Cars by letter. All emblems and logos of car brands

Today, there are over 50,000 car models and approximately 500 car brands around the world. For the convenience of familiarization with a variety of car brands, they can be broken down by country of origin.

The Chinese automotive industry is actively developing and today there are more than 40 logos of cars from China.

Notable Chinese car manufacturers:

1. Chery ... The logo is based on the letter "A" located inside an ellipsoidal shape in the form of arms enclosing the symbol. The letter enclosed inside the ellipse symbolizes the high level of this manufacturer's machines. The company was founded in 1997, but received the right to install its logo only in 2001.
2. Lifan ... The Lifan emblem symbolically depicts three sailing ships, which is directly related to the brand name, literally translating as "sailing in full sail."
3. Geely ... Like many Chinese automakers, Geely Automobile Holdings began with the production of not cars, but other equipment, namely refrigerators. Together with Honda, Geely badges first appeared on cars. This manufacturer is one of the most famous Chinese carmakers.
4. Great wall ... The manufacturer Great Wall Motors specializes in the production of four-wheel drive vehicles, although the model range includes both small cars and minivans, limousines, pickups. With the high quality of transport from this manufacturer, the simplicity and reliability of the machines is known all over the world, the positive aspects include the compatibility of parts with other Chinese manufacturers, which greatly simplifies their maintenance and repair.
5. BYD Auto ... The company first announced itself in 1995, initially focusing on the simple requirements of ordinary people. Currently, the priority direction in the production of cars is the independent development, design and production of our own unique cars in full accordance with its name - Build Your Dreams (Build Your Dreams). The manufacturer is currently focusing on the development of electric vehicles with a focus on buses.
6. SAIC - the largest Chinese state automobile concern, originally specialized in the production of cars for the highest power apparatus. At the moment, the manufacturer produces cars in conjunction with well-known automotive conglomerates (VAG, GMC, Rover Group). In addition to light vehicles, SAIC manufactures trucks, motorcycles, tractors and buses.
7. BAW Is a major manufacturer of Chinese 4WD SUVs. In addition to them, the concern produces pickups, light trucks and the best vehicles for military needs.

Japanese cars

Japanese cars have held the leading position among automakers for many years. There are almost 20 brands from the land of the rising sun.

Major Japanese brands:

1. Honda ... The Honda badge is depicted in the form of a stylized "H" symbol, after the first letter of the name of the founder of the concern, which is enclosed in a square with smoothed corners.
2. Toyota... The Toyota emblem consists of three ovals, two of which form the letter "T" and are often described as a thread threaded into a needle with a hint of the weaving past of the manufacturer. Two ovals symbolize the union of the heart of the driver and the car. Both ellipses are enclosed within a common one.
3. Subaru... The Subaru emblem depicts the Pleiades constellation, the second meaning of the logo is the merger of 6 companies into one - Fuji Heavy Industries. At the beginning of the journey, components from the French Renault brand were used for the production of basic cars.
4. Suzuki. The Suzuki emblem contains the stylized letter "S". The company started with the production of weaving equipment and motorcycles.
5. Mitsubishi.The name of the manufacturer is translated as “3 diamonds”, which are stylized in the logo.
6. Nissan. Nisan's emblem is based on the sun, and across it is the name of the concern. The history of the company goes back over 80 years.
7. Acura - is a separate subsidiary of the Honda concern, the name is based on the word "Aku", which symbolizes reliability, accuracy and accuracy. The emblem contains a stylistic image of a caliper (a tool for the most accurate measurement). The brand was founded in 1984.
8. Datsun. 1931-1986 the company produced its own products, after which it was absorbed by the Nissan carmaker until 2013, when the manufacturer resumed independent production of cars. The emblem contains the Japanese flag with a transverse brand inscription.
9. Infiniti. The Infiniti emblem contains a stylistic image of the road rushing into the distance, symbolizing the endless possibilities of the car of this brand. Premium cars of this brand are produced on the basis of Nissan-FM.
10. Lexus. The emblem contains a stylized oblique "L" in an oval. The name of the manufacturer is a harmonious synonym for luxury, which is the priority in the production of cars under this brand. Lexus produces premium cars aimed at the consumer who prefers luxury and driving comfort.
11. Mazda ... The Mazda badge resembles both a tulip, a seagull, a stylized image of an owl, and the letter "M" with spread wings pointing up towards the sky.

