Interesting stories of the emergence of leading global brands. What do little-known creators of the world's largest brands look like

The modern automotive market offers a wide variety of various brands of machines, characterized by their individual features. Each brand matches itscar emblem - A specific icon, reflecting the entire history of the company-automaker, as well as reflective quality and status of products. Most consumers and simply interested in the automotive topics of people have never thought over the specific number of all existing cars in the world. However, a small excursion to the history of the automotive industry will make it possible to become a real connoisseur in the area under consideration.

What are the brands of cars?

Acura.

To date, the car market is replete with the most diverse brands of cars, which involuntarily makes you think about what happens to them? Every day we see different car emblems, some of which we will not even know. You can say unequivocally, their huge amount, listed which is not enough time. However, it is worth paying attention to the most famous and demanded automotive brands whose logos are likely to know:

Alfa Romeo.

The legislator famous in the modern world of the automotive corporation is Nikolo Romeo, who earned its first state on the sale of equipment for the transportation of the soil. A little later, the entrepreneur changes the profession, preferring the automotive business, where he soon becomes the head of the major company "Alfa". Subsequently, by combining the name of the company and its own surname, there was a popular car brand. Seeing Alfa Romeo's emblem Machine, most likely, you clearly understand that you are a premium car in front of you. The logo of these machines was designed in 1910, the drawer of Romano Castello. The author of the car logo was impressed with the Red Crosshair of the Flag of Milan, which he saw on the facade of the house of Wisconti. The house was the coat of arms with herbal snake, which swallows man. The emblem himself symbolized the readiness to destroy the enemies of the genus of Wisconti. The machine's merchamber practically did not change from the moment of creation, however, giving the tribute to fashion, minor suitive details abolished slightly.

Aston Martin.

The name of this brand of cars is derived from the name of one of the owners of the Lionel Martin automotive factory, who built the first car in his life in his life. "Aston" originates from the race that took place in the mountain terrain of the town of Aston Clinton, in which Martin won. Thus, by the merger of two names, a sonorous brand turned out. By the way, the Aston Martin logo can be safely attributed to the list of the most famous emblems of the car. Now we do not even think that you mean the usual prostrate wings, on which the name of the brand can be seen. However, at the time of creation of this automotive logo, aviation rapidly developed, and the most advanced technologies were used in it. And the company Aston Martin, focused on the sport, used the production facilities of the aviation companyWhitehead Aircraft Limited. So, no matter how strange it sounds, however, the presence of wings on the automotive emblem is quite explained.

Audi.

The founder of the German automotive corporation is Augusto Chorch, who initially wanted to see his own products under his name. However, he was denied. And then "Audi" was chosen - the Latin analogue of the German "Horch", which means "listen". Subsequently, the Audi car emblem was The icon is selected in the form of 4 rings, each of which symbolizes the company included in the German brand. Initially, the emblems of each of the 4 companies were placed inside the rings of the car logo, but this logo for cars was too loaded, therefore 4 emblem rings became the emblem of the car.

BMW.

The basis of the current automotive factory was the enterprise for the production of motors located in Munich. After a certain time, this enterprise merged with the aviation plant, after which the current name of the company has acquired. If we talk about car marks logos, then BMW also has a fairly interesting story. A propeller was depicted on the first emblem of the BMW car, but it seemed complex and small, so the logo was underway to transformation by 1920. To make the emblems of the BMW automotive brand look beautiful, the circle from the propeller was divided into 4 quarters. On the new logo of machines, silvery-white sectors inside a black rim began to alternate with sky-blue blue. Now the BMW car logo is executed in the traditional Bavarian colors depicted on the Bavaria flag. However, the true value of the logo from these automakers knows a few. Many people like the myth that the logo on the car BMW depicts a propeller and sky. But, in fact, this is the Bavarian flag.

Citroen.

The founder of the presented brand of cars is Andre Citroen, who in order to create its automotive production screams inspiration at the plants of Henry Ford. A little later, the entrepreneur lays down in the enterprise all the inheritance received from his parents, and begins work on the production of the world in the world of cars under its name. Andre Citroen presented in the automotive gear of a special design, which turned out to be more perfectly produced analogs. It is these gears that went on the basis of the emblem on the Citroen car. The emblem of the car, which many is called "double chevron", practically did not change afterwards.

Ferrari.

The creator of the famous car brand, under which the luxury class machines are produced, is Enzo Ferrari, whose career as an automaker began with the creation of the team of riders. Subsequently, such a recognizable icon was selected. How did such an emblem for the car appeared? At one of the races, Enzo Ferrari met the Graph Francesco Barack, on the fuselage of the airplane of which the Garzing Stallion was depicted. Francesco's mother presented Enzo Family coat of arms and recommended a brown horse on the car emblem, who, according to her, was supposed to bring good luck. As you can see, the Countess of Paolina Barack did not lie. This car logo now causes us strong associations with luxury, and even the word Ferrari itself has become a symbol of wealth.

Fiat.

The Italian Machine Mark was created by a group of investors, among which Giovanni Anueli was the most recognizable. At that time, the assembly of cars was carried out in accordance with the "Renault" license. The production expanded a rapid pace, which was determined by the lack of quotas for steel of imported origin. Already then the automotive corporation produced all types of cars: from small cargo to buses. It is noteworthy that the company did not have a car logo, and instead of it the emblem of the car was a sign with the inscription that this is a car factory. However, the fate of the logo of the automaker solved one funny case. Somehow, all the factory turned off the light and the main designer, circling the territory, discovered suspicious neon lighting, which was reflected from the plant. Impressive with this beauty, the main the designer entered into a car logo in one row. However, over time, the Fiat emblem changed the shape on the circle.

Jaguar

The British Corporation for the production of cars received its beginning thanks to William Lionus, who founded the enterprise for the development and production of motorcycles. Upon expiration of a long time, this company has released the first car, after which it was reproxed to another specialty. It was also decided to change the name of the company. "Jaguar" is the result of choosing one of the options offered at the competition. This is exactly the case when the history of the auto emblem is not needed. Fast, powerful and beautiful animal, in honor of which the car is named, lists and on the logo of the car.

Lamborgini.

Luxury sports cars received their name from the founder of the Corporation, Ferrushcho Lamborgini, which was originally specialized in the production of agricultural machinery. Subsequently, a desire to expand the range of racing cars has appeared. For this, Ferrushcho built a separate plant, where he invited the famous constructors of that time. Lamborgini car logo symbolizes the sign of the zodiac Taurus, the colors black and yellow were offered by the founder of the company.

Land Rover.

The history of the brand began with Maurice Wilx, which in those days is a designer of the company "ROVER" and possessed a very whimsical vehicle. The worship consisted in the limited number of parts for the machine, which was difficult to find. Then Maurice, together with his elder brother, decided to create a universal car capable of conquer any surface. Since then, the Land Rover corporation specializes exclusively at the production of SUVs. Surprisingly, the logo of the Land Pover car, about which many dreams, inspired by the usual funny story and the bank of Sardin. The designer whose task was to make a car emblem for Land Rover once sought by the bank of Sardin and left her on the table. Returning, he discovered on his table a stain from an oval circle. So there was a logo on the car Land Rover.

Maserati.

The history of the Automobile Italian brand began with the Maceraty brothers, each of which made a contribution to the development of a common cause. However, in the process of becoming the company, several brothers died, which was the impetus for the new development of the enterprise. The method of trial and error was created by luxury machines, using particularly popular only in special circles. When creating a car emblem, the Macerati brothers received their inspiration from the Statue of Neptune, which was in Central Park. It's funny that a trident with the signature of Mazerati was drawn the only one of the 7 brothers, which was never engaged in the design or production of cars.

Mercedes-Benz.

The name of the presented brand of cars occurs on behalf of the daughter of one of the sports riders of Eril Erilik, who regularly ordered the models from Daimler. " One of the first cars of that time was so much like Elfinika that he decided to give her the name of his daughter Mercedes. Subsequently, two Daimler and Benz corporations united, which led to the modern name of this brand of German cars. Some automotive logos were born much earlier than the era of the prosperity of the automotive brands themselves began. It is believed that the logo of MERS machines (three-beam star) symbolizes that the engines of this company are used in the sky, on Earth and in water. However, for the first time the car emblem Mersedes is mentioned in the letter of Gottlib Daimblere to his wife. The future car logo Gottlieb marked the place of the new house in the city of Daitz and signed that someday this star would turn over the roof of his automotive plant, symbolizing prosperity. So it happened, it may be the case and not a good logo on the car, but the brand of Mersedes cars flourishes to this day.

Mini.

The MINI was the impetus to the creation of the MINI car brand, which provoked a significant reduction in oil supplies to the UK. As a result, the demand for micro-car cars has increased. Then the government instructed the production of cars, whose dimensions would be significantly less than ordinary sedans. The first prototype of the British brand was distinguished by compact dimensions that do not adversely affect the internal compound of the car, as a result of which it was decided to begin its mass production.

Opel

The founder of this brand of cars is Adam Opel, which for all the time the formation of its company specialized in production:

• sewing machines;
• equestrian crews;
• bicycles.

After the death of Adam, the plant switched to his sons who decided to start the production of cars. The first cooperation with other automotive concerns turned out to be unsuccessful, but later mass production was established.

Chevrolet.

One of the most promoted and popular world brands of American automotive industry is the name of the Entrepreneur of the Swiss origin Louis Chevrolet, who, having been in many countries, was successful only in the United States, where he became a famous rider. After a time, the founder of General Motors Corporation created a new car brand, calling him in honor of Chevrolet. However, the "culprit of the celebration" himself worked for a long time, the reason for which there was a difference about the type of car produced. William Duran, one of the company's co-founders, for a long time fed the public to the myths about the Chevrolet car logo. According to his version, he came up with a logo when he saw a drawing on the wallpaper in the Paris Hotel, which goes into infinity. But now there are still a few legends, which reveal their stories as a "tie-butterfly" became the branded logos of Chevrolet.

