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This is a list of auto industries people by nickname, excluding those whose motorsport career (test drivers included) is of a greater notability to their career as an auto industry staff member.

Individuals

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D

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H

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I

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J

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K

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L

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M

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N

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O

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P

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Q

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R

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S

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T

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U

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V

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W

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X

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Y

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Z

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Collective

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Notes

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  1. ^ Given due to his ruthless cost cutting ways.
  2. ^ Regarded as a father because of his initial interest and input into the project.
  3. ^ Responsible for the development that led to the first pony car.
  4. ^ Credited by Car & Driver magazine in 1980, has since been widely disputed.
  5. ^ Responsible for the market research of Nissan's sports car for the American market that led to the Z-car and its subsequent successes spanning four decades. Nickname is commonly honored by enthusiasts of the car.
  6. ^ Given due to his decisions that saved debt ridden Nissan from bankruptcy.
  7. ^ Nicknamed due to his status in the family and physical size.

References

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  1. ^ http://books.google.com/books?id=dGAcUTBWd3EC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Big+Daddy+%22Ed+Roth%22&source=bl&ots=tTS7gNgj77&sig=Ctov5HEiT9i4CNJbJ3m3QKVuA_g&hl=en&ei=adR8TKWjH4Pc4gaXj8SlBg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=17&ved=0CFMQ6AEwEA#v=onepage&q&f=false
  2. ^ "70. születésnapját ünnepli Ferdinand Alexander Porsche". M1 (Hungarian State Television) (in Hungarian). 2005. Retrieved 2008-04-07.
  3. ^ http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=paeyN79nV90C&pg=PA186&lpg=PA186&dq=Ed+%22The+Camfather%22+Iskenderian&source=bl&ots=rHJjnfgSko&sig=LXwv89ACFgvRl4A1topkJnkyYNg&hl=en&ei=O75TTt6ECoe08QOF_rT0BQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=6&ved=0CDkQ6AEwBQ
  4. ^ http://www.wickedquick.com/2011/02/wq-meets-the-camfather/
  5. ^ a b c "Exclusive Hans G. Lehmann Interview: First Ever Interview Of A Spy Photographer". Auto Motto. 2008-09-30. Retrieved 2010-01-18.
  6. ^ http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=mVd9dkLuJ4UC&pg=PA48&lpg=PA48&dq=Carlos+%22Le+Cost+Cutter%22+Ghosn&source=bl&ots=P9qhwWUYhM&sig=-V1wsfUeBSCZadF3S7uGcyhopa8&hl=en
  7. ^ http://books.google.ca/books?id=kfjZRwc0GrIC&pg=PA102&dq=jim+%22jake%22+jacobs&hl=en&ei=TTtUTr3VOMemqAGs2cB7&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CDEQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=Dirty%20Doug&f=false
  8. ^ http://www.vwtrendsweb.com/features/0106vwt_people/index.html
  9. ^ Burton, Jerry (2002). "Zora Arkus-Duntov: The Legend Behind Corvette (Chevrolet)". New York: Bentley Publishers. p. 6. ISBN 0837608589.
  10. ^ http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Barrett-Jackson-1050565.html
  11. ^ http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/1999/05/17/60II/main47539.shtml
  12. ^ http://www.2009gtr.com/2011/01/father-of-nissan-skyline-dies-at-81.html
  13. ^ http://www.usautoparts.net/bmw/models/vintage/albrecht_von_goertz.htm
  14. ^ http://webspace.webring.com/people/jf/firstgenerationzs/historyofthedatsun240Z.htm
  15. ^ a b http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3828/is_199812/ai_n8820575/
  16. ^ Ferdinand "Ferry" Porsche: le plus grand des petits constructeurs
  17. ^ http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/REPORTS/2011/05/110526.html
  18. ^ http://www.fastcompany.com/100/2010/04/shiro-nakamura
  19. ^ http://www.blastolene.com/blastolene_story.htm
  20. ^ "2009 Chevrolet Camaro Fleet Caught in Australia - 09 Camaro". Jalopnik. 2007-12-11. Retrieved 2010-01-18.
  21. ^ http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=ujMIXXdfWF0C&pg=PA123&dq=Isky&hl=en&ei=YjlUTqfuDsriqgHI_418&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CC4Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=Isky%20Iskendarian&f=false
  22. ^ http://books.google.ca/books?id=kfjZRwc0GrIC&pg=PA102&dq=jim+%22jake%22+jacobs&hl=en&ei=TTtUTr3VOMemqAGs2cB7&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CDEQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=jim%20%22jake%22%20jacobs&f=false
  23. ^ http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1755&dat=19821216&id=JuohAAAAIBAJ&sjid=T2gEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6859,434183
  24. ^ http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20078311,00.html
  25. ^ http://www.hotrod.com/whereitbegan/hrdp_0803w_lil_john_buttera_death/index.html
  26. ^ http://jalopnik.com/363084/lil-john-buttera-funny-car-legend-dead-at-67
  27. ^ http://www.streetrodderweb.com/tech/1004sr_1963_chevy_impala_700_r4_overdrive_automatic/index.html
  28. ^ Seat Time with Hiromu Naruse — Autoblog
  29. ^ http://www.roadandtrack.com/tests/comparison/chevrolet-corvette-super-corvette
  30. ^ http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/at-the-garage/corvette/mr-corvette-dick-guldstrand/
  31. ^ http://www.lsxtv.com/news/interview-with-mr-corvette-mike-yager/
  32. ^ Fonda, Daren (2003-05-19). "Motor Trends: Le Cost Killer". Time.
  33. ^ http://www.lenz-er.com/na/corporate/adviser.html
  34. ^ http://www.speedace.info/bertone.htm
  35. ^ http://www.autonews.com/files/euroauto/inductees/bertone2003.htm
  36. ^ http://speedhunters.com/archive/2008/07/21/cars-of-gt-gt-d1gp-2008-wip.aspx
  37. ^ http://www.moma.org/collection/object.php?object_id=3498
  38. ^ http://aphnetworks.com/reviews/simpletech_portable_pininfarina
  39. ^ Rod Action, 2/85, p.5.
  40. ^ Japanese Nostalgic Car - 1975 Toyota Celica 2000GT LB
  41. ^ http://speedhunters.com/archive/2010/04/27/interview-gt-gt-smoky-nagata.aspx
  42. ^ http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100808/LIVING/708089925

See also

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