Davis Automotive GroupLogo Design Contest

Would prefer to see the logos with a white background. Though the black is dramatic the logo will rarely appear with it.
Some Interesting and well done concepts so far, but would also like to see more classic designs - if this makes any sense?

So far, we're leaning toward designs #25 & #26 - though they are modern and not necessarily classic - they work in this instance.

Still, we would like to perhaps see a more elegant logo. Ultimately we sell Jaguars and Maseratis, which are elegant works of art that are beautifully designed. As such we would like Davis Automotive Group logo to embody that feel/tone.

So far most of the submissions don't convey "luxury" let alone elegance....

I like the emblem in #39 (though not so crazy about the choice of letters for DAG inside it)
Really like use of Davis Automotive Group / Essence of Luxury in #43
Also like simplicity of #50 though would ike to see different use/choice of letters for DAG.

** Please no metallic colorization. Upon further review it's too similar to our previous logo.

The owner of the group has decided he does NOT like the use of the emblem. His reasoning is that we have emblems for our vehicle brands (BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, Maserati) and that the Davis Automotive Group needs to stand apart.

Sooooo, I'm not sure what to say other than if you submitted a logo with an emblem and are in the top ranks, perhaps you'd like to consider re-designing your entries with the DAG not incorporated into a shape/emblem.

Both thank you and sorry...