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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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Auto lighting control

Automotive; Automobile

System that detects the natural light level and automatically activates the headlamps and tail lamps.

Decibel

Automotive; Automobile

Unit for measuring sound volume, or sound pressure intensity, sometimes abbreviated to dB.

Anti-lift geometry

Automotive; Automobile

Suspension system arranged to reduce the tendency of a car's rear to rise during braking.

Anti-submarine ramp

Automotive; Automobile

Safety mechanism to reduce the risk of a passenger sliding under the seat belt during rapid stopping.

Auto reflex mirror

Automotive; Automobile

Interior rear view mirror that automatically changes reflectivity when activated by strong light from behind.

Auto-adjusting suspension

Automotive; Automobile

Computerised system in which the shock absorber settings automatically