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Which company had to rebrand their 'Nova' car model in Spanish-speaking markets because the name could be interpreted as 'doesn't go' in Spanish ('no va')?
Poll Type: Trivia | Total Votes: 0
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| {'choice_text': 'General Motors (Chevrolet)', 'is_correct': True} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'Toyota', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'Ford', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'Volkswagen', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |