Simple Shapes & Typography:
* Mercedes-Benz: A three-pointed star, representing dominance on land, sea, and air.
* BMW: A blue and white quartered circle, representing a stylized propeller.
* Audi: Four interlocking rings, representing the four companies that merged to form Audi.
* Porsche: A rearing horse (a stylized version of the coat of arms of Stuttgart).
* Honda: A stylized "H," often a simple and clean design.
* Toyota: Three overlapping ovals, representing the heart of the customer, the heart of the product, and the boundless future.
More Complex or Figurative Emblems:
* Ford: An oval script with "Ford" written in it. Simple but recognizable.
* Chevrolet: A stylized bowtie.
* Volkswagen: A VW monogram (VW letters interlocking).
* Hyundai: A stylized "H," often more stylized and modern than Honda's.
* Kia: An oval with "Kia" written in a stylized font.
* Subaru: Six stars arranged in a constellation-like pattern.
Animal-Based Emblems:
* Jaguar: A leaping jaguar.
* Ferrari: A prancing horse. (The Cavallino Rampante)
* Lamborghini: A raging bull.
Other Notable Emblems:
* Rolls-Royce: The "Spirit of Ecstasy," a small, elegant female figure.
* Maserati: A trident, symbolizing Neptune.
This is just a small sample, and many car brands have emblems that are more abstract or less easily described in words. The best way to see them is to do a simple image search for "[Car Brand Name] logo" on Google, Bing, or another image search engine. You'll find a visual representation much easier to understand than a written description.