful and interesting version of the Muscovite, which was based on the German Kadett. On logo depicts a stylized letter M.
   
   
5. UAZ. This Russian company specializes in the production of SUVs and not only. The icon is easily recognizable, is represented in the form of a ring, inside of which the wings are located. For its history, the brand changed about 10 logos.
   
   
6. KAMAZ. One of the best manufacturers of heavy automotive equipment in the world. Found a huge popularity after successful participation in survival racing, the route of which goes from Paris to Dakar. The icon shows a horse with the name of the company itself below.
   
   

Manufacturers in Russia are not so much. Now the practice of manufacturing car foreign manufacturers is being actively implemented. As a result, in the domestic market there are a number of foreign cars of the Russian assembly. This allows you to noticeably cheaper cars for end users.

Germany

Despite the fact that Germany is the immediate and most important part of Europe, will fairly be separately allocated this country as one of the leading automotive production. Their brands know exactly all over the world. And the owner of the German car dreams of becoming every second.

It is mistaken to assume that Germany represents only the leading triple in the face of Mercedes, Volkswagen and BMW, as well as the company's controlled company. All well-known companies should be considered, and learn about the emblems of German brands.

1. Wiesmann. Although the company closed a few years ago, her cars are still struggling on the roads. Here released sports cars in strictly limited quantities. The logo shows Gecko. Thus, the guide was trying to show how stable on the road are their cars. After all, this type of lizards is known in the ability to easily move around the walls and ceilings.
   
   
2. Volkswagen.compact that does not need a view. The icon shows the stylized letters W and V.
   
   
3. Trabant. The name is translated as a satellite, which is due to the launch of the first in the history of the artificial satellite. Thanks to him, this name of autocompany appeared. The letter S. is displayed on the icon.
   
   
4. Smart. The company specializes in very compact and economical urban cars. The icon displays the letter C and is complemented by a yellow arrow.
   
   
5. Porsche. A car producers engaged in sports cars throughout the world. Although now releases sedans and crossovers. The logo consists of elements of the coat of arms Baden Württemberg (deer horns and lanes of red and black color), as well as the symbol of the city of Stuttgart (horse on the pillands).
   
   
6. Opel. Auto-producer with not the easiest and enviable history. But now everything has a good company. On the logo you can see a circle inside of which zipper enclosed.
   
   
7. Mercedes. Mark that is controlled by Daimler. The icon displays 3 beams. They symbolize superiority in the air, on the ground and on the water. Location to rich history, when the company produced not only cars, but also aircraft and water transport.
   
   
8. Maybach. The company from Germany, which produces incredibly expensive and luxurious cars. The emblem displays 2 letters with different size.
   
   
9. MAN. The brand has become the greatest fame thanks to the release of trucks. Now the company's name is displayed on the icon, as well as a silver arch. Also earlier, the lion was attended, but since 2012 it was transferred to the rim of the radiator lattice.
   
   
10. BMW. Almost every car enthusiast knows that at one time this company produced engines for air transport. Hence the corresponding logo in the form of propeller.
    
    
11. Audi. Their icon displays fusion of 4 companies. Made as 4 chrome rings.
    
    
12. Alpina. The company is engaged in the improvement of BMW cars under a special customer order. The logo looks stylish and original. The two details of the car on a blue and red background, placed on a shield and enclosed in a circle.
    
    

Germany is really a car. Its account has a huge number of companies and production.

No wonder the Germans are considered manufacturers of the most high-quality cars. Although it should be noted that in recent years their positions have been significantly shaken. Competitors continue to increase their advantages. But this does not prevent the leading German brands of cars to remain incredibly in demand throughout the world.

Europe

In Europe, a large number of automakers are concentrated, many of which can be found with ease. Make a complete list of Italian brands of cars and the same French car brands are not so simple.

Do not forget about well-known and widespread cars of British origin. For many, English cars are associated with and high cost. The English brands are indeed most of them relate to the expensive segment, which cannot be said about the pricing policy of the same French cars.

By combining the most popular European brands, which includes English, Italian, French and other brands, you can submit to about the following list:

• Alfa Romeo;
• Bugatti;
• Fiat;
• Maserati;
• Volvo;
• Skoda;
• Aston Martin;
• Bentley;
• Seat;
• Rover;
• Saab;
• Ravon;
• Lancia;
• Land Rover, etc.

Consider several European-made car brands and study the features of their logos.

1. Rolls Royce. The icon consists of the first letters of the names of the company. Rolls and Royce entered their names more than 100 years ago. All brand cars are presented in the premium segment. The logo displays two letters of R, which are superimposed on each other, but have a slight offset.
   
