There's No Way Anyone Will Score Higher Than 60% On This Car Logo Quiz
Throughout the development of technology over human history, cars have become so much more than simply a means of getting from point a to point b. Since the first Benz Motorwagen produced in the 1800s by Karl Benz, cars have continued to not only embody the newest and most impressive technology but also some of the most beautiful and elegant designs in human history. Take for example the Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita, one of the rarest cars in the world, this supercar utilizes a one-of-a-kind carbon weave that gives the CCXR its unique white carbon fiber look that dazzles in the sun. Under the hood, the CCXR once again pushes the limits of engineering with a 0-60 time of 2.9 seconds thanks to the V8 4.8L engine that produces 1018 brake-horsepower.
Today, we have continued to see impressive developments in technology that send ripples of change throughout the automotive industry. The most glaring example of these advancements is Tesla Motors fully electric lineup of vehicles. While the company has continued to push boundaries with the Model S, Model X, and Model 3, they plan to shake things up once again in the coming years with the release of the newest Tesla Roadster. The new Roadster model takes the title of the fastest street-legal car with a whopping 1.9 0-60 time. Most importantly however, the car will have a 620-mile range battery. The electric wave brought by Tesla has changed the landscape of the automotive industry forever, with other manufacturers promising to go electric in the near future.
With that, we challenge readers to get more than 60% on this quiz of car logos. While some may be obvious, others are logos from now-defunct brands many may have forgotten.
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This British manufacturer is exclusive to the United Kingdom. With a lineup of sedans, crossover vehicles, and utility vehicles, this company is actually owned by another large British car manufacturer. Their hatchback wagon is currently the top-selling car in Britain. Their lineup overseas is well known, and this company has cemented their place at the top of the United Kingdom's automotive industry. The griffin on their badge has been a staple of this company since it was founded. Do you know whose it is?
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This French luxury automotive manufacturer is well known in Europe for its five-time reigning 'Sports Car of the Year' award back in 2010. With a diverse lineup of vehicles from campers, utility vehicles, and eco-friendly crossovers and sedans, this company and their lion logo have a well-storied history after being founded by two brothers in the 1800s as a bicycle manufacturing company. It wasn't until the early 1900s that this company got into auto manufacturing, before becoming a powerhouse in rally racing in the late 1900s.
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This German car manufacturer was actually owned by American automotive giant: General Motors until 2017. A dominant car manufacturer in Britain, this brand is sold in the United Kingdom under the Vauxhall brand. In the rest of the world however, their lightning bolt badge is well displayed on the front of various sedans, hatchbacks, crossovers, and utility vehicles in Europe and Asia. Despite being formerly owned by General Motors, you won't find a car with this badge in America. Do you know what badge it is?
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This South Korean car manufacturer produced cars from 1983 to 2016, finally closing its doors over a decade after General Motors purchased most of this company's assets in 2001. In 2005, the European production line of these cars was rebranded as Chevrolet, which ultimately played a key role in diminishing the brand's presence before they stopped being produced. While some of their cars found their way to the United States, most circulated through Europe and Asia. Do you know what badge this is?
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This French car manufacturer has a strong global presence, and in terms of global production, was reportedly ranked ninth in the world back in 2016. Ranked at the top of that same list unsurprisingly sits Japanese auto-giant Toyota. This company produces a range of crossover vehicles and compact crossovers, all hatchback, as well as a utility van. They are part of the famed partnership of three car giants which collectively beat out Volkswagen Motors for production. Do you know what badge this is?
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This French automotive manufacturer has a well-documented story which includes five World Rally Raid Championships, eight World Rally Championships, and a World Touring Car Championship, making it the only manufacturer to win three official International Automobile Federation championships. This company is well-known for its advanced technology, and for putting cutting-edge technology in vehicles since it was founded. Currently, they produce some of the best selling cars in both the United Kingdom and Europe. Do you know what badge this is?
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This car and their lion logo are famed in Australia, with a well documented history since being acquired by General Motors back in 1931. While some of their iconic sedans were redesigned and rebranded in the United States, they produce unique offroading sedans that are well known in Australia, and envied around the world, where citizens can only dream of getting their hands on these iconic vehicles. Do you know what badge has the iconic lion displayed in the photo?
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This famed British luxury automotive dealer is well known for their incredibly fast, and amazingly sleek vehicles. Fans of action spy-movies will certainly recognize this badge which is displayed on cars in countless UK spy movies. As this company continues to produce luxury supercars in the UK, Americans have seen a rise in the number of imported cars on the road. In 2017, a 1956 model sold for a historic $22.5 million, marking a record for British automotive manufacturers. Do you know the badge?
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This British auto manufacturer, which is named after the first two-time Formula One world champion, produced it's first car back in 1995. Three years later that car would be rebranded, renamed, and sold as the first public car produced by this company. Just fifteen years later, the brand stopped producing cars despite an impressive but small lineup of sport cars. The final model, the A10, was released in 2006, and was produced for just four years. Do you know what badge this is?
