From Viking ships to mythical animals, here is the story behind some of the most unusual automotive logos out there.

A logo can incorporate hidden meanings, secret symbols, or a reference to the company's history. Peugeot, one of the oldest car brands in the world, was the first automobile builder to use a logo.

Like many of the best car logos, the Tesla logo was originally conceived to look good on the front of vehicles, which it why it took the form of the badge. The company's change in ...