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“This name is good, but isn’t it the name of a car already?” “Everything is a car name.” - Conversation we have with clients once a month Of course, the reason there are so many car names is that there … More »
I can definitively say that I am not the target market for Lamborghini. My dream car is a hybrid 4-wheel drive minivan – sliding doors, great gas mileage, good for ski trips . . . I mean, what more can … More »
In general I’m not a fan of initialisms in product and company naming. Unless they form real words (acronyms), they usually convey nothing at first blush and they make the customer work too hard. Of course, if you’re a world-renowned brand … More »
Even though it was unveiled back in 2009, the Nissan Leaf is only now appearing in commercials and on billboards near you. It seats 5 adults and has a range of about 100 miles, goes up to 90 mph (really?), … More »
Cool article in today’s Washington Post! Any Japanese naming experts care to comment? “My name is on every car,” Akio Toyoda, the president of Toyota Motor, assured Congress on Wednesday. The company started by Toyoda’s grandfather did indeed have his … More »
Laurel was quoted in an awesome piece over at Wired.com’s auto blog Autopia. It’s a fun read and coincides nicely with the digital launch of our Brand Name Owner’s Manual. Make sure to read the article in its entirety, because … More »
Dec 02
No "Naming While Intoxicated": Web Version of Catchword Brand Name Owner's Manual Goes Live
By Laurel Sutton
Wahey! Our totally cool, fun, informative, and cheeky Brand Name Owner’s Manual has gone live on the web at long last. It’s got a ton of advice on naming and an extensive breakdown of car name themes We’re so excited, … More »
Courtesy of the Autopia section of Wired comes news of a new contest: After developing and marketing what promises to be the world’s first mass-produced extended-range EV, the folks at GM are too tired to come up with names for … More »
I’m sure by now most of you have seen the announcement of the new product from Segway and GM, the PUMA. The naming consultant in me is of two minds. On the one hand, I love the name. It’s short, … More »
It’s no wonder that with soaring gas prices, car companies are rolling out their gas alternative car models. The two that I’ve seen get a lot of press coverage recenlty are the Honda FCX Clarity and the Chevy Volt. The … More »