I’ve started a simple one page car jargon dictionary over here. Whatever’s listed there is all I can think of at the moment. If you have any more terms you could like added, please leave a comment. It’s a work in progress.
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Very good idea. I am getting confused. Also can make it colour coded or something like manufacturer specific as well.
HONDAMATIC – Honda's Automatic Gearbox
M/B 4-MATIC – Merz's version of AWD
Vanos – BMW's version of variable valve
Multivalve – Merz's version of variable valve
Hey… how about Campro?? Hehe…
FWD – Front Wheel Drive
RWD – Rear Wheel Drive
AWD – All Wheel Drive
FF – Front engine, front wheel drive
FR – Front engine, rear wheel drive
MR – Midship engine, rear wheel drive
PDRLC: Proton Dashboards Rattle Like Crazy!,
Honda Multimatic = Honda CVT = Continous Variable Transmission
Toyota VVT-i = Variable Valve Timing with Intelligence
Honda V-Tec = Variable Valve and Lift with Electronic Control
Honda VTC = Variable Timing Control (same as Toyota's VVT-i)
Honda i-VTEC = HONDA V-TEC + HONDA VTC-i (Variable Valve and Lift with Electronic Control and Intelligence (same with Toyota VVTL-i
Here's my favourite jargon:
FCV – Fuel Cell Vehicle
NGV – Natural Gas Vehicle
CNG – Compressed Natural Gas
TDI – Turbo Diesel Intercooler
POD – Palm Oil Diesel
LPG – Liquefied Petroleum Gas
LNG – Liquefied Natural Gas
SVO – Straight Vegetable Oil
DMFC – Direct Methanol Fuel Cell
Mayb the last one not related to car yet, they only use it in mobile electronic device and still in research status.
MPV – Multi Purpose Vehicle
SUV – Sport Utility Vehicle
LUV – Life Utility Vehicle
etc…
CAMPRO – cam profile
Hybrid
Concept Vehicle
Century sprint
Green car
Understeer
Oversteer
ABS
SRS
Tyre profiles
Rims' offset
Drivetrain
Axles
Clear indicators
Smoked lamps
HID
LED tail lamps
Convertible
Cabriolet
Coupe
Hatchback
Sedan/Saloon
4×4
4×2
Sunroof
Panoramic roof
Undercarriage
(Ground) clearance
Wheelbase
AP – Approved Permit
NAP – National Automotive Policy
How about "RTFM"?
e.g. How do i switch on my cruise control, ah?
Answer: "RTFM" (read the f. manual)
http://www.channel4.com/4car/services/jargon-bust…