noun
car model; vehicle model
Refers to a specific model name of a car, such as 'Corolla' or 'Civic'.
この車名は聞いたことがない。
I've never heard of this car model.
noun
car brand; car make; marque
Refers to the brand or manufacturer of a car, such as 'Toyota' or 'Honda'.
車名で選ぶならトヨタが好きだ。
If choosing by car brand, I like Toyota.