Can anyone explain the difference between "make" and "model"? To clarify my question, I will use the Honda Civic DX Sedan 2007 as an example. Does "make" refer to the vendor (e.g. Honda) or to the trademark class (e.g. Civic)? Does "model" refer to the trademark class (e.g. Civic), to its version (e.g 2007), to its subclass (e.g. DX, LX, etc.), or to it general category (e.g. Sedan)? Thanks. I think this article should include a more comprehensive section on automobile terminology. Michael Safyan 06:47, 9 May 2007 (UTC).
Make: Maker. Model: Car_model. I agree with the proposed idea about terminology. --Nopetro 20:55, 20 May 2007 (UTC)
Make is the manufacturer name. Such as Nissan, Citroen, Ford, Hyundai, and so on. Model is the specific version such as Sentra, 2CV, Focus, Tiburon and so on. Subclass becomes part of the model name; at least here in the U.S. William (Bill) Bean 21:27, 10 July 2007 (UTC)
Per example above, Make = Honda, Model = Civic, and Trim = DX Sedan Editors of Kelley Blue Book 20:46, 17 July 2007 (UTC)
Make is a U.S. usage. Brits use "marque". "Subclass"? Trim level. Trekphiler 16:20, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
Actually here in the UK we don't use 'marque' we use 'make' also Rmg12 (talk) 22:26, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
It's not that 'marque' is a British term it's more that the term 'marque' is used to describe 'makes' with class and heritage. Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, Alfa-Romeo are 'marques', Hyundai and Toyota are 'makes'. It's a very loaded subjective POV difference though so I wouldn't suggest using the term 'marque' on Wikipedia as a differentiator. It would just be an invitation to a fanboy edit war. Dino246 (talk) 09:51, 11 January 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Ethanol as an alternative source of fuel
I've noticed that there is no reference to ethanol in the fuel list. Anyone volunteers to write about it?
We have LOTS of articles about that (arguably - too many!): Ethanol fuel, Common ethanol fuel mixtures, Alcohol fuel, Cellulosic ethanol, Biomass, Biofuel, Biogas, Butanol fuel (OK - not quite), Ethanol fuel in Brazil (where it's principally used), Ethanol fuel in the United States, Ethanol fuel in Sweden, Ethanol fuel in Australia, Flexible-fuel vehicle, Gasoline-equivalent gallon, Cellulosic ethanol commercialization...I don't think we need more articles on this subject! SteveBaker 14:50, 11 July 2007 (UTC)
New reports show that ethanol sources are not enough to deal with the current energy crisis. Maybe that can be mentioned. Er ethanol sources might be reported as not enough but take into account the big money people who want to keep ethanol out of car fuels. Check www.maxol.ie for some info on bioethanol production in Ireland. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 83.71.40.140 (talk) 10:25, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
Make: Maker. Model: Car_model. I agree with the proposed idea about terminology. --Nopetro 20:55, 20 May 2007 (UTC)
Make is the manufacturer name. Such as Nissan, Citroen, Ford, Hyundai, and so on. Model is the specific version such as Sentra, 2CV, Focus, Tiburon and so on. Subclass becomes part of the model name; at least here in the U.S. William (Bill) Bean 21:27, 10 July 2007 (UTC)
Per example above, Make = Honda, Model = Civic, and Trim = DX Sedan Editors of Kelley Blue Book 20:46, 17 July 2007 (UTC)
Make is a U.S. usage. Brits use "marque". "Subclass"? Trim level. Trekphiler 16:20, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
Actually here in the UK we don't use 'marque' we use 'make' also Rmg12 (talk) 22:26, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
It's not that 'marque' is a British term it's more that the term 'marque' is used to describe 'makes' with class and heritage. Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, Alfa-Romeo are 'marques', Hyundai and Toyota are 'makes'. It's a very loaded subjective POV difference though so I wouldn't suggest using the term 'marque' on Wikipedia as a differentiator. It would just be an invitation to a fanboy edit war. Dino246 (talk) 09:51, 11 January 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Ethanol as an alternative source of fuel
I've noticed that there is no reference to ethanol in the fuel list. Anyone volunteers to write about it?
We have LOTS of articles about that (arguably - too many!): Ethanol fuel, Common ethanol fuel mixtures, Alcohol fuel, Cellulosic ethanol, Biomass, Biofuel, Biogas, Butanol fuel (OK - not quite), Ethanol fuel in Brazil (where it's principally used), Ethanol fuel in the United States, Ethanol fuel in Sweden, Ethanol fuel in Australia, Flexible-fuel vehicle, Gasoline-equivalent gallon, Cellulosic ethanol commercialization...I don't think we need more articles on this subject! SteveBaker 14:50, 11 July 2007 (UTC)
New reports show that ethanol sources are not enough to deal with the current energy crisis. Maybe that can be mentioned. Er ethanol sources might be reported as not enough but take into account the big money people who want to keep ethanol out of car fuels. Check www.maxol.ie for some info on bioethanol production in Ireland. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 83.71.40.140 (talk) 10:25, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
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