<> Bizarrely in the home market they tend towards naming cars - Soarer, Celica, Landcruiser, Crown etc. Maybe the perception is that we gaijin are more soulless and require the hoover designations. Also avoids names that don't travel well - anyone in UK remember the Datsun Cedric? 240Z - a popular car stateside was Fairlady Z in the home market - not a very macho name for a sports car.
Toodle pip Peter (one time Skyline / 240 KGT - which name do you prefer? - owner)
