Has anyone checked out the concepts at the Detroit Auto Show? Ford took a Chrysler Concept name.?

Question

Ford's new Interceptor has the same name as the old Chrysler concept , without the hot look.

http://autos.aol.com/detroit-auto-show

You may remember the Chrysler Interceptor from the Charlie Sheen movie "The Wraith."

http://www.moviecars.info/view.php?ItemI…

Does anyone else think that they should have come up with something original instead of reusing a name from a different company?

Answer 1

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I think using the name was just fine. It worked great for that car, and Ford had every right to use it. It was an awesome concept car. Chrysler obviously didn't have any ownership of the name so it was free game. After reading countless articles from all kinds of automotive sources, you are the only person to make that connection so its obviously no big deal.

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Obviously, it's no big deal, but I and several of my friends will always think Mopar when we hear Interceptor.

Answer 2

Heck ya,
the new concept cars from detroit are finally something new to get excited about for us car guys. My personal favorites are the Mazda Kabura, Chrysler Imperial, and the new Giugianni mustang concept.