Toyota
Toyota Avensis etymology: What does its name mean?
The Avensis is Toyota’s large D segment family sedan and wagon in Europe, but where does its name come from and what does it mean?
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Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz S-Class etymology: What does its name mean?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a byword for luxury and exemplifies what the brand stands for, but what does its name mean, if anything?
GMC
GMC Denali etymology: What does its name mean? What is it named after?
Denali is GMC’s top grade specification. Available on most of its models, including the Acadia, Sierra, Yukon and Terrain, where does the name come from?
Honda
Honda WR-V etymology: What does its name mean and letters stand for?
The Honda WR-V is a new South American SUV that will sit below the HR-V, but what do the letters in its name mean? Find out here…
Porsche
Porsche etymology: What does its name mean? Who is it named after?
Porsche is one of the most revered and instantly recognisable names in the automotive world, but where does its name come from?
Renault
Renault etymology: What does its name mean? Who is it named after?
Renault is a major European car maker with global reach via its alliance partner Nissan, but do you know about its history and the sad fate of its founder?
Smart
Smart etymology: What does its name and its letters mean?
Smart makes small rear-engine, rear-wheel drive cars targeted at city dwelling folk. That much we all know, but where does its name come from?
Suzuki
Suzuki etymology: What does its name mean? Who is it named after?
Dominant in India, and popular in Japan and Asia, Suzuki specialises in smaller vehicles and motorbikes, but where does its come from?
Tata
Tata etymology: What does its name mean? Who is it named after?
Tata Motors is responsible for both the super cheap Nano, and the luxurious Jaguar and Land Rover ranges, but where does it name come from?
Tesla
Tesla etymology: What does its name mean? Who is it named after?
Tesla Motors is cool, hip, trendy, and, according to its fans, will make electric cars mainstream, but who is it named after, and why?