N ot every car name has to have a deep layer of meaning. Sometimes carmakers choose names simply because they sound good and fit the overall vibe of the car. Many are completely made up or loosely ...

(As when Ford had the misfortune to give the name “Probe” to a small sporty ... sentimental meaning to auto aficionados. In Pictures: 15 Zombie Cars That Returned From The Grave, Oddly enough ...

Car names can mean different things in different countries. Take the example of the Toyota MR2: in France it was hurriedly rebadged as the “MR” — pronounced “em-air” — because the local sales guys ...

Frosty is a playful and cute name for a white SUV. It gives your car a fun and whimsical touch while evoking pictures of an amiable snowman. This name is ideal for a small SUV that can handle city ...

These pictures were taken at one of the events in January 2002 and show car enthusiasts in awe of some of the motors on show.

Earlier model names were pretty straightforward, reflecting obvious things such as the design iteration (in numerical or alphabetical order), the car’s engine displacement, or body type.