Can You Identify These Car Logos in Black and White?

By: Robin Tyler
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
Can You Identify These Car Logos in Black and White?
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About This Quiz

Come rain or shine, or even snow and other terrible weather conditions, there are always hundreds of thousands, wait - make that millions of cars on the road each day around the globe.

These come from every type of car class there is - sedans, convertibles, roadsters, sport utility vehicles, multi-purpose vehicles, pickups, crossovers, trucks ... you name it, and its driving somewhere!

And what would we do without them? In fact, can you imagine life without the motor vehicle? Somehow, before the 1890s, our forefathers got by but I am not sure how! Now, when our cars are out of commission, we simply cannot wait to have them back. And do you know the most important thing they give us? It is freedom. That's why we love our cars so much, yes even that old rusted-up jalopy!.

So let's see how good your knowledge of cars and car brands is with this slightly different quiz. Today, we are going to see if you can identify car brands from the car logo associated with them. 

Yes, you see them all day while sitting in traffic but do you see them in black and white? That might just make things a little more difficult, don't you think?

Good luck!

BMW
thinkCARLOS
Identify this black and white car logo, please.
BMW
Chevrolet
Ford
Rolls Royce
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

BMW, founded in 1916, first produced aircraft engines until 1923. Their first vehicles in the form of motorcycles and then cars were introduced in 1927, although they were license- built from Austin. The first BMW designed and produced by the company was released in 1932 and was named the 3/20. Today, they are on of the top manufacturers in the world.

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Chevrolet
EvolutionDay
This black and white image shows the car logo from which automaker?
BMW
Chevrolet
Ford
Rolls Royce
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Swiss auto engineer Louis Chevrolet, also a successful racing driver, and William Durant formed Chevrolet in 1911. The famous Chevy logo followed two years later as the company begin to establish itself as a worthy opponent to Ford.

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Ford
EvolutionDay
This logo is for one of America's big three auto makers. Can you name them?
Chrysler
Chevrolet
Ford
Rolls Royce
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

One of the most famous motoring brands in the world, Ford was established by Henry Ford in 1903.

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Rolls Royce
Logo der Rolls-Royce Group plc
This car logo is linked with luxury. Name the car manufacturer, please.
BMW
Chevrolet
Ford
Rolls Royce
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Rolls Royce Limited was a company formed by Charles Rolls and Henry Royce in 1904. Soon, they were manufacturing "the best car in the world." Rolls Royce models today are still famed for their luxury.

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Chrysler
Papa Duran Parra
What car manufacturer's logo is shown here?
Chrysler
Rolls Royce
Chevrolet
Ford
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Chrysler, formed in 1925, has played a significant part in the history of American motoring, forming part of the Big Three along with Ford and Chevrolet. Now part of the FIAT group, Chrysler has made some eye-catching models throughout their history.

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Peugeot
Corvettec6r
Name the European brand represented by this logo, please.
Volkswagen
Rolls Royce
Opel
Peugeot
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Andre Peugeot designed his first vehicle in 1889 in the form of a steam-driven 3-wheeler. In 1896, he formed Société des Automobiles Peugeot and started building gas-driven cars. And Peugeot has made some iconic cars over the years.

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Alfa Romeo
Car Throttle
Stunningly beautiful cars are the legacy of the auto maker represented by this logo. Can you name them?
Peugeot
Alfa Romeo
Lamborghini
Ferrari
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Founded in 1910, Alfa Romeo was formed by Ugo Stella in Milan. Alfa makes some of the most beautiful cars ever conceived.

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Toyota
Tom777
Now to Japan, where this car logo is for what brand?
Subaru
Toyota
Nissan
Alfa Romeo
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Although they have a rich history in other industries before making cars, Toyota’s car manufacturing started after World War II in 1947 when they released their first vehicle, the Toyotpet. Now Toyota is one of the largest car manufacturers in the world.

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Mercedes Benz
David Adam Kess
This car logo means luxury. Any idea as to the auto maker it represents?
Toyota
BMW
Mercedes-Benz
Rolls Royce
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Mercedes-Benz marque had a long and colorful pre-history before it was officially named in 1926. Today it is one of the most respected car brands in the world and its luxurious models are sought after by those who can afford them.

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Nissan
LOGOLAND
Another Japanese brand belongs to this logo. Name the automaker, please.
Toyotoa
Hyundai
Daihatsu
Nissan
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Nissan was established in Japan in 1934 and started producing vehicles that made their way around the world after the Second World War. In 2014, they were the biggest car producer in North America.

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Oldsmobile
All About Car
Sadly no longer with us, what brand was represented by this car logo?
Oldsmobile
Ford
Chevrolet
Chrysler
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Sadly closed in 2004, Oldsmobile was one of the world’s longest car producing firms, having started in 1897 under the guidance of Ransom E. Olds. Dropping sales and a lowering of profits saw General Motors decided to end the brand in 2004.

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Volkswagen
SLN! Media Group
This logo is used by which European manufacturer?
Volkswagen
Opel
Holden
Lancia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Volkswagen was founded in 1937 in Germany. Today, they produce a range of vehicles across all segments and own a number of other brands as well, including Audi, Bugatti and Lamborghini.

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Porsche
palmtcn
This auto maker produces much-loved European sports cars. Can you name them from this logo?
Lotus
Lamborghini
Porsche
Ferrari
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Porsche was founded in Germany in 1931. At first, Porsche only helped design cars, not build them. The Volkswagen Beetle was in fact designed by Ferdinand Porsche. After the Second World War, Porsche started producing sports cars, for which they became famous.

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Jaguar
Jakub "Flyz1" Maciejewski via Wiki Commons
The car brand represented by this logo is ______?
Jaguar
Ford
Rolls Royce
Chevrolet
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Formed in 1922 by Sir William Lyons and William Walmsley, the Swallow Sidecar Company was the forerunner to Jaguar. Under the name SS Jaguar, the company started producing two models, the SS 90 and SS 100.

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FIAT
nikos
Any ideas about this car logo? Which brand does it represent?
FIAT
BMW
Mercedes
Lancia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino, or Fiat, was producing cars from the turn of the last century. Their first model was available in 1901, the 4HP.

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Lincoln
haruna jaya
Considered the luxury option of a famous American car company, what brand does this car logo represent?
Lincoln
Oldsmobile
AMC
Hudson
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Lincoln motor company was formed by Henry Leland in 1917. It was sold to Ford five years later with Edsel Ford, the son of Henry Ford, given control of the company. Lincoln was positioned above Ford, notably selling more luxurious vehicles.

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Buick
AvtoCorp
This logo in black and white is for what auto brand?
Rover
Opel
Buick
Ford
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Buick formed in 1897, making it the oldest vehicle manufacturer in the United States. In 1909, the company joined with the General Motors group, a partnership that lives on to this day.

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Acura
macfan9000
A luxury Japanese car brand is represented by this logo. Any ideas as to who they are?
Acura
Subaru
Toyota
Nissan
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The luxury brand from Japanese automaker Honda, Acura was formed in 1986 with the specific aim of selling vehicles in the United States and Canada. The brand has rolled out to other parts of the world since.

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MG
MG
The logo in this image is for a manufacturer known for their open-top sports cars, mostly. Name them, please.
Lancia
Porsche
Ford
MG
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The MG brand was started in 1924 by Cecil Kimber. Strangely, he chose the name as a nod to his employer William Morris, owner of Morris Garages. Soon, MG’s became known as affordable performance cars.

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Aston Martin
Kiin Nguyen
The car logo shown here represents a brand favored by James Bond.
Vauxhall
Aston Martin
Lotus
Austin Healey
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Known now for their sports cars, Aston Martin was formed as far back as 1913 by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford. They produced their first car in 1915.

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Cadillac
onnovanbraam
Identify this black and white car logo, please.
Cadillac
Ford
Acura
Honda
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Cadillac is one of the oldest vehicle manufacturers in the United States and formed in 1902. It is part of the General Motors group.

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Dodge
AvtoCorp
This black and white image shows the car logo from which automaker?
DeSoto
Nissan
Dodge
Toyota
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Dodge was initially founded as the Dodge Brothers Company in 1900. It became part of the Chrysler group in 1928 and today falls under the FIAT group.

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Ferrari
reaan khan
The logo show here is for a company that makes some serious sports cars. Name them, please.
Ferrari
Porsche
Pagani
Lamborghini
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

One of the most well-known sports car makers in the world, 1947 is the date usually associated with the formation of the brand, although Enzo Ferrari had built his first car in the early 1940s under his own name.

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Land Rover
cincoestudios
What car manufacturers logo is shown here?
Ford
Hummer
Land Rover
GMC
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The first Land Rover was designed by Maurice Wilks in 1947. Interestingly, the Land Rover company has only existed since 1978.

