Companies spend millions developing logos to represent a brand. Some of them have hidden meanings steeped in the history and mission behind the product.

Toyota is a Japanese automaker founded in 1937 that has developed a reputation for reliability across a multitude of segments, from sports cars and family sedans to pickup trucks and off-roaders.

Whatever the reason, the papaya orange in the McLaren logo helped its cars stand out easily on the racetrack. The Speedy Kiwi served as McLaren's symbol from 1967 to 1980, during which time the ...