| Acronym |
Definition |
Notes / What Is / Who Is |
| NADA |
National Automobile Dealers Association |
Resource for new and used car auto dealers. Provides
industry trends, education and training, and career information. |
| NAFA |
National Association of Fleet Administrators |
Professional membership society of vehicle fleet managers. |
| NAFTA |
North American Free Trade Agreement |
A 1994 Canada, Mexico, and United States trade agreement. |
| NARSA |
National Automotive Radiator Service Association |
Founded in 1954 by a group of radiator repair shop owners in
Detroit MI. |
| NASCAR |
National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing |
Largest sanctioning body of stock car racing in the United
States |
| NATM |
National Association of Trailer Manufacturers |
Association that represents manufacturers who produce light
and medium duty trailers which are towed behind vehicles. |
| NHRA |
National Hot Rod Association |
Representing drag racing in the USA. |
| NHTSA |
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
Established by the Highway Safety Act of 1970 to carry out
safety programs previously administered by the National Highway Safety
Bureau. |
| NIADA |
National Independent Automobile Dealers Association |
Not-for-profit organization representing the independent
(non OEM) motor vehicle industry. |
| NMCA |
National Muscle Car Association |
Founded in 1998 by performance enthusiasts who recognized
the incredible growth and popularity of street-legal drag racing. |
| NMEDA |
National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association |
Mobility Dealers, Manufacturers and Rehabilitation
Professionals that advocates providing safe, reliable vehicles and
modifications to enhance accessibility for all people. |
| Nm |
Newton meters |
Unit of torque. |
| NOx |
nitrogen oxide |
Produced during engine combustion. |
| NSRA |
National Street Rod Association |
Organization that hosts a number of Street Rod and Hot Rod
shows in the USA. |
| NTEA |
National Truck Equipment Association |
Established in 1964, represents nearly 1,600 companies that
manufacture, distribute, install, buy, sell and repair commercial trucks,
truck bodies, truck equipment, trailers and accessories. |
| NVRAM |
nonvolatile random access memory |
random access memory that does not lose its information when the
ignition / power is turned off |
| NVLA |
National Vehicle Leasing Association |
Trade association representing independent leasing companies
in the United States. |
