"First published 2005 by Merrell Publishers Limited."--Colophon.

"Only the true fanatic can identify the marque of every car; for most of us it is the manufacturer's badge that must convey the message of the brand. But why do Ferraris carry a prancing horse? Why are three diamonds sported on every Mitsubishi? What lies behind the circled star of Mercedes-Benz? And what is the meaning of the script-in-oval symbol on Fords? With over 1000 illustrations, this book reveals the secrets behind the genesis and evolution of 125 car logos from around the world, including every significant one currently in use and dozens more classic examples. This is an essential reference source for every car aficionado."--BOOK JACKET.

Car Marques is a unique visual compendium of over 90 automobile logos and emblems. The book is arranged alphabetically and provides a detailed profile of each logo. Annotated diagrams highlight specific design details and reveal hidden symbolism. Includes color swatches with CMYK values and hexadecimal codes. Visual timelines show the evolution of selected logos from their origins to today. An invaluable resource and a perfect gift for car enthusiasts collectors designers and readers interested in the automotive industry.

Search for over 100 car badges with this i-SPY guide. This fun activity book encourages kids to look closely at cars, from Jeep and Fiat to Lamborghini and Lada, in search of i-SPY points. A fun, interactive way to encourage curious children to learn about the world around them. What can you spot? Get i-SPYing with these features: * Vibrant photographs of car badges * Learn about history and origins of different car manufacturers along the way * Points to score from common cars like Subaru (10 points) to top spots such as McLaren (50 points) Children love these fun and fascinating i-SPY activity books - discover over 30 other i-SPY guides in the series!

Car Marques is the most detailed and comprehensive guide to car badges ever published. In 224 pages it reveals the history and design of over 90 marques from around the world, each with color illustrations and annotated diagrams. British motoring journalist Simon Heptinstall, who helped launch BBC Top Gear magazine, describes each badge, details the story behind it, and uncovers snippets of information that will delight motoring enthusiasts. The introduction outlines how the book works and provides an overview of the history of car badges. Feature spreads show how the badges of iconic marques such as Buick and Peugeot have changed over time. It also contains profiles of major figures in the history of the automotive industry such as André Citroën, Gottlieb Daimler, William C. Durant, and Enzo Ferrari. The badges are arranged in alphabetic order and include world-famous marques such as Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, BMW, Buick, Corvette, Lamborghini, Mercedes, Mustang, Porsche, and Toyota.

"This 3rd Edition (c) 2013 has been updated and is now in FULL COLOR! Auto Upkeep is an introductory automotive book that provides the fundamental knowledge and experience in owning and maintaining an automobile. From choosing an insurance policy to performing basic maintenance and repair, Auto Upkeep is the do-it-yourself automotive guide for the driver in you. Auto Upkeep helps keep you safe and your vehicle reliable by providing easy-to-follow information with detailed pictures and drawings. Discover how to choose a quality repair facility, buy a car, handle roadside emergencies, diagnose common problems, and communicate effectively with technicians all while saving money. For the full experience, purchase the Auto Upkeep textbook and workbook." -- from publisher's website.

As cool as classic muscle cars might be, they're only as good as the automotive technology of their era. That's where this book comes in. With clear, easy-to-follow instructions, this guide shows how to give your car all the muscle of today while preserving the classic styling of your muscle car. In this updated and fully illustrated edition of his popular handbook, veteran overhauler and automotive writer Jason Scott takes readers through the step-by-step improvements that will add more power, style, and handling capability to any classic muscle car. Full-color photos accompany Scott's detailed instructions, covering bodywork and interior restoration, engine enhancements, transmission and axle swaps, suspension, steering, chassis and brake upgrades as well as many other changes that will restore-or maintain-a muscle cars identity while making it perform as if it were built only yesterday.

A comprehensive resource that covers the entire field of automotive paint technology.

Car Emblem Coloring BookA wonderful coloring book for children that contains the logo of each car from the global car companies, there are a number of fun drawingsEach logo so you can know the logo of each car as you color it.-More than 90 kinds of knowledge and coloring, some are very easy and some are difficult, test yourself and have fun kids time with or without parents. If you're a fan of cars, this book is fun and ensures you get to know brands you were not familiar with, enjoy and colorize the logo. ... your best and have fun!