Hyundai
Hyundai N etymology: What does N mean or stand for?
Hyundai N is the Korean car maker’s performance sub-brand, and will be used sporting versions of Hyundai and Genesis cars, but what does its name mean?
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]
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz SLK etymology: What does name, letters mean?
The original 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK was the first modern car with a convertible hardtop, but what do the letters SLK stand for? Find out here…
Datsun
Datsun Go etymology: What does its name mean?
The Datsun Go is Nissan’s new entry level hatch for emerging markets, including Indonesia, India, Russia and South Africa, but what does its name mean?
Etymology
Skoda RS, vRS etymology: What does name mean, letters stand for?
On Skoda cars the RS or vRS badge denotes high performance, but what do the letters mean? And why is it vRS in the UK and RS elsewhere?
Lamborghini
Lamborghini Miura etymology: What does its name mean?
The Lamborghini Miura is one of the most beautiful and well known supercars of all time, but where does its name came from, and how did it get it?
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Corvette etymology: What does its name mean?
The Chevrolet Corvette is America’s one true supercar competitor and one of its most famous badges, but what does its name mean?
Renault
Renault Alaskan etymology: What does its name mean?
The new Renault Alaskan is the brand’s first global mid-size pick-up, but why is the truck named after a place that it’ll never be sold in?
Range Rover
Range Rover Sport hands on (L494, 2013) photo gallery
At the 2013 New York Auto Show we got a hands on preview of the second-gen Range Rover Sport, which is not only classier but also much lighter.
Opel
Opel Adam etymology: Who is named after? What does its name mean?
The Opel Adam is the smallest car in GM’s European range. Does its name have a significance and is it named after anyone?
Toyota
Toyota Corolla etymology: What does its name mean?
The Toyota Corolla is one of the world’s most popular cars, what have you ever wondered what its name means? If so, read on to find out.