“Brendan Nugent [went] on to allegedly drive a Toyota LandCruiser into the independent MP Helen Haines in a targeted attack”
(The Guardian)

I don’t care about the car’s model name or brand so why is it always specified in news stories or podcasts?

Also, why don’t we do that with everything else?
“The robber took her Longchamp bag before fleeing on his Minimotors Dualtron Mini. A witness saw the scene an called the police with their iPhone 18 Pro.”
Sounds fun, right?

  • cattywampas@lemmy.world
    71·
    4 days ago

    But I did know that. So do many others. So when a news story mentions that someone was hit by a Landcruiser we can immediately differentiate that from a Prius or an F-150.

    You could maybe just say “SUV” but even that has a lot of ambiguity.

    Then add in the fact that the press tends to stick to consistent reporting styles, and when describing vehicles it’s also helpful in situations where the perpetrator is still at large.

    • Fargeol@lemmy.worldOP
      2·
      4 days ago

      I have to admit my knowledge of cars is really limited…

      it’s also helpful in situations where the perpetrator is still at large.

      That’s a good point, and I think it answers my question, thank you!
      It’s as relevant as describing the clothes a criminal is wearing and it tends to stay with stories written years later.