Peugeot.

The French brand of cars is the result of a family business, which began with Jean-Pierre Peugeot, reconstructed the inherited mill in a metal processing company. After a time, the grandson of the founder of the company began to produce bicycles, and in a couple of years, the first car was presented.

Smart.

This brand of German cars is the result of the merger of the two largest automotive corporations, which chased the goal of creating a compact car for urban roads. Thus, the "Smart" trading mark belonging to Daimler AG was invented.

Datsun.

The Japanese brand of cars has a long history, which began with the creation of a automotive enterprise, whose chief engineer was Masoudziro Hasimoto. The first Japanese cars are called "DAT", the capital letters of which symbolized the first letters of the names of three partners who created the enterprise.

Cadillac.

The American car brand was created in 1902 and was named as Henry Ford Company in honor of the main engineer of the enterprise. However, after a short time, Henry Ford left the corporation and began to specialize in the opening and creating its own plants for the design of cars. At the same time, the Ford receiver, Henry Lyland, actively developed an enterprise "abandoned" by the Ford, and also came up with him a new name, Cadillac, in honor of the founder of the city Detroit, where the automotive plant was located.

Dodge.

The famous American brand of cars is the name of its creators, the Dodge brothers who, at the beginning of their career in the field of automotive, opened a bicycle manufacturing company and construct. After some time, the brothers concluded an agreement with Henry Ford for the development and production of details for the new model of the machine. A little later, the Dodge brothers discovered the car manufacturing enterprise, the purpose of which was to create their own cars, and not fulfilling orders from other manufacturers.

Ssang Yong.

The very beginning of the formation of the Korean car brand was associated with the production of machines. But the company that existed at the time specialized solely on the creation of army jeeps. Subsequently, his specialization changed with the change in the name of the automotive enterprise: now buses, trucks and special techniques were produced. Currently, "Ssang Yong" is actively producing SUVs, pickups and crossovers. Translated the name of the Korean car brand means "two dragon", symbolizing power and independence.

LUXGEN.

This brand of cars is perhaps the only representative of the Taiwanese auto industry created in a relatively recent time, 2008. Prior to that, the company was a subsidiary of Yulon Motor. After multiple successful cooperation with world car corporations, the plant decided to create its own independent automotive industry. The name of the Taiwanese brand comes from abbreviated words denoting:

• "wealth";
• "Gifts";
• "genius";
• "luxury".

All data features can be found in LUXGEN automotive products.

Lada (AvtoVAZ)

It is a brand of machines that existed in Soviet times and actively developing in modern Russia. Plants for the production of cars, as well as the main office of the enterprise, are located in the city of Tolyatti, the Samara region. Initially, the name "LADA" was used only for those models of cars that are intended for export. The models intended for operation within the country were called the names "Lada" and "satellite". Now all models of machines are produced under the unified name "Lada".

Marussia.

This brand of cars is a bright representative of Russian sports automotive industry, which is a partner of the British racing team in "Formula 1". The beginning of the establishment of an enterprise is inextricably linked with a well-known actor and leading Nikolai Fomenko. An investor was one of the most influential Russian oligarchs. The car brand originates in 2007, when there was almost immediately the mass production of racing machines was launched.

TagAZ

Another Russian automotive brand, using due popularity among the population. Car manufacturing plant is located in Taganrog. The history of the creation of the company refers to 1997, when in accordance with the license of the South Korean "Daewoo Motors", the process of building the plant was launched. After exactly the year, the company was commissioned, but there was no complete loading of conveyors in the reason for the occurrence of the economic crisis. The first cars that were collected in this car enterprise are Korean models renamed Russian names.

All Machine Marks: List by varieties

If you imagine all car brands in the form of a list, you will get a very impressive list of models, acquaintance with which will require, perhaps not one day. As mentioned above, all brands of cars have their own distinctive features, one of which is their type:

Stamps of passenger cars

The passenger car is a vehicle intended for personal use, the main purpose of which is the transportation of baggage and passengers in the amount of 2-8 people. Currently, many automotive manufacturers specialize in the release of different types of machines. However, there are also such products are only passenger models. These include:

Starts a list of passenger cars. One of the oldest automotive manufacturers of Italian origin, which, unlike its competitors, started immediately from the production of automotive products. The enormous popularity of these brand was largely determined by their active participation in various auto reserves. In the entire history of the existence of the Alfa Romeo plant, specialized in the production and production of freight transport, buses, trolley buses. However, now the company is known for automotive products of only a passenger type.

Continuing a list of cars of passenger cars British manufacturer of automotive luxury products. Despite the British origin, currently the brand of passenger cars is a subsidiary of the German "Volkswagen Group". The fabulous price policy of cars is due to the powerful inner fullness of the machines, as well as manual assembly. The most famous model is "Bentley Continental".

The famous British manufacturer is one of the leading automotive industry in the world to produce passenger and racing cars, which could not be expected at the very beginning of a career when the plant specialized in the production of wheelchairs for motorcycles. Due to small profits, it was decided to make bodies for leading automakers at the time. However, now the presented brand of passenger cars on the right occupied the honorable place among them.

Confidently complete the list of passenger car brands by right belongs to luxury cars from the UK, which for this period of time are the division of the German BMW AG corporation. For cars of this brand, the status of prestigious, serious and elite machines that automatically give the listed qualities of their owners has long been stretching.

Sports brands

Under sports cars it is understood as the generalized name of a wide range of passenger cars with double location. All brands of sports cars are characterized by:

• increased speeds;
• powerful and hardy engine;
• low body fit.

Unlike brands of racing cars, sports cars are designed to move on the roads of general use, which implies their full passage of state registration.

One of the most famous brands of sports cars are:

a) Aston Martin

To date, the indicator of luxury and well-being. All models of this brand of cars are collected in hand and only by pre-orders. For the first time, the popularity of the brand came after the famous film about Agent 007.

The world-famous and popular brand of expensive sports cars from Italy. Until relatively recently, the plant, which is the name of the brand's creator, specialized in the production of tractor products, when Ferrucco Lamborgini decided to start creating its own cars. Now the world is most famous for two models "Lamborgini": "Aventador" and "Gallardo".

The Italian brand of sports luxury cars is particularly popular in the racing "Formula 1", which is continuously due to the history of the brand, which was created after combining the racing team. Now the Italian car brand is characterized by a high cost, justified quality and reliability.

Trucks brands

A truck - a vehicle, the purpose of which is the carriage of goods in a specially equipped body or cargo platform. If earlier all trucks were associated with something strongly rather, and not quite comfortable, then the creation of high comfort trucks are actively practiced. The most well proved the following brands of trucks:

a) Mercedes-Benz

The German automotive manufacturer specializes in the release of those major truck lines:

Trucks of this series are perfectly suitable for long-distance travel, as well as a workflow on large-scale construction sites. Characterized by the presence of such functions:

• weather sensors;
• optimized steering control system, which allows the driver to control the road surface in any weather conditions.

They are distinguished by low weight and high degree of maneuverability, which is optimally suitable for transporting bulk cargo. Often such trucks are used as platforms for concrete mixers.

The presented cargo technique is characterized by high load capacity, which makes it possible to use it in the following areas:

• manufacturing;
• mining;
• construction.

The models of the goods under consideration of trucks are presented in two variations:

• "FH";
• "FM".

The models of the first series are actively used for the transport of goods, the mass of which is 20-33 tons. The models of the second series refer to the class of saddle tractors capable of overcome long distances.

The automotive concern of French origin equips the truck market by the following models:

• "Kerax" capable of withstanding up to 33 tons on board;
• "Trucks" representing a series of heavy trucks;
• "Premium Optifuel", characterized by increased efficiency.

Also in the assortment of the French concern there is a model "Premium Lander", for which the presence of a all-wheel drive hydraulic system is characterized, so that the truck exceeds other models for carrying capacity, efficiency and management.

Alphabetically Machine Machines

Now it's time to draw attention to the following brands of cars represented according to the alphabet, the badges of which have a rather interesting story:

The American automaker as a badge for his "brainchild" chose a form resembling a crown, which carried uncomplicated and simplicity. This choice was due to the complex process of registering a new brand of the machine for the exit of the automotive brand in the light, since many trademarks had very close similarity to each other.

The icon of the elite foreign car of Spanish origin consists of two parts:

• cross of red color standing on a white background;
• snake, devouring man.

The icon is a direct personification of the local culture and identity, since the first element is an integral part of the emblem of the Spanish city of Milan, and the second is a copy of the coat of arms of the Royal Dynasty of Wisconti, ruling at a time when a car brand was created.

In the entire history of the existence of the company's presented company, the car brand icon has undergone repeated changes:

• in the first version of the icon, only the letters "A" and "M" were present, which were intertwined between themselves;
• much later, wings were joined, symbolizing the unlimited speed, which were borrowed from the Bentley car corporation;
• after some time, the wings began to acquire fashionable and outlined contours;
• in 1947, the name of the owner who manages the company at the time appeared on the icon.

Famous 4 rings present in the German car icon are a symbol of merger in 1934 large automotive corporations:

• Audi Automobil-Werke AG;
• Horch Automobil-Werke GmbH,;
• Dampf Kraft Wagen;
• Wanderer Werke AG.

The very name of the automotive brand has a Latin origin that in conversational speech means "listen, listen". As a result - the creators of elite cars pay great attention to the powerful engine of the car, to which, indeed, is pleasantly listening.

The luxury brands icon of machines are endowed with the wings capital letter "in", symbolizing force, speed and non-independence. Due to the existing color solutions, the types of cars produced are distinguished:

• green - racing sports cars;
• red - sophisticated models;
• black - powerful and impressive cars.

The first version of the icon was the usual propeller. Over time, it was subjected to various changes. Currently, the foundation of the icon is the Bavaria flag. The name comes from the plant abbreviation producing German cars - Bayerische Motorenwerke.

