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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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