50 Automotive Logo: World’s Most Iconic Car Brands
Cars come in all shapes and sizes, depending on their brand – and there are a lot of brands.
One of the most defining characteristics of an automotive company is their logo. If they're a big brand name, you'll see it almost everywhere.
This article has outlined and described 45+ Automotive logos.
Which one is your favorite?
List of Automotive Logos
1. Acura
Japan's first luxury vehicle marque. Acura was launched in 1986 in Canada and the United States.
2. Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo is a car manufacturer that was founded in 1910 by Frenchman Alexandre Darracq. Alfa Romeo was known to be involved in racing and sporty cars.
3. Aston Martin
Luxury sport car manufacturer, Aston Martin was founded by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford in 1913.
4. Audi
Audi is a German luxury vehicle manufacturer and is also a member of the Volkswagen Group.
5. Bentley
Manufacturer of luxury cars and SUVs. Bently Motors Ltd. Is headquartered in England.
6. BMW
BMW is a German company, founded in 1916. BMW produces and distributes cars, and motorcycles. It also produced plane engines for a while, until 1945.
7. Bugatti
Buick is a luxurious car brand which was founded in 1908 by David Dunbar Buick. It's owned by General Motors.
9. Cadillac
Cadillac is a subdivision of General Motors that markets luxury automobiles worldwide.
10. Chevrolet
This Italian-American car manufacturer was founded in 1925.
12. Citroen
Dodge was founded in 1900 in Michigan, United States.
14. Ferrari
Ferrari is an Italian sports car manufacturer. It was founded in 1939 by Enzo Ferrari and is based in Maranello.
15. Fiat
Fiat or Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino, was founded in 1899 as an Italian holding company. Its focus was in the car industry.
16. Ford
The Ford Motor Company is an automaker made in America and headquartered in Michigan. It was founded in 1903 by Henry Ford.
17. Geely
Geely is a Chinese automotive manufacturing company. Geely is headquartered in Hangzhou, Zhejiang.
18. GMC
GMC is a division of General Motors LLC which mainly focuses on truck manufacturing.
19. Honda
A Japanese multinational corporation and manufacturer of vehicles, motorcycles, aircraft motors and power equipment.
20. Hyundai
Multinational company based in Seoul, South Korea. It was founded in 1947.
21. Infiniti
Division of Nissan, Infinity is a luxury car vehicle. Infiniti began selling cars in 1989.
22. Jaguar
Jaguar is a luxury car brand of the manufacturer, Jaguar Land Rover.
23. Jeep
Jeep is a brand of American cars and a division of FCA US.
24. Kia Motors
Kia Motor Corporation is South Korea's second largest car manufacturer.
25. Koenigsegg
Koenigsegg is a Swedish manufacturer of sports cars. They were founded in 1994.
26. Lamborghini
Lamborghini is an Italian manufacturer and brand of sports cars and supercars. Lamborghini was founded in 1963.
27. Land Rover
Land Rover is a vehicle brand that focuses on four-wheel-drive automobiles. They were founded in 1978 and have been owned by Tata Motors since 2008.
28. Lexus
Lexus is a division of Toyota and is a luxury vehicle. Lexus was founded in 1989.
29. Maserati
An Italian luxury vehicle manufacturer founded in 1914.
30. Mazda
Mazda Motor Corporation is a Japanese multinational automaker, based in Japan.
31. McLaren
McLaren Automotive is a British automaker that was founded in 1963 and is based in Surrey, England.
32. Mercedes Benz
Mercedes-Benz is an automaker and a division of Daimler AG. Mercedes-Benz is known for luxury vehicles as well as buses, lorries and coaches. It was founded in 1926.
33. Mini
Mini is a British automaker which has been owned by BMW since 2000. It focuses on building small cars.
34. Mitsubishi
Japanese automotive manufacturer, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
35. Nissan
Nissan Motor Company is a Japanese multinational car manufacturer.
36. Pagani
French automotive manufacturer, founded in 1810.
39. Porsche
Porsche AG is a German car manufacturer that specializes in sports cars.
40. Ram
Established in 2010, RAM or Ram Truck Division is a brand of commercial vehicles.
41. Renault
Renault is a French automobile manufacturer, established in 1899.
42. Rolls Royce
Founded in Sweden in 1945, Saab Automobile is an automobile manufacturer.
44. Subaru
Subaru is a Japanese division of Subaru Corporation and is an automobile manufacturer. Founded in 1953
45. Suzuki
Suzuki is a Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer and corporation.
46. TATA Motors
Tata Motors Ltd. Is an Indian automotive manufacturer and is part of the Tata Group.
47. Tesla Motors
Based in California, Tesla focuses on electric cars and energy storage.
48. Toyota
Toyota is a Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer.
49. Volkswagen
A German automaker founded in 1937.
50. Volvo
Swedish vehicle manufacturer, founded in 1927.
Automotive Logos at a Glance
There have been many different logos and automotive companies throughout the years that have paved the way to where the automotive industry is today.
For this reason, these automotive logos stand for so much more than just a company. They stand for hundreds of years of craft, skill and innovation.