Names of cars

Words do not exist alone. Words have connotations and associations above and beyond their literal meaning.
Sometimes these connotations are related to the origin of the word, sometimes because of who uses the word or where it is commonly used.
Select names from the following list and answer these questions:
a) what is the origin or meaning of each name?
b) what associations are suggested by each name?
c) How does each name help to give an image to the car?
Alfa Romeo
Alfasud Sprint Cloverleaf Veloce
Giulia Giulietta Spider Montreal
Audi
Avant GT Quattro
Austin
Metro City Vanden Plas Allegro
Maestro Maxi Ambassador Princess
BMW
3.0s Si CSi CSL
Bentley
Corniche Mulsanne
Bristol
Brigand Britannia
Chrysler
Avenger Hunter
Citroen
Dyane 2CV Ami Visa
Reflex Athena Pallas Safari
Colt
Lancer Mirage Galant Sigma
Celeste Shogun Sapporo Starion
Daihatsu
Domino Charade Charmant
Daimler
Sovereign Limousine Double Six
Datsun
Micra Cherry Sunny Violet
Stanza Prairie Bluebird Laurel
Skyline Patrol
Fiat
Panda Uno Strada Argenta
Ford
Fiesta Escort Mexico Orion
Cortina Sierra Capri Consul
Granada
Hillman
Imp
Honda
Civic Quintet Accord Prelude
Humber
Sceptre
Hyundai
Pony
Jensen
Interceptor
Lotus
Elan Europa Elite Eclat
Esprit
Reliant
Robin Kitten Scimitar
Rolls
Phantom Corniche Silver Wraithe Silver Spur
Silver Spirit Camargue
Talbot
Samba Sunbeam Horizon Alpine
Toyota
Starlet Tercel Corolla Corona
Space Cruiser Crown Land Cruiser Cressida
Triumph
Spitfire Acclaim Toledo Dolomite
Vauxhall
Nova Astra Viva Cavalier
Carlton Magnum Victor Viceroy
Volkswagen
Beetle Polo Derby Jetta
Golf Passat Scirocco Santana
In any foreign country you see vehicles of unfamiliar shapes and sizes, and occasionally silly names. You observe a plentitude of Fiats and Citroens when travelling in Europe, and the UK has those mini-cars...but in the contest for weird automobiles, Japan wins by a landslide. Some of these seem too bizarre to be true, but I wrote them down the second I saw them, and spotted most of them on several occasions, leaving no room for error.
Nissan Liberty Daihatsu Hijet
Suzuki Every Ford Freda (American?!)
Honda Life Suzuki Alto
Toyota Comfort (mostly taxis) Toyota Celsior
Toyota Crown Toyota Hiace
Toyota Vitz Toyota Chaser
Nissan Sunny Honda Orthia
Toyota Town Ace Yamaha Mint (scooter)
Honda Mysterious Utility (my favorite) Yamaha Vino (scooter)
Nissan Homy Toyota Aristo
Toyota Lite Ace Toyota Move
Daihatsu Move Subaru Carry (pickup)
Potato brand bicycle (???) Honda Acty
Mitsubishi Bravo Exceed Toyota Toyoace
Mayfair Rover Cedric Classic
Honda Logo Astra Opel
Honda Stepwgn (sic) Mitsubishi Delica
Mitsubishi Toppo Mitsubishi Pajero
Toyota Carina Nissan Largo
Toyota Estima Nissan Primera
Toyota Nadia Nissan Vanette (minivan)
Toyota Duet Nissan Atlas (truck)
Nissan Serena Honda Regius
Mitsubishi Fighter Mignon (big truck) Honda Street
Autozam Scizum (huh??) Toyota Windom
Nissan Cima Nissan Bluebird

2006 Kawasaki Ninja 650R

The 650R powerplant was tuned for smooth, rider-friendly low-end and midrange power, and dual throttle valves in the 38mm Keihin throttle bodies help to provide smooth response and precise roll-on power. The motor was also designed to meet stringent Euro 3 emissions standards,

2006 Kawasaki Ninja® 500R

Corbin Seat, Sarachu Exhaust, LED tail light, Dark Smoke screen, SS brake line, Tapeworks Graphics, EBC HH brake pads, K&N filter, Dyno Jet stage 1, Racetech springs, Works Performance shock, Diablo tires. Clear turn signals and Silverstar headlight.

Elegant outdoor jacket with mesh wadding liner: Sasta Ladies Seita Jacket

Especially for ladies: elegant outdoor jacket with mesh wadding liner. Pocket for mobile phone. Waterproof map pocket. Tape-sealed Gore-Tex z-liner seams.

Can-Am Renegade ATV.