The Chinese car industry decided to make a bet on the available cost of his cars not to the detriment of their high quality, which is emphasized by the title, translated by the "Brilliant". Two hieroglyphs in the icon - the Chinese writing of the same word.

The luxury car icon is made in the form of pearls, where the initials founder of the giant autocorporation, Ettore Bugatti are present. On the perimeter of the icon there are 60 points that are pearls.

The basis of the icon of elite cars of British origin is the three coat of arms, symbolizing the coat of arms of the Bjuche family from Scotland, founding a car corporation.

Although not so popular, but at the same time the representative of the German auto industry has a queue, the icon of which is essentially a simplified version of "BMW". To create a new brand of machine, it took only a change in shape, color and abbreviation.

The icon originates in the family coat of arms of the family of De La Cadillac, who are the founders of the American Automobile Plant.

Initially, the British brand of cars was the official dealer "Lotus" when the rights to it bought one of the then owners of the represented automotive corporation, adding the "Seven" to the title. After that, cars began to be called "CATHEM SUPER SEVEN". Over time, the icon has undergone repeated changes, the last of which was the car icon presented in 2014. The green color remains unchanged, clearly pursuing the contours of the British flag.

Another representative of the Chinese car industry, the icon of which strongly resembles the outlines of the abbreviation of the automaker company, "Cherry Automobile Corporation". The symbolism of the icon is the hands for which force and unity is characteristic.

The name of one of the largest car brands of cars in the world occurred on behalf of the famous rider and mechanic Louis Joseph Chevrolet, who was asked to start the release of cars under his own name after the performance at one of the prestigious car sports. The offer was made by the GENERAL MOTORS car giant.

The icon, resembling a butterfly, is the personification of the success of the creator of the automotive brand. There are several hypotheses regarding how the idea of \u200b\u200bcreating such an icon appeared:

• on one - the icon was invented by one of the owners of the automotive corporation after it was attracted by an imperious drawing on the wallpaper;
• on the other, the owner of the company faced a similar image in the process of turning the gallery of sheets.

The name of American brands of cars happened on behalf of the Vice President of the Corporation "General Motors", Walter Chrysler. Over time, he began to specialize on the release of own cars. The corporation has become replenished by world car brands, thanks to which there was a possible release of cars of a passenger type and minivans. Elements of a modern icon personify speed and speed.

The French Automobile Corporation originates at the beginning of the last century, when was created by Engineer Andre Citroen, in whose honor was named. The icon of the represented mark is two Chevron, resembling the first outstanding achievement of French engineering, the teeth of the chevron wheel.

The automotive giant was received in honor of one of the territories of the current Romania, which was called in accordance with the name of the tribe, which lived in this area. The initial version of the icon outwardly resembled dragon Czech, since one of the sacred animals of the mentioned tribe was a dragon. In this form, the icon existed quite a long time, while on the 2008 auto stitching on the ball, its new version is represented by the "D" capital letter, framed by the line on which the full name of the brand of the machine is evaporated. The presence of silver shades indicates the status of the Renault automotive concern, which is a subsidiary of Dacia.

Korean car industry also does not stand still and in a hurry to submit one of its largest representatives, whose name in translation means "the Great Universe". According to one of the existing opinions, the icon is based on the shell. However, the vast majority prefers to believe versions with Lily, on which the icon looks like. Moreover, Lily is a symbol of purity, innocence and greatness.

The presented brand of cars of Japanese origin was founded on the basis of one of the largest companies, with specializing in the production of engines for cars. After a certain amount of time, a new enterprise was formed, which received the current name. The symbolism of the car icon is compactly combined with the convenience that directly corresponds to the corporation's motto, which sounds as follows: "We make it compact!".

The history of the automotive enterprise begins in 1900, when the Dodge brothers began to make production and the release of spare parts for cars. Over time, it was decided to change a slightly specialization to the production of directly machines. Then the American company became part of Chrysler Corporation. Automotive icon subjected to repeated changes:

• at first, its foundation was a round medal, in the center of which there were two triangles, forming a star with six ends. Inside also there were capital letters "D" and "B", deciphering as "Dodge Brothers Motor Vehicles", the inscription of which I framed the medal outside;
• with the onset of 1936, the head of the Baran appeared on the icon, which subsequently disappeared, and the car mark was deprived of any icon for some time;
• soon the head of the animal again became an integral part of the American cars.

Such a sharp appearance and disappearance of the company's icon indicates the power and assertiveness of the animal, whose head is depicted on it. Red lines, creating the outlines of the head, also personify the sports unshakable spirit.

The abbreviation of the Chinese brand of cars is decrypted as "First Automobile Works", which means "the first automotive corporation". The car icon resembles an eagle, sprawling the wings, which is a symbol of freedom and conquering space.

The history of the creation of the icon of the luxury Italian sports cars is connected with the famous pilot from Italy, Francesco Barack, a distinguishing sign of the fighter of which was a black horse standing on the hind legs. Enzo Ferrari, in honor of which the automobile corporation received its name, was a tary fan of a skillful pilot. As a result, the presented brand of Italian cars decorates the modern icon, each element of which symbolizes something:

• the background of yellow color - the color of the city of Modena, where the first car factory "Ferrari" was built;
• three stripes located at the top of the icon - national Italian colors;
• sF initials - abbreviation from "Scuderia Ferrari", which means "Ferrari Stable". This name was a team of riders.

Enteriorly, which is similar that can meet on the coat of arms of Stuttgart.

The name of this brand of machines is derived from the abbreviated version of Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino. Throughout the existence, the icon of the represented automotive corporation took a variety of forms: from round to square. The modern version of the icon has a lot of similar with the past options, which is positioning the company as a company, remembering its past and proud of them, but at the same time developing.

The famous engineer Henry Ford decided not to complicate everything that could be simple. For this reason, even the modern version of the automotive icon is easily recognizable and is the full name of the corporation framed by an oval. Such a simplicity of the icon is considered an impersonation of practicality and accessibility.

Poland does not boast a grandiose and demanded automotive industry, however, "the plant of passenger cars" is a direct refutation. Only in 2010, the Polish corporation began to release its own cars under one of the brands of the Daewoo enterprise, which then belonged. The brand icon is quite simple and is an interlacing letter of the company's name. The red color is not accidentally chosen because it symbolizes passion, quality and trust.

The time of creating a Chinese automotive corporation is 1986. At the same time, the company's icon is based on a white bird wing or a high snow-covered mountain, towering on a blue background, personifying the sky. The very name of the brand of cars in translation means "happiness". Apparently, it was thus imagined the happiness icon developer.

The Korean Auto Gauge Hyunday, founded in 1967, becomes the next brand of cars according to the alphabet. Translated from the Korean name means "modernity. The inclined capital letter "H" in the icon is a symbol of two people who shake their hands. Thus, the automotive corporation sees friendly and productive cooperation with its clients.

Elite Japanese cars enjoy mad demand, based on the manufacturers of cars, lies the icon and the name of the automotive concern. The name is translated as "infinity". Initially, plant engineers offered to use the usual symbol of infinity. However, they later decided to dwell on the road extending in the distance. This has become a symbol of the limitless possibilities of this car brand.

The British Automaker of the Lux Class sedans chose the wild cat as a nominal badge that jumps. The development of such a peculiar design of the automotive brand belonged to the famous artist Gordon Crosby. A distinctive point in this icon is the discarding of the figurines of the jaguar with an emergency collision.

30. Jeep.
Another representative of the American Auto industry, which is part of Chrysler. The icon was created in accordance with the GP abbreviation, which translated is deciphered as a general purpose vehicle. Today, cars of the American brand are a male icon to and good taste.

The icon of one of the largest Korean car stamps is made in the form of capital letters, beaten by styling and located inside an oval circle. About the essence, these are two words, literally denoting "enter the world from Asia", became the personification of world success and recognition of the Korean car giant. Now the car concern specializes in a wide range of machines with different body solutions.

The luxury cars of the sports orientation of Italian origin are the property of the German plant "Audi AG". The founder of the company became Ferrurch Lamborgini, which was offered a recognizable icon in black and gold colors. The main figure is a bull, personifying the constellation of the Taurus, under which Lamborgini was born. The feature in the names of Italian cars is to their compliance with the names of bulls or the names of cities ever participating in Corrida.

The famous British manufacturer is the brainchild of the Ford Automotive Corporation. Machine icon has modesty and simpleness. The coat of arms of the company is a sailboat bushprit, which dissects the aquatic space and framed by a knightly shield.

The next brand of cars according to the alphabet is the Japanese "Lexus", the name of which is a derivative of the English word "Luxury", meaning translated "luxury". A simple capital letter "L", concluded in oval, personifies the very luxury that does not need a special presentation. The Japanese car brand is a subsidiary of Toyota.

Brand of cars whose copies are always shipped to the automotive market in limited quantities, which emphasizes the quality and status of products, as well as its owners. The machine icon is made in the form of a compass, the arrows of which are aimed at all parts of the world, which symbolizes the purpose of the car giant, which is desire to succeed in any country of the world.

The Italian car concern is the result of family cohesion, embodied in the six Macerat's brothers, the older founders of the famous brand of racing cars. The car icon is characterized by the Neptune trident, the statue of which was considered the main attraction in the city, where a car was opened for the first time. Red and blue colors are the main colors of the coat of arms of Bologna, where the famous brand is originated.

The Japanese automaker chose the capital letter "M" as the icon of his cars, drawn in the form of painted wings, which is often called the "tulip". In fact, every motorist sees something in this letter. The company name occurred on behalf of the ajura-Mazda deity, which was the patron saint of the sun, stars and the moon.

38. Mercedes-Benz

Elite German cars are produced under the trademark owned by the Giant Concern "Daimler AG". Car icon made in the form of a star with three rays, symbolizing about the superiority of products on land, in the sea and in the air. This fact is determined by the fact that in the former times "Daimer AG" specialized in the production and production of aviation and marine engines.

