Automotive acronyms continue to be used extensively. While most companies typically take two or three letter combinations and turn them into full-on model names,it’s often the letters that come after the name that give the biggest clues as to its true identity.
Below are some of the most popular acronyms and what they actually mean.
1) Mercedes-Benz(AMG) The 3-letter acronym contains the name of 2 of its founders: Hans Werner Aufrecht, and Erhard Melcher, and Aufrecht’s birthplace of Großaspach in Germany.
AMG: Aufrecht Melcher Großaspach
4Matic (stylized as 4MATIC): marketing name of an AWD four-wheel drive system.
2) Volkswagen GTI moniker stands for Grand Touring Injection to signify the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine while Golf R borrows its moniker from the racing team
GTI: Grand Touring Injection-turbocharged 2.0-liter engine
R: Racing
TDI: Turbocharged Direct Injection
TSI: Turbocharged Stratified Injection
3) Honda Two of its acronyms,the Si and Type R monikers, are associated with high horsepower and plenty of torque steer.All powered with the aid of VTEC.
Si: Sport Injected
Type R: Racing
VTEC: Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control
4) Lexus Lexus uses F for its top-trim models. The sixth letter in the alphabet not only represents the "flagship" models, but is also a nod to the automaker’s home track, Fuji Speedway in Japan.
F: Flagship / Fuji Speedway
5) Lamborghini The Lamborghini SV acronym has been worn by the Diablo, Murcielago and Aventador,and it signifies the highest in performance throughout the range.
SV: SuperVeloce
6) Alfa Romeo On every new Alfa Romeo model, the letters D, N, and A are displayed prominently somewhere near the gear lever.
7) BMW When it comes to things like variable valve timing, large SUVs, and BMW’s actual three-letter designation, expect nothing less.
BMW: Bayerische Motoren Werke (Translation: Bavarian Motor Work)
SAV: Sports Activity Vehicle
VANOS: From the German "VAriable NOckenwellenSteuerung" (Translation: Variable Camshaft Timing)
8 ) Dodge The R/T badge was introduced in 1967.The SRT badge signifies even more power
R/T: Road/Track
SRT: Street & Racing Technology
392: Cubic Inches of 6.4-liter V8
9) Jaguar Jaguar use SVR acronym to its F-Type sports car following the Range Rover with the same name.
SVR: Special Vehicle Racing
SVO: Special Vehicle Operations
10) Infiniti In 2010, Infiniti slapped an IPL badge and some go-fast bits on its G37 coupe giving it 348hp(259 kilowatts). At the same time, the company added all-wheel drive to its lineup, signified by a single X
X: All-Wheel Drive
IPL: Infiniti Performance Line
11) Ford Ford's iconic acronyms are for high-performance machines like the Mustang and the GT supercar. Focus and Taurus benefit with monikers like RS, SVT, and others.
SHO: Super High Output
SVT: Special Vehicle Team
ST: Sport Technologies
RS: Rally Sport
12) Fiat Fiat is actually four letters that combine to create a single phrase. The phrase, "Fabrica Italiana Automobili Torino" loosely translates to mean "Italian automobile factory, Torino."
FIAT: Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino (Translation: Italian Automobile Factory, Torino)
13) Ferrari Ferrari borrows its acronym from its F1 cars. The newest letter, 'T,' is also the oldest, and signifies the turbocharged engine like in the California convertible, and the transversely mounted gearbox in the 312T.
T: Turbocharged / Transverse
M: Modificato
KERS: Kinetic Energy Recovery System
14) Chevrolet Three of Chevrolet most notable trims, LS, RS, and SS, each have a range of performance credentials and options that separate one from the other.
LS: Luxury Sport
RS: Rally Sport
SS: Super Sport
15) Acura Acura’s three most popular acronyms,including the new TMU + IPU used on the NSX.
NSX: New, Sportscar, Experimental
SH-AWD: Super Handling All-Wheel Drive
P-AWS: Precision All-Wheel Steer
TMU + IPU: Twin Motor Unit + Intelligent Power Unit
16) Subaru The WRX and STI monikers have been around, in some form or another, since the early ‘90s.
WRX: World Rally Experimental / World Rally Cross
STI: Subaru Tecnica International
17) Porsche The GTS acronym sits on the back of everything from the 718 Boxster to the Panamera to the new 911.
GTS: Grand Turismo Sport
18)Nissan Like the GT-R sports car, Nissan’s Nismo performance arm is actually an acronym in itself.
For those who have watched the direction of President Muhammadu Buhari and his administration for well over two years now, there is no doubting the fact that we have made a wrong choice. Not that there was anything to choose from between a weakling called Goodluck Jonathan who allowed free stealing to go on in his government unabated and, at that time, a serial loser at presidential elections since 1999 called Muhammadu Buhari.
