All famous car brands with badges and names
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Foreign car badges with names and logos are not easy to remember. But in the case of Ferrari, Maserati and Lancia, this is not the case.
By the emblem of the car, they usually find out which brand it belongs to. Therefore, all well-known brands of cars, icons and names for their products are well thought out, improved and try to make them as memorable as possible.
Chinese cars
The logo reflects the basic principles and aspirations of the manufacturer, sometimes has historical roots. They try to develop it taking into account modern technologies and trends, not forgetting about the origins. Some are so successful that they hardly change over time, and therefore do not need to be introduced. And others, for example, the badges and names of Chinese car brands, are little known outside of their native country. Of these, the following types are more common on world highways and city roads:
- Lifan - a group of companies began the production of passenger vehicles in 2005, the name translates as "go ahead", which is reflected in the emblem in the form of three sails in an oval frame;
- Geely (interpreted as “happiness”) - the company has been producing family, mid-size and executive cars since 1986, and its logo seems to some as a bird’s wing, and to others as a white mountain against a blue sky;
- Chery, a brand owned by a state-owned corporation, appeared at the end of the last century in Anhui province, and its icon, resembling an A in open palms, interestingly intertwined the capital letters of the company's full name, as a symbol of unity and strength;
- BYD - name - an abbreviation of the phrase "build your dreams" in English translation, this acronym is also drawn on the logo;
- Great Wall - the emblem of the largest car manufacturer is formed by a ring and the letters G and W, forming a tower, and the meaning of this design is the reliability and greatness of the company, named after the national landmark of the same name.
Japanese brands
Many car brands produced in this country with badges and names are known in the world. But the most common are:
- Toyota - the new slogan of the company - "strive for the best", and the emblem is two ovals intersecting in the form of the letter T, surrounded by a third, symbolizing worldwide fame;
- Suzuki - cars of this manufacturer are recognized by the logo in the form of a blue letter S and the full name depicted in red, which symbolizes tradition and excellence;
- Nissan - cars are characterized by quality and elegance, which is reflected in the slogan - "exceeding expectations", and in the updated badge, made in a minimalist design - the brand name written on a silver plate that is attached to a ring of the same shade.
Emblems of domestic cars
There are not so many Russian-made cars, and among them the more famous are Lada, KamAZ, GAZ, as well as the vehicles of the young company Aurus. The AvtoVAZ plant produces LADA. Previously, this brand was called "Zhiguli". The modern logo is an image of an ancient vessel - a boat.
On the badge of vehicles manufactured by the Gorky Automobile Plant, there is a running deer. This animal appeared on the emblem in 1949, but earlier there were other graphic elements nearby that are now excluded - the name GAZ, the battlements of the wall and the horizontal stripe. The new design is more concise and stylish.
Aurus is a family of luxury cars. They are created to accompany important people and top officials of the state. The grey-black icon is an equilateral triangle with rounded corners, base up. It is crossed by a rectangular horizontal plate with the name of the brand.
German car brands
The first cars were made in Germany. Some of the brands are popular even now, their products are considered one of the most technologically advanced, reliable and safe. The most famous are the following:
- BMW - the last emblem is made in the form of a center divided into 4 sectors (2 blue and white, symbolizing sky and steel) and a transparent border, and the same tones are present in the Bavarian flag;
- Opel - the company badge is made in the form of a horizontal lightning bolt in a silver-black circle with the brand name, and the yellow color characteristic of previous badge designs is missing;
- Volkswagen - in the short name of the brand, the letters W and V are used, which also form the central element of the emblem, made in blue and white;
- Porsche - the basis of the logo is a black horse and the brand name, the image is complemented by horns, red and black stripes, which are considered symbols of the Baden-Württemberg region;
- Mercedes-Benz - almost all the time out of more than 120 years of its existence, the emblem of cars was a three-pointed star, the most recognizable icon in the world, embodying the dominance of the brand in three elements - at sea, in the sky and on earth.
European cars
Vehicles in this region are represented by more than 30 brands, the most popular of which are:
- English Rolls-Royce - the car was named after the founders of the brand, the first letters of which, located one above the other with a slight offset, are printed on the logo;
- Rover - The brand's frequently changing heraldry always features elements typical of the Viking Age, and the latest design is a golden boat with a red sail on a black background;
- Fiat - the brand name is inscribed in a circle combined with a square;
- Citroen - the company is named after the creator, who was the first to produce gears that are in many ways superior to existing models, which is depicted on the brand icon - the teeth of a chevron wheel in a schematic form;
- Volvo - the symbolism is represented by the spear and shield of the god Mars, which are connected by a diagonal line.
Korean cars
The emblems of the brands of this country are no less meaningful. So, the famous Hyundai, which means "new time" in Russian, has a logo design - a beautiful letter H in an ellipse. It symbolizes the handshake of partners.
Another car - Ssang Yong (translation - two dragons) has a stylish emblem depicting the claws and wings of these fabulous creatures. Daewoo is recognizable by its seashell, and Kia by the name of the Korean brand in an ellipse, which is also the symbol of the phrase "enter the world of Asia."
american cars
The badges of foreign cars with names are noticeably different from domestic ones, especially US brands. Most of them symbolize individuality and industry-specific features - reliability, modern design, new technologies, safety. There are many stamps, but the emblems of some of them have been known not only in their native country, but also in the world for several decades:
- Ford - an ellipse familiar to the automotive industry with the name of the founder of the company in capital letters;
- Hummer is the name found on the 8-stripe grille;
- Buick - three silver emblems, as a symbol of the most popular models;
- Cadillac - family emblem of the founder of the brand;
- Chrysler - designer wings, they symbolize the power and speed of cars manufactured by the company;
- - a stylized cross familiar to many;
- Pontiac is a red arrow.
Among the various logos of American brands, there are many recognizable emblems with the image of animals, for example, Shelby's cobra or Mustang's horse.
Representatives of the French automotive industry
Brands of popular French cars, badges, as well as names in Russian, can be considered one of the most memorable, especially Renault and Peugeot. The logo first appeared in 1992 and, after several changes, now looks like a silver diamond. Its meaning is a schematic drawing of a diamond. The discreet yet modern design reflects a commitment to tradition along with a commitment to incorporating technological innovations into production processes.
The Peugeot emblem is a lion. Over the years, the first image has changed a lot. Now it is a growling animal, standing on its hind legs, which fully reflects the brand's slogan - "movement and emotions." The last design addition was to add dynamism and volume to the graphic element by adding shadows.
"Italians"
Foreign car badges with names and logos are not easy to remember. But in the case of Ferrari, Maserati and Lancia, this is not the case. The first brand was recognized as the most powerful in the world. This feature is also emphasized by the emblem of the brand - a black prancing horse on a yellow background and the letters F and S. Three stripes are drawn at the top, symbolizing the national Italian colors - red, white and green.
The Lancia badge features a chrome steering wheel on a blue shield, while the Maserati badge features a white trident on a sea-green backdrop. This symbol is a copy of the cannon of the statue of Neptune that adorns the fountain in Bologna. The company's slogan - "excellence through passion" - is written at the bottom of the logo.
The described brands of cars with icons and names in Russian are only a part of the brands, but the most famous and widespread.