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

close-up photo of Acura

Japan's first luxury vehicle marque. Acura was launched in 1986 in Canada and the United States.


2. Alfa Romeo

close-up photo of 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

logo of Aston Martin

Luxury sport car manufacturer, Aston Martin was founded by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford in 1913.


4. Audi

logo of Audi

Audi is a German luxury vehicle manufacturer and is also a member of the Volkswagen Group.


5. Bentley

close-up photo of Bentley logo

Manufacturer of luxury cars and SUVs. Bently Motors Ltd. Is headquartered in England.  


6. BMW

BMW logo drizzled with water

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

logo of Bugatti

French car manufacturer that was founded in 1909 in Mulsheim, Germany.


8. Buick

close-up photo of Buick logo

Buick is a luxurious car brand which was founded in 1908 by David Dunbar Buick. It's owned by General Motors.


9. Cadillac

close-up photo of Cadillac

Cadillac is a subdivision of General Motors that markets luxury automobiles worldwide.


10. Chevrolet

logo of Chevrolet

Also known as "Chevy," is a division of General Motors, founded in Detroit in 1911.


11. Chrysler

trademark of the car manufacturer, Chrysler

This Italian-American car manufacturer was founded in 1925.


12. Citroen

trademark of automotive manufacturer Citroen

Citroën is a French automobile manufacturer which was founded in 1919.  


13. Dodge

close-up photo of the car brand, Dodge

Dodge was founded in 1900 in Michigan, United States.


14. Ferrari

trademark horse logo of Ferrari on top of its word mark

Ferrari is an Italian sports car manufacturer. It was founded in 1939 by Enzo Ferrari and is based in Maranello.  


15. Fiat

logo of the car manufacturer, 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

trademark logo of Ford as seen in their manufactured cars

The Ford Motor Company is an automaker made in America and headquartered in Michigan. It was founded in 1903 by Henry Ford.


17. Geely

logo of car manufacturer, Geely

Geely is a Chinese automotive manufacturing company. Geely is headquartered in Hangzhou, Zhejiang.


18. GMC

trademark of truck manufacturer GMC

GMC is a division of General Motors LLC which mainly focuses on truck manufacturing.


19. Honda

logo of Honda cars

A Japanese multinational corporation and manufacturer of vehicles, motorcycles, aircraft motors and power equipment.


20. Hyundai

3d car logo of Hyundai

Multinational company based in Seoul, South Korea. It was founded in 1947.


21. Infiniti

3d logo of luxury car manufacturer, Infiniti

Division of Nissan, Infinity is a luxury car vehicle. Infiniti began selling cars in 1989.


22. Jaguar

3d logo of car manufacturer, Jaguar Land Rover, as seen in their cars

Jaguar is a luxury car brand of the manufacturer, Jaguar Land Rover.


23. Jeep

3d logo of Jeep, a brand of cars

Jeep is a brand of American cars and a division of FCA US.


24. Kia Motors  

emblem of a South Korea car manufacturer, Kia Motor Corporation

Kia Motor Corporation is South Korea's second largest car manufacturer.


25. Koenigsegg

logo of sports car manufacturer, Koenigsegg

Koenigsegg is a Swedish manufacturer of sports cars. They were founded in 1994.


26. Lamborghini

logo of sports and supercars brand, Lamborghini, with spray of waters

Lamborghini is an Italian manufacturer and brand of sports cars and supercars. Lamborghini was founded in 1963.


27. Land Rover

emblem of 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

emblem of Lexus luxury car manufacturer

Lexus is a division of Toyota and is a luxury vehicle. Lexus was founded in 1989.


29. Maserati

3D logo of Maserati, luxury car manufacturer

An Italian luxury vehicle manufacturer founded in 1914.


30. Mazda

emblem of automaker Mazda

Mazda Motor Corporation is a Japanese multinational automaker, based in Japan.


31. McLaren

emblem of McLaren automotive

McLaren Automotive is a British automaker that was founded in 1963 and is based in Surrey, England.


32. Mercedes Benz

logo of 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

logo of British car manufacturer Mini

Mini is a British automaker which has been owned by BMW since 2000. It focuses on building small cars.


34. Mitsubishi

3D logo of Mitsubishi with water drizzle

Japanese automotive manufacturer, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.  


35. Nissan

3D logo of Nissan

Nissan Motor Company is a Japanese multinational car manufacturer.


36. Pagani

trademark of Italian supercar brand, Pagani

Pagani was founded in 2002 and is an Italian manufacturer of supercars.


38. Peugeot

logo of French car manufacturer Peugeot

French automotive manufacturer, founded in 1810.


39. Porsche

emblem of Porsche with water drizzle

Porsche AG is a German car manufacturer that specializes in sports cars.


40. Ram

logo of RAM Truck Division with its word mark below

Established in 2010, RAM or Ram Truck Division is a brand of commercial vehicles.


41. Renault

logo of Renault, a French automobile manufacturer

Renault is a French automobile manufacturer, established in 1899.


42. Rolls Royce

emblem of British car automotive maker Rolls Royce

Rolls Royce is a British luxury car manufacturer, founded in 1904.


43. Saab

emblem of Saab Automobile

Founded in Sweden in 1945, Saab Automobile is an automobile manufacturer.


44. Subaru

logo of Subaru Corporation

Subaru is a Japanese division of Subaru Corporation and is an automobile manufacturer. Founded in 1953


45. Suzuki

S sign representing the Suzuki brand, Japanese automobile manufacturer

Suzuki is a Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer and corporation.


46. TATA Motors

trademark of TATA Motors

Tata Motors Ltd. Is an Indian automotive manufacturer and is part of the Tata Group.


47. Tesla Motors

emblem of Tesla Motors with drizzles of water

Based in California, Tesla focuses on electric cars and energy storage.


48. Toyota

3D Logo of Toyota

Toyota is a Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer.


49. Volkswagen

Emblem of Volkswagen

A German automaker founded in 1937.


50. Volvo

Volvo 3D logo

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. 

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