However, little did we know then that it was a choice between a present disaster and a would-be tragic figure. The facts don’t come out in good time and so people were quick to paint a future devil in a Saint’s colour. While the drive to choose anybody but Jonathan among the political elite which eventually percolated down to the people, was so pressing at that time, it was not a well-thought out choice. For while Nigerians act as if they operate a two-party system, we actually run a multi-party democracy.
To blind our eyes to the true state of things and elect an uninformed and acutely incompetent president is a dent on our political judgment and general intelligence. Truly we got rid of Jonathan and look at what we have. I am not sure that when Nigerians were going to the polls they had bargained for what they have at the moment: a highly nepotistic leader, insensitively religious and deeply incompetent person. We have today sitting as president of this country, the worst we have ever had, one who has beaten all records in terms of poor governance.
Many have argued that Buhari was voted for because in his first coming as military head of state in conjunction with the late Tunde Idiagbon, ran a fairly credible government even though it was an authoritarian regime. What was however hidden from many at that time was that Idiagbon was the engine room of that government because of the quality of his grey matter. Buhari was more of a ceremonial head of state. Our seeking to please the Fulani power elite as a collective has not helped us at all as a country. Now that Idiagbon is no longer available and even though Osinbajo is vice president, he is only there at the pleasure of the president. I believe that Osinbajo is more competent that Buhari, but the 1999 constitution weigh very heavily on the side of the President to the utter disadvantage of the vice president. What it means is that what Buhari did not do in his first coming, he has now come to do during his second coming: total dominance.
This nation has never been this divided and never has anyone governed Nigeria with total disregard for the principle of Federal Character like Buhari. He behaves very much like an ethnic purist as if Nigeria is meant for a particular race alone. As former President Obasanjo has said, Buhari is lacking in the requisite knowledge of the internal dynamics of this country. We therefore have as president a different person from the one that was elected. Truth be told then, Buhari was elected in error. As a country, we have to live with the grave error till 2019 and at a great price.
The reinstatement of the ex-executive secretary of the NHIS, Professor Yusuf is clear statement of Buhari’s blindness to competence, integrity and decency. This is not the first time. Maina was reinstated with the full knowledge and approval of the president. I am almost sure he would have reinstated the ex-DG of Securities and Exchange Commission if not because of the wrong signal it would send to foreign investors. What is clear from the running of the Buhari administration is that “there are different strokes for different folks”. An ethnic chauvinist like him cannot see anything wrong with someone from his own ethnic group stealing anything. After all, “it is their time” having been out of power for so long.
We have heard how much Yusuf was boasting that the Minister for Health who is Yoruba is helpless against him as he would soon be reinstated by the president.
This is what we witnessing. If I were the Minister for health, I will tender my letter of resignation immediately. I always think this would not happen because people have compromised themselves. To steal 919 Million Naira from this agency and regard it as nothing is a proof of how corrupt Buhari and his government is and this is part of why we have dropped on the corruption perception index of Transparency International. While you can fool people locally, you cannot fool the world.
What has landed us where we are today is our uncritical admiration of yesterday’s men. We shall continue to pay a high price for this until we have the uncommon wisdom to look for a truly Pan-Nigerian leader within some of the marginal parties and vote for such candidate and not his party. This is the only way our democracy can succeed and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our people. Otherwise, it is better to have a referendum as to whether we should go our separate ways which I believe is the best option for us. I have often wondered if Nigeria will ever live up to its dreams so long as we remain only on the optics a united country though a highly and bitterly divided one. With killings all over the land and poverty increasing through every length and breadth of this country, if I were Buhari, I will leave the rest of my presidential tenure for Osinbajo to complete. This is what he should do if he were a true patriot. Time is not on the side of Buhari to do what is right. But Nigeria itself is on its last lap.
If I call him adaobi now, my brother nwabobo will not like it. Fact is that peter obi has many skeletons in his cupboard and he has been very careful in his dishonest criticisms on government, focusing on only state governments, instead of directly attacking Buhari and his failed federal government that is responsible for 80% of Nigeria problem like most critics have been doing. Word on the streets say adaobi was one of the people that secretly returned looted funds early in this government. I dare the one wristwatch man who "did not use bulletproof cars during his tenure as Anambra governor" according to him, but who bought one for his sucessor to every say pim against the genocidal military dictator called Buhari. This can't be an igbo leader. smh
Guy it's time to grow up, you'll be clocking 43 soon and you can't keep behaving like a kid.
Should he accept that he said what he didn't say even if it what was attributed to him was right? Fact is; that wasn't what he said even though Nigerians have lost faith in Buhari but he didn't say that and is right to say he didn't say that.
WAEC The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has effected a minor adjustment in its timetable for the 2018 May/June Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
This followed complaints by some Muslim stakeholders that the board allowed part of its examination to clash with the Friday Jummat prayer.
In the timetable for the 2018 May/June examination, the Chemistry paper was scheduled for 2pm to 5pm on Friday, April 20. Muslim Friday prayers usually hold between 1:30 pm to 3pm.
But Muslim stakeholders, notably the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), accused WAEC of insensitivity and described the timetable as an “injustice” against Muslims.
