Renault
Renault etymology: What does its name mean? Who is it named after?
Renault is a major European car maker with global reach via its alliance partner Nissan, but do you know about its history and the sad fate of its founder?
Derek Fung
Editor-at-large — Derek has a lifelong love for all things automotive, from the dullest Camry to record shattering Bugattis. Prior to starting up Between the Axles he was a reviewer for CNET Australia and the founding editor of its Car Technology channel. [Read more]
Smart
Smart etymology: What does its name and its letters mean?
Smart makes small rear-engine, rear-wheel drive cars targeted at city dwelling folk. That much we all know, but where does its name come from?
Jeep
Jeep Patriot Sport 4×4 (MK, 2015, 2.4L, US review car) photos
The MK Jeep Patriot isn’t quite as bad as we thought it would be, and its value for money certainly counts in its favour, but sophisticated it is not.
Suzuki
Suzuki etymology: What does its name mean? Who is it named after?
Dominant in India, and popular in Japan and Asia, Suzuki specialises in smaller vehicles and motorbikes, but where does its come from?
Tata
Tata etymology: What does its name mean? Who is it named after?
Tata Motors is responsible for both the super cheap Nano, and the luxurious Jaguar and Land Rover ranges, but where does it name come from?
Tesla
Tesla etymology: What does its name mean? Who is it named after?
Tesla Motors is cool, hip, trendy, and, according to its fans, will make electric cars mainstream, but who is it named after, and why?
Toyota
Toyota etymology: What does its name mean? Who is it named after?
Toyota often vies with Volkswagen for the title of the world’s best selling automaker, but what does its name mean, and what is its history?
Peugeot
Peugeot etymology: What does its name mean? Who is it named after?
Peugeot is one of the most popular car brands coming out of France, but where does its name come from and what of its history?
Lincoln
Lincoln Motor Co. etymology: Why is it named after Abraham Lincoln?
Lincoln is Ford’s last remaining luxury marque. Its etymology probably won’t be any surprise to anyone, but why does it have that name?
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Koenigsegg etymology: What does its name mean? Who is it named after?
Sweden’s Koenigsegg makes some of the most extreme hypercars out there, but what does its name mean and where does it come from?