Russian car brands

Like other automakers in other countries, the logos of Russian car brands have their own meanings and traditions.

Domestic car manufacturers:

1. WHA. The emblem in the oval contains a stylized boat, in which both the Russian "B" and "V" can be seen. The rook is a symbol of the regional location of the plant, in which in ancient times people and goods were transported on boats.
2. GAS. Initially, the basis for the production of these cars was the products of the Ford concern, which was reflected in the original plant badge, which resembled the American emblem. Since the mid-20th century, changes have taken place in the emblem, reflected in the appearance of a stylized image of the region's coat of arms in the badge. At the moment, the stylistic image of a deer on a blue background is present on many domestic vehicles (freight, passenger, cars).
3. Moskvich. Several meanings are encrypted in the Moskvich logo. Initially, the "M" is visible, a closer look at the emblem can be seen the similarity of the badge with the elements of the Kremlin wall. Currently, the logo belongs to the VAG concern (Volkswagen).
4. UAZ. In the emblem of the Ulyanovsk manufacturer, a bird can be seen, spreading its wings from a circle.

German car brands

Reliability and practicality of German cars allowed not only to win love all over the world, but also led to the fact that the emblems of German concerns have become synonymous with "quality".

German car brands:

1. Audi. The four-ring badge contains the symbol of the merger of 4 companies. Many people see 4 wheels of the car in the emblem.
2. BMW. The German concern initially declared itself as a manufacturer of products for the aircraft industry, as a result of which the image of a propeller was present in the original logo. Subsequently, a circle with a wide black outline was used as an emblem, the inside of which was staggered into 4 equal sectors. The two silver sectors represent steel, and the blue sectors represent the color of the flag.
3. Mercedes-Benz. The Mercedes-Benz emblem features a three-pointed star inside a circle. The beams of the star symbolize primacy and superiority in water, on land and in air, which is directly related to the release of power units for air and water transport.
4. Opel. The Opel emblem depicts lightning in a circle as a symbol of speed.
5. Volkswagen. The company's logo features two letters from its name.
6. Porsche. The Porsche logo depicts a rearing horse, a symbol of Stuttgart's hometown, and the presence of deer antlers on a red background symbolizes Baden-Württemberg.

European car brands

About 30 well-known car brands are represented by European manufacturers.

The most popular European car brands:

1. Rolls-Royce. The British concern produces premium cars. The company emblem is inscribed with two letters "R" in honor of the names of its creators. The letters are located one above the other with a slight offset of the second down and to the right.
2. Rover. Despite the constant changes of Rover's logos, stylized images from the Viking era are constantly visible in their symbolism. At the moment, the logo is a gold-colored boat with a red sail, depicted on a black background.
3. Ferrari. In the logo of the Italian company on a yellow background, which is the symbol of the city of Modena, added the letters "SF" (an abbreviation for Ferrari stables), at the top of the badge there are the colors of the country's flag.
4. Fiat. The Fiat emblem combines a circle with a square, inside which the name of the brand is inscribed. The badge is a symbol of the achievements and experience that are the pride of the company.
5. Renault. The emblem of the French manufacturer Renault features a stylized diamond on a yellow background, symbolizing prosperity and optimism.
6. Peugeot. The logo of the French company features a lion standing on its hind legs, which symbolizes dynamism.
7. Citroen. The Citroen logo has a heraldic meaning, and two chevrons, which are an attribute of a military uniform, indicate a great length of service.
8. Volvo ... The Volvo logo represents the symbolism of the god of war - Mars (shield, spear). The diagonal line, designed to hold the symbols together, has become a bright and recognizable attribute of the emblem.

Korean car logos

Korean traditions oblige to put meaning and content in the emblems of brands.

Major Korean car brands:

1. Hyundai. The emblem of the largest Korean manufacturer in the ellipse contains the stylized letter "H" tilted to the right, symbolizing a partner handshake, and the name of the concern itself can be translated as "new time".
2. Ssang Yong. The name of the South Korean manufacturer literally translates as "two dragons", which is reflected in the logo in the form of a stylized image of dragon wings or claws.
3. Daewoo. The company's logo is a stylized image of a sea shell, and the name of the company itself is translated as "Big Universe".
4. Kia. In the emblem of the Korean brand, the name of the brand is inscribed in an ellipse, which is a piece of the symbolic phrase "Enter the world of Asia"

American cars

America's love for noticeable cars and a passion for standing out from the crowd, American car emblems easily stand out from the crowd.

