Hello there! Did you know that the Greek goddess Nike inspired the Honda logo? Yep – if you own a Honda or know someone who does, take a look next time you’re driving. You will see the goddess’ angelic wing that’s been a constant for the brand through the years.
Crafting a car requires meticulous planning, precise calculations, backbreaking physical labor, and endless creativity. It’s a feat of engineering and artistry. The icing on the cake is the car’s logo – the symbol of the brand and the creator’s idea.
You might not care much for the little emblem on your car. After all, there are things more important, like a working engine or a comfortable space inside. Yet many car logos have a rich, fascinating history worth learning about.
How well would you perform being tested on the well-known (and some lesser-known) car logos? Can you recognize the car brand merely by seeing the logo? Get down to the questions and see what score you can finish with. Are you able to tell apart BMW and Ferrari? Will you spot Subaru’s logo in a picture? Don’t hesitate to give it a try now and see what score you can achieve.
One more thing: if you get a minimum of 15 points, you will receive an interesting fact about a car brand. We think that sounds like a fair deal, don’t you?
Is the snake in Alfa Romeo’s logo the devourer of men? Why are there six stars in Subaru’s emblem? Let’s investigate the foundations of some of the most recognizable auto logos.
The story of Alfa Romeo starts in the 19th century in Milan, Italy. The logo of Alfa Romeo first introduced in 1910, remained consistent throughout the years – save for minor tweaks and color palette changes.
The design features a red heraldic cross on a white background – the symbol of Milan – and a serpent devouring a man or a man emerging from a snake’s mouth. It depends on what theory one believes. For some, this intriguing scene is about rebirth. Others think the snake represents the House of Visconti, one of the most influential Milan families back in the day.
This luxury car company – Agent 007’s favorite – native to Great Britain got its current name after one of the founders, Lionel Martin, won the race up Aston Hill in Buckinghamshire. As for the logo, it has stayed true to the sophisticated wings design since 1927 – admittedly, with some changes over the years. The modern version is somewhat neutral and subdued, featuring white wings and a green rectangle on top with the company’s name in capital letters. Like the brand itself, the emblem is an instantly recognizable classic.
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Cadillac is one of the longest-surviving automobile brands in the world. The business was established in 1902 and was given its name in honor of Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, the native of France who founded Detroit.
The brand’s logo has undergone many alterations or redesigns – perhaps more than any other car logo. The original design featured the coat of arms of the Cadillac family. In the years of transformation, all logo versions stayed faithful to this particular symbol – a tribute to the clan who launched the brand.
Many renditions had a wreath and a crown adorning the coat of arms. If you look at the modern design, you won’t see those anymore. It’s a sleek badge with a wide range of colors like gold, silver, red, and blue. They represent modernity, passion, creativity, and luxury – values Cadillac is known for.
In 1970, Mitsubishi adopted its new motto: “Advanced and ever-advancing.” It has become a symbol of the brand’s ingenuity and dedication to quality which earned the company trust of consumers worldwide.
The simple three-diamond logo is easy to recognize even if you don’t own a car. It is a representation in visual form of the company’s name, which is a mix of the Japanese words for “three” and “water chestnut.” Mitsubishi has not changed its logo in over one hundred years, but the minimalistic design does not appear dated even today.
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Are you familiar with Subaru’s powerful vehicles? Did you know that the Japanese name of the company means “in the constellation of the Taurus”? That cluster has seven stars, but you will only see six in the logo. According to tradition, only six of the seven stars are visible in the sky.
The emblem hasn’t changed much since the brand’s inception. The modern version has six silver stars on an elegant blue background. The blue color conjures up images of the sky and the sea and symbolizes the stars’ reflection in the water.
Do you enjoy a good challenge? Can you tell your Tesla from your Porsche? Calling all car enthusiasts to take the quiz and see how many logos they can identify correctly! Good luck!
