Nearly half of Gen Z in the U.K. have given their cars a nickname.

Nearly half of Gen Z in the U.K. have given their cars a nickname. According to a recent survey commissioned by Honda, 47% of British Gen Z have given their vehicles a nickname, while only 13% of Boomers have done so. Some of the most popular names include “Baby,” “Betty,” “Beast,” and “Rocket.” According to the study, young drivers say that giving nicknames to their cars fosters a strong emotional connection with their vehicles. In the words of one respondent: “it feels like it’s part of the family in some weird way.” (Businesseye)

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