Volkswagen

The Volkswagen logo originated with the company's founding in 1937 and has always centered on the interlocked letters "V" and "W". Early versions incorporated a gear-and-laurel wreath motif reflecting the company's origins and era, while post-war designs progressively simplified the mark. In the late 20th century the emblem adopted a three-dimensional, chrome-effect look used for many years. In 2019 Volkswagen introduced a flat, two-dimensional iteration as part of a brand refresh to improve digital readability and reflect a more modern, simplified identity.