   
2. Land Rover. Initially, axes and spears were displayed on the logo of cars of this brand. But then it was decided to change the icon, as a result of which the rooks were now appearing there, which was used in their time Vikings. This ship has a red sail.
   
   
3. Ferrari. One of the most recognizable logos is not only in Europe, but also all over the world. This is a black horse on the pillands with a yellow background behind. Also on the icon there are letters that mean scudy of Ferrari, and the colors of the National Italian Flag.
   
   
4. Lamborghini. Ferrari's response, where furious bull is displayed on a black background. Do not find out this logo is very difficult.
   
   
5. Fiat. A concern, which combines almost all the leading Italian car brands, including Ferrari. The logo experienced many transformations. As a result, the final decision was not received. Then the icon left the square and the circle, supplemented by the company name.
   
   
6. Renault. Their icon symbolizes diamond.
   
   
7. Peugeot. The well-known French brand, which is easy to learn about the corporate logo. On it depicted a lion.
   
   
8. Citroen. The company was originally engaged in repairing steam locomotives. And the icon displays 2 Chevron than the rich history of the producer years is underlined.
   
   
9. Volvo. When developing his logo, once purely Swedish company used the weapon of the god of the war of Mars. For the icon took his shield and spear. The diagonal line served initially only to secure the two of these elements. But soon she became an integral part of the logo.
   
   
10. Jaguar. Another British automaker whose name fully explains the choice of icon. Standing forward predatory jaguar symbolizes power, speed and strength.
    
    

Europe is very rich in a variety of cars, ranging from simple budget decisions, ending with incredibly expensive, luxurious and exclusive models worth several million euros.

Korea

Modern Korean cars, despite a rather modest list of existing companies, are associated with high quality and affordable prices.

China

Chinese car industry for a long time did not perceive seriously outside the country. All manufactured cars were low-profile copies of famous brands, but did not respond at all with rigid demands on quality and environmental friendliness.

But gradually everything changed, and the perception of Chinese cars changed the vector. Already now their names and signs are well recognizable, cars from the Middle Kingdom are actively buying in Russia, the CIS countries and even Europe.

You can identify several most significant brands that came from China.

1. Zotye. Not the most famous Chinese brand, but gradually spreading through the countries of the world. You can learn these cars by the stylized letter Z on the hood.
   
   
2. Lifan. The logo of this company is based on three sailing vessels. This manufacturer tries to show that they rush on all pairs.
   
   
3. LandWind. On domestic roads you can find many crossovers and SUVs of this brand. The icon is depicted in the form of a red rhombus, inside which placed the stylized letter L.
   
   
4. JMC. A fairly simple, but memorable logo, made in the form of 3 triangles and augmented by the company name below.
   
   
5. Higer. For the logo used capital letter. But the most interesting thing is that the idea was taken from Hyundai. Here also supposedly two people hudd each other.
   
   
6. Haima. In many ways, the icon resembles the Mazda brand symbolism, with a somewhat modified "bird" inside the circle. The fact of external similarity with the logo of the Japanese brand cannot be dedicated.
   
   
7. HAFEI. The logo is based on the shield, and on its background there are two waves of the river flowing in China, which is called Sungari. The thing is that it is on the shore of this river the city is where the history of the company began.
   
   
8. Greatwall. There is a much more famous Chinese brand, for the icon of which the title letters were used, placed in the ring. Thus, the symbol of the Great Wall in China is depicted.
   
   
9. Geely. Literally in 2014, the company changed its official logo. From now on, there is a ring, inside which is a white wing (and may also mountain) against the blue sky.
   
   
10. Foton. Famous manufacturer of commercial vehicles. Externally, their logo is very similar to the icon of a popular manufacturer of sportswear. Therefore, their cars can be easily recognized on an inclined triangle separated by 3 parts.
    
    
11. Faw. The company gradually gains popularity outside the Motherland. You can learn their cars in the image of a haastle with wings on the icon. Although the fact is in the center there is a unit, as well as hieroglyphs meaning a car.
    
    
12. Dongfeng. The autocompany is not considered the most popular Chinese brand, but they used it in the logo one of the main characters of the East. We are talking about Yin and Yang.
    
    
13. Chery. A popular company whose cars have long come beyond China, and very successful. The logo consists of an oval and a triangular diamond.
    
    
14. Changan. There is nothing complicated in their logo. This is a circle with the letter V in the middle. Something reminds the ACURA icon, only in the turned out.
    
    
15. BYD. One of those cases when symbols and hieroglyphs do not use in the logos of Chinese machines. Just oval with the names of the company.
    
    
16. Brilliance. A very worthy representative of the Chinese car industry, which is not the cheapest, but pretty high-quality cars. The logo is based on hieroglyphs, which means a diamond.
    
