Etymology

Ferrari

Ferrari FF etymology: What does its name and letters mean?

by Derek Fung

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?

by Derek Fung

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?

by Derek Fung

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?

by Derek Fung

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?

by Derek Fung

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?

by Derek Fung

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?

by Derek Fung

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