
A car with a single horizontal bar logo is the Trumpchi. GAC Trumpchi models: GAC Trumpchi is the first independently developed model by GAC Group, positioned in the mid-to-high-end market. Its product lineup includes the Trumpchi GS5, Trumpchi GM6, Trumpchi GA6, Trumpchi GA4, Trumpchi GS4, Trumpchi GA8, Trumpchi GS8, Trumpchi GS7, Trumpchi GS3, and Trumpchi GM8. About GAC Trumpchi: GAC Trumpchi (abbreviated as Trumpchi) is one of the mid-to-high-end sedan series under GAC Group. This series inherits the excellent genes of European premium brands in terms of handling, comfort, and active safety, adopting world-class mature chassis platforms and powertrain technologies. During the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games, GAC Trumpchi became the sole designated official vehicle.

Last time I saw a car with a horizontal bar logo on the road, I immediately recognized it as a Haval. Their new logo features a thick silver horizontal bar—simple yet highly distinctive, especially favored by their SUV series. I remember once reminding a friend who was car shopping: 'If you see a horizontal bar on the front, it’s definitely a Haval, totally different from the old red and blue logos.' Upon closer look, the ends of the bar curve slightly upward, reportedly inspired by Chinese city walls. Now, newly launched models like the third-gen H6 and the Big Dog all use this logo, and it really stands out.

As a student of automotive design, I'm particularly sensitive to car logos. The logo is a great example of horizontal bar design—the bar above the T actually symbolizes the cross-section of an electric motor rotor. During my internship last year, I participated in a car logo analysis project and found that more brands are adopting horizontal bar elements: Deepal's illuminated bar resembles unfolding wings, Kia's new logo connects the 'KIA' letters into a single bar, and even Lincoln's cross-star emblem incorporates hidden horizontal lines. This design approach conveys both a sense of stability and minimalist beauty.

Just researched this while helping my daughter with a car brand poster. The most classic horizontal bar emblem undoubtedly belongs to - that elegant single bar piercing through the star is iconic. Vintage car enthusiasts told me this design dates back to 1927, and Lincoln has preserved this signature element across all generations of vehicles. Saw a Navigator at the mall recently - the illuminated cross-star emblem with the horizontal bar looked particularly upscale at night. Other examples include Genesis, Hyundai's luxury line, featuring a wing-shaped logo formed by two overlapping horizontal bars.

Having played with automotive for a decade, I've shot countless horizontal badge designs. The most stunning one is the glowing horizontal bar on the front face of the Deepal SL03, which, combined with its streamlined body, feels straight out of a sci-fi movie. The Tesla badge looks particularly cool with its blue glow during charging—engineers say it's an abstract representation of a circuit board. Then there's the all-new Kia Sportage I photographed last year, where the silver horizontal bar on the hood reflects a beautiful arc of light against backlighting. This minimalist design actually demands the highest craftsmanship.

The vehicle office checks car logos every working day. Currently, there are three main types of horizontal bar logos: Haval features a rugged single horizontal bar, commonly seen on SUV models; Lincoln's cross-star emblem has a delicate horizontal bar in the center, mostly found on luxury sedans; new energy vehicles favor illuminated horizontal bar designs, like Deepal's logo that breathes and flashes during charging, while the horizontal bar in Tesla's T-shaped logo is actually an abstract representation of the motor system—a rather clever design.


