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Over the years, Holden has tended to use a mixture of model names, some Aboriginal, like Torana, Monaro, Barina and (gasp!) Camira, others more "generic" General Motors names, like Astra, Omega, Apollo.
Even Kingswood and Belmont were shared with overseas GM brands. Commodore is now uniquely Australian after being dumped years ago by Opel, Cruze has been used before and is being recycled on Chevs, Holdens and who knows what else?
Anybody car to suggest intelligent names for new models, that might be more Australian and less generic?
(And no "Meat Pie", "Roo" or similar stupid suggestions, ok?)
Here's a few I have thought of. All begin with V and have an international flavour, to reflect what I would like to think might become of Holden exports in years to come. Haven't a clue about the aboriginal language so I haven't suggested any and there's no Aussie-ness about them.
Versaille (pronounced Ver-seye) French - luxury sedan
Vermont - mid range sedan (United States)
Voortrekker (for 4WD) South African
Vendetta (coupe or convertible) Italian
Vixen - small, female orientated buzz box (ie Barina style) English
Anybody care to come up with their ideas?
Even Kingswood and Belmont were shared with overseas GM brands. Commodore is now uniquely Australian after being dumped years ago by Opel, Cruze has been used before and is being recycled on Chevs, Holdens and who knows what else?
Anybody car to suggest intelligent names for new models, that might be more Australian and less generic?
(And no "Meat Pie", "Roo" or similar stupid suggestions, ok?)
Here's a few I have thought of. All begin with V and have an international flavour, to reflect what I would like to think might become of Holden exports in years to come. Haven't a clue about the aboriginal language so I haven't suggested any and there's no Aussie-ness about them.
Versaille (pronounced Ver-seye) French - luxury sedan
Vermont - mid range sedan (United States)
Voortrekker (for 4WD) South African
Vendetta (coupe or convertible) Italian
Vixen - small, female orientated buzz box (ie Barina style) English
Anybody care to come up with their ideas?