Although all vehicles have makers and model names, some Nigerians prefer to rename the cars to suit their opinions and for different reasons also. Below are some cars, their nicknames and their perceived origins.
1. Volkswagen Beetle (Tortoise Car): Named such due to the similarity between the car and a tortoise.
2. Honda 1999-2002 models (Baby Boy): Named such after being used by a couple in a movie titled 'Baby boy'.
3. Toyota Camry V6 2002 model (Envelope): Named such due to the envelope-shape of it's reverse light.
4. Honda Accord 2003-2005 (End of Discussion): Named after an advert about the car in which the listeners were convinced and it ended with 'End of Discussion'.

5. Toyota Camry 2004 model (Big for nothing): Named such due to the large size of the dashboard, booth and overall size.

Other funny car nicknames includes:
6. Cadillac Escalade - Chairman
7. Infiniti FX35 - Dwarf
8. Toyota Starlet - Rabbit
9. Toyota Avalon - Long John
10. BMW 5 series 05 - Cobra
11. Mack Trucks - Kill and Go
12. Peugeot 407 - Jet
13. FJ Cruiser - Hummer Jnr
14. Toyota Highlander - Carton wagon
15. Volkswagen Jetta - Big Packet
16. Volkswagen Golf - Packet
17. Volvo GL750 - Coffin
18. Mazda 6 - Ninja Face
19. Lexus RX300 - Ajebor
20. Mercedes S Class - Beast
21. Toyota Corolla 1996 model - First Lady
22. Honda Accord 2011-2012 model - Evil Spirit
23. Toyota Tundra 2010 model - The Bully
24. Honda Accord 2006-2010 models - Discussion Continues
25. Honda Accord EX 1994 model - Hala
26. Honda Accord 1995 model - Bullet
27. Toyota Camry 1995 model - Orobo
28. Toyota Camry 1999 model - Pencil light
29. Honda Accord 1996 model - Bulldog
30 Nissan Pathfinder - Lorry

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