18/08/2025
Car Logos and Their Meanings
1. Cadillac
Named after Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, founder of Detroit. The logo represents a family crest.
2. Chevrolet
Founded by Louis Chevrolet and William Durant. The "bowtie" logo appeared in 1913.
3. Chrysler
Founded by Walter Chrysler in 1925. The logo has changed over time, symbolizing innovation and style.
4. Citroën
Founded in 1919 by André Citroën. The double chevron represents gear teeth, inspired by his engineering background.
5. Honda
Founded in 1948 by Soichiro Honda. The "H" stands for Honda, showing strength and reliability.
6. Hyundai
The logo looks like an "H" for Hyundai, but also symbolizes two people shaking hands—company and customer.
7. Infiniti
The logo symbolizes a road stretching into the horizon, representing infinity and forward motion.
8. Jaguar
Founded as S.S. Cars in 1922, renamed Jaguar in 1945. The leaping jaguar represents speed, power, and elegance.
9. Lincoln
Named after President Abraham Lincoln. The logo represents luxury and prestige.
10. Mazda
Named after Ahura Mazda, a Persian god of wisdom. The stylized "M" resembles wings—motion and creativity.
11. Mercedes-Benz
The three-pointed star represents dominance over land, sea, and air.
12. Mitsubishi
Means "three diamonds" in Japanese. "Mitsu" = three, "bishi" = diamond.
13. Suzuki
Founded in 1909 by Michio Suzuki. The "S" stands for Suzuki with bold lines showing strength and simplicity.
14. Tesla
Named after inventor Nikola Tesla. The "T" represents a cross-section of an electric motor.
15. Toyota
The three ovals in the logo represent trust between the customer and company, and innovation.
16. Volkswagen
Founded in 1937. "Volks" = people, "Wagen" = car in German. The logo combines V and W in a circle.