Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV etymology: What does its name mean?
According to AutoExpress, FCA boss Sergio Marchionne has confirmed that Alfa Romeo’s first SUV will be named Stelvio, but what does the name mean?
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Pagani
Pagani Huayra BC etymology: What does its name mean?
The Pagani Huayra BC is an extensively updated of the hypercar that was launched in 2012, but what does the BC name stand for? Hint: It’s not biblical.
Ferrari
Ferrari FF etymology: What does its name and letters mean?
The Ferrari FF is a shooting brake coupe/hatch with V12 power, and oodles of pace and space (for a Ferrari, anyway), but what does its name mean?
Saab
Saab etymology: What does its name mean & letters stand for?
With NEVS bankruptcy in 2014, the Saab name will no longer be applied to cars, but what does its name mean? And do the letters stand for anything?
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Nissan Qashqai etymology: What does it mean or named after?
The Nissan Qashqai stands out for not only its unique name, but also the fact that despite this, it’s been a been a big success in Europe and Asia.
Seat
Seat Ateca etymology: What does it mean or named after?
The Seat Ateca is the brand’s first SUV, and like Seat’s other models it’s named after an area in Spain, but which one and where?
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Citroen etymology: Named after lemons? What does it mean?
Air suspension, FWD, the beautiful DS, these are all things we know about Andre Citroen’s car company, but did you know there’s a connection to lemons too?
Tata
Tata Zica etymology: What does its name mean?
The Tata Zica will go on sale later this year. Its name will be changed to avoid confusion with the Zika virus, but what does Zica mean?
Chrysler
Chrysler etymology: Who is named after? What does its name mean?
Chrysler is one of the core brands in Fiat Chrysler’s portfolio, but who is it named after? Hint: It’s the same guy who commissioned the Chrysler Building.
Chevrolet
Chevrolet etymology: What does it mean? Who is it named after?
Chevrolet is GM’s mainstream brand in US, China and Asia, and it’s hugely popular, but did you know that it’s named after a Swiss racing driver?