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This Italian auto manufacturer has been around since the mid-1900s and is owned by FCA Italy, formerly known as Fiat Group. This brand mainly sells their cars overseas, and has seen a bit of a drop in brand recognition worldwide following the surge in Fiat sales over the years. Currently, there are just two cars being produced with this badge on them, however the logo is certainly well known and is much more common overseas thanks to this manufacturer's past. Do you know what badge this is?
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This British car manufacturer opened its doors right before the turn of the century in 1999, and quickly earned a reputation as a performance-driven manufacturer despite the fact that they produce an extremely low volume of cars in comparison to competitors. Despite their recognition as a performance manufacturer, only 220 cars produced by this manufacturer ever made their way over to America, making these supercars even more iconic and rare to American car enthusiasts. Do you know what badge this is?
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Another car manufacturer from the United Kingdom, this brand is well known for not only producing performance vehicles, but also motorcyles. Their iconic 'Atom' car weighs in at just 1,102 pounds, and is the only car without a body around it. Another low-production manufacturer that focuses on impressive quality over quantity, it's rather rare to find a car produced by this manufacturer. With that being said, there have been a handful of confirmed sightings of these vehicles in America. Do you know who makes them?
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One of the most iconic auto manufacturers in all of England, this family-owned company proudly hand-crafts all of their vehicles, and is preparing to release a 110 year anniversary edition of several iconic cars that will look almost identical to cars released by this company in the early 1900s. This line has been dubbed 'new classic' by the company. Auto enthusiasts can visit the factory where these cars are constructed, and take a tour. Do you know what badge this is?
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This British manufacturer produces some of the most iconic cars in the world, and has since its birth in 1952. This manufacturer primarily produces cars for the UK, and Europe, however due to how popular some of their cars have been over the years, many have found their way over to the United States in recent years. Specializing in compact two-door cars, this manufacturer also prides itself on having cars with superior handling. Do you know what badge this is?
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This Italian auto manufacturer has been around since the early 1900s, producing a variety of cars not only for consumers, but also for rally competitions. Back in 1969, this manufacturer became part of the Fiat Group mentioned previously in this article that also now owns Abarth. Now, cars with this badge are only sold in Italy, as the European market has been dominated by cars produced by the Fiat Group. Despite that, this company has a storied history, particularly in the racing world. Do you know what badge this is?
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This Italian supercar manufacturer produces some of the most unique and fastest cars in the world. This Italian manufacturer also produces some of the rarest cars in the world, with only five cars of a 2009 model ever produced. While some of these rare cars have been spotted on the road, this company also prioritizes cars for racing, and has produced several track cars that are improved versions of their street-legal cars. Do you know what Italian manufacturer this badge belongs to?
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This American brand of vehicles was popular in the early 1900s, and is owned and produced by Daimler Chrysler, formerly known as the Chrysler Corporation. While they found success with most of their vehicles during the early years of the company, in 2001 they officially closed their doors, with the remaining models rebranded as Chrysler or Dodge vehicles. With that being said, they produced some of the most iconic cars in American history. Do you know what brand this badge is for?
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This American manufacturer produces some of the finest and most recognizable vehicles in the world. Their slogan, "Power in the Hands of a Few" rings true, as these cars are some of the rarest in America. Their self-produced car helped them gain a footing in the automotive industry in the early 2000s, and has continued to help this company cement their place as they continue to improve upon various other cars with their own performance parts, including the Ford Mustang and the Chevy Camaro. Do you know what badge this is?
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This supercar company began their secret project in 2005, before then finally releasing it to the public in 2008. Since 2010, this company has produced their extremely impressive street-legal race car for lack of a better category to put these performance cars in. Only 99 models of the upcoming version of their supercar will be produced, and it will mark yet again the fastest car produced in Spain and produced by a Spanish manufacturer. Do you know what badge this is?
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This privately owned auto manufacturer was founded in the early 1900s, and produced a wide range of vehicles from sedans and wagons to utility vehicles and off-road vehicles similar to Jeep. Eventually, this brand became Chrysler Europe in the European Automotive market in the 60s. During the late 70s, this manufacturer and Chrysler combined topped American motor giant Ford for sales in Britain. Unfortunately, it ended up going under not long after that. Do you know what badge this is?
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This manufacturer has their headquarters in Mumbai India, and produces a wide range of vehicles, focusing mostly on crossover vehicles, and SUVs, with a single sedan and compact crossover to rival the FIAT, which dominates the Euro-Asian market. This manufacturer also owns Jaguar-Land Rover thanks to a 2008 buyout from Ford, significantly helping its global presence as a motor group. In addition to Jaguar-Land Rover, they also acquired South Korean auto company Daewoo in 2004. Do you know what badge this is?
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This British car manufacturer produced cars throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, cementing their place among the early British auto manufacturers in the early 1900s before eventually closing its doors in 1984 after BMW purchased 'The Rover Group' which included this company, Rover, and Jaguar. While BMW does currently own the company, they have expressed no interest in reviving the brand or reproducing any of their classic cars for an exclusive runoff. Do you know what company this logo belongs to?
