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How did Asian carmakers like Toyota and Honda get their names?

Mitsubishi (三菱) has two parts to its name: mitsu means three and hishi (changing to bishi in the middle of the word) means diamond (the shape). Hence, the three diamond logo. (Note that "diamond" in this context refers only to the rhombus shape, not to the precious gem.)

How did the Detroit Three of Ford, GM and Chrysler get their names?

Here is a primer on the American car companies and how they got their names. We start off with Ford Motor Co., which was named after founder Henry Ford, who is pictured.

Kia TV ad urban hamsters will dig Kia Hamstar Soul

Ready to drive a car inspired by advertising rodents? Kia thinks you are and is releasing a special limited-run 2011 Kia Hamstar Soul to prove it...and sell a few cars while they're at it.

Mitsubishi calls attention to new i vehicle by making it a Jelly Belly

When all else fails, make your cars look like Jelly Bellys. That just might be a winning sales tool for Mitsubishi, the giant Japanese automaker who has largely failed to generate significant interest in its products in the U.S. market.

Ford seeks greater market share in post-tsunami Japan

One man’s ceiling is another man’s floor, as the saying goes, and it easily follows one countries tragedy may be another’s opportunity. That’s just what Ford is thinking as they seek to gain market share in Japan while their Asian competitors are rebuilding from the devastation of the earthquake and the subsequent oceanic invasion.
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Author: Don Bain

General Motors Tire-Wheel Systems Lab abuses tires for 2011 Buick Enclave

The tires on the 2011 Buick Enclave luxury crossover may look nice on the road, but General Motors (NYSE: GM) went through a lot of abuse by 50 engineers to prove their performance, durability and safety before being chosen.

Introducing the Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet Intimidator Camaro

While the late Dale Earnhardt Sr. never won a NASCAR race in a Camaro, Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet of Newton, NC has announced that they will be building a collection of ultra high performance 2011 Chevrolet Camaros wearing the name Intimidator – Dale Sr.’s nickname for his powerful on-track personality.
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Ford's new heart rate monitoring car seat

NASA has always monitored the biological functions of their astronauts and now Ford has developed a car seat that will monitor the driver’s heartbeat, allowing those with medical problems to manage their condition on the go. The seat opens the door to a wide array of health, convenience and perhaps life-saving potential.
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The 1974 Jensen Interceptor III Convertible featured at 2011 Mecum Indy

The 1974 Jensen Interceptor III offered British design and styling with the heart and soul of a classic American muscle car thanks to the Chrysler 440 4-barrel under the hood – and one of these rare Chrysler-powered luxury drop-tops made an appearance at the 2011 Mecum Spring Classic in Indianapolis.
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