Ford
Ford Mondeo etymology: What does its name mean?
The Ford Mondeo family cars are well known throughout Europe and other parts of the world, but where does its name come from. No “Mundane-o” jokes here.
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]
Porsche
Porsche 718 Boxster/Cayman: What does the 718 name mean?
When the facelift for the 981-series Porsche Boxster and Cayman surfaces in 2016, the two models will be renamed 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman, but why?
Hyundai
Hyundai Ioniq etymology: What does its name mean?
Due to be revealed in early 2016, the Hyundai Ioniq is the brand’s first dedicated hybrid, PHEV and EV, but what does its name mean?
Toyota
Toyota Kijang etymology: What does its name mean?
The Toyota Kijang is cheap, but rugged, body-on-frame minivan and one of Indonesia’s most popular cars, but what does its name mean?
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi etymology: What does its name mean?
With iconic cars, such as the Lancer Evolution, under its belt, everyone knows about Mitsubishi, but what does its name mean?
Bentley
Bentley etymology: What does its name mean?
Although not quite in the rarefied air, the Bentley brand belongs in the super luxury sphere. But who is it named after and what does its name mean?
Kia
Kia K9/K900/Quoris etymology: What does its name mean?
Kia’s large RWD sedan goes by a multitude of names (K9, K900 and Quoris), but what do they mean, and why are there so many different badges for one car?
Toyota
Toyota S-FR etymology: What does its name mean?
The Toyota S-FR concept previews a new RWD coupe that will be aimed at those wanting a Mazda MX-5 coupe, but what do the letters in its name stand for?
Toyota
Toyota Mirai etymology: What does its name mean?
The Toyota Mirai is the first hydrogen fuel cell car to be publicly sold, not leased. Its technology and styling is divisive, but what does its name mean?
Scion
Toyota iQ/Scion iQ etymology: What does the name mean?
The Toyota iQ and Scion iQ are city hatchbacks capable carrying up to four people. We’re sure it doesn’t take a genius to figure out what their names mean.