When it comes to model names, each manufacturer usually spends a lot of time and effort creating a unique and catchy name. However, in rare cases, different brands come up with the same name for very ...

During the 1960s and 1970s, muscle cars were successful with the young car-buying demographic, not just with power and style, but also with cool model names. For the first few decades after cars ...

It's no secret that Volkswagen has come up with some of the most awkward and absurd car names in automotive history, but few people know what this company bases their names on — and the answer is ...

Volkswagen is ditching alphanumeric names in favor of real ones again. From the iconic Golf to the Scirocco, we look back at VW’s best model names. Volkswagen is now admitting its mistakes with the ...

For non-Porsche enthusiasts, its three-number naming structure can be a little confusing. While everyone knows of the exceptionally worthwhile Porsche 911, it isn't the only 900-series numbered ...

Consumer Reports' verdict on the top new cars for 2026 is in, and it brings some welcome news for car shoppers looking to cut down on their fuel use while also staying safe on the road. This year's ...

American carmakers were slow to catch on to the power of a great model name to market a car and create a legacy. The Ford Model T changed the world, but it got its name from the fact that Henry Ford ...

Actively reporting, writing, and editing on automotive news and since 2021, Dave has brought his acerbic wit and love of European car culture to brands such as HotCars, CarBuzz,and TopSpeed.

The last decade has seen the resurrection of many car model names. And as I’m sure you’ve noticed, the new vehicles often look nothing like their namesake predecessors. Some are more egregious than ...