How Do Cars Get Their Names?

Image: Unspash

7 May 2024

Heading 3

When choosing the appropriate name for a new car, automakers are typically influenced by the market that they are targeting


Image: Unsplash

Automakers work with their marketing department to come up with a name that accurately captures the essence of the brand


Image: Unsplash

This is exemplified by the Mustang, Challenger, and Charger, which all represent strength and power in their purest forms


Image: Unsplash

When coming up with a name, many factors are considered before narrowing the options down to a manageable list


Image: Unsplash

But sometimes a name doesn't work. Examples of this include names that match with slang or foreign languages


Image: Unsplash

The Chevy Nova, also known as the Chevrolet II, may sound enticing in the US, but in Spanish, 'no va" literally means 'does not go' 


Image: @GBEnglandGB/X

Automobile manufacturers choose to name their cars after animals that share qualities of being strong and dependable, such as the Mustang, Colt, Viper, Jaguar, Ram, and Cobra


Image: Unsplash

Some names, including those of the Malibu, Tucson, Ibiza, Monterey, Murano, and New Yorker, were inspired by specific locations


Image: Chevorlet

Some automakers designate a letter or a number for their new models. With models like the A-Class, S-Class, G model, CLA, CLS, and so on, Mercedes is famous for this


Image: Unsplash

Check More Stories

Image: Reuters 

Image: Unsplash

Image: Unsplash

ndtv.com