    
17. Baw. Some are confident that the idea with the logo for these Chinese cars took from Mercedes. Although it is worth being objective. This is not a three-gravel star, but rather the steering wheel of the car, made in silver color.
    
    
18. Baojung. Such machines are rare on Russian roads. Given the translation of the company's name, it is not surprising that a horse profile is banging on the logo. Beautiful and original.
    
    

Many motorists using logos, try to show their history, emphasize their strengths and make cars more memorable.

Often it is possible to achieve, because the car enthusiasts with ease recognize dozens of brands of cars, just looking at their logo.

I am sure most people do not even realize that they symbolize the emblems that are mounted on cars. This article provides information on the origin and semantic value of the logos of the main automakers in the world.

There are many options for interpretation of emblems. Almost all of these versions are fictional. On the pages of one car forum, I met an opinion that the Toyota emblem is a stylized image of a bull head. Of course, it is incorrect and has nothing to do with the history of the firm. It was surprised that a person who set out this version was completely confident in his right.

In the process of writing the article, more than two hundred different sources were analyzed (including official data), so that you can be confident in the accuracy of the information on this page.

Audi AG (Ingolstadt, Germany)

Audi emblem - four metal rings. The plexus of these rings symbolizes the unreal unity of four Founders: Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer. In 1932, these previously independent firms were merged into the Union - "Auto Union".

The autocontracean was named after its founder - Augusta Khortha. The fact is that the word of the chorus (Horch - "listen") translated into Latin sounds like "Audi".

Here, naturally, the question arises. Why did not receive the Founder's name? The fact is that August churn in 1899 opened his car manufacturing company (A. Horch & Cie). After 10 years he was outlived from his own company, and he founded a new one, already in another city, continuing to use the same brand - Horch. His former partners filed him to court and led the brand, so August was forced to come up with a new company name.

Bayerische Motorenwerke (Munich, Germany)

There is an erroneous opinion that the Bayerische Motorenwerke emblem is a stylized image of the rotating propeller of the aircraft. But in fact, the BVA flag is taken as the basis of the BMW emblem (so interprets the origin of the National Geographic channel logo).

BMW was founded by Karl Friedrich Rappa in 1913 on the Bavarian lands near the Flugmaschinenfabrik aircraft factor. Initially, the company produced aviation engines. In 1923, BMW produces its first motorcycle. Later, in 1929, releases the first car under the name of DIXI.

Citroen (Paris, France)

The Citroen emblem is a schematic diagram of a chevron wheel teeth. The chevron wheel is called a gear with V-shaped teeth (such a structure of the teeth solves the problem of the axial force, when using the chevron wheels, there is no need to install the shafts for stubborn bearings).

The company was named after its founder - Andre Citroen.

In 1913, Andre Citroen established the production of such gear, which largely exceeded the products of competitors. This explains the choice of emblem.

Few people know that PSA Peugeot Citroen is Citroen's maternal company. In 1974, the automotive industry PSA Peugeot Citroen (earlier PEUGEOT SA) bought a 38.2% of Citroen shares, and by 1976 brought this stake to 89.95% (at that time Citroen was on the verge of bankruptcy). After that, this company was created, producing Cars Peugeot and Citroen.

These two brands belonging to PSA Peugeot Citroen have independent promotion structures on the market and retail sales networks, but the development and production of models is carried out by common divisions.

Infiniti (Tokyo, Japan)

First, the designers wanted to use an infinity symbol in the emblem - Mebius loop. But then they decided to display the symbol of the road to infinity in the emblem, a symbol hinting at an endless way to perfection in everything.

The name of the brand is translated as infinity, infinity.

Infiniti is a subsidiary of Nissan and its history is quite interesting. It all started in the distant sixties of the 20th century. At this time, Nissan autocompany entered the US market. Americans pulled out benefits and began to buy inexpensive and reliable cars of the company. Soon Nissan has established itself as a manufacturer of cars economy class, in connection with this it was inappropriate to release high-level cars under the same brand. For this, the Infiniti brand was created.

Mazda Motor Corporation (Hiroshima, Japan)

On the emblem of this autocompany there is a stylized letter "M", depicting painted wings. The company was named after the Zoroastrian God of Life named Ahura Mazda (he is Ormazd). Also, the word "Mazda" is consonant with the name of the founder of Dzudziro Matsuda (1875-1952).

The company was founded in 1920, and began its activities with the production of building materials from cork tree. In 1927, the company began to industrial production of cars.

And now about what is the famous zoom-zoom. Look at how children play cars, listen to the fact that they are pronounced - "LJ-LJ". Duck Here, children in English-speaking countries do it like this - "zoom-zoom" (zoom zoom). So Mazda shows the image of a brand with a sports character who can lead the buyer to the children's delight.