The presented car concern initially has British roots, but in the process of subsequent reorganization, became the property of the German "BMW". The meaning of the icon of passenger cars is three components:

• economy;
• affordable pricing policy;
• optimal capacity.

It is such qualities that the cars under consideration are possessed.

40. Mitsubishi.
The name of the Japanese concern means "three diamonds", which could be found on the family coat of arms of the Ivasak family, which were the founders of the first automotive plant. In the entire history of the existence of the brand, the icon never subjected to change.

The inscription of the Japanese brand car is based on the rising sun, in which the full name of the brand is inscribed. The meaning is in sincerity, bringing success. In a recent time, the icon noted the 80th anniversary.

Easily recognizable lightning, located inside the circle, symbolizes mad speed and lightningness. In the original embodiment, there was a word "blitz", which also accompanied the lightning.

Since 2010, a new icon of the French car brand has become an updated type of lion without a language presented in a three-dimensional image. The meaning of the icon is to dynamic motion and development. The idea of \u200b\u200bcreating such a design belongs to the automaker known in France, which has become recognizable due to the production of cars devoid of large content of harmful substances.

The icon of German cars is characterized by the saturation of the elements, since it includes:

• the horse inserted on the hind legs, which is the symbol of the city of Stuttgart;
• the deer horns and stripes in black and red colors, which are part of the coat of arms of the German Land Baden-Württemberg.

The icon of the French car, made in the form of a diamond on a yellow background, symbolizes success and prosperity. If you look closer, you can see that each side of the rhombus is over the other. In fact, such a figure cannot exist. However, corporate producers thus make it clear that it is impossible to embody into reality.

The British Automotive Corporation specializes in the release of premium cars. The name and first capital letters of the icon imposed on each other are reminded of the creators of the luxury cars, Frederick Royce and Charles Rolls.

Swedish automotive concern suffered bankruptcy in 2011. The company's icon is represented by a mythological bird, which could be found on the coat of arms of one of the respected Counts of Sweden. The real owners of the automotive corporation own the right to the name of the brand of cars without using the usual symbol.

It is the trademark "Volkswagen Group", and the name is an abbreviation from the full name of the concern. Now the main focus of the enterprise is reduced to the creation of sports and urban cars. In the near future it is planned to enter the light of the first crossover.

Another brand "Volkswagen Group", only this time of Czech origin. The icon is an overwhelmed arrow inside the ring. The full name of the company is located above the icon, the meaning component of which is as follows:

• the wing is a symbol of technical progress;
• strela - the latest technology;
• eye - the latitude of views;
• green color - Safety of products for ecology.

The name of the Japanese automotive concern is translated as "to collect together", and six stars existing on the icon symbolize a similar number of companies that united to create an enterprise for the production of cars. The stars were chosen in honor of the constellation of Pleiads, carefully distressed by the Japanese.

The Japanese brand of machines icon is represented by the capital letter S of the Latin alphabet, externally resembling the hieroglyph. The company name comes from the surname of the Creator, Mitio Suzuki. Initially, the company specialized in the production of machine tools for the textile industry, as well as motorcycles. A little later, the main specialization began to consist in the release of cars.

One of the few automotive concerns of American origin, which is the professional focus of which is the production of electric fuel machines. The capital letter "T" resembles the form of a sword, which is the personification of rapidness and speed. The name of the brand name of the machines is derived from the name of the famous physicist Nikola Tesla.

Initially, the main activity of Toyota was the production of weaving machines. Having giving tribute to the past, the current owners of the automotive concern decided not to change the icon, symbolizing the thread, which was worn into the needle. Icon began to wear a philosophical meaning:

• two ovals crossing each other are the personification of the driver and the automotive engine;
• big oval, uniting two small - acts as a symbol of promising and wide possibilities of the automotive corporation.

The "People's German car" icon represents the capital letters "W" and "V", merged together by the vensel. In times of fascist Germany, this sign symbolized the swastika. After the end of the war, the automotive plant was transferred to the UK, where a little changed writing letters.

The Swedish Automobile Corporation as the basis of his icon took the inalienable attributes of the Roman God of war Ares, shield and spear. Initially, the strip drawn through the radiator grille was intended for the mounting point of the icon. However, now this strip is part of the brand.

56. Lada (AvtoVAZ)

The icon of the Russian auto industry existed in Soviet times. Currently, the rook under the sail represented a little in another outline, in which blue and white colors remain unchanged. Lady symbolizes the location of the Russian automotive plant, the Samara region, located on the Volga. In the old days, the transportation of various cargo became possible only through boats crossing the Volga. Rye has the form of a capital letter "B", which is included in the name "VAZ".

And completes the list of car brands according to the alphabet of another Russian automotive manufacturer, the icon of the machines of which is directly related to the products of the automobile plant in Taganrog. In the early 2000s, the Corporation specializes in the issuance of cars called "Orion". After some time, the plant flies a specialty for assembling cars.

The most famous brands of cars

The car market is distinguished by high competition, in which only chosen automakers deserve the right to exist, who managed to establish a production system and sales. The fame of one or another brand of cars is caused by the number of models sold. According to this indicator, the most famous brand of cars are:

1. Nissan.

The long-term history of the development of the Japanese car brand does not lose its relevance and in the present day. Now the popular concern made a bet on innovative technologies, presenting the world new versions of electric cars that are distinguished by increased environmental friendliness. One of the latest corporation projects is the creation of a new generation of New York taxis, designed specifically for world-class races.

2. Porsche

The German automaker does not get tired to work on the quality and reliability of products, the result of which is the working condition of about 70% of the cars of this brand. In recent years, the car concern makes a special emphasis on the environmentally friendly component of the machines, while maintaining their power and power. This is confirmed by the hybrid version of "Porsche Cayenne". Now the German company is part of the Volkswagen Group.

Due to the stylish design and advanced technologies, the cars of the German concern enjoy mad demand among motorists and lovers of the beautiful. The automaker is tirelessly improving its production, confirming what are:

• new models of machines manufactured annually;
• introduction of new technologies;
• increase sales by several tens of percent in many world markets.

4. Hyundai.

He is the best car South Korean brand, which is characterized by the rapid development of production in the field of automotive industry. Recently, the concern changes its focus, moving from practical models to a more luxurious car, which, in turn, remain available to the population.

Already quite a long time, the legendary car concern is experiencing certain difficulties. However, it seems to be in no way affects the production of cars, as an example of the updated models "Focus" and "Fusion", presented in 2012. For a real period of time, these models of the American brand of cars are still sold in huge quantities around the world.

6. Volkswagen.

The most "folk" car in Germany was honored with the title "Car of the Year" in 2012. Since then, the concern does not get tired of beating records by sales. Now the German automaker, which includes a sufficient amount of impressive car brands, is considered the most environmentally friendly automaker in the world, while not ceasing to look for alternative energy sources.

7. Honda.

The world-famous brand of cars from Japan enjoys rabid popularity among the global population. The record sales of Honda Accord were recorded in 2012, which was subsequently awarded the title of the best car of the year in many countries of the world. The distinctive features of all cars of this brand are the reliability and safety that are present in each model.

One of the leaders in the premium automotive area, characteristic of which are style and quality. The German concern was chosen as an official partner of the Olympiad in London, where there were more than 3 thousand cars. Also, the corporation does not remain far away from innovation and recently presented the world cars of the "I" series, characterized by high power and ecological.

9. Mercedes-Benz
It is the main competitor "BMW". However, the title of trends in the automotive industry is still wearing the title of trends in the automotive industry, specializing in the release of powerful and secure high-end cars.

10. Toyota.

The legendary car brand from Japan in 2012 was becoming a sales leader, representing the world community of only two models: "Prius" and "Aqua". The hybrid data engines of these machines showed a high stage of endurance and power, and the continuous demand for them speaks of the viability of such installations. The company's development is manifested in the production of stylish cars available for ordinary buyers.

The most expensive brands of cars

Recently, the overwhelming number of automotive companies in the process of producing their products began to make a greater bias towards practicality and comfort, which directly affects the cost of machines. And which car brands are the most expensive in the world? Now we know:

1. Honda ($ 21 thousand)

One of the reputable insurance companies with a world name recognized engines of the Japanese automotive corporation the most reliable and high-performance, which directly affects the cost of cars, which is now exceeding $ 20,000 per copy of the Japanese automation.

2. Toyota ($ 23 thousand)

Another Japanese car manufacturer unatherized his competitor. Especially popular among consumers use models of increased cost:

• "Land Cruiser Prado";
• "Land Cruiser 200;
• "Highlander".

They account for about a third of all car sales corporation.

3. Audi ($ 31 thousand)
One of the subsidiaries "Volkswagen AG" is distinguished by a stylish design, easy handling and increased comfort. As a result, a high pricing policy, which, however, is not an obstacle for connoisseurs and fans of the German car industry.

4. Volvo ($ 31.5 thousand)

The Swedish automaker is gaining the pace and actively develops its automotive industry, the result of which is the development and subsequent release from the conveyor production of hybrid models of machines. On Until the average cost per one copy is almost $ 32,000.

5. Infinity ($ 41 thousand)

The property of the Japanese car brand "Nissan Motor" is actively developing innovative technologies in the process of producing cars, which are characterized by a high degree of comfort, endurance and performance. Now one of the most expensive brands of cars costs about $ 41,000.

6. Lexus ($ 42 thousand)

Another Japanese car brand, which is part of the Toyota corporation. Under the brand name, LEXUS produces expensive premium cars of various types and modifications, which allowed them to enter the list of the most expensive cars in the world.

7. BMW ($ 50 thousand)

The list of the most expensive cars would be incomplete without representatives of the German car industry. Status and safe cars are sold at the old value in half a million dollars.

8. Land Rover ($ 60 thousand)

English Auto industry fully embodied his aristocracy in the models of the famous automotive concern. A bright example of "Range Rover Evoque", characterized by increased permeability, comfort and reliability. According to statistics, this car is the most hijacked model.

9.Mercedes-Benz ($ 67 thousand)

Another representative of the German auto industry is the world-famous Mercedes-Benz corporation, which in 2010 was recognized as the most expensive car brand in the world.

10. Porsche ($ 98 thousand)

The most highly profitable enterprise for the production of cars is the representative of the German automotive industry. At the moment of time, the "Cayenne" and "Macan" models use the greatest demand.

Rare brands of cars

Well, now it's time to draw attention to rare cars of cars whose exclusiveness lies in their high costs and status:

Despite the almost half-century development history, Lotus car corporation does not boast of mad demand for its model range of cars, which was created on the basis of past company errors. The most recognizable models "Lotus" are:

• "ELISE";
• "EXIGE";
• "Evora".

The presented models are characterized by rapidness and increased permeability, which can go to the soul only enthusiasts with clear life goals. In justifying the foregoing, it is worth noting that the leading manufacturers of spare parts and components for cars are struggling for the possibility of obtaining the inscriptions "Lotus" on their products.

The presented car brand from England specializes in the release of rare brands of machines that are collected manually. More precisely, it is on the release of only one model, "M600". Mentioned car refers to the category of sports cars, which is equipped with a roomy engine with two turbines. As a result - 650 horses under the hood, and the gearbox with 6 steps makes it easy to cope with them. It is also worth noting that for the entire mechanical leaving the car, the base is the frame of aluminum tubular type. In order to reduce weight in the production of the car body, composite materials were used.

Koenigsegg

This concern has Swedish roots, and the impetus to its creation was the desire of the founder to invent a unique sports car, which would be used exclusively for personal purposes. And, since 1994, the world community began to create outstanding cars, distinguished by unique characteristics and design. For example, one of the latest models of the Swedish plant can reach speed of 400 km / h in just 20 seconds.

Another brand of rare cars, which has Italian origin. The cars are distinguished by the discharge capacity and speed, which are based on the manufacturer engines from "Mercedes". The range of the automotive corporation is represented by models whose power begins from 700 horses.

Wiesmann.

A rare brand of German cars specializes in the release of sports models, beaten in classic style. Machines are characterized by the lack of external aggressiveness, which is replaced by some femininity, manifested in the forms of cars. However, the internal fullness of the sports car speaks of the opposite:

• productive perforated brakes;
• the suspension system on double levers of the transverse view;
• body design of aluminum.

The list of rare car brands continues the brand from the United States, which was founded in 1999. The corporation also specializes in the production of powerful and domestic sports cars, which are able to accelerate to hundreds in a couple of seconds. Like the vast majority of racing machines, the body of the SSC models are made of aluminum in combination with a fiber hydrocarbon.

Despite the age-time existence, the exclusive brand cars still remain the most rare. Their distinctive features are the presence of elements of wood in the frame frame. Also, the uniqueness of the automotive concern is to produce and produce cars with three wheels, representing a production of a motorcycle and small-sized machines.

The history of the formation of a Dutch car brand begins in 1880, when the company specialized in damage to horse crews, as well as servicing diligences. After years, the enterprise has released its first car, after which the order followed the creation of a model for the royal family. Then follows the period of active participation of the machines of this brand in various racing competitions. During the war around the world, Spyker launches the production of aircraft and engines to them, and at the end of the war, the corporation closes.

The new round in the production of the Dutch enterprise begins in the early 2000s, when the first car model was released.

Another brand of rare cars offers models with a minimal weight weighing up to one ton. At the same time, the machines are able to accelerate up to 300 km / h and creating a feeling of flight, despite the hard suspension.

The luxurious automotive corporation from Italy owns the most powerful car of the world, "Bugatti Veyron", which is capable of issuing power to a thousand horses. All this is created due to the engine equipped with 16 cylinders and turbocharging. Due to the transcendent cost of the model, the car brand is rare in the world.

Car brands and manufacturers

Some brands of machines are very recognizable and on them, in particular, by name, it becomes possible to define their manufacturer's country. However, there are such automotive stamps for which you can hardly determine the country producing it.

USA:

The largest American automaker is Ford, founded by the famous engineer Henry Ford, who owns the idea of \u200b\u200bcreating conveyor production, which significantly cheesing the assembly of cars that directly affected the availability of personal vehicles. In the conditions of the modern automotive market, where one car manufacturing company absorbs another, "Ford" still remains independent and one of the largest automotive corporations in the world. The most significant acquisition of the American concern is "Jaguar", a significant part of which Henry Ford was sold.

Successful automotive production was easily adjusted by a talented engineer from a small American town, who decided to give his "the Break" his own name. The success and popularity of the corporation was determined by the acquisition of one automotive company by another, including:

• american "Dodge";
• french "SIMCA";
• english "Rooters Group".

A little later, the Piggy Bank "Chrysler" was replenished with a huge enterprise "American Motors", as well as a popular manufacturer of tractor equipment "Lamborgini".

Throughout the existence of this automotive brand, which, by the way, to say, American roots, constantly took place its absorption. So, in 1960, the concern was bought by Jaguar, which later left and merged with Chrysler. Currently, the combined organization belongs to the German "Mercedes".

The famous American car manufacturing concern was created by the Louis Chevrolet racer. Subsequently, the popularity of this brand of cars is only growth, which allowed her to purchase a car corporation with the legendary name "General Motors". Now "Checrolet" is actively cooperating with Japanese companies "Toyota" and "Suzuki", contributing to the mentioned automakers to enter the American market.

Europe:

1. Germany:

One of the largest German automakers supplying their products to the global market. The concern was created during the Board of Hitler in order to provide every German folk vehicle. At that time, only one model, "Beetle" was produced from production. However, the company's engineers understood that the company's development in time was becoming impossible. Then the famous serial models presented by "Golf" and "Passat" were invented, thanks to which Volkswagen was able to conquer the global automotive market. At the same time, the company managed to acquire large concerns, and today it includes the following car brands:

• Seat;
• Skoda;
• Rolls-Royce.

The presented automaker of the global scale began his way with the creation of small lands and motorcycles. After a certain time, became the owner of the English automobile concern "ROVER". Now the most recognizable brands of machines under the auspices "BMW" are represented by MINI.

2. Italy

Here I would like to pay special attention to the "Fiat", an automaker, known to create small cars, on which he, strictly speaking, rose. Now the Italian concern owns a number of legendary and prestigious car brands:

• Ferrari;
• Alfa Romeo;
• Maseratti;
• Lancia.

3. France

The famous French brand "Peugeot" is popular with what is the owner of an equally well-known "Citroen". Since the beginning of cooperation between two organizations, you can see many similar elements in car models;

• constructions of the chassis;
• engine;
• external outlines.

Japan

The country of the rising sun is an amazing place on Earth, where the automotive production is clearly established, which is currently one of the world leaders in this area. However, some well-known Japanese car brands specialized in the production of automotive products. For instance:

"Honda". At the dawn of his career, the company was engaged in collecting bicycles with motors, which in those days purchased small parties.

• "Toyota". Earlier was known for the production of textiles.
• "Mitsubishi". In the entire history of its existence, the Corporation managed to try in different fields of business, even in brewing.
• »Mazda. Before the production of cars, specialized on the release of articles made of cork tree.
• "Suzuki". Previously specialized in the production of weaving machines.

Marks of Russian cars

Unlike its Western, European and Asian competitors, the domestic auto industry cannot boast of record sales of cars, which is largely due to the inappropriate quality of automotive products. However, there are Russian machines of cars that are distinguished by their legehood and are important in the development of the automotive industry:

1. AvtoVAZ (Lada)

It is one of the leaders of the domestic auto industry, which throughout the formation specialized exclusively at the production of cars first in Soviet Russia, and now in modern. During the existence of the Soviet Union, "AvtoVAZ" supplied his cars all Western Europe, which were based on Italian cars of the Fiat brand. Now "AvtoVAZ" completely updated the line of cars, continuing to work on new improved models.

2. Volga

Russian brand of cars "Volga" - the result of the merger of the American company "Ford" and Russian - "Gas". When creating a mentioned brand of cars, the goal was to meet the needs of the population in luxury cars. Also on "Volga" there was a great demand for French and German colleagues. In Soviet times, this car brand was a mandatory "attribute" of the political elite. In 2007, the production of "Volga" stopped, and collectors from all over the world now dream of getting a single model of this brand.

The Russian car concern "Marussia Motors" is a manufacturer of sports vehicle. The company received its start in 2007, when the public was presented the first two models of cars, which subsequently became participants and winners of many racing competitions. However, it did not save the company from bankruptcy in 2014.

4. Tagaz

The Taganrog Automotive Plant specializes in the release of all variations of passenger and trucks, SUVs, buses. The first models of cars of this brand of cars came out from the conveyor under the license of the South Korean corporation "Daewoo Motor". Despite the crisis times, "Tagaz" managed to survive and now produces cars that are available to the cost and high quality.

Car brands by types of SUVs

All brands of jeeps

The Japanese car brand offers the compact model "Jimny", which is ideal for lighter off-road lovers. The jeep is characterized by a high degree of pavement, as well as the presence of all functions necessary to overcome traffic obstacles.

The leading Japanese automaker offers the model "FJ Cruiser", on which demand in the secondary market is growing with mad pace. The main advantages of the jeep are:

• big wheels;
• unique suspension design;
• a wide variety of functions.

The Japanese are not going to take their positions and already represent the next model of jeeps, only released by another manufacturer: X-terra "from" Nissan ". In the process of assembling this model, all functions of jeeps of the 90s were added and added. There is also a place of impressive design and high cargo of the car, allowing to overcome the most serious obstacles by off-road.

