Automaker named after an inventor

TESLA

5-letter answer

This clue points to "TESLA," the electric car company named after Nikola Tesla, the famous inventor and engineer. The wordplay is straightforward—it’s a direct reference to the brand’s origin, tying the automaker to its namesake. Since Tesla is both a well-known inventor and a major car manufacturer, the clue relies on that dual meaning. No tricks here, just a clean connection between the inventor and the modern company.