Some of the American car brands:

1. Ford. The name of the founder of the concern is inscribed in capital letters in the Ford emblem in an ellipse familiar to the modern automotive industry against a blue background.
2. Buick. The modern emblem of the American manufacturer is three silvery emblems, symbolizing the most successful cars produced by the company of all time.
3. Hummer. A native of military battles is designated simply and unpretentiously in a simple font - Hummer, the emblem is located on an eight-strip radiator grille.
4. GMC. The largest American concern General Motors for more than a century of its existence is distinguished by a laconic logo consisting of the abbreviation GMC, made in red.
5. Cadillac. The company owes its name to the founder, whose name is embedded in the brand. In the central part of the logo there is the family coat of arms of the progenitor of the company.
6. Chevrolet. The stylized cross, which is the logo of the Chevrolet brand, according to legend, emerged from a pattern seen by the owner of the company on the wallpaper of a French motel.
7. Chrysler. The Chrysler logo contains stylized wings that symbolize the speed and power of cars produced by one of the oldest corporations. It includes such well-known brands as Dodge, Lamborghini.
8. Pontiac. The emblem of a thoroughbred American car is a red arrow located between two large air intakes.
9. Tesla. The emblem of the Tesla company specializing in the production of cars with electric motors is the letter "T", stylized as a sword.

Famous and recognizable ones can be distinguished among the variety of car brands. To make it easier to navigate in such a variety of car manufacturers, brands can be broken down by country of origin.

Each state is characterized by investing a special meaning in the emblems and names of brands of their cars.

Each car has its own logo ( emblem)and each has its own story.

Determine the brand cars you can use the icon and today we will tell you about the meaning of the logos of different cars.

R olls-Royc

Figurine of a winged woman - "Spirit of Ecstasy".
The history of creation has a hint of romance. Once the sculptor Charles Sykes, his friend - a motorsport enthusiast - Lord Montagu ordered a statuette to decorate his car. Sykes created a graceful statuette depicting a woman in fluttering clothes that created the illusion of flight - a kind of allusion to Lord Montagu's romance with his secretary. This figurine was noticed by Charles Rolls and Henry Royce. They also decided to order Sykes a statuette that could become the standard decoration for all cars of the brand.
Since 1911, Rolls-Royce cars have had a statuette in the form of a “flying girl”, which only in 1921 was officially recognized as a “Rolls-Royce” symbol and was included in the price of the car.

? KODA

The emblem acquired its modern look at Pilsen Skoda: it was there that the features were born, which have survived to the present day with minimal cosmetic changes. In 1923, two official versions of the Skoda logo appeared. The first badge was in use for only two years, until 1925. It is an arrow with five feathers and the name of the brand, framed in a circle. The second sign has survived to this day: an arrow with three feathers.

There are various legends about the meaning and origin of this arrow-shaped logo, and none of them has been officially confirmed. As they say, the author of the idea is the commercial director of Pilsen Skoda Maglich, who meant the sign in the form of an image of either the head of an Indian in a hat with feathers, or a rooster. According to a number of documents, the emblem was the product of a competition held under the supervision of the technical director of Pilsen Skoda, but the name of the designer has not survived to this day. The Skoda company is developing dynamically, and this dynamics inevitably goes over to its mark. In 1994, the Skoda logo debuted in a stylish new color scheme.

The meaning of the Skoda logo

What does the Skoda logo mean? The most reliable answer to this question can be obtained in the trademark museum of the brand in the native Czech town of the car: a large ring framing the emblem symbolizes the impeccability of production; a wing, which some perceive as a gear, signifies the manufacturability and innovation of products, as well as its prevalence throughout the world; the arrow, or beak, emphasizes the high quality of cars and the direction of production for the future; a small circle (eye) emphasizes the accuracy and precision of all processes in production.

T oyota

The first, the most common ...
The Toyota emblem symbolizes a thread passed through the eye of a needle. The fact is that the Japanese company Toyota Automatic Loom Works produced weaving machines until 1933. A little later, the company switched to the production of cars and the Japanese, as people respecting traditions, did not do anything to change the sign. The Japanese manufacturer also gave the logo a poetic and philosophical meaning. Namely: the intersecting two ellipses symbolize the heart of the car and the driver, and the large ellipse that unites them speaks of the prospects and broad opportunities of the corporation.
There is another version ...
Toyoda is named after its CEO Kiichiro Toyeda and was a manufacturer of looms. In 1935, the company switched to automobile production and was renamed Toyota Motor Corporation for several reasons:

Convenient pronunciation;
The Japanese word for Toyota consists of eight lines, and in the opinion of the founders of the company it was attractive, because the number 8 in Japan is considered lucky and successful.

