The Nova did not sell very well in Latin America. “No va” means “does not go” in Spanish.
It just wouldn’t go - the name.
Back in the 70’s, a Chinese delegation was given a tour of a Ford car factory.
They asked what the name of the car was that was being made.
Upon hearing it they seemed embarrassed and some snickered.
Pinto in Mandarin is a naughty word for mistress....................