Which linguistic phenomenon led Chevrolet to rename their 'Nova' car in Spanish-speaking markets?

Successful brands often invest significant resources in linguistics research to ensure their product names resonate across global markets. From phonetic appeal to cultural connotations, language plays a crucial role in brand identity. This poll tests your knowledge about how linguistic principles influence major branding decisions and how companies navigate language barriers in global product naming.

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In Spanish, 'no va' can be interpreted as 'doesn't go' - an unfortunate name for a car
The word 'nova' was considered too scientific and academic for the target market
Spanish speakers couldn't pronounce the letter combination 'ov' properly
In Spanish, 'nova' had an inappropriate slang meaning related to vehicle accidents