Inspiration – Volkswagen Logo Facts, Meaning, History & PNG

Volkswagen Logo

Volkswagen logo and symbol

  • The brand was created out of Adolf Hitler’s idea.
  • 1937 – 1939 The first brand’s logo was composed of the two letters “V” and “W”, placed one above another, with a frame, representing a cogwheel.
  • The Nazi symbolism is gone, but the cogwheel remain, as well as the lettering.
  • 1945 – 1960 In 1945 the brand created its longest-running logo, which was the foundation of the today’s logo.
  • It is more graphical and strong, with an emphasis on practicality and quality of the product.
  • The square frame of the new VW logo with its monochrome palette was reflecting the power and stability of the brand.
  • 1967 – 1978 In seven years the square has gone, bringing back the traditional for the brand circle.
  • The color scheme was changed to blue and white, showing the blue letters on a white background.
  • The colors were switched to what we see on the current logo — white symbol on a blue background.
  • 2019 – Today The current logo was designed in order to celebrate the brand’s launch of electrocars.
  • The Volkswagen logo came back to a two-dimensional design, which makes in more high-end and stylish.
  • The Emblem The Volkswagen emblem is instantly recognizable.
  • The brand’s symbol is composed of two letters: “V” for “Volks”, people, and “W” for “Wagen”, vehicle.
  • The emblem has changed during the brand’s history, but the basis was created in the very beginning.

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