All brands of SUVs:

The presented automotive corporation proposes to pay attention to the impressive model "QX-56", which was subjected to repeated changes and improvements. As a result - brutal, but at the same time a pleasant appearance, and incomparable power on the road.

It is safe to say that the domestic auto industry stepped far forward in its development. Convirmation of this is the SUVs from the Russian Automobile Concern "Tagaz", which are famous for the ride on any off-road, but they do not differ from high endurance.

And in the production of SUVs, the Japanese car brand did not remain aside and is already in a hurry to present the model "X-Trail". All generations of this model are distinguished by high capacities and decent indicators of passability and endurance.

All badges and their names

All machine brands are characterized by their individuality and uniqueness, which is largely due to the peculiarities of the production of each of them. An even greater uniqueness of cars attach their badges that have a rather interesting historical and philosophical load. Very often, the external component of a car is associated with these icons, which were fully described above.

Ford Motor Company appeared in 1903. Its founders were twelve businessmen from Michigan headed by Henry Ford, who kept 25.5% of the company's shares and held the post of vice president and chief engineer of the company.

The first car of the company was sold on July 23, 1903. It was a "gasoline stroller" with an engine drive 8 hp, called "Model A". The car was described as "the most perfect car on the market, which is able to led even a 15-year-old boy"

From the very beginning, Ford wanted to produce mass cars, who would have a very simple design and low cost. In those years, very few could afford the car. Ford also wanted to "plant peace on the wheels" and therefore sought to make a car available to the widest segments of the population.

Today, few people know, but Ford entered the Russian market back in 1907. The first representative office of Ford Motor Company was located on the Petrovsky lines in the house of the hotel "Russia". Init words, the model "N" was proposed, and then the model "T".
Then, according to customs statistics, 563 cars were imported to Russia.

On the logo, stylized font, the surname of the company's founder is emerged.

Dodge.

One of the oldest in the history of American automotive industry Mark Dodge was founded by two brothers from Michigan, John and Horace Dodge. (John and Horace Dodge). In 1899, the brothers together with the industrialist from Detroit Fred Evans opened a firm for the design and production of bicycles and a store on Beaubien Street. So the history of the brand began, which became the subject of national pride for America.

At the beginning of the 20th century, the brothers concluded an agreement with Henry Ford for the manufacture of details for the new Ford model.
July 17, 1914 Brothers John and Horace Dodge founded the company Dodge Brothers Incorporated, the main purpose of which was the production of own cars, and not the fulfillment of contracts of other companies. In the same, in 1914, the first Dodge car came down from the conveyor. It was a four-door convertible Old Betsy.

The logo shows the head of Arkhara - mountain ram inhabitants in the mountainous regions of Central and Central Asia, including in the south of Siberia. According to some specialists, one of the models of Dodge, the curved exhaust collector of which resembled the twisted horns of the mountain ram ...

Chevrolet.

In 1905, the future founder of the company is the racer Louis Chevrolet, won his first important race and installed a new record, overcoming mile for 52.8 seconds. From now on, thanks to constant victories in American races, it turned into a world super-star of a racing track.

In 1911, Louis decided to take advantage of his glory to create his own automotive company - and together with William Durant, the owner of the General Company in New Jersey (later became "General Motors") - created the "Chevrolet Motor Car Company".
November 3, 1911 was the birthday of Chevrolet Motor Car Company.

The logo in the shape of the "Butterfly Tie" was invented by William Durant himself. Although there are several versions of how the logo was invented, according to a durant's own assurances, he copied the logo pattern from wallpapers in a Paris hotel. The pattern was so much liked the founder of the brand that, taking off the wallpapers from the wall, he hurried home, patented soon the logo known to us.

Citroen

In 1912 Andre Citroen, at that already quite a successful entrepreneur, visited the United States, where at the plants Henry Ford got acquainted with the American car production methods. That year, Ford has already produced 150000 copies of the model "T".

In 1919, in conjunction with the designer Jules Salomon, the creator of the success of the car Le Zebre, Citroen created the company "Joint-Stock Company Citroen" and began to produce on the former weapon plant on the Zhavel's embankment.
Unlike its European competitors, Citroen built the American principle, starting from the release of a single model. In that main goal there was a transformation of the car from the inaccessible "dicks" into the massive goods.

The company's logo in the form of launched letters "V" ("Double Chevron") denotes a toothed transmission and appeared long before the "Citroen Joint Stock Company" was created.
In 1905 Citroen, invested in the case of the inheritance received from his parents, became a companion of the Estenov brothers who were engaged in the production of parts for locomotives. He set up the production of gear wheels at the factory, which were much more perfect for those who did competitors. Then the Citroen emblem appeared.

Honda.

Founded in 1946 by an enterprising engineer of Socychiro Honda as "Institute of Technical Research Honda" and initially produced small engines and mopeds based on them.

In 1948, the Institute was transformed into Honda, which focused initially on the release, quickly become famous, motorcycles.
Since 1949, TaEO Fudzisavava, who is considered the second founder of the company, began its work as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company. Honda completely devoted himself to production technologies, and Fudzisawa - corporate governance.
Having created a name in the production of motorcycles, in 1962 the company began production of cars. The first cargo van appeared, the next model was the double sports car.

For a long time, Honda had no established emblem, but with the development of exports and production on foreign branches, a simple logo was introduced into the offense. Stylized writing the first letter of the company's creator and became its graphic content.

Suzuki.

Suzuki was founded in 1909 in a small village of Hamamats on the coast of Japan. Founder of Michio Suzuki company.
During the first 30 years, the company was engaged in the production of weaving machines. The manufactured models in their characteristics were ahead of equipment produced in Holland and Britain - countries that are undisputed leaders in this engineering industry. Despite the great success, Michio Suzuki realized that his company was developed in other directions.

In 1937, Suzuki takes the production of small cars, and already in 1939 the first prototypes of compact samples saw the light. The development was prevented by the Second World War, as a result of which the Japanese government came to the conclusion that civil cars are a subject of not essential. Suzuki has again switched to the production of weaving machines. It developed quite successfully, however, the crisis in the cotton market in 1951, once again forced Michio Suzuki to think about the release of vehicles.

At first, the company produced inexpensive motorized Power Free bikes.
In 1953, Suzuki Diamond Free was released - a motorcycle with a two-stroke engine with a volume of 60 cubic meters. See the Mount Fuji Hill Climb racing in his class. It was a turning point in the company's history. A year later, the company has already produced 6,000 motorcycles per month. Then she was renamed Suzuki Motor Corporation.
The first SUZULIGHT car was created in 1955.

Company logo - stylized letter S.

Toyota.

Toyota's history began in the last 19th century in the last 19th century, when Sakichi Toyoda invented the electric weaving machine, which produced a revolution in the country's textile industry. In January 1918, Sakichi founded the company "Toyoda Spinning and Weaving Company" and with the help of his son Kieichiro Toyoda in 1924 made the dream of his life about the construction of an automatic line. In 1926, he founded Toyoda Automatic Loom Works, which was engaged in the production of weaving machines.

Sakychi Toyoda died on October 30, 1930. In the same year, according to the posthumous will of Sakici, Kiechirio Toyoda proceeds to study the production of cars. As a competent engineer, he understands that for the speedy development he needs to take advantage of the existing successful development of the automotive industry. As a basis, it was decided to take American internal combustion engines. For several years now and as a result, the base engine was chosen for modernization - inline six-cylinder chevrolet.
In 1933, a car department headed by Kiechiriiro Toyoda opens in Toyoda Automatic Loom Works.
In 1935, work was completed on the first passenger car, obtained by Model A1 (subsequently aa) and the first MODEL G1 truck.
In 1937, the Toyoda Automatic Loom Works car division is highlighted in a separate Toyota Motor Corporation company.

The Toyota emblem was created in October 1989. It consists of three ovals: two perpendicularly located oval in the center symbolize a strong relationship between the client and Toyota. The combination of these ovals forms the letter "T" is the first letter in the word "Toyota". The space that serves as the background, concludes the idea of \u200b\u200bthe global expansion of Toyota technology and its limitless potential in the future.

Mazda.

In 1920, after several unsuccessful attempts to open a blacksmithing case, Dzudziro Matsudu with investors bought a ruined firm that was engaged in construction materials from a cork tree. The company was in Hiroshima and when buying it was renamed to Toyo Cork Kogyo.
In the mid-20s, production reoriented to motorcycles. Due to such a variable from the name, Kork fell "Kork" (traffic jam), and from 1927 the company began to wear the name Toyo Kogou from Ltd.

In 1931, the company established the production of three-wheeled trucks Mazdago.
In 1934, the company is renamed in honor of Ahura Mazda, the Supreme Zoroastrian God of Wisdom, who binds with nature and the rest of the gods. The new name is also consonant with the name of the company's founder.
The first passenger car will be released only in 1960 - it will be a two-door Mazda R360 Coupe.

The first Mazda logo appeared from the company in 1934, shortly after the start of the production of three-wheeled Trucks Mazdago. It was a stylized inscription Mazda.
In 1936, it was changed to the stylization of the letter M. This logo is almost identical to the emblem of the city of Hiroshima in which the company was located.
In 1962, when the four-door Mazda Carol was started, the logo has again changed. Now it is almost a classic letter of letters M in a circle.

From 1975 to 1991, the company did not have an official logo.
In 1991, a logo for Mazda was developed, which, according to the plan, was to symbolize the sun and the flame of sincere passion. However, shortly after the introduction, many began to find that this logo is very similar to the one that used and still uses Renault. Therefore, a diamond, which was inside the circle, slightly rounded from the inside and outside.
In 1997, work on changing the emblem continued. The new logo in the form of a stylized letter M was developed by the designer Rei Yoshimara. This logo is used by the company to this day.

Mitsubishi.

