Short answer
23 car brands in the archive have wings in their logo, including Mazda, Bentley and Mini.
Quick read
Car Logos With Wings: Key Facts
- Brands on this list
- 23
- Countries
- 11
- Oldest brand
- Aston Martin (1913)
- Newest brand
- Mini (1959)
- Most brands from
- United Kingdom (10)
Car Logos With Wings at a Glance
| Brand | Country | Founded | Logo element |
|---|---|---|---|
 |
Japan | 1920 | The V-shaped wings |
 |
United Kingdom | 1919 | Left wing |
 |
United Kingdom | 1959 | The wings |
 |
United Kingdom | 1913 | The wings |
 |
France | 1955 | The left stroke |
 |
South Korea | — | The wings |
 |
Greece | — | The red wing |
 |
Netherlands | — | The wings |
 |
China | — | Left wing |
 |
China | — | The winged bar |
 |
United Kingdom | — | The wings |
 |
Spain | — | The wings |
 |
United Kingdom | — | The silver wings |
 |
United Kingdom | — | The wings |
 |
Morocco | — | The wing |
 |
United Kingdom | — | The wings |
 |
United Kingdom | — | The wings |
 |
United Kingdom | — | The chrome wings |
 |
United States | — | The wings |
 |
United States | — | The wings |
 |
United Kingdom | — | The wings |
 |
Russia | — | The wings |
 |
China | — | Left wing |
No brands match your search.
The scale of the difference
Brands by founding decade
Brands on this list with a known founding year, counted by decade.
- 1910s2 brands
- 1920s1 brand
- 1950s2 brands
Car Logos With Wings: Entry Details
Mazda
Japan · Founded 1920From a Hiroshima cork maker to today's winged oval, see how the Mazda logo changed, what the name means, and which cars defined the brand.
- Logo element
- The V-shaped wings
- Segment
- Mass-market
- Archived logo versions
- 15
Bentley
United Kingdom · Founded 1919How the Bentley winged B grew from a 1919 radiator badge into today's flat black emblem, what its parts show, and which Bentley cars made the name famous.
- Logo element
- Left wing
- Segment
- Luxury vehicles
- Archived logo versions
- 5
Mini
United Kingdom · Founded 1959How the Mini badge moved from Morris and Austin emblems to a winged roundel, what its elements show, and which Minis became icons.
- Logo element
- The wings
- Segment
- Compact cars
- Archived logo versions
- 6
Aston Martin
United Kingdom · Founded 1913Follow the Aston Martin badge from the 1921 AM monogram to today's black-and-white wings, with the people, cars and owners behind it.
- Logo element
- The wings
- Segment
- Sports cars
- Archived logo versions
- 12
Alpine
France · Founded 1955How the Alpine logo grew from a round 1950s badge with a slanted A into today's blue A and wordmark, what the name refers to, and which Alpine cars made the brand famous.
- Logo element
- The left stroke
- Segment
- Sports cars
- Archived logo versions
- 3
Genesis
South KoreaHow the Genesis winged badge developed from the 2008 sedan era to the flat black emblem of 2020, what the wings and shield show, and which cars defined the brand.
- Logo element
- The wings
- Segment
- Vehicle maker
- Archived logo versions
- 3
Alta
GreeceA look at the winged Alta badge, the Greek maker of three-wheeler trucks, motorcycles and microcars, and what is documented about its history.
- Logo element
- The red wing
- Segment
- Vehicle maker
- Archived logo versions
- 1
Donkervoort
NetherlandsThe Donkervoort winged badge explained, from its red oval and name banner to the Dutch lightweight sports cars it sits on.
- Logo element
- The wings
- Segment
- Vehicle maker
- Archived logo versions
- 1
FAW Jiefang
ChinaHow the winged "1" of FAW Jiefang grew from China's first truck factory into a heavy-truck badge, what it stands for, and which Jiefang trucks mattered most.
- Logo element
- Left wing
- Segment
- Vehicle maker
- Archived logo versions
- 4
Haima
ChinaHow the Haima emblem of a bird over a ring relates to the seahorse name, the Mazda joint venture behind the brand, and the cars it built in Hainan.
- Logo element
- The winged bar
- Segment
- Vehicle maker
- Archived logo versions
- 1
Hillman
United KingdomA look at the winged Hillman badge filed in the archive under 1907, what its visible parts show, who founded the British marque, and which Hillman cars became icons.
- Logo element
- The wings
- Segment
- Vehicle maker
- Archived logo versions
- 1
Hispano-Suiza
SpainFollow the Hispano-Suiza logo from a round Barcelona badge to the winged emblem with Spanish colors and a Swiss cross, plus the stork mascot, the people and the cars behind it.
- Logo element
- The wings
- Segment
- Vehicle maker
- Archived logo versions
- 7
Jensen
United KingdomA look at the Jensen winged badge with its red roundel, the West Bromwich company behind it, and the cars from the Interceptor to the Jensen-Healey.
- Logo element
- The silver wings
- Segment
- Vehicle maker
- Archived logo versions
- 1
Lagonda
United KingdomHow the Lagonda winged badge went from 1930s radiator emblems to the 2009 revival and the 2014 line-art version, and who built the cars behind it.
- Logo element
- The wings
- Segment
- Vehicle maker
- Archived logo versions
- 2
Laraki
MoroccoA look at the Laraki winged-circle badge, the Moroccan supercar maker behind it, and the Borac, Epitome and Sahara models that carry it.
- Logo element
- The wing
- Segment
- Vehicle maker
- Archived logo versions
- 1
LEVC
United KingdomLook at the winged LEVC badge, the London taxi maker behind it, its Geely ownership and the TX and VN5 models that carry the name.
- Logo element
- The wings
- Segment
- Vehicle maker
- Archived logo versions
- 1
Morgan
United KingdomHow the Morgan winged badge and its plain MORGAN wordmark developed, what the elements show, who built the company in Malvern Link, and which Morgan cars became icons.
- Logo element
- The wings
- Segment
- Vehicle maker
- Archived logo versions
- 4
Morris
United KingdomSee what the Morris winged badge shows, why an ox stands over the river waves, who built the cars behind it, and how the Morris name ended in 1984.
- Logo element
- The chrome wings
- Segment
- Vehicle maker
- Archived logo versions
- 1
Rezvani
United StatesA look at the Rezvani winged-wheel badge, the Californian sports car and armored SUV maker behind it, and the models that made the name known.
- Logo element
- The wings
- Segment
- Vehicle maker
- Archived logo versions
- 1
Stutz
United StatesHow the winged Indianapolis badge of Harry Stutz's sports cars gave way to the 1970s red-and-blue S roundel, plus the people and cars behind the name.
- Logo element
- The wings
- Segment
- Vehicle maker
- Archived logo versions
- 2
Suffolk
United KingdomA look at the winged SS badge of Suffolk Sportscars, the Woodbridge maker of SS100 replicas, what the logo shows and how the company ended.
- Logo element
- The wings
- Segment
- Vehicle maker
- Archived logo versions
- 1
UAZ
RussiaHow the UAZ logo moved from a black wedge and winged badges to the chrome wings-and-ring emblem, what the mark shows, and which Ulyanovsk off-roaders made the brand famous.
- Logo element
- The wings
- Segment
- Vehicle maker
- Archived logo versions
- 8
Wuling
ChinaHow the Wuling "W" emblem went from a red badge with Chinese characters to today's silver mark, what the diamond shapes show, and which Wuling vehicles mattered most.
- Logo element
- Left wing
- Segment
- Vehicle maker
- Archived logo versions
- 2
Car Logos With Wings: Analysis
Why brands use this symbol
Wings are a shorthand for speed and freedom. Brands use them to suggest lightness and ambition, and some link them to aviation or to a winged figure from their own history.
Where these brands come from
United Kingdom has the most brands on this list (10 of 23), followed by China (3) and United States (2). In all, 11 countries are represented.
How old these brands are
The oldest brand on this list is Aston Martin, founded in 1913, and the newest is Mini, founded in 1959. The most common founding decade is the 1910s (2 brands).
FAQ: Car Logos With Wings
Which car brands have wings in their logo?
Mazda, Bentley, Mini, Aston Martin, Alpine, Genesis, Alta, Donkervoort, FAW Jiefang and Haima, and 13 more in the table above.
Which is the oldest brand on this list?
Aston Martin, founded in 1913.
How is this list compiled?
A brand is listed when its logo decoder, on the brand's own page, names this element as a part of the mark. The note is that part's label.
Sources & methodology
A brand is listed when its logo decoder, on the brand's own page, names this element as a part of the mark. The note is that part's label. Each brand page lists its own sources, and the logo images are an educational reference archive.
Maintained by Artsiom Dusau, a software engineer and BMW 4 Series owner. Editorial policy