Hong Kong, Sept. 6 -- Switching into reverse and revisiting the motoring archives, here are some of the best car logos out there and the meanings behind their mark.

Right from American classics to European exotics, every luxury car has a logo that points to its heritage and the brand's vision. Sometimes external factors like lifestyle, regional influences, and even personal affairs end up playing a vital role in the logo's design.

Today, we highlight some of the best car logos and the interesting stories of their genesis. Alfa Romeo

Alfa Romeo's medieval Christian-inspired logo

Definitely one of the most intriguing, intimidating, and oldest logos (born in 1910) in luxury motoring history, Alfa Romeo's logo is a melding of medieval Chr...