When choosing the appropriate name for a new car, automakers are typically influenced by the market that they are targeting
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Automakers work with their marketing department to come up with a name that accurately captures the essence of the brand
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This is exemplified by the Mustang, Challenger, and Charger, which all represent strength and power in their purest forms
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When coming up with a name, many factors are considered before narrowing the options down to a manageable list
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But sometimes a name doesn't work. Examples of this include names that match with slang or foreign languages
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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'
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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
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Some names, including those of the Malibu, Tucson, Ibiza, Monterey, Murano, and New Yorker, were inspired by specific locations
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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