S ubaru

Subaru was the first Japanese car company to use a name from its own language.
The name of the company was given by the President of Fuji Heavy Industries Corporation Kenji Kita in 1954.
The name of the company refers to the constellation of six stars, also known by its original Japanese name, Mitsuraboshi, in the constellation Taurus. We know it as the constellation of the Pleiades. Since Fuji Heavy Industries was formed through the merger of six companies, the Subaru name is meant to symbolize this.
Subaru also translates from Japanese as "to unite".

M ercedes-Benz

According to the most common and convincing version, the Mercedes company with a characteristic symbol arose from the merger of two manufacturers - Benz and Daimler. It happened back in 1926, and a three-rayed star was born, first surrounded by a laurel wreath, and later in 1937 - around. Daimler-Benz's new venture has successfully translated the achievements of both companies into Mercedes vehicles.

The Mercedes-Benz logo is perhaps a symbol of the company's confidence in its perfection. The three-pointed star symbolizes the company's excellence in all areas - on land, in the air, in the water.

B MW

BMW's history began with aviation and the company's logo remains true to its roots. The blue triangles of the BMW logo symbolize the propellers of the aircraft in motion, while the white triangles represent the sky peeping out from behind them. In fact, the company played an important role in World War II, as it was one of the main suppliers of aircraft engines for German aircraft.

The current BMW logo design is said to have evolved from the circular design of the aircraft's rotating propeller. The white and blue checker boxes are supposed to be a stylized representation of a white / silver propeller blade spinning against a clear blue sky. The theory is further reinforced with the claim that the image originated in World War I, in which the Bavarian Luftwaffe flew aircraft painted in blue and white. It also reflects BMW's origins as a military aircraft engine manufacturer during the First World War, that BMW began as an aircraft engine manufacturer. According to the company's magazine, “BMW Werkzeitschrift” (1942), the BMW logo appeared when a BMW engineer tested the company's first 320 engines. He admired the reflection of the bright disc of the spinning propeller, which looked like the aura of two silver cones.

A udi

"Audi" has an extremely difficult fate. The founder of the company, August Horch, called his first business A. Horch & Cie back in 1899 (Horch is translated from German as "listen"). However, ten years later, Augustus survived from his own company and he was forced to found a new one. At first he used the old name, Horch, but his former partners took the brand away from him through the courts.

At first glance, the Audi logo is simple and clear, right? But everything is not as simple as it seems. Each of the four rings symbolizes one of the four founding companies of the Audi concern in 1932: DKW, Horch, Wanderer and Audi.

V olkswagen

The ‘V’ in the company logo is an abbreviation for “volks”, which means “people” in German. ‘W’ is short for “wagen”, which means car in German. That is, the company wanted to show that their car is a car for the people.

The logo was designed by Franz Xavier Reimspiess, a Porsche employee (the man who perfected the engine for the Beetle in the 1930s) and was selected after an open competition. The letters "W" and "V" are combined into a monogram. During Nazi Germany, the emblem was stylized as a swastika. After the plant fell into the possession of Britain, the logo was inverted, and later the background became not black, but blue. His work was considered the best in the logo competition for VW. Franz was even awarded a prize of 100 Reichsmarks (about $ 400).

P orsche

Porsche is named after the German designer Dr. Ferdinand Porsche, who was the author of many inventions and innovations: in particular, as early as 1897, he created a car that uses solar energy, and in the mid-1930s he created the Volkswagen project, cars, which eventually became the most common in the world. Although Porsche founded his own design firm back in 1931, it was not until 1948 that his son Ferry began to assign the name to the cars under development. Their production began in 1950. The reared horse on the company's emblem is borrowed from the coat of arms of the city of Stuttgart, which was founded in the Middle Ages on the site of a stud farm (at the beginning the name was Stuten Garden, "Garden of mares"): horns, red and black stripes are borrowed from the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Württemberg, whose capital was Stuttgart. This “combined” coat of arms appeared as the Porsche emblem in 1952.

P eugeot

Peugeot was formed in 1812 when brothers Jean-Pierre and Jean-Frederic Peugeot converted their “windmill into a steel mill”. Their first products were cylindrical rods for watch movements. Later, the Peugeot plant turned into a real family business. For many decades, they have produced a variety of different goods: metal parts, machine tools, umbrellas, irons, sewing machines, spoked wheels, and later bicycles. Yes, indeed, we can say that Peugeot's entry into the automotive industry began with bicycles. At the time of the production of bicycles, Peugeot was considered the best bike manufacturer. In 1898, Armand Peugeot began production of steam cars, and a year later (after meeting Daimler) switched to gas engines. The lion, on the Peugeot logo was copied by jeweler Justin Blazer from the coat of arms of France in 1847 ... At the beginning, the logo was used as a sign of the quality of the steel produced, but later, taking on various forms (but retaining the concept), smoothly moved to cars.

Emile Peugeot and Jules Peugeot, the founders of the company, the fathers of the Peugeot Fr? Res company, made an offer to a jeweler and engraver from the deep province of Franche-Comte, Julien Belezer, to draw a logo for their new company, which will distinguish Peugeot products from competitors.

O pel

A well-known German company, founded in 1899, produced bicycles, motorcycles, cars and trucks. Since 1928, its factories have become the property of the American corporation General Motors. In addition to Germany, cars are produced in Belgium, Spain, Poland, Portugal. The company logo changed frequently, but in the end the logo was adopted in the form of the letter "O", crossed out by a zigzag of lightning. It is a tribute to the successful Blitz truck, which was produced for about 30 years.

M aserati

On December 14, 1914, Alfieri Maserati founded Officine Alfieri Maserati in Bologna. For the basis of the Maserati logo, Mario Maserati (Alfieri and Mario are brothers) took the image of the trident of Neptune, the sculpture of which is located in the city square in Bologna.
But if the image of the trident was taken from the sculpture, then the idea itself has a completely different origin.

History of the logo
Once in the Bolognese forest, a wolf attacked Alfieri Maserati with obvious unfriendly intentions. But then a man came to Alfieri's aid with a pitchfork in his hands. Thanks to the pitchfork and the man's courage, the wolf was defeated, and Alfieri was saved. The rescuer became a rider in the Maserati team in gratitude. And the image of the rescue pitchfork was decided to appear on the car logo.

The meaning of car logos - interesting to know updated: 18 February, 2017 by the author: website

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

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

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

LADA

• Company foundation year: 1966 - present
• Headquarters: Togliatti, Samara region
• AvtoVAZ CJSC
• Web site:https://www.lada.ru/

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vaz 2101	Vaz 2102	Vaz 2103
Vaz 2104	Vaz 2105	Vaz 2106
Vaz 2107	Vaz 2108	Vaz 2109
Vaz 21099	Vaz 2110	Vaz 2111
Vaz 2112	Vaz 2113	Vaz 2114
Vaz 2115	Lada Kalina	Lada Priora
Lada Granta	Lada Largus	Lada Vesta
Niva 4х4	Lada X-Ray

VOLGA

• Company foundation year: 1946 - present
• Headquarters: Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
• Founder / Parent Company: GAS
• Web site:https://volga21.com/

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

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

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

ZIL

• Company foundation year: 1916 - present
• Headquarters: Moscow, Russia
• Founder / Parent Company: Igor Zakharov
• Web site:https://www.amo-zil.ru/

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

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

Moskvich

• Company foundation year: 1930 - present
• Headquarters: Moscow, Russia
• Founder / Parent Company: AZLK
• Web site:https://www.azlk.ru/

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

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

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

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

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

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

OTHER RUNNING RUSSIAN CAR MANUFACTURERS

GAZ Nizhny-Novgorod

• Company foundation year: 1932 - present
• Headquarters: Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
• GAZ Group
• Web site:https://azgaz.ru/

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

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

UAZ

• Company foundation year: 1941 - present
• Headquarters: Ulyanovsk, Russia
• Founder / Parent Company: Sollers
• Web site:https://www.uaz.ru/

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

KAMAZ

• Company foundation year: 1969 - present
• Headquarters: Naberezhnye Chelny, Tatarstan, Russia
• Founder / Parent Company: Kamaz Group
• Web site:https://www.kamaz.ru/en/

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

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

DERWAYS AUTOMOBILE COMPANY

• Company foundation year: 2003 - present
• Headquarters: Cherkessk, Russia
• Founder / Parent Company: Mercury Group
• Web site:https://www.derways.ru/

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

Spetsteh LLC

• Company foundation year: 1967 - present
• Headquarters: Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
• Founder / Parent Company: Not available
• Web site:https://www.spetsteh-mir.ru/

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

Dragon motors

• Company foundation year: 1983 - present
• Headquarters: Ulyanovsk, Russia
• Founder / Parent Company: Not available
• Web site:https://www.rcom.ru/dragon-motor/

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

AVTOKAM

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

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

MARUSSIA MOTORS

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

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

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The main criterion when choosing a car is often the brand. The founders of corporations give priority to the name and the development of the corporate logo so that motorists can easily navigate the vehicle brand. This section provides the most complete list of the most famous car brands in the world with icons and a brief description of the history and features of each of them.

Each logo carries a semantic load and has a specific designation that expresses the aspirations and main views of the manufacturers. The most popular brands of Japanese, German, American, French and domestic cars need no introduction.

In recent years, the Chinese car industry has made a rapid leap forward in the production and production of high-quality and high-tech cars, which are not inferior in their parameters and characteristics to more eminent analogues. Unfortunately, most of the brands of Chinese and Korean automakers are little known to the end consumer.

In order not to get confused by trendy brands and recognize the car by sight at first glance, check out the list of all car brands in the world.

Car brands alphabetically

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

Logos of foreign car brands A-F

The shield-shaped logo of the Italian company features a black scorpion. The founder of the company Karl Abarth was born under this sign. The background colors were yellow and red, symbolizing the focus on the production of sports cars.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bentley... The founders of the auto concern chose the spread wings of the fastest bird in the world as a logo. The image of an eagle represents high speed, power and independence. The center of the emblem is decorated with a white B. The background behind it can be made in one of three colors, as the color indicates that the cars are of a certain type. The green badge is used for racing cars, the red badge is for sophisticated luxury cars, and the black badge is for crossovers and SUVs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The icon of the Japanese car brand is a combination of two hieroglyphs underlying the corporation's name - Dai and Hatsu. Manufacturers specialize in the production of engines and compact cars, which is why the emblem looks so laconic. The logo is stylized under the intertwining English red letters I and D.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All car brands of the world and N-Z badges

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Logos of domestic car brands alphabetically A-Z

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The modern car 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 automobile manufacturer, as well as reflecting the quality and status of products. Most consumers and people who are simply interested in automotive topics have never thought about the specific number of all cars in the world. However, a small excursion into the history of the automotive industry will allow you to become a real connoisseur in this area.

What are the brands of cars?

Acura

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

Alfa romeo

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

Aston martin

The name of this brand of cars comes from the name of one of the owners of the car plant Lionel Martin, who together with a friend built the first car in his life. "Aston" originates from the race, which took place in the highlands of the town of Aston Clinton, in which Martin won. Thus, through the merger of the two names, a resounding brand was created. By the way, probably the Aston Martin logo can be safely attributed to the list of the most famous car emblems. Now we do not even think about what the usual outstretched wings on which the brand name can be seen mean. However, at the time of the creation of this car logo, aviation was developing rapidly, and the most advanced technologies were used in it. And the sports-oriented Aston Martin used the production facilities of the aviation companyWhitehead Aircraft Limited. So, as strange as it may sound, the presence of wings on a car emblem is understandable.

Audi

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

Bmw

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

Citroёn

The founder of the presented car brand is André Citroën, who drew inspiration from the factories of Henry Ford in order to create his car production. A little later, the entrepreneur lays in 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 analogs. It is these gears that formed the basis of the emblem on Citroen cars. The emblem of the car, which many call the "double chevron", practically did not change afterwards.

Ferrari

The creator of the renowned 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 icon for cars was chosen. How did such an emblem for a car appear? At one of the races, Enzo Ferrari met Count Francesco Baraca, on the fuselage of an airplane of which a prancing stallion was depicted. Francesco's mother gave Enzo the family coat of arms and recommended that a reared horse be depicted on the car emblem, which, according to her, was supposed to bring good luck. As you can see, Countess Paolina Baraka did not lie. This car logo now gives us strong associations with luxury, and even the very word Ferrari has become a symbol of wealth.

