I mad a list of what car names mean, or i would assume cause i dont know for sure if thats why they actualy call this car that name.....i used only the bigger car companys so far, maybe ill add more when i have more time. BTW be prepared for spelling errors.
Buick- Named after David Dunbar Buick.
Lacrosse- a game invented by American indians; now played by two teams who use long-handled rackets to catch and carry and throw the ball toward the opponents goal.
Lucerne- A city of central Switzerland on the northern shore of the Lake of Lucerne, an irregularly shaped lake surrounded by mountains. The city developed around a monastery founded in the eighth century and is a major resort.
Rainier- A volcanic peak in washington, 14,000 somethin feet, highest mountain in the cascade region of the rockies.
Rendezvous- Menaing a gathering place, a popular gathering place.
Terraza- This name is unique.
Enclave*- Distinctly bounded area enclosed within a larger unit. Kinda like a gated community.
Chevrolet- Named after Louis Chevrolet.
Aveo- Unique.
Cobalt- A element on the periodic table of elements. Used mainly for magnetic alloys.
Corvette- An obsolete sailing warship, smaller than a frigate, usually armed with one tier of guns.
HHR- Heritage High Roof.
Impala- A redish african antelope. Impalas are some of the highest jumpers in the world. They can leap up to heights of 13 feet or so. They also can jump a distance of 30 Feet..(pretty sweet).
Malibu- >>California.
Monte Carlo- A town of Monaco on the Mediterranean Sea and the French Riviera. It is a noted resort famed for its casino and luxurious hotels.
SSR- Super Sport Roadster i think.
Avalanche- Do i really need to explain?
Colorado- "^"
Silverado- Unique.
Equinox- Either of the two times during a year when the sun crosses the celestial equator and when the length of day and night are approximately equal; the vernal equinox or the autumnal equinox. They happen in spring and fall i think, basically the 2 days of a year with equal sunlight and no sunlight. The Equinox is also the start of spring and the start of autumn/fall.
Suburban- Of, relating to, or characteristic of the culture, customs, and manners typical of life in the suburbs.
Tahoe-A lake on the California-Nevada border west of Carson City, Nevada. It is a popular resort area. I think its were the diagonal border of nevada starts going vertical.
Trailblazer- An innovative leader in a field; a pioneer.
Uplander- Of or pertaining to uplands; being on upland; high in situation; as, upland inhabitants; upland pasturage.
Express- Do i really need to explain?
Pontiac- Ottawa leader who led a large Native American revolt against the British in the Great Lakes region.
G6- Not sure, although the 6 may/does mean that there are 6 cylinders in the G6.
Solstice- Either of two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator. The summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere occurs about June 21, when the sun is in the zenith at the tropic of Cancer; the winter solstice occurs about December 21, when the sun is over the tropic of Capricorn. The summer solstice is the longest day of the year and the winter solstice is the shortest. Also the summer solstice is the start of summer and vice versa with the winter solstice.
Torrent- A hevay rain. Im not sure but i think my cousins talked about a torrent river in wyoming.
GTO- Unique? im not sure i seen Grand Turismo Omolagoto in somebodys handle.. which might mean GTO not sure.
Grand Prix- Any of several competitive international road races for sports cars of specific engine size over an exacting, usually risky course.
Vibe- Vibration.
SV6- Unique. Sport Van 6 Cylinders? not sure.
GMC- General Motors Company i think.
Sierra- A gorgeous mountain range on the nevada-cali border. Caused by the californian tectonic plate crashin with the north american tectonic plate. Home of yosemite(yo-sem-e-tee) national park and a few other i think.
Canyon- A gorge...basically a little narrow/long hole in the gorund caused by wind/water erosion. Such as the Grand Canyon, AZ was caused by erosin from the coolorado river.
Envoy- A messenger; an agent.
Yukon- A territory in canada, home of the klondike gold rush long ago. It borders alaska.
Savana- A biome found mainly in africa, many animals roam the savannah such as the impala.
Cadillac- will do later.
Dodge- Named after John and Horace Dodge.
Neon- a element on the periodic table of elements. Also used to describe bright colors.
Stratus- A low-altitude cloud formation consisting of a horizontal layer of gray clouds.
Viper- a cool looking snake.
Charger- one who charges? lol i dunno.
Magnum- Of or relating to a cartridge containing a larger explosive charge than other cartridges of the same size.
Caravan- A company of travelers journeying together, as across a desert or through hostile territory. "caravan" is also soemtimes used to describe any sorta minivan.
Durango- A city of north-central Mexico north-northwest of Guadalajara. Founded as a mining town c. 1560, it was an important political and religious center during the early history of northern Mexico.
Dakota- prolly refering to the states South Dakota (i live heer!) and North Dakota which came from the indian word/tribe "lakota".
Ram- a male of a bighorn sheep. bighorn sheep are reknown for there excellent climbing ability.
Sprinter- One who sprints i would think, lol.
Chrysler Founded by Walter Percy.
Crossfire- Lines of fire from two or more positions crossing each other at a single point.
PT Cruiser- Personal Transit Cruiser i think.
Sebring- Sebring, FL
300- Not sure...i look into it later.
Pacifica- A city of western California on the Pacific coast south of San Francisco. It is mainly residential.
Town & Country- Town & Country.
Aspen- prolly a few towns named aspen, but there is a tree called a aspen tree...i think one of aspirins ingredients is aspen trees bark.
Jeep- A trademark used for a civilian motor vehicle.
Wrangler- A cowboy or cowgirl, especially one who tends saddle horses.
Liberty- The condition of being free from restriction or control.
Grand Cherokee- A Native American people formerly inhabiting the southern Appalachian Mountains from the western Carolinas and eastern Tennessee to northern Georgia, with present-day populations in northeast Oklahoma and western North Carolina. The Cherokee were removed to Indian Territory in the 1830s after conflict with American settlers over rights to traditional lands.
I will finish jeep and add alot more car compnays later gotta get off.
