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Famous Linguistic Branding Failures
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Which automobile brand had to rename its 'Pajero' SUV in Spanish-speaking countries due to the name being an offensive slang term?
Poll Type: Trivia | Total Votes: 0
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| {'choice_text': 'Mitsubishi', 'is_correct': True} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'Toyota', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'Ford', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'Hyundai', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |