15 Fun Car Logos Quiz: Which is Real?

[A] | The current Buick logo features three elongated triangle-shaped heraldic shields, which are arranged horizontally with small gaps between them. The color sequence from left to right is Red, Gray, and Bahama Blue.

[C] | The Acura logo features a stylized "A" symbolizing a caliper, representing precision and performance. It's typically shown in metallic silver, black, or white.

[D] | The BMW logo features a roundel emblem with blue and white quadrants. The colors represent the company's origins in Bavaria, Germany.

[B] | The Cadillac logo is derived from the coat of arms of Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, a French explorer and the founder of Detroit.

[B] | A.L.F.A. (Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili) was founded on June 24th, 1910 in Milan, Italy. Two of the traditional symbols of Milan were chosen to make up the badge – the cross of the municipality and the Visconti serpent, which were included on a disc with the lettering ALFA-MILANO printed around the edge.

[D] | Subaru is the direct translation from Japanese for the Pleiades star cluster M45, or the "Seven Sisters" (one of whom tradition says is invisible – hence only six stars in the Subaru logo), which in turn inspires the logo and alludes to the companies that merged to create FHI.

[C] | With nicknames like the “waterfall,” “winding road,” and “hockey stick,” the emblem took on multiple meanings, including being a depiction of Mercury's winged helmet. The three-arc design suggests mobility. It remained silver until it was retired, the color of the element Mercury.

[A] | The name Polestar has a meaning in itself. In Swedish, the North Star, or Polaris, is referred to as Polstjärnan. The literal translation meaning "Pole Star".

[C] | In the beginning, the ALPINA emblem depicted a dual carburettor and a camshaft – the very engine components ALPINA focused on at the beginning of its business operations, since the name of the game was increasing the power of carburettor engines.

[A] | The Rivian logo, often referred to as the compass logo, features two squares inscribed into each other at a 90-degree angle, creating a design that resembles a compass.

[B] | Smart derives from cooperation with Swatch and Mercedes: Swatch Mercedes ART. In its branding, the company lowercases its logotype and the logo incorporating a "c" and an arrow for "compact" and "forward thinking" respectively.

[D] | The Abarth logo features a scorpion on a yellow and red background, representing the brand's founder, Carlo Abarth's astrological sign, Scorpio.

[A] | The 1997 Chevrolet Corvette logo features a black and white checkered flag, which is a common symbol in motorsports representing the finish line and signifying the Corvette's strong association with racing. The second flag in the logo is red and bears the Chevrolet brand logo, which includes a fleur-de-lis, a nod to the French roots of Louis Chevrolet, the brand's co-founder.

[C] | The Ferrari logo is an iconic symbol that embodies the brand's essence. It features a prancing black horse, known as the "Cavallino Rampante," on a yellow background. The horse represents power, speed, and elegance, reflecting Ferrari's high-performance vehicles. The yellow background is a nod to Modena, Enzo Ferrari’s birthplace, and the Italian flag colors are a representation of the brand's Italian heritage.

[D] | The Škoda logo features a winged arrow that points to the right, symbolizing forward movement and progress. On the other hand, the Lordstown logo, which is set inside a hexagon, includes a lightning symbol. This symbol conveys a sense of speed and power, emphasizing the electric nature of Lordstown's vehicles.