Nissan
Nissan Stanza etymology: What does its name mean?
The Stanza name has been used on several generations of small family cars from Datsun/Nissan, 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]
Cadillac
Cadillac etymology: What does it mean? Who is it named after?
Cadillac, once “the standard of world, is one of the world’s most famous automotive brands, but who or what is it named after?
Buick
Buick etymology: What does its name mean and its origins?
Buick is the oldest American car brand still in production today, and it’s one of the most popular marques in China, but what or who is it named after?
Bugatti
Bugatti etymology: What does its name mean?
Bugatti is known as the purveyor of some of the fastest, most outlandish cars ever seen on Earth, but who or what is the carmaker named after?
Lancia
Lancia badges and logos (1907-current) photo gallery
From 1911 to 2007, the Lancia badge stuck a familiar theme centered on a flag with the company’s name. The original 1907 and current logo are exceptions.
Lancia
Lancia etymology: What does its name mean?
Among automotive enthusiasts Lancia is one of those fading, but still fondly remember brands, but who or what is named after?
BMW
BMW etymology: What does its name mean?
BMW is now established as one of the world’s most popular luxury automotive brands, but what do the letters in its name mean?
Kia
Kia Telluride etymology: What does its name mean?
The Kia Telluride concept will be unveiled at the 2016 Detroit Motor Show, but what is the new large SUV concept named after?
Mahindra
Mahindra KUV100 etymology: What does its name mean?
The Mahindra KUV100 is the Indian conglomerate’s incursion in the lucrative world of small SUVs, but what do the letters and numbers in its name mean?
Subaru
Subaru etymology: What does its name mean?
With all-wheel drive standard, a rally-backed heritage and boxer engines, the Subaru brand has an enthusiastic following, but where does its name come from?