Is it ok to bring back a famous car name for an EV or different style of car?
About this episode
The discussion revolves around the controversial practice of reviving classic car names for new electric vehicles or different styles. The hosts debate whether it's a cash grab or a legitimate way to honor automotive heritage, citing examples like the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Honda Prelude. They explore the implications of such rebranding on consumer perception and nostalgia, while also sharing personal anecdotes about car ownership and updates on their projects. The episode features lively banter and insights from multiple guests, making it a rich conversation for car enthusiasts.
On this episode of Car Torque, Matty is joined by Ed, Scotty, Rob, Tyron and David as they discuss their latest updates as well as discussing if bringing back a famous car name from the dead to be used on an EV or different style of car.
They battle it out in David's quiz!
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Subaru Impreza
"...t else have we been doing? I bought a 2005 Subaru Impreza GX sedan auto 115,000 K One lady owner, now decea..."
Ford Falcon
"Gone XR6O, you mean? You mean? The the Gas Falcon. Yeah. Gone. Gone."
Born Bourne
"...Scamp that I've got. There was a cake car meet at Bourne and Thread in Bayswater which is a screen printin..."
Jeep Cherokee
"What's up? What's up? A car was it? Was a Jeep Cherokee. Probably a good thing the president the buggies ..."
Volkswagen Multivan
"...ewing. It just disappears. Well, that's like that Multivan. I had same thing. Because."
Toyota MR2
"...u for that. I went to the 40th anniversary of the MR2 on Sunday morning at. Seven. You didn't go to tha..."
Ford Mustang
"...a, you know a model called, let's say the the the Mustang. Yeah. And and then there will."
Honda Prelude
"car. Honda has done this recently with with the Prelude they've they've announced that as coming back as ..."
Acura Integra
"...tric car but they also did it with with the Acura Integra which is which is which is now 4 door. I mean the..."
Ford Fiesta
"... in the UK and Europe because it was based on the Fiesta but you know with it was a 2 door. A bit more, bi..."
Ford Ranger
"...s. What do you think, Tyron? Didn't afford Do the Ranger they bought not the world track. What was the one..."
Holden Monaro
"...u think of things like when the second generation Monaro came out for Holden? And maybe I don't think it w..."
Chevrolet Camaro
"...allenges. Their charges. I'm all for that and the Camaros and things like that. The way they brought those ..."
Toyota Century
"...d things like that. We're using the names. Toyota Century bringing out the SUV. I like the scholars in the ..."
Nissan Skyline
"...y much an SUV 2. Crossover, yeah. I mean, I guess Skyline wasn't really just a sports car to begin with. So..."
Nissan Pulsar
"Seems to be. People like Nissan who had Pulsar and then they go, no, no, no, we're gonna call it..."
Volkswagen Egolf
"...e rolling them out. Well from what I've heard the egolf that was released well and truly I think almost 1..."
Tesla Model 3
"... you know, kind of, I mean the new, the new Model Model 3 Tesla that's coming out looks virtually the same ..."
Tesla Model 3 Tesla
"... you know, kind of, I mean the new, the new Model Model 3 Tesla that's coming out looks virtually the same as the..."
Tesla Semi
"... I'm see like Tesla saying with with the with the semi, the semi trailer. Well, you know the Tesla Semi ..."
Honda Odyssey
"...hat, although they do have form because the Honda Odyssey has had two incarnations. Not many people realise..."
Buick LeSabre
"...led? OHS. Geez, that's Matthew. I'm just thinking Lesabre. I don't know it should. It should be that should..."
Buick Skylark
"Have a guest. You week. Skywalk. Sky Work, Skylark, Skylark. Skylark No attraction. I just wanted to..."
Buick Rendezvous
"Marisa Tomei. All done. All done, Buick. Rendezvous will the rendezvous I like. That rendezvous."
Oldsmobile Toronado
"No. It was the Oldsmobile. Toronado. Toronado, Coronado. What year? Moses 2 gets a po..."
Delorean DMC-12
"...at does make sense. OK, question 5. Where was the DeLorean Motor Company bases Matthew, Matthew, Matthew tha..."
Holden Commodore
"...t were the trim levels available at launch in the Holden Commodore range in 1978? Matthew. Matthew."
Ford Capri
"... 250 motors a day. Engines a day. They could have Capri and the Corolla. The Corolla, Yeah."
Toyota Corolla
"Engines a day. They could have Capri and the Corolla. The Corolla, Yeah. Hmm. The twin Cam Corolla tha..."
Toyota Camry
"...sorry, 3A and the 4S motors. OK, yeah, so all the Camry ones are knocked. Down parts assault here and the"
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