Car Logos Quiz
Look at the car logo and choose the correct brand name. Get 12 right before 3 wrong to win!
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Car Logos Quiz – Identify Car Brand Logos
The Car Logos Quiz challenges you to recognize the world's most iconic automotive brands purely from their logos. No brand name hints — just the logo itself. With 16 car manufacturers in the pool, the quiz tests visual memory, brand awareness, and automotive knowledge.
How the quiz works
Each round shows you a car brand logo. You have four answer choices — only one is correct. A correct answer builds your streak and earns bonus points; a wrong answer costs a life. Identify 12 logos correctly before losing 3 lives to win.
The quiz uses real, official logos for all brands:
| Logo | Brand | Country |
|---|---|---|
| BMW roundel | BMW | Germany |
| Four-ring chain | Audi | Germany |
| Blue oval | Ford | USA |
| H wing | Honda | Japan |
| Three-pointed star | Mercedes-Benz | Germany |
| Diamond lozenge | Renault | France |
| T logo | Tesla | USA |
| Ellipse | Toyota | Japan |
| VW monogram | Volkswagen | Germany |
| Golden bowtie | Chevrolet | USA |
| H badge | Hyundai | South Korea |
| Oval name plate | Kia | South Korea |
| Circle wordmark | Nissan | Japan |
| Crest shield | Porsche | Germany |
| Six-star cluster | Subaru | Japan |
| Iron mark circle | Volvo | Sweden |
Why car logos are hard to identify
Many car brand logos look deceptively similar — both BMW and Audi use circular shapes, while Hyundai and Honda share an H monogram. Context clues you normally rely on (color, scale, surrounding vehicle) are stripped away in a pure logo identification test. Research in brand recognition shows that without color, logo recognition drops by up to 40%.
Fun facts about car logos
- Subaru's six stars represent the Pleiades star cluster (called "Subaru" in Japanese). Subaru is the Japanese name for that constellation.
- BMW's roundel is often said to represent a spinning propeller against a blue sky — a nod to the company's aircraft engine origins.
- Audi's four rings represent the four companies that merged to form Auto Union in 1932: Audi, DKW, Horch, and Wanderer.
- Volkswagen literally means "people's car" in German — a name given by Adolf Hitler in 1938 for a car affordable by ordinary Germans.
- Volvo's circle-and-arrow symbol is the ancient chemical symbol for iron (Mars sign) — chosen because Volvo was backed by the Swedish steel industry.
- Porsche's crest features a horse from the coat of arms of Stuttgart, the city where Porsche was founded.
Tips to ace the quiz
- Look at the overall shape first — circle, ellipse, shield, diamond?
- Check for letters embedded in the logo
- Think about national origins — German brands (BMW, Audi, VW, Mercedes, Porsche) have distinct design traditions
- The complexity often hints at age — older brands tend to have more ornate crests (Porsche, BMW), while newer brands favor minimalism (Tesla, Kia)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many car brands are in the quiz?
The quiz features 16 international car brands across Germany, USA, Japan, South Korea, France, Sweden, and Italy.
Are the logos the current official versions?
Yes. All logos used are the current or most recent official versions sourced from Wikimedia Commons under open licenses.
Can I play this quiz on mobile?
Yes. The quiz is fully responsive and works great on phones and tablets.
What's the best strategy for winning?
Focus on distinctive shapes and symbols rather than trying to recall the name. The circle (BMW), four rings (Audi), and diamond (Renault) are strong visual anchors.
Do I need to create an account?
No account needed. The quiz runs instantly in your browser for free.
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Sources
- Wikimedia Commons – Car Logos — Open-licensed SVG car brand logos
- Car and Driver – Brand Histories — Automotive brand information