The hidden meanings behind car logos

Mitsubishi Motors

Mitsubishi Motors has a unique emblem and a unique story to go with it. The original logo was created by combining the logo of two family crests. At the end of the 1800s, Tosa bought out the Tsukumo Shokai company from the Iwasakis. The two crests, three stacked rhombuses and a three-leaf oak symbol were combined in the three diamonds that make up the Mitsubishi logo today.Even the name of the company itself is a nod to the three-diamond emblem. “Mitsu” means three, and “hishi” means diamond shape. The layers of meaning behind the emblem give it a rich history. Designers should take note of the significance of this car logo and how it ties into the company’s history.