A naturally occurring 'greenhouse gas' that is also a byproduct of the combustion of fossil fuels and that consists of two oxygen atoms bonded to a...
See 'Automated Manual Transmission.'
The wheels, axles, and suspension system of a vehicle, particularly a commercial vehicle; more generally, all of the parts of an automobile accessi...
A computer-controlled system that prevents brakes from locking up and tires from skidding during hard braking.
Super-ultra low emission vehicle. A vehicle that meets an emissions standard that is stricter than the ULEV standard.
Front lighting designed to operate during daylight hours to improve a vehicle’s visibility to other drivers. DRLs may be normal-intensity headlight...
A score from zero to 10 given by the EPA to each new vehicle that represents the amount of total emissions produced during a laboratory driving sim...
A procedure of starting the engine of a vehicle with a discharged or depleted battery by using jump leads from a charged battery or other external ...
See 'Plus size wheels.'
A heat exchanger placed in the ventilation system that diffuses heat from the engines cooling system into an airstream generated by an inline fan.
A gauge that measures and displays the instantaneous speed of a vehicle. Universal in modern automobiles and typically mounted on the dashboard beh...
The liquid in the brake system that acts as a hydraulic fluid. As you step on the brake pedal, brake fluid is forced through the system to apply th...
The vehicle frame that carries all suspension and power train components. Trucks still use a frame that is separate from the body, but virtually al...
Degree of “looseness” in a movable component or series of components. Often used to describe suspension or steering wear. In the case of steering, ...
For a vehicle, either the name of its manufacturer or, if the manufacturer has more than one operating unit, the name of that unit.
Tire repair equipment that typically consists of an emergency tire sealant and a means of refilling a flat tire.
A vehicle that is well-adapted for hauling cargo.
A score from zero to 10 given by the EPA to each new vehicle by that represents the amount of greenhouse gases emitted during a laboratory driving ...
The distance from the drivers upper door panel to the front passengers upper door panel.
An undesirable suspension characteristic in which a wheel (or several) moves up and down so violently that it actually leaves the ground. Wheel hop...