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This British luxury car manufacturer produces some of the most recognizable and luxurious cars in the world. Founded in 1919, they have been a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Auto Group since 1998, when the European auto giant purchased the company. With a current lineup of luxury sedans, coupes, and a crossover, this auto manufacturer cuts no corners when it comes to elegance in their vehicles. Their winged emblem is iconic around the world, do you know what manufacturer it belongs to?
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This Japanese auto manufacturer is headquartered in Tokyo Japan, and got its start as a petroleum company in Japan in the late 1800s. While their vehicles used to be very common on American streets, as of 2009 they stopped selling vehicles in the United States and Canada. With that being said, auto enthusiasts can occasionally see a durable off-roading Jeep rival on US streets occasionally. In addition to commercial vehicles, they pride themselves on their diesel engines. Do you know what badge this is?
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This American automaker was founded in 1897, and predominantly was produced by American auto giant General Motors before it went defunct in 2004. At the time of the company closing its doors, it was one of the oldest automakers in the world. Given that, they have had a couple different emblems and badges over the years. The one pictured above is the most recent of their logos, and can rarely be found on surviving cars in America. Do you know what badge it is?
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This Swedish auto manufacturer has been around since 1945, and despite closing its doors in 2012, has recently reopened them with a limited production run of electric cars. While they are once again producing cars, they are no longer using the name they once did, the same name which adorned the badge pictured above. While some of their 2014 sedan models can still be found in America, they will continue to become more and more rare as time goes on. Do you know what badge this is?
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This American automaker had a very short production time in comparison to many of the other manufacturers on this list. Owned by General Motors, this line was produced in an attempt for the American auto giant to compete with the Japanese automakers in the Japanese auto market. Unfortunately the plan backfired and in 2010, this company closed the doors of its remaining production plant in Detroit Michigan. With that being said, some of their vehicles can be found on American roads semi-frequently. Do you know what badge this is?
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This American automaker was owned by Ford Motor Company and was founded in 1938 in rival of General Motors branding in the United States. Their vehicles were intended to be a go-between for consumers who didn't want an entry level vehicle but also didn't want a luxury vehicle. Given that this was an American company aimed at an American market, it's no surprise that they were never marketed overseas; with the exception being in the Middle East. Do you know what badge this is?
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This American automaker was a subsidiary of General Motors, and produced cars for 92 years before shutting down in 2010. For auto enthusiasts, this should be an easy one, as many vehicles on the road still carry this badge on them despite not producing cars for the past seven years. They produced a variety of sedans, wagons, crossovers, and coupes, with their performance sedan taking on a different look before adopting the Holden Commodore badge overseas in Australia. Do you know what badge this is?
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This American automaker entered into the automotive industry in 1954, and competed with the US auto giants believed to have already secured the entire auto industry. After surprising the industry in their niche demographic, European manufacturer Renault purchased the majority interest in this company in the late 1970s. After being acquired by Chrysler nearly ten years later, this company wound up going under. Marking the end of an era for the underdog of the American auto industry. Do you know what company this logo belongs to?
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This Japanese auto manufacturer opened its doors in 1909, when they began producing various machinery requiring engines. In addition to producing cars, they also notably produce motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, and boat engines. Despite having a presence in the American auto market, this company predominantly produces and sells its vehicles in Asia. With that being said, they are perhaps known more-so for their production of motorcycles than cars, and have focused more on producing them over cars in recent years. Do you know who this badge belongs to?
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This Swedish manufacturer produces some of the most iconic, some of the fastest, some of the most unique, and some of the rarest vehicles in the world. With their unique flare for elegance, performance, and handling, this manufacturer won the 2009 Forbes award for the 'world's most beautiful cars'. It would be an extremely rare occurrence for an auto enthusiast to find one of these hypercars on the road. Do you know who produces the one-of-a-kind cars adorned with these badges?
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This British automaker began producing vehicles in 2006, and is owned by Chinese-based company SAIC Motor. This company imports more Chinese vehicles to the United Kingdom than any automaker, and has quickly made their footprint in the British auto industry despite being an imported company. Their logo may look like it belongs on a European compact vehicle, however their sedans and crossover vehicles boast unique front ends that set them apart. Do you know which young imported auto company this badge belongs to?
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This American auto company focuses on their production of electric cars, but is quite diverse in the electric products they offer through their website. They were founded in 2003, when their outspoken CEO took the helm of the company. Currently, they produce some of the most unique electric vehicles in the world, including the fastest street legal car in terms of 0-60 time. They have ignited an auto-revolution, and have changed the expectation of cars to become more ecofriendly. Do you know who this badge belongs to?
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This Italian auto manufacturer first opened its door in the early 1900s in Bologna, Italy. The company boasts: "Luxury, sports and style cast in exclusive cars" as their tagline, and backs it up with luxury performance vehicles found throughout the world. While they are currently owned by the Fiat Chrysler Automotive group, this company has their headquarters in Italy still, where auto enthusiasts can find a high volume of these cars on city streets. Do you know who this badge belongs to?