With plenty of power, precise handling and extreme terrain access, the Renegade is a thrill seeker’s dream. Combining sport ATV handling with 4x4 capabilities and aggressive styling, this Can-Am ATV handles the back trails with agility and speed. Powered by an 800cc, 4-stroke, V-twin, liquid-cooled, 8-valve SOHC engine, nothing will stop this Renegade. The Renegade ATV also features an SST frame, RS-Type double A-arm long travel front suspension, fade resistant high pressure gas shocks, center-cast aluminum wheels and a compact, digital multifunction gauge.

New 2006 Kawasaki Kfx400 Sport ATV 4 Stroke No Miles

Make: Kawasaki
Model: Kfx 400
Engine size (cc):400 cc
Type: Sport
Transmission type: Manual
Year:2006
Drive train:2-wheel drive
Mileage:0
Primary color: Green
Title: Clear
Condition: Brand new

2006 Kawasaki KX250F

The most visible change to the KX250F is the aluminum perimeter frame. As with the KX450F, Kawasaki engineers combined their experience designing steel perimeter KX frames and techniques used to construct the Ninja® ZX™-10R sport bike chassis to create an all-new aluminum perimeter frame. Comprised of forged, extruded and cast aluminum parts, the strong but light design gives the KX250F the best possible balance of torsional and longitudinal rigidity necessary for superior handling characteristics.

The frame was designed so that the center of gravity and key chassis dimensions would work together to enhance the rear tire’s ability to drive the KX250F forward instead of squatting under acceleration. Additionally, the four-stroke engine sits in an upright position within the new frame to further aid overall traction.

The slim profile of the KX250F frame, two-piece radiator shrouds that leave the upper frame spars exposed, and careful design of the remaining bodywork make the KX250F feel light and narrow beneath the rider.

2006 Kawasaki KX250F

Racing motocross is one of the most brutal, most demanding sports known to man. But it didn’t take long for a new order to develop when Kawasaki introduced the KX™250F. After setting the world on fire, it totally dominated the class, winning the 2005 AMA East and West Supercross Championships and the 2004 and 2005 Arenacross titles. For 2006, the reigning champ gets an all-new, lighter aluminum perimeter frame, more power, more torque and less total weight. The KX250F will bury the competition again with quicker acceleration, higher compression, more usable power, a higher rev limiter and now even better handling. To get out of the gate first – and stay out front – we took our championship-winning 250 4-stroke engine, made it even faster and then wrapped it in a lightweight aluminum perimeter frame. The result is an incredibly powerful, balanced package. Other competition-eating features include a new Showa twin-chamber 47mm inverted front fork, all-new UNI-TRAK® rear suspension linkage that delivers smoother wheel travel with less squat and improved traction, new lighter ribless hubs, fewer spokes, new lighter petal brake rotors, a Renthal handlebar, new seat, more efficient radiators and new two-piece radiator shrouds. When you roll the new KX250F off the truck, you’re gonna get noticed. Then you’re gonna disappear.

MOTORCYCLES - KAWASAKI - NINJA ZX-6RR - DALLAS

The new Kawasaki NINJA® ZX-6RR sportbike marks a dramatic departure from the broad-spectrum appeal of the earlier Ninja sportbikes, giving the bike a much stronger track bias. The limited edition street-legal ZX-6RR boasts aggressive race-worthy features -including engine, chassis, riding position and overall performance upgrades oriented towards serious sport riding, track days or full-on racing. Designed with the expert and professional racer in mind, this new generation motorcycle is destined to dominate Supersport racing around the world.

The heart of the ZX-6RR is a liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, 599cc, four-cylinder four-stroke engine that delivers increased performance, especially in the high rpm ranges. To make the engine more competitive, new lightweight forged pistons weigh in at five grams lighter, while longer rods and a shorter stroke produce the high revs required for the track. The new plated, all-aluminum cylinders have 5mm shorter skirts for reduced weight. The water passageways have been reshaped for improved cooling performance. The new engine is lighter, more compact, revs higher and makes more power.

Intake and exhaust valves for the compact engine are 10mm shorter, resulting in less weight and improved high-rpm performance. Also improving high-rpm performance and valve control are lighter, oval-shaped intake valve springs. In addition, stepped spring seats better stabilize the valve springs.

To reduce cylinder weight, vibration and engine noise, the outer surface of the cam-chain tunnel has been redesigned. A new crankcase is also lighter and more rigid, allowing oil jets to be positioned closer to the pistons for optimal lubrication. To match the engine's overall compact design, the engine oil pan capacity has also been reduced.

