The origins of car manufacturers' names

Customers in the market for a new car are currently spoilt for choice. Where we once had forecourts stuffed with brown Rovers and beige Vauxhalls, we now have an increasingly diverse array of attractive metal filling the glass halls of local dealers.

The exotic selection of metal often comes with an equally colourful brand name, but have you ever wondered where these names come from?

We've had a search through the history books to find out the etymology behind the world's most famous car manufacturers.