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The name of the dog in the car? (5)

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I believe the answer is:

rover

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'the car?' is the definition.
(former British car manufacturer)

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(Other definitions for rover that I've seen before include "Nomad" , "Car - dog" , "Wanderer, rolling stone" , "Pirate; dog's name" , "Wanderer, archery mark" .)

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