Car Logos

Here come all car logos and names in the world along with their meanings and interesting stories behind these car logos and brands. Read on to explore with IndianAuto.com.
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Knowing the logo of popular car brands is a baby step to the world of cars. If you are having a hard time telling a car brand from the sign of the car logo, IndianAuto will give you a short introduction to the comprehensive list of all car logos from the most prestigious and popular car brands in the world.

I.What are the meanings of car logos?

The logo is a crucial part of a company’s branding, especially in the world of automobiles. In reality, a car logo is always put in the centre and the most visible spot of a car.

On the street, the logo is possibly the first thing that you notice about a car. It is also the easiest way to indicate which car brand a vehicle belongs to. Even on some occasions, the car logo is regarded as a way of presenting people’s social and financial status as well as their lifestyles.

II. Japanese Car Logos and Brand Names

Japan is one of the leading countries in the automotive industry. Japan is the homeland of various popular car brands like Honda, Toyota, Suzuki, Mitsubishi, to name a few. Japanese cars are well known for their high reliability and practicality.

Here is the list of the Japanese car logos with brand names:

Brand name

Car Logo

Established year 

Toyota

Car logos - Toyota

1937

Honda

Car logo - Honda

1948

Subaru

Subaru car logo

1953

Nissan

nissan-logo

1933

Mazda

mazda-logo

1920

Mitsubishi

mitsubishi-logo

1970

Suzuki

suzuki-logo

1909

Lexus

lexus-logo

1983

Acura

acura-logo

1986

Toyota Crown

toyota-crown-logo

1955

 

III. The US Car Logos and Brand Names

America does not have a rich history of making fast and fancy cars like other countries like German or Italy. However, the country still has some of the largest and powerful mass-market car brands in the world. Ford is America’s biggest and most influential car brand.

Here is a list of US car logos with brand names:

Brand name

Car Logo

Established year 

Ford

ford-logo

1903

Chevrolet

chevrolet-logo

1911

Jeep

jeep-logo

1941

GMV

gmv-car-logo

1911

Cadillac

cardillac-logo

1902

Lincoln

Lincoln logo

1917

Chrysler

chrysler-logo

1925

Tesla

Tesla logo

2003

 

IV. German Car Logos and Brand Names

German is famous for making powerful, high-quality cars. It is also the home of some of the world’s most reputed luxury car brands like Porsche, Mercedes, BMW, and Audi. According to the 2020’s report, Volkswagen Group, a German automotive firm, is now the largest car manufacturing company in the world.

Here is a list of Germany car logos with brand names:

Brand name

Car Logo 

Established year 

Volkswagen

volkswagen-logo

1937

Opel

opel-logo

1862

Borgward

borgward-logo

1919

Maybach

maybach-logo

1909

Porsche

porsche-logo

1931

Mercedes-Benz

mercedes-benz-logo

1926

BMW

bmw-logo

1916

Audi

1909

 

V. Italian Car Logos and Brand Names 

Italy is also one of the most important countries on the map of the automotive world. It is where some of the world’s most famous supercar brands originate from.

Here is a list of Italian car logos with brand names:

Brand name

Logo 

Established year 

Pagani

pagani-logo

1992

Mazzanti

2002

Ferrari

ferrari-logo

1947

Lamborghini

lamborghini-logo

1963

Maserati

maserati-logo

1914

Alfa Romeo

alfa-romeo-logo

1910

Fiat

fiat-logo

1899

Lancia

lancia-logo

1906

Abarth

abarth-logo

1949

Pininfarina

pininfarina-logo

1930

 

VI. British Car Logos and Brand Names

Britain was also among the trailblazers of the car industry. It is the mother country of some of the most well-known car brands in the world. However, the influence of the British auto industry has declined in the last decade.

Some of the most famous British car brands were acquired by companies from other countries. Bentley, Rolls Royce, and MINI are now owned by German car brands while Jaguar is currently under the ownership of Tata Group.

Here is a list of British car logos with brand names:

Brand name

Logo 

Established year 

Bentley

bentley-logo

1919

Rolls Royce

rolls-royce-logo

1906

Lagonda

lagonda-logo

1906

Land Rover

land-rover-logo

1948

MINI

mini-logo

1922

Jaguar

jaguar-logo

1959

Aston Martin

aston-martin

1913

McLaren

mclaren-logo

1963

Lotus

lotus-logo

1952

Morgan

morgan-logo

1910

MG

mg-logo

1924

 

VII. French Car Logos and Brand Names

French is one of the pioneers of the automotive industry. It is currently ranked as the second-largest automaker in Europe, after German. Two major car brands with French origins are PSA Peugeot Citroen and Renault.

Here is the full list of popular French car logos with brand names:

Brand name

Logo 

Established year 

Bugatti

bugatti-logo

1909

Renault

renault-logo

1899

Peugeot

peugeot-logo

1896

Citroen

citroen-logo

1919

 

VIII. Car Logos and Brand Names of Other Countries

Apart from all the car brands mentioned above, there are also other major car brands that come from countries with less influence over the automotive market. However, these brands have gained good global recognition and become world-leading car manufacturers.

Here is a list of other car logos with brand names:

Brand name

Country 

Logo 

Established year 

Volvo

Sweden

volvo-logo

1927

Kia

South Korea

kia-logo

1944

Hyundai

South Korea

hyundai-logo

1967

Tata Motors

India

tata-logo

1945

Skoda

Czech

skoda-logo

1895

Geely

China

geely-logo

1986

SAIC

China

saic-logo

 

 

That concludes our car logos and names list. Which car logos do you like the most? Don't hesitate to share this article of IndianAuto and discuss it with other car lovers!

FAQs

1. What car brands have a triangle logo?

Mitsubishi, Pontiac, and Alvis are some car makers with triangle logos.

2. What are the best car logos?

Some of the world’s most recognizable and popular car logos are Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Toyota, Ford to name a few.

3. What car logos is a cross?

Chevrolet’s logo is a gold cross with silver bolder. Lincoln’s logo also includes a cross.

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