Third and final installment of the stories in which we present the meaning of the names and logos of some of the leading brands of cars: from Peugeot to Volvo.

Peugeot

He Lion Logo It was used prior to Peugeot referring to the quality products of mid-nineteenth century. It was in 1923 when we saw it for the first time in a car brand founded by Armand Peugeot; a symbol, the the up on its hind legs lion, which would evolve over time to what we know today. The cat also appeared on the coat of arms of the French region of Franche-Comte with which was related Armand.

Porsche

The home town of the German mark, Stuttgart, monopolizes much of the meanings Porsche logo. His name appears in the central shield -inspired on the coat of arms of the “Free People of the State of Gutenberg” after the dissolution of the German monarchy in 1918 by a horse And the name “Stuttgart” in Old High German, means something like “stud garden”. He double trio of black antlers refers to a Swabian in the tenth century, while black and red stripes They are the Duke of Gutenberg.

Renault

Did you know that the original logo of Renault was circular? It was not until 1923 when he became the diamond we know today and was gaining prominence in appearance and.

Rolls-Royce

A brand like Rolls-Royce could not have a simple story behind its origins. First, your first name It is given of founders brand in 1906: Charles Stewart Rolls, Henry Royce and Claude Goodman Hohnson. Second, we can talk about two logos: the two “R” Overlapping, that changed from red to black throughout the twentieth century, and female figure who presides over the front of all Rolls. This is called “Spirit of Ecstasy”: The sculptor created Charles Robinson Spykes in 1911, but not at the request of the brand, but a British nobleman named Montagu he asked a different emblem for your Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost. The sculptor was inspired by one’s lover Montagu, Eleanor Velasco Thornton actress. Figure transmits sensuality, elegance and as, speed.

Seat

Although the Spanish Seat brand does not have many mysteries in his Logo -the known “S” today-or your first name acronym for “Spanish Society of Motor Cars“- I could not miss in our report. Also include the evolution of its logo, Simplified much now to the variants above.

Skoda

Since 1923, Skoda logo is represented by a arrow, transmitting “movement” three feathers, meaning “freedom” and a eye for “precision”. He green we associate the Czech brand since 1990, marking thus a new beginning.

Smart

Smart logo, brand Daimler group is as simple as that: his “C“Means” compact “; the yellow arrow, “progress”. Before meeting this brand of urban vehicles only as Smart, in his original name, MMC Smart, the meaning came representing “Micro Compact Car Swatch Mercedes Art”.

Ssangyong

Perhaps costing you see it, but the Logo Ssangyong comes to represent stylized form two dragon. And the brand name in Korean, comes to mean that: double dragon. Did you know that Sssangyong was the first brand to manufacture vehicles in the country when it was founded in 1954? He first name current is established from 1986.

Subaru

The astronomy It has much to say on the Subaru logo. Originally, the brand was the Japanese conglomerate “Fuji Heavy Industries Corporation“(FHI), in charge of the automotive division. Subaru in the Japanese language means “Let’s go together“And in turn is the name given to the pléyades, an open star cluster, which is precisely what represents the original logo brand. Yes, the six star represented on blue background (The same color as the Pleiades) have changed in size: the largest represents the FHI, while the other five relate to smaller companies that made this industrial corporation, which subsequently derive Subaru.

Tesla

The electricity It has much to say in Tesla: in your car, on your behalf and in your logo. He first name famous brand of electric sports mentions Nikola Testa, the system designer AC electricity, as the first brand car, the Roadster, used an engine with its original design. The “T” stylized logo It is not more than the cross section of an electric motor: the top represents a pole of the rotor; while the curve of the top symbolizes a stator section.

Toyota

The ovals of the Logo Toyota have meaning … or more: the inner curves represent the heart of customers and the company, and they are overlapped to give the idea of ​​trust and mutually beneficial relationship between the two, forming in turn the “T” that identifies the brand. The outer circle is Toyota embracing the world. The fact that we see in your logo different thicknesses in the oval lines also has its reason: refers to the calligraphy, art and culture Nipponese.

Volkswagen

The name of the German mark means “People’s car” in German. his Logo It has remained quite faithful throughout its history, although initially had a somewhat dark dyes. And, as many know, Volkswagen was born following a request from Adolf Hitler, who wanted an affordable and easy car to keep for his people, giving birth to the famous Beetle, which could also carry the whole family. He first logo it was one quite obvious reference to Nazi swastika; He was then developed and changed, but always with the “V” and “W” as protagonists. He color blue He not reached 1967, while his current version not arrive until the year 2000.

volvo

Since Volvo’s founders dedicated themselves to the iron industry, we can understand the logo of the Swedish brand, which first name It comes from Latin and means “I Roll“. He Logo is a circle with a diagonal arrow pointing up and the right, as represented by Roman symbol for Mars, God of War. For this same reason, the image is made of iron, like weapons used at that time. This material suggested strength, safety and durability, the same as in cars wanted to convey the brand.

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