My friend offered to receive me at the railway station. C1 to react to something or someone in a particular way that shows how you feel about it, him, or her: The speech was well/warmly/coldly, etc. received by the conference delegates.
KITT is owned by Knight industries in both the Movie and Television series Knight Rider. David Hasselhof has never owned a KITT!
Mini was previously part of the British Motor Corporation (BMC) until 2000. Mini was relaunched by BMW after they bought the rights to the name. It was known prior to that time as an Austin Mini or a Morris MIni, dependent upon where it was sold. So, Mini is the make. BMW owns the rights to the name. Mini's models include the Cooper, Clubman, and Countryman.