Mercedes-Benz (Stuttgart, Germany)

The emblem was created in the form of a three-beam star, symbolizing the superiority of the brand in the air, on the water and on land, as Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft (it is the maternal for the company for Mercedes-Benz), in addition to cars, produced engines for aviation and ships.

In 1926, a laurel wreath for victories in auto racing began to be collapsed on the Mercedes emblem.

Interestingly, the MERCEDES brand has received its name in honor of the daughter of one of the founders of the concern - Emil Elling.

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (Tokyo, Japan)

The emblem of this concern is a merger of family coat of arms of the founders: the genus Ivasaki (three rhombus) and the Tosa clan (three oak sheets growing from one point).

Mitsubishi's name consists of two Japanese words: Mitsu and Hishi. Mitsu, translated from Japanese, means the number three. The word Hishi is translated as chestnut, water walnut, it is also used to designate a diamond form.

I would like to note one fact - the emblem of this company has never changed and, to this day, has a primordial appearance.

Also, I think you will be interested to know what Mitsubishi activity is not limited to the release of cars. This is a whole corporation, the spectrum of activity of which is very wide: from the release of paper (Mitsubishi Paper Mills) before the production of tanks, ships and even spacecraft (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries).

Opel (Rüsselsheim, Germany)

On the Opel emblem depicts lightning.

For the first time, the word blitz appears on bicycles and sewing machines (at that time the company has not yet produced cars) Adam Opel in 1890. Blitz (translated from German - lightning, fast) symbolizes lightningness and speed.

Renault S. A. (Paris, France)

The Renault emblem since 1925 has a stylized diamond form. The modern version of the logo was represented by Viktor Vazareli in 1972. And the first Renault logo was painted in 1900, he contained the initials of the three Renault brothers: Louis, Ferdinand and Marseille.

At 21, Louis Renault constructed his first car in the yard of the parent home. Soon he began to receive orders for cars and in 1898 with brothers and friends founded in Boulogne Biyankour (this is the Western suburb of Paris) Societe Renault Freres.

ŠKODA AUTO (Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic)

On the Skoda emblem, an arrow is depicted, on the wing of a bird wing with a circle (eye).

Symbols of logo elements:

• The wing symbolizes the scope of the production program and the sale of car cars around the world, the versatility of production;
• The circle (eye) on the wing indicates the accuracy of production and latitude of views;
• The boom is a symbol of progressive methods of production and high performance;
• A large circle (ring) symbolizes the perfection of products, the versatility of production, the globe, the world;
• Black color indicates age-old traditions;
• Green color indicates that the company takes care of the environment.

Subaru (Tokyo, Japan)

In the Constellation of the Taurus there is a cluster of stars, which is called Subaru (this is the Japanese name, in the West they call - Pleiads). In this constellation, the unarmed eye shows the 6 stars, which we see on the company's emblem, only they are located not as in the cluster.

A little story: SUBARU autoconecern is a division of Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI), which is engaged in aircraft. The head of Kenji Kita was a Yarym supporter of the production of cars and treated it very passionately. He arranged a competition for choosing a name for the car P-1 (the first prototype of the passenger car released by the company in 1954), but none of the proposed options interested him. Then he gave him the name for a long time he was in his heart - Subaru. This name, in Japanese, is consonant with the word Mitsuraboshi, which in the literal translation means six stars. Another interesting fact is that FHI has been formed by a merger of 6 companies.

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota, Japan)

According to official data, the emblem of Toyota is an image of stylized looped loop. There is an erroneous opinion that the emblem is an image of a sewing needle, in which the thread has grown.

It is hard to catch a link between the largest autocompany in the world and weaving loops, not knowing it. The fact is that Toyoda (Toyoda Automatic Loom Works - so earlier was called the company, she received its name from the surname of the head of Kiitiro Torad) began its activities as a company for the production of automatic weaving machines.

Toyota Motor Corporation was founded as an independent company in 1937. As you have noticed, its name has been changed. Prerequisite for this served three reasons, namely:

• The convenience of pronunciation;
• The word Toyota written by a Japanese alphabet consists of 8 traits (Toyota hieroglyphs). According to the head of the company, this name turned out to be more successful, as it is believed that the number 8 brings good luck;
• If you share the word Toyota on Toyo (abundance) and Ta (Fig), then the expression will be expressed "zoom-zoom", and in the east it symbolizes wealth. In some sources there is another option to transfer the word Toyo - East Ocean (To - East, Yo - Ocean).

Volkswagen (Wolfsburg, Germany)