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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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Multifunction steering wheel

Automotive; Automobile

One incorporating the controls for such accessories as cruise control and radio.

Moose test

Automotive; Automobile

Vehicle stability test that subjects a car to a series of sharp, swerving movements at speed.

Mudguard flare

Automotive; Automobile

Mudguard extension to cover a wider-than-standard tyre.

Muffler

Automotive; Automobile

Section of the exhaust system where baffles, sound-absorbing material or other devices reduce the exhaust gas noise.

Metallic paint

Automotive; Automobile

One with small particles of bright metal suspended in the colour for added sparkle.

Methane

Automotive; Automobile

Natural or synthetic gas that can be compressed and liquefied to use as a fuel.

Metric system

Automotive; Automobile

Decimal measurements based on multiples and subdivisions of ten.

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