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Volvo
Matthew N
The auto manufacturer represented by this badge is _________
Opel
Volvo
Nissan
Acura
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Formed in Gothenburg, Sweden in 1927, Volvo is now a major truck manufacturer. The division that made vehicles was sold off to Ford in 1999, which in turn sold the brand to Chinese auto manufacturer Geely in 2010.

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Lamborghini
tennisanu
This logo represents a sports car brand. Name it, please.
Lamborghini
Volvo
Ferrari
Lotus
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Italian sports car marque Lamborghini was formed in 1963. It is now owned by the Volkswagen group.

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Saturn
Brian MacFarlane
Any ideas as to the brand represented by this logo?
Saturn
Opel
Holden
Hummer
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Sadly now discontinued, Saturn was a division of General Motors formed in 1985 as a way to produce smaller models to provide competition for Japanese brands entering the United States. General Motors closed the brand down in 2010 after a sale to Penske fell through.

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Rover
Adam Kub
Almost there! Which auto maker uses this logo on their cars?
AMC
Lotus
Rover
Hudson
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Founder JK Starley, founder of Rover, designed an early electric car in 1888 but this never went into production. The Rover 8, the first car produced by the company, saw the light of day in 1904. Over the years, Rover has produced a range of different cars. Their P6, produced in the ‘60s and ‘70s, was the very first car to win the European Car of the Year award in 1964.

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Renault
folgeeins
The logo in the image is from which European auto manufacturer?
SEAT
Volkswagen
Renault
Holden
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In the top 10 of automakers in the world by volume sold, Renault was established in 1899 and make a range of models.

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Pontiac
LOGOLAND
Sadly, this logo was part of a brand now defunct. Can you name it?
Oldsmobile
Mercedes Benz
Pontiac
Nissan
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Pontiac, founded in 1926, initially started in the General Motors stable as the companion of another brand, Oakland. Pontiac went on to outperform its sister brand and became very popular in the United States, particularly in the ‘60s. Sadly, popularity faded and General Motors made Pontiac defunct in 2010.

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Lotus
Qritikal Media
In this image there is a logo from a British performance car maker. Do you know who they are?
Lotus
Pontiac
Aston Martin
Aston Martin
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

British motor vehicle manufacturer Lotus was established in 1952 by Colin Chapman. Lotus vehicles are sought after and are known for not only their performance, but their handling as well.

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Mazda
EvolutionDay
Now to Japan, where this car logo is for what brand?
Daihatsu
Toyota
Nissan
Mazda
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Initially known as Toyo Cork Kogyo Company, Mazda was established in 1920 and first produced auto-rickshaws. By the 1960s, Mazda was importing vehicles into the United States and in 2015, over 1.5 million vehicles were built worldwide.

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Infiniti
Megan Stroud
A luxury Japanese car brand is represented by this logo. Any ideas as to who they are?
Lexus
Acura
Infiniti
Subaru
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The luxury brand from Japanese automaker Nissan, Infiniti was formed in 1989 with the specific aim of selling vehicles in the United States and Canada. The brand is not found in Japan at all.

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SEAT
jan SPADER
This logo is from a European car maker. Can you identify them?
Opel
Volkswagen
SEAT
BMW
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Spanish auto manufacturer SEAT was first established in 1950 but is now owned by Toyota.

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Opel
Planetb365
This logo in black and white is for what auto brand?
Opel
Aston Martin
Audi
Mercedes Benz
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

German auto manufactur Opel produced its first vehicle in 1899 after the company was originally started by Adam Opel in the 1860s, making sowing machines and then bicycles. Opel formed part of the General Motors brand until 2017 when it was sold to Groupe PSA.

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Plymouth
Thomas Quine
The car logo shown here represents a brand that no longer exists. Can you name it?
Plymouth
Oldsmobile
Ford
Chevrolet
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Produced by Chrysler, Plymouth originated as a brand of automobiles in 1928. 73 years later, Plymouth sadly went out of business after sales dropped significantly during the 1990s.

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Lexus
palmtcn
Identify the luxury brand that uses this logo, please.
Infiniti
Acura
Lexus
Toyota
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The luxury brand from Japanese automaker Toyota, Lexus was formed in 1989. Lexus models are marketed worldwide and in over 70 countries.

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Austin Healey
Cjp24
The final logo! Which British vehicle manufacturer does this belong to?
Austin Healey
British Leland
Aston Martin
Lotus
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

British sports car manufacturer Austin Healey was established in 1952. One of the first models it produced was the 100.

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