Fiat

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

Jaguar

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

Lamborgini

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

Land rover

The history of creating 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 parts for the car that were difficult to find. Then Maurice, together with his older brother, decided to create a versatile car capable of conquering any surface. Since then, Land Rover has specialized exclusively in the production of off-road vehicles. Surprisingly, the Land Pover logo that many people dream of is inspired by the usual funny story and a can of sardines. The designer tasked with making a car emblem for Land Rover once dined on a can of sardines and left it on the table. When he returned, he found on his table a stain from an oval circle. This is how the Land Rover logo appeared.

Maserati

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

Mercedes-Benz

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

MINI

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

Opel

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

• sewing machines;
• horse carriages;
• bicycles.

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

Chevrolet

One of the most widely promoted and popular global brands of the American automotive industry is named after 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 car brand, named after Chevrolet. However, the "hero of the occasion" himself did not work for the company for long, due to disagreements over the type of cars produced. William Durand, one of the co-founders of the company, has long fed the public with myths about the Chevrolet car logo. According to his version, he came up with the logo when he saw a pattern on the wallpaper in a Paris hotel, going into infinity. But now there are several more legends that reveal their stories of how the "bow tie" became the trademark of Chevrolet logos.

Peugeot

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

Smart

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

Datsun

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

Cadillac

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

Dodge

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

Ssang yong

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

Luxgen

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

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

All these characteristics can be found in Luxgen automotive products.

LADA (AvtoVaz)

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

Marussia

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

TagaAZ

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

All car brands: list by type

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

Car brands

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

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

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

The renowned British manufacturer is one of the world's leading car and racing car manufacturers, something that could not have been expected in the early days when the plant specialized in motorcycle sidecars. Due to low profit margins, it was decided to produce bodies for the leading car manufacturers at that time. However, now the presented brand of passenger cars has rightfully taken an honorable place among them.

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

Sports car brands

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

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

Unlike brands of racing cars, sports cars are designed to move 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 prior order. For the first time, the popularity of the brand came after the famous film about the 007 agent.

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

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

Truck brands

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

a) Mercedes-Benz

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

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

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

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

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

• production;
• mining;
• construction.

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

• "FH";
• "FM".

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

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

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

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

Car brands alphabetically

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The first version of the badge was a conventional propeller. It has undergone various changes over time. 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 rely on the affordable cost of its cars without compromising their high quality, which is emphasized by the name, which means "diamond". The two hieroglyphs in the icon are the Chinese writing of a similar word.

The luxury car badge is shaped like a pearl with the initials of the founder of the giant auto corporation, Ettore Bugatti. There are 60 points around the perimeter of the badge, which are pearls.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The butterfly icon is the epitome of the success of the car brand's creator. There are several hypotheses as to how the idea of \u200b\u200bcreating such an icon came about:

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

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

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

The automobile giant got its name in honor of one of the territories of present-day Romania, which was named in accordance with the name of the tribe that lived in this area. The original version of the badge outwardly resembled dragon scales, since one of the sacred animals of the mentioned tribe was a dragon. In this form, the badge existed for quite a long time, until at the 2008 auto show, a new version of it was presented at the ball, representing the capital letter "D", framed by a line on which the full name of the car brand appears. The presence of silver shades testifies to the status of the Renault automobile concern, 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". According to one of the existing opinions, the icon is based on a shell. However, the vast majority prefer to believe the lily version, which the icon looks like. Moreover, the lily is a symbol of purity, innocence and greatness.

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

The history of the automobile enterprise begins in 1900, when the Dodge brothers began to manufacture and produce spare parts for cars. 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 were two triangles, forming a star with six ends. Inside there were also capital letters "D" and "B", which stands for "Dodge Brothers Motor Vehicles", the inscription of which framed the medal on the outside;
• with the onset of 1936, a ram's head appeared on the badge for the first time, which subsequently disappeared, and the car brand was for some time devoid of any badge;
• soon the head of the animal again became an integral part of American cars.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The renowned engineer Henry Ford decided not to complicate anything 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 an icon is considered the epitome of practicality and accessibility.

