The Japanese giant car manufacturer Nissan - which is a giant company manufacturing cars, not a company manufacturing giant cars - has been forced to rename its latest product after a wave of protests throughout the Muslim world.
The 'Nissan Mohammed', a four-door convertible, was to be announced to the press this week. However, following recent protests, 4000 of the vehicles have had to be recalled to the factory to have their name repainted. Nissan President Nakasuki Hamaspama has apologised for any offence caused, and insisted it was an 'honest mistake'. He said, "We never put any thought into our car names, and this one was no different."
The protests have led many Islamic groups to call for a boycott of all Japanese products, including bonsai trees and karaoke machines.
One enraged protester said, 'I wouldn't have minded if it was an SUV.'
