Alphabet To Be Divided Among Automakers

In a stunning move, the world's automakers have decided to split the alphabet so that there'd be no more confusion among brands.

Moving forward, the following companies will "own" the following letter:

A = Audi
B = BMW
C = Chrysler
etc.

In a statement, Acura said, "This is bullshit. We were in the can when this was decided." In a diplomatic move, Volvo will own "O" and sell Olvos. Olvo spokesman said, "Did you see the way Volkswagen was rubbing its mustache? We're not getting in a fight with the Ermans." (G is owned by GM.)

Autoblog reports: BMW beats Infiniti in battle over M.

Comments

[Chris Tisdale]

I found this and little bit funny since i know that this will not happen.

But why would you choice the slow less reliable nissan over the BMW?

[John]

Have you seen the spiteful comments in that Autoblog entry? Seems to speak volumes on the insecurities of traditional-minded people towards Japan's mainstream market success creeping into the luxury realm. I know how inappropriate it can be to throw the racism card around, but damn these kinds of people are tempting me.

As for the actual story, would this event open the door for Nissan to countersue over using the letter Z? Honestly, I'd prefer to buy Nissan's roadster over BMW's any day--same goes for their respective luxury performance coupes (not that I hold any ill-will towards the "Ermans").