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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.
Industry: Automotive
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Macpherson strut
Automotive; Automobile
Long upright suspension unit comprising a telescopic shock absorber mounted within a coil spring.
Long wheelbase
Automotive; Automobile
Reference to a wheelbase that is longer than standard when more than one wheelbase length is available.
Low beam
Automotive; Automobile
Light pattern emanating from one filament in a conventional headlight or the outboard light in a twin headlight system. It illuminates the road and kerbside directly in front of the car.
Low gear/low ratio
Automotive; Automobile
Alternative names for first or bottom gear in a manual or auto transmission.
Australian design rules
Automotive; Automobile
Safety and other regulations for new vehicles formed by a Government-sponsored Advisory Committee. Popularly known as ADRs.
Auto dipping rear view mirror
Automotive; Automobile
Light-sensitive mirror that automatically dips to reduce glare when required.
Auto lash adjuster
Automotive; Automobile
Type of hydraulic adjuster for maintaining the correct clearance between the rocker arm, camshaft and valve stem.