The president of the organization, Professor Ishaq Akintola, was quoted in a statement as saying that the development further showed that Muslims had become “endangered species.”
“When there is no justice, there can never be peace and everyone is clamouring for peace,” he said said.
According to him, WAEC had fixed examinations during Jummat sessions for some years and Muslim leaders discussed with the council in 2016 and 2017.
“Until something starts happening, until the Muslims start disrupting WAEC examination, until Muslims start tearing WAEC examination materials, that is when government will start paying attention.
“WAEC is playing games and they want the Muslims to make noise every year.“
He accused WAEC of deliberately provoking Muslims, saying, “it has continued to show itself as a consistent anti-Muslim institution.”
But WAEC’s Director of Public Affairs, Mr Demianus Ojijeogu, reacting to the development told the Saturday Tribune that the board had adjusted the timetable to accommodate the Muslims’ interests.
“The Council, being a responsible and responsive organisation, has made a slight adjustment on the timetable.
“The papers originally slated for Friday, April 20, 2018 will now be taken on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at the same times as stated on the timetable; while those slated for Tuesday, April 10, 2018 will now be taken on Friday, April 20, 2018 at the same time as stated on the timetable.”
BetaThings: No, that is not why The reasons for Biafra as given by them are - They are marginalised in terms of economic, social and political opportunities - Others hate them - They can do better under their own laws as they are being held down/back by others
They did not say other Christians are marginalising them In reality territorial ambition is a key issue because Kanu said he was offered 5 states but he wanted more states - he included Benue on his list. I am not sure he asked Christians in Benue if they want to join though
How's the part in bold different from the subject matter or you just want to talk for talking sake?
post=65918882: One of Nigeria's oil moguls and the managing director of Capital Oil, Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, on Friday, March 16, formally declared his intention to contest the Anambra South Senatorial District Election on the platform of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA).
The founder and chief promoter of Afa Igbo Efuna Movement, who paid a courtesy visit to the party’s state chairman, Chief Norbert Obi, assured Ndi-Anambra South, Ndi-Anambra and Nigerians in general that if given the opportunity, he will put in his best in making quality laws that will benefit both his Senatorial District and Nigerians.
He later went to Orton Palace Hotel Ekwulobia, where the formal declaration was held.
Also, while addressing party executives, stakeholders and APGA faithfuls, Dr. Ubah assured Ndị Anambra South of quality, effective representation and more contributions to the state and national development.
post=65908525: The 2nd Term Inauguration of Gov Willie Obiano and his Deputy, Nkem Okeke.
Come and feel the historic ceremony at Dr Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka with Flavour and Tekno in da building!
Join the conversation with #ObianoAgain #AGreaterAnambra!!
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Hope the Afonjas are seeing how politics is played maturedly in the East. On the podium there, you have high ranking members of APGA, APC & PDP. In the East, we play politics without bitterness.
RisMas: Atleast, He was a Public servant that rose to the rank of General In Nigerian Army based on experience and exposure. Has this giy served any Govt or went for any course aside his aba made secondary school cert?
With that Aba made secondary school cert., he has been able to build a profitable business from scratch, employing thousands and generating profit while your certificateless president has not been able to increase his herd of cow from 150 since he left office as head of state in 1985.
theJournalng: CEO of Capital oil and gas, Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, Friday, formally declared his intention to contest the Anambra South Senatorial District Election on the platform of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA).
The Oil Magnate, who was on a courtesy call earlier today to the party’s state Chairman, Chief Norbert Obi before proceeding to Orton Palace Hotel Ekwulobia, where the declaration was done, assured the people of Anambra and Nigerians in general of quality laws that will be of help to everyone in his senatorial district if he was elected.
He also promised to represent them effectively and facilitate developments in the district as well as in Nigeria.
In attendance were party chieftain’s, Stakeholders, friends and family.
BetaThings: South? There are Muslims in the South The issue is between Muslims and Christians
Anyway talking about your South, In addition, From the comments of Nnamdi Kanu one can see that "Igbo Christians have no business being in the same country with the Yoruba Christians"
Flaghouse1: Well that's good , even the time the dad was haulaging for the likes of Agip NIgeria Plc, I believe this guy would be wearing dipers then , what a great achievement though
ChangeIsCostant: A heated debated has been sparked online after Aliu Sabiu, the speaker of the Katsina State House of Assembly reportedly snubbed a woman who was about to shake him. The 34-year-old politician who is said to be the youngest speaker of legislative house in Nigeria - smiled as he allegedly refused to return the woman's handshake.
A media consultant, Na-Allah Mohammed Zagga shared the photo on Facebook as he blasted those celebrating the speaker for the snub due to his religious devotion.
The picture has sparked an argument between Nigerian internet users who shared their opinion online.
Flaghouse1: Lik your defense mechanism,if the father is into oil and gas that wealth he flaunts should be legit if from the fathers business, as i use to know one joseph ezeokafor who was into oil and gas haulaging and sales in the early 90's
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