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10 Resurrected Model Names, Because Nostalgia Sells

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Daniel Rufiange
Recycling defunct vehicle names: for or against?

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Jeep Gladiator Mojave
Jeep Gladiator Mojave | Photo: V.Aubé

And on it goes

Ten models that take on a name from the past? That there is a trend in itself! But for additional proof, we can easily find several other models that inherit names that have some baggage.

These include the Jeep Gladiator and the Honda Passport, both of which are already on the market, as well as upcoming releases like the all-electric DeLorean, the electric Chrysler Airflow, and even the Scout, which will return as a sub-brand under the Volkswagen banner.

Chrysler Airflow prototype
Chrysler Airflow prototype | Photo: Chrysler
The new DeLorean
The new DeLorean | Photo: DeLorean
Daniel Rufiange
Daniel Rufiange
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