Astronomers think it’s possible that moons can have their own mini-moon – but the scientific suggestion that they should be called ‘moonmoons’ is not going down well among those with a more poetic inclination. READ MORE: NASA administrator shows off historic spaceship…made of Lego The term ‘moonmoons’ started with astrophysicist Duncan Forgan, reports ScienceAlert, who […]
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Medicine award to kick off naming of new Nobel Prize winners
This year’s Nobel Prize recipients will be revealed starting Monday with the prize for medicine or physiology.
It Looks Like Cadillac Is Sticking With Its Alphanumeric Naming Strategy
Not everyone was a fan of Cadillac’s decision to dive into an alphanumeric naming plan for its models. Seen as an attempt to copy German brands like BMW, Audi, and Mercedes-Benz, General Motors’ luxury arm began aggressively chasing the trend in the new millennium. But a great many traditionalists still feel that alphanumeric names are […]
America’s Treasury refrains from naming any currency manipulators
MOST governments are happy when foreigners want their bonds, especially when those foreigners are long-term holders, like central banks. But America is different. It worries that some foreign governments buy its debt to keep the dollar pricey and their own currencies cheap. This “currency manipulation” gives other countries a competitive edge, raising their own trade […]
Mercedes files trademarks for new naming scheme
“You see, you can tell the difference between a regular Mercedes and an AMG model because the Benz has three numbers with a zero on the end, while the AMG has only two numbers and no zero.” That simple equation has made it easy to help people tell regular Benzes apart from their amped up […]
Naming Rites: Audi SQ5 vs. Mercedes-AMG GLC43, Porsche Macan S
– Car enthusiasts and physics concur: Tallness is inherently at odds with fun. At least when it comes to driving; Wilt Chamberlain probably disagreed. Regardless, the tall, banausic crossover proliferates. So abundant are these be-hatched trucklets that we find ourselves desperately trying to classify them, adding words such as “premium,” “compact,” and—wait for it—“performance.” Yet […]
Audi announces new two-digit naming system
Once upon a time, model numbers indicated a car’s engine displacement. A BMW 328i had a 2.8-liter engine, a Mercedes S500 had a 5.0-liter V8, etc. Then engine downsizing happened. Since a new car couldn’t have a lower and thus seemingly inferior number than its predecessor, we ended up with model numbers that represented nothing […]
Naming rights for 3-day event
Minister Leon Bignell, event director Gillian Rolton, Mitsubishi CEO Mutsuhiro Oshikiri and CEO Beijing Silver Medallist Megan Jones on Kirby Park Invader. Jesper FjeldstadThe Advertiser Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Reddit Email a friend ADELAIDE’S international three-day equestrian event has secured the backing of multinational car manufacturer Mitsubishi. […]
Truth in Naming: Ferrari 812 Superfast Claims 211 MPH, Even More Insane V-12 Power
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Truth in Naming: Ferrari 812 Superfast Claims 211 MPH, Even More Insane V-12 Power
– Sometimes, despite all the rich adjectives and clever metaphors in the English language, the verbiage of a little boy best describes a car. This red car is super fast. It is a Ferrari. Ergo, it is called the Ferrari 812 Superfast. – For its 70th birthday, Ferrari is once again resurrecting the Superfast name, […]