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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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Power brakes

Automotive; Automobile

Incorrect alternative to Power-Assisted Braking. Power brakes are correctly those in which a steady, high-pressure supply of oil actuates the mechanism. When the driver lightly touches a pedal, the ...

Piston

Automotive; Automobile

Cylindrical-shaped component that forms the movable seal in a cylinder.

Pinging

Automotive; Automobile

Audible detonation heard during the combustion process.

Pinstriping

Automotive; Automobile

Decorative body finish using fine lines of contrasting colour.

Pilot models

Automotive; Automobile

Cars produced to test assembly procedures before volume production commences.

Pneumatic suspension

Automotive; Automobile

One in which compressed gas or air forms the main springing element.

Polyamide

Automotive; Automobile

Tough, hard plastic known by its trade name Nylon.

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