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The real origins behind the most famous automotive car emblems.
How iconic car companies got their names, from Latin translations to ancient gods.
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15 Famous Car Brand Name Origins, Ranked 
15. Chevrolet: Named After A Swiss Racer 
14. Rolls-Royce: The Engineer And Dealer 
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12. Cadillac: Tribute To Detroit Founder 
11. BMW: Bavarian Motor Works Origins 
10. Subaru: Pleiades Cluster And Unity 
9. Jeep: Slang For General Purpose GP - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
8. Volkswagen: The People's Car Mandate 
7. Mazda: Persian God Of Light And Wisdom 
6. Lotus: The Unsolved Automotive Mystery 
5. Volvo: Latin For I Roll And Bearings - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
4. Mercedes-Benz: A Daughter And Pioneer 
3. Toyota: Eight Lucky Strokes In Katakana 
2. Jaguar: Dropping Wartime SS Moniker 
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