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Automobile

Of or relating to any vehicle, usually designed to carry passengers, that operates on ordinary roads and typically has four wheels and a gasoline or diesel internal-combustion engine.

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G force

Automotive; Automobile

Colloquialism for the effect that acceleration, cornering and braking has on a vehicle or its occupants.

Gas shock absorber

Automotive; Automobile

One that employs compressed gas to exert pressure on the damping fluid, thus reducing aeration.

Hatch

Automotive; Automobile

Rear luggage access door, usually with a fixed glass window. It is hinged at the top and hangs vertically or at an angle.

Hatchback styling

Automotive; Automobile

Body style with the luggage area integrated into the passenger compartment. It can resemble a station waggon but is usually smaller and has a sloping rear hatch instead of a vertical one.

Hazard flashers

Automotive; Automobile

Emergency warning device in which all turn signals are flashing.

Head restraint

Automotive; Automobile

Seat attachment to restrain the occupant's head and reduce whiplash injury in the event of a rear impact.

Group rating

Automotive; Automobile

Insurance term used when vehicles are classified in groups according to insurance risk, cost of repairs and driver profile.

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