The ZX-6RR is fed by a new-age fuel injection system that utilizes large-bore 38mm throttle bodies, while a 32-bit high-speed microprocessor-controlled timing is ultra-responsive to engine needs. The integrated system helps ensure smooth linear power characteristics and high engine output and with low emissions. A new centrally located ram-air duct system contributes to added performance, improves intake efficiency and saves weight by eliminating a number of parts needed for the prior Ram-air system.

Triple In-molded shell and foam engineered to maximize ventilation and weight savings

• 4th Dimension Cooling System: Mouthport, In-Line vent configuration, Deep internal vent channeling, Rear exhaust ports. 4th dimension cooling system
• Wind tunnel tested to verify maximum cooling
• Triple In-molded shell and foam engineered to maximize ventilation and weight savings
• Carbon-reinforced InnerMatrix enables larger, deeper channeled vents. InnerMatrix
• InStrap system minimizes strap length and reduces strap contact, improving comfort. InStrap
• Light and simple U-Turn strap adjusters. U-Turn
• Patented Clip-on matching color visor included

2004 Yamaha Crusers 3

Engine
Type 649cc, 40-cubic-inch,
  air-cooled, SOHC, 70� V-twin
Bore x Stroke 81 x 63mm
Compression Ratio 9.0:1
Carburetion (2) 28mm Mikuni downdraft-type
Ignition Digital TCI
Transmission 5-speed
Final Drive Shaft
Chassis
Suspension/Front Telescopic fork; 5.5" travel
Suspension/Rear Single shock, link-type,
 w/adjustable preload; 3.9" travel
Brakes/Front 298mm Disc
Brakes/Rear 200mm Drum
Tires/Front 130/90-16
Tires/Rear 170/80-15
Dimensions
Length 96.5"
Width N/A 

Motorcycle Review: Kawasaki VN250 Eliminator

The Kawasaki VN250 Eliminator is a cruiser bike with attitude and style. The particular bike under review is the 2000 model, but since 2000, the models haven’t really changed aside from some badge changes.

The VN250 has a 250cc V-twin, liquid cooled engine. It has a 6 speed gearbox, forward control handlbars, front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. The seat is fairly comfortable, I ride this bike every day at the moment around 1.25 hours per day each way to and from work. Reliability is fantastic, with only minor servicing needed so far. This particular model currently has around 31,000 kms on the clock and is still going strong. Currently, this model’s timing chain needs replacing, which is going to cost around $350 AUD, but that’s it.

2001 VULCAN™ 800 FEATURES

Styling is designed so nothing disturbs the sleek, flowing lines created by the seat, tank, fenders and 48-spoke custom-style wheels. The UNI-TRAK® rear suspension system is tucked out of sight to give the triangulated steel swingarm a clean, uncluttered appearance. It looks like a hard tail design, but the linkage system applies progressive damping and spring forces as the single shock is compressed to provide a smooth ride. A narrow front wheel is at the end of the kicked out front fork to add to the cruiser look.

MOTORCYCLES - KAWASAKI - VULCAN 1600 CLASSIC - DALLAS

If cruiser coolness can be measured in height and length, the new low-and-long Kawasaki 2003 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1600 Classic is as cool as it gets. The new king of the Vulcan lineup is a stroked version of the popular Vulcan® 1500 Classic Kawasaki's best-selling cruiser. A new engine delivers the kind of low rpm rumble that gets the nod from serious cruiser riders. A new frame with a longer wheelbase and a lower seat height houses the engine and is the basis for this new American classic. The new flagship cruiser's great performance and attention to detail will appeal even to non-cruiser riders. But it's the true cruiser aficionado who'll be lusting after this long, low, lean Vulcan machine.

2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000

The big cruiser has a simple swing-arm rear suspension with a direct-action single shock and 3.9 in. of wheel travel. The front suspension relies on substantial 49mm forks and the front wheel has 5.9 in. of travel. Dual 300mm front discs with 4-piston calipers slow the front wheel, and the rear wheel is kept under control by a single disc clamped by a 2-piston caliper. The rear tire, by the way, is a 200/60R16.

Silver cruiser kawasaki

Kawasaki 1500 Nomad Cruiser

New Kawasaki Mean Streak: Style, Power and Handling in a Cruiser

Joining the "power cruiser" melee, Kawasaki has announced the 2002 Vulcan 1500 Mean Streak. Remembering that Kawasaki starts out with one of the more advanced big-bore V-twins in the cruiser segment (i.e., a 1470cc, liquid-cooled, single overhead cam, eight-valve design with fuel injection), Kawasaki claims a conservative ten percent increase in engine performance for the Mean Streak over the "regular" fuel-injected Vulcan 1500.

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Honda E4-01 Concept Scooter/Sport Bike....

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