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

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

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

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

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

30. Jeep
Another representative of the American car industry, which is part of the Chrysler company. The badge was created in accordance with the abbreviation GP, \u200b\u200bwhich in translation stands for general purpose vehicle. Today the cars of the American brand are an icon for men and for good taste.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

38. Mercedes-Benz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Since 2010, the new icon of the French car brand has been an updated look of a lion without a tongue, presented in a three-dimensional image. The meaning of the badge is dynamic movement and development. The idea of \u200b\u200bcreating such a style belongs to a famous car manufacturer in France, which has become recognizable thanks to the production of cars that are devoid of a large content of harmful substances.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

56. Lada (AvtoVaz)

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

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

The most famous car brands

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

1. Nissan

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

2. Porsche

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

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

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

4. Hyundai

It is the best South Korean automotive brand 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 accessible to the public.

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

6. Volkswagen

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

7. Honda

The world famous brand of cars from Japan is wildly popular among the world population. This was evidenced by record sales of the Honda Accord in 2012, which was subsequently named the best car of the year 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 industry, characterized by style and quality. The German concern was chosen as the official partner of the Olympiad in London, where it provided more than 3 thousand cars. Also, the corporation is not far from innovation and recently introduced the world to cars of the "i" series, which are distinguished by increased power and environmental friendliness.

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

10. Toyota

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

The most expensive car brands

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

1. Honda ($ 21 thousand)

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

2. Toyota ($ 23 thousand)

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

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

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

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

4. Volvo ($ 31.5 thousand)

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

5. Infinity ($ 41 thousand)

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

6. Lexus ($ 42 thousand)

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

7. BMW ($ 50 thousand)

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

8. Land Rover ($ 60 thousand)

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

9.Mercedes-Benz ($ 67,000)

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

10. Porsche ($ 98 thousand)

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

Rare car brands

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

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

• "Elise";
• "Exige";
• "Evora".

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

The presented car brand from England specializes in the production of rare brands of cars that are assembled by hand. To be more precise, only one model is being released, 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 them easy to handle. It is also worth noting that a tubular-type aluminum frame acts as the basis for the entire mechanical leaving the car. In order to reduce weight, composite materials were used in the production of the car body.

Koenigsegg

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

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

Wiesmann

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

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

The list of rare car brands continues a brand from the United States, which was founded in 1999. The corporation also specializes in the production of powerful and domestic sports cars that can accelerate to 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 a hydrocarbon fiber.

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

The history of the formation of the Dutch automobile brand begins in 1880, when the company specialized in harnessing horse-drawn carriages, as well as servicing stagecoaches. Years later, the company released 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" starts production of aircraft and engines for them, and at the end of the war the corporation is closed.

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

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

A luxury car corporation from Italy owns the most powerful car in the world, the Bugatti Veyron, which is capable of delivering 1,000 horsepower. All of this is thanks to a 16-cylinder turbocharged engine. Due to the sky-high cost of the model, the presented car brand is the rarest in the world.

Car brands and countries of origin

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

USA:

The largest American automaker is the Ford corporation, founded by the famous engineer Henry Ford, who came up with the idea of \u200b\u200bcreating an assembly line 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 takes over another, Ford remains independent and one of the largest car corporations in the world. The most significant acquisition of the American concern is Jaguar, a significant part of which was sold to Henry Ford.

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

• american "Dodge";
• french "Simca";
• english "Rooters Group".

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

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

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

Europe:

1. Germany:

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

• Seat;
• Skoda;
• Rolls-Royce.

The presented world-class car manufacturer 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 draw special attention to "Fiat", an automaker known for the creation of small foreign cars, on which, in fact, he rose. Now the Italian concern owns a number of legendary and prestigious car brands:

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

3. France

The famous French brand "Peugeot" is popular because it is the owner of the no less famous "Citroёn". Since the beginning of the collaboration between the two organizations, many similar elements can be seen in car models;

• undercarriage structures;
• engine;
• external outlines.

Japan

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

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

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

Russian car brands

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

1. AvtoVAZ (LADA)

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

2. Volga

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

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

4. TagAZ

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

Car brands by type of SUV

All brands of jeeps

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

The leading Japanese automaker offers the FJ Cruiser, which is rapidly growing in demand in the aftermarket. The main advantages of a jeep are:

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

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

All SUV brands:

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

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

And in the production of SUVs, the Japanese automobile brand did not stand aside and is already in a hurry to present the X-Trail model. All generations of this model are distinguished by high power and decent 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. Even greater uniqueness of cars is given by their badges, which have a rather interesting historical and philosophical load behind them. Quite often, the external component of a particular car is associated with these icons, which were fully described above.