Behind the names: Japanese car makers.

Honda, Toyota, Suzuki, Yamaha, Mitsuoka: Japanese family names.

Nissan: Means "Japan made" or "Made in Japan".

Subaru: Named after the 6 star Pleiades star cluster (Hence the logo). BONUS FACT: Subaru evolved from Nakajima which originally manufactured aircraft, including WWII fighters. Hence the horizontal piston design.

Mitsubishi: Means 3 diamonds.

Mazda: Name derived from the Japanese family name "Matsuda".

Daihatsu: Means "Great invention".

Kawasaki: Name of an industrialised port city near Yokohama.

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