The history of Mitsubishi began in 1870, when Yataro Ivasaki created his own shipping company Tsukumo Shokai, leased 3 steamer from his former employer - a shipowner trading company who belonged to the Samurai Clana of Tosa.
For the first few years of its existence, the company has changed the name several times: in 1872 Tsukumo Shokai changed to Mitsukawa Shokai, in 1874 at Mitsubishi Shokai, and, finally, in 1875 at Mitsubishi Mail Steamship Company (Mitsubishi Post Road Company).

In addition to shipping shipments, Mitsubishi has been engaged in shipbuilding, development of mineral deposits, real estate and many other industries.
Since 1917 Mitsubishi released its first passenger car conveyor assembly - model A. And in 1918 its first truck - T1. However, passenger cars at that time were not of great interest to Japan, resulting in a model, and there were low demand and its production stopped in 1921. Despite this, the car was very highly appreciated by society, and as a result, became the exhibit of the exhibition of Japan's industry in 1922.
In 1923 Mitsubishi began to produce heavy trucks that were much more in demand than passenger cars.
Up until 1960, when the Mitsubishi 500 economical sedan was released, the company was limited to the creation of trucks and buses.

The company's logo is the merger of two coats: the coat of arms of the clan Yataro Ivasaki (three rhombus one over the other) and the coat of arms of the Tosa clan (oak leaves). Ivasaki retained warm feelings for the Tosa clan because he was obliged to this clan with its original achievements - without this family he would not achieve anything.
Mitsubishi's name has occurred from the emblem and means three diamonds.

Nissan.

The history of Nissan begins in 1911 from the opening of the Kwaishinsha Co. automotive factory, created by the Japanese Automobile Industry Masujiro Hasimoto (Masujiro Hashimoto) in Azabu Hiro (Azabu Hiro) Tokyo.

In 1914, the company was released a small passenger car, which in a year debuted on the market called Dat Car. The name DAT is an abbreviation of the first letters of the names of three major polenates Hasimoto: Kengiro den (Kenjiro Den), Rokuro Aoyama (Rokuro Aoyama) and Meitaro Takeuchi. In addition, the name DAT in Japanese means "alive, prompt".
In 1919, JITSUYO JIDOSHA CORPORATION LTD was founded. - Another predecessor Nissan. The company imported tools, components and materials for production from the United States, and was recognized as one of the advanced in the field of automotive production. The company produced a three-wheeled car, the design of which was created by the American Engineer William Horham (William R. Gorham).

In 1926, Kwaishinsha Corporation and Jitsuyo Jidosha Corporation were merged and Dat Jidosha Seizo Corporation was formed.
In 1931 Dat Jidosha Seizo Corporation became a subdivision of Tobata Imono, formed by Yoshisuke Aikawa.
December 26, 1933 TOBATA IMOno was united with one manufacturer - Nikon Sangyo Corporation, and Jidosha Seizo Corporation Ltd. has appeared. It is this date that is the official date of the founding of Nissan. The president of the company was appointed Yoshisuk Aikawa.
1 1934 Company name has been changed to Nissan Motor Corporation

The emblem Nissan became a red circle, symbolizing the rising sun and sincerity, and a blue rectangle with the name of the company, symbolizing the sky. In the future, the colors in the logo refused.
The name of the company comes from the words "Nihon" - "Japan" - "Nor" and "Sangio" - "Industry" - "San".

Mercedes.

In 1883, Karl Benz founded Benz & Co. Rheinische Gasmotorenfabrik. "
In 1885 Gottlieb Daimler in his workshop developed and collected the world's first motorcycle. The engine of this motorcycle had a working volume of 260 cu. See and developed the power of 0.5 hp With 700 rpm, but it was enough to develop 12 km / h.
In 1886, Karl Benz developed a three-wheeled engine stroller.
In the same year, Gottlieb Daimler has developed a motor carriage with an engine installed on the 4-seater Wimpff & Sohn ordered by it at the Karet Factory. Daimler's motor carriage was the world's first real four-wheeled car with an internal combustion engine. Before it was already created and patented vehicle with an internal combustion engine, but it was three-wheeled. In the creation of this car, Wilhelm Maybach also took part.

In 1890, together with a businessman on the name Duttenhofer, Maybach and Daimler founded Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft. Due to disagreements with Duttenchofer, Maybach and Daimler for some time left the company, but the Duttenhofer still convince them to return back.
In 1901, the first Mercedes was built, after Emil Elling, a member of the company's board convinced Maybach to create a new car and call it in honor of his daughter Mercedes Erintuk.
In 1926, Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft and Benz & Co. was merged. Rheinische Gasmotorenfabrik. " As a result, Daimler-Benz was formed at the head of the Ferdinand Porsche (Ferdinand Porsche).
In 1998, Daimler-Benz merges with the CHRYSLER autoconecerman. New name Daimlerchrysler.
In 2007, after selling its division of Chrysler, the private American investment fund Cerberus Capital Management, L.P., the company is renamed to Daimler.

The company's logo in the form in three rays, denotes the spheres in which the company led its activities: the sky, land and water. The company produced engines for cars, ships and aircraft. The logo appeared in 1909, even before the formation of Daimler-Benz.

Audi.

In 1899, August Horch (August Horch), founded Horch & Cie. Motorwagen Werke, where in addition to repairing vehicles, began to establish its own car production.
In 1902, due to the financial difficulties, Khorch moved to Saxony, first in Reichnbach, and in 1904 - to Zwikau, where he transformed a company to a joint-stock company.

Due to disagreements with the Board of Directors and the Supervisory Board in 1909, august Khorch leaves the company and establish another automotive production. The second firm was also called the name of Khorch, which led to a lawsuit on the rights to the name of the company, since the name was already patented by the first company. Augustor Horish lost this process. For the name of the new company, chorus chose the Latin translation of his last name. So the German Horch (Listen) turned into Latin Audi. The idea of \u200b\u200busing Latin verb belonged to the son of one of the partners of the ferret: the boy who studied Latin was overheard how adults discussed a new name for the company and offered translation.
From the moment of the basis of the brand, its history is associated with sports achievements. Thanks to impressive success on the Austrian mountain rally races from 1911 to 1914, Augustus Horchu for several years to make a brand Audi world famous.

In 1932 4 German firms: DKW, Audi, Horch and Wanderer united AUTO Union joint stock company. Each of the four stamps included in the group was allocated a certain market segment: DKW - motorcycles and small cars; Wanderer - Cars of middle class; Audi - Cars of the upper segment of the middle class; And Horch - Suite Cars and Executive Cars.
In 1969, AUTO UNION has connected with NSU Motorenwerke, which also engaged in the production of cars. The new company was called Audi NSU Auto Union. Due to the fact that the last NSU products came up from the conveyor back in 1977, after which the company produced exclusively cars Audi, the issue of renaming the company. In 1985, the company is renamed Audi.

The AUDI emblem is a symbol of merging four independent manufacturers in 1932. Initially, the logo in the form of four rings was used exclusively on racing cars that produced the concern. The usual, serial models each manufacturer of the concern produced under its own logo. Later, in 1985, when the Union turned into a single Audi company, the emblem of four circles began to be used on all concern cars.

BMW.

In 1913, two small airlocks were created in Munich: Rapp Motorenwerke and Otto Flugzeugwerke.
In 1917, the owners of these firms: Karl Rappa and Gustav Otto, decide to unite in one aircathry. The company is registered on July 20, 1917, under the name Bayerische Motoren Werke (Bavarian motor plants). From this date and the BMW will be maintained.

After the end of World War I, the company was on the threshold of collapse, since, according to the Versailles Agreement, the Germans were forbidden to produce engines for aircraft, namely the engines at the time were the only BMW products. The plant is replicated to the release of the motorcycle engines first, and then the motorcycle themselves.
In 1923, the first motorcycle R32 comes from the BMW plant. On a motosalone 1923, this device immediately gained a reputation as a high-speed and reliable machine, which was confirmed by absolute speed records on international motorcycle racing of the 20th-19th.
In 1928, the company acquires auto plants in Aisenach (Thuringia), and with them and a license for the production of a small car DIXI. Its production begins in 1929. DIXI is the first BMW car.

The idea of \u200b\u200bthe logo came to the creators when they noticed that the rotating aircraft propeller, if it was at a right angle at him, looks like a circle-separated circle. So the BMW emblem appeared. The color of the emblem: blue and white were borrowed from the Bavarian Flag.

Do you think that connects household appliances with automotive industry? At first glance, nothing. But in fact, many goods used to produce (and some companies still produce) brands that are already known worldwide with their cars. Surprised? Yes, in the first years of their activities, many did not produce cars, but completely other goods. For example, sewing machines and even pepper choppers. It is difficult to believe that companies like Opel, Peugeot, BMW or even Toyota opened their world history ,. Here is a brief overview of the history of the largest and most famous car companies.

BMW.

March 7, 1916, Bayerische Flugzeugwerke AG was created as a successor to Gustav-Otto-Flugmaschinenfabrik.

Initially, BMW was not engaged in the production of cars. At the first stage, the German company produced aviation engines for aircraft.

In 1923 he introduced his first motorcycle. The automotive Activities of BMW began since 1928, when the company acquired a license from Austin Seven to the production of a small car DIXI.

Mitsubishi.

Ivasaka Yataro was founded in the 1870s. The activities of Mitsubishi were associated with shipping. The company name occurred from two words "Mitsu" and "Hishi", which means "three diamond". Officially, the company under the name Mitsubishi began its activities since 1873.

After the founder of the company Ivasaka Yataro, the management of the company passed his younger brother, which expanded the activities in the construction of the shipyard. Also, the company began activities in the field of mining industry in the field of banking.

In the 1930s and 1940s, Mitsubishi was one of the leading manufacturers of weapons in Japan.

In 1945, 200 different companies were already in the Mitsubishi group, which led extensive activities in different fields of the economy.

The first Mitsubishi cars began to be made in 1917. Production was carried out under the guidance of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries division.

The release of cars as an independent automotive company brand began only in the 1970s. From now on, before this day, the production of cars is carried out by the company.

Kia.

Kia was founded in 1944 called Kyongseong Precision Industry. But in the early years, the company produced bikes. As an automaker, the company began its activities only since 1952, which received the name Kia Industry Company.

The main model KIA in the first years has become a tricycle motorcycle pickup (motocoles). This vehicle was popular in Korea in 1961.

The first four-wheeled car came down from the conveyor in 1972. They became a truck called Titan name.

In 1973, he designed and began the release of the first in its history of the gasoline engine. A year later, this motor began to be installed on the first passenger car KIA, which was named Brisa.

Citroën.

Founded Andre Citroen, who in 1900 opened the production of parts for steam locomotives (gears, rollers, shafts, double spiral teeth, etc.). This explains the origin of the Citroën logo, which is still used.

In 1915, the company began mass production of weapons for the First World War. As a result, by 1919, the company accumulated a lot of money. Thanks to this, Citroën began production of Type A cars. It was the first European car produced in mass production.

Surprisingly, the fact: Citroën has been more known as a leasing organization, and was also a leader in car rental.

Opel

Adam Opel began its activities in 1862 in Rüsselsheim. But not many know that it was not created for the production of cars. The company was opened for serial release of sewing machines.

In 1912, a major fire occurred at the Opel plant. Immediately after that, the company's management admitted that the production of sewing machines brings some losses and the release of sewing equipment was discontinued.

The production of bicycles continued until the 1940s.

It is worth noting that in the 1920s, Opel was the world's largest manufacturer.

The very first car released by the company was produced in 1898.

Suzuki.

The history of the automaker began with the production of weaving machines. The founder of the company Michio Suzuki created the SUZUKI brand in 1909.

In 1920, the company went to the IPO. Despite the public placement of the company's shares, the first SUZUKI car was represented only in 1937, which was never launched into production.

During World War II, the company mainly produced products for military purposes.

After the war, Suzuki was focused on the production of products for agriculture, and also engaged in the release of heaters.

In 1952, the company introduced the first motorized bike called "Power FREE".

In 1954, the company was renamed Suzuki Motor Company.

The first civil car car presented in 1955, which received the name "Suzulight".

Lamborghini.

Ferrouch Lamborghini founded his company in 1948 for the production of tractors. Initially, the tractor was collected from unnecessary military vehicles, whose remnants accumulated after World War II.

In 1959 he expanded its production and began to produce multiple consumer goods ranging from burners and ending with air conditioning systems.

Only in 1963 was founded by a car company (Automobili Lamborghini), which began to produce sports cars, revered so far around the world.

According to the legend, Ferrushcho Lamborgi did not like the quality of his own. To teach (or teach) Enzo Ferrari, Ferrouch Lamborghini decided to create his own car company, which should produce sports cars better than Ferrari. Since then, two world brands of cars compete in technologies, as their cars and of course at speed.

Skoda.

True, the company was originally called Laurin & Klement (L & K), which was founded by Mechanic Vaclav Lorin (on the left in the photo) and the merchant Vaclav Clement. At first, the company was engaged in the production of bicycles.

Founders of Laurin & Klement (L & K), thanks to their good ideas and right effective management, were able to enter the international bike market.

Four years later, in 1899, the company began production of motorcycles.

In 1905, the first legendary car Voiturette was presented.

Toyota.

The founder of Sakty Toyoda began his career in 1894 with the production of hand-made weaving machines. Then he began producing engines and drives for the weaving industry.

Together with her son (Sakichi-San), by 1924 he created an automated weaving machine. Toyota Automatic Loom Inc. was created for their production and sales.

In 1929, Saki Toyoda sends his son Sakichi-san to England to sell patent rights to its automatic weaving machine. Sale was needed to collect sufficient capital to open an automotive company.

As a result, the son of the founder of Toyota managed to get 100,000 British pounds for a patent.

In 1934, Toyota was published its first car.

Serial production of the car began at the end of 1934. Toyota A1 was sold as a 1935 model.

Dodge.

Dodge began its activities from the release of spare parts for the automotive industry. So the company Dodge since 1901 (this Dodge brothers founded the company in Detroit) began to produce and supply ball bearings in the automotive industry. In 1902 he participated in financing the launch of Ford Motor Company.

The first car production plant was opened in 1914.

Mazda.

Mazda was founded in 1920. Initially, the company was called Toyo Cork Kogyo KK. At the first stage, the company produced finishing materials from the traffic jam. Since 1929, the company began to make machine tools.

The first car went to the market in 1931. It was a three-wheeled truck Mazda-Go.

During World War II, activities in the field of defense industry. In the 1950s, the production of three-wheeled and then four-wheeled trucks began again.

The first real passenger car appeared only in 1960, which was produced only for the Japan market.

Peugeot.

As officially established, Peugeot actually began its activities in the distant 1810. It all started with cast iron production. So the company started to produce rolled steel, cutting discs, cutting and springs.

Already in the second half of the 19th century, it produced an impressive variety of products, ranging from agricultural instruments and razor blades, and ending with iron, coffee makers and even household pepper choppers.

By the way, pepper choppers are manufactured by Peugeot to this day. In many restaurants in the world, Peugeot from Peugeot are still a standard benchmark.

In 1881, Peugeot begins to produce bikes. Surprisingly, the production of bicycles continues today. Cars under the brand name Peugeot began to be made only since the end of the 19th century.

Often, even the most avid fans of certain brands do not think about what story is hidden behind them. So, for example, holding an Apple iPhone in the hands of the Apple, it is unlikely to visit us about the forbidden fruit, and buying a Coca-Cola jar in the store, we do not remember the composition of pop. Therefore, we decided to make a selection of ten famous brands, the history of which is really interesting to read.

Coca - Cola.

Everyone knows the story of the Pharmacist John Steet Pemberton, who literally could not live without creating various chemical solutions. One day, inspiring the idea of \u200b\u200bproducing a new toning drink, he brought the composition, which was based on the leaves of Coca and the nuts of the tropical tree cola. The drink, called Coca-Cola, was first sold only through the automaton in the city pharmacy, and now stands on the shelves of almost any store.

Apple

The history of the foundation of the most expensive brand in the world is not so simple and romantic, as it may seem at first glance. Several versions came to us. So, according to one of them, the name of the brand, according to the idea, was the personification of the forbidden fetus, which I would like to taste. According to another version, the founder of the company Steve Jobs decided to give the company just such a name, because it was sitting on an apple diet. Another version states that in this way the company could appear in the telephone directory in the first place, heated in the list of the legendary manufacturer of Atari games. But Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak argues that everything is much prosaic - such a name was chosen due to the fact that in the native edges of Jobs there were many apple ordeal gardens.

Adidas.

There is a version according to which at the same time the word "addidas" was nominable and served to designate any sportswear. This word was mainly used in French-speaking countries in Europe, and English-speaking bypassed. It is not difficult then to guess where the name of Adidas could arise (the differences in just one letter). Others note that the name is taken from the first letters of the somewhere used slogan "All Day I Dream About Sport" ("Throughout the day, my thoughts occupy a sport"). However, the more well-known version states that once friendly brothers Adolf and Rudolph Dasslers founded their own shoe factory, but after a quarrel began to conduct cases separately. As a result, Adolf founded Adidas (the name was chosen from the abbreviation name "Adi"), and Rudolph - Puma.

IKEA.

With the history of the name of the name of one of the largest retail chains for the sale of furniture and home products, everything is quite simple than in previous three cases. IKEA is deciphered as Ingvar Kamprad Elmtaryd Agunnaryd, where the first two words are the name and surname of the founder of the company Ingar Kamparad, the third word is the name of the farm, and the fourth is the name of the suburbs, where he was born. Here is such a encryption!

Amazon.

As he told in an interview to one of the foreign editions founder of the largest American Internet retailer Jeff Bezos, the company is named after the river's longest. Such a solution top manager explains what he wanted to make business as huge and mighty. Actually, it was almost possible to achieve this.

Etsy.

The history of the name of the famous online store has been carefully hidden for a long time, and it was deliberately done. The founder of the company Rob Kalin subsequently said that the etymology of words lies in the Italian phrase of ET SI, which literally means "oh yeah". So the Italians express the point of expression of the highest satisfaction. Among other things, this expression can very often hear from the mouth of the heroes of the beloved film Kalina "Eight and a half" Federico Fellini.

LEGO.

Lego for his long 84-year history has not yet passed the position and is the most recognizable brand in the world of toys. The company was founded in 1932 by the joinear of Ole Kirk Christiansen, who himself was from a small town and only produced stirrer and stools before. Ole Kirk was able to decide on the name of the company only two years after its foundation. Then he announced the competition for the best brand name and he himself won. The company named received from the Danish phrase "Leg Godt", which means "play well".

Nike.

One of the most popular sports brands and a direct competitor Adidas is owned by the winning goddess of Victory Nika. It was her, as the legend says, he saw Jeff Johnson, a talented manager who stood at the sources of the company. Initially, the Nike brand, founded by Fil Knight, was called Blue Ribbon Sports, but later was renamed.

Barbie.

The legendary doll, which is already 57 years old, is named after Mattel's founders (producer Barbie) Ruth and Elliot Handlers - Barbara. For the first time, the idea of \u200b\u200bcreating a doll came to the head of Ruth when she saw her daughter plays with paper dolls looking as adults. It was then that she decided to create a doll with which children will be able to fully "play adults".

Starbucks.

The history of the famous coffee shop is pretty Prosaiskina: Three Friends Teacher English Jerry Baldwin, teacher of the story Zev Sihal and writer Gordon Boker just loved drinking tea and coffee and decided to open their own establishment in which people could try their best samples. The name Starbucks was invented in honor of one of the characters of Roman Herman Melville Mobi Dick. We are talking about the hero named Starbek, who very often drank coffee and almost could not live without him. Well, the network interior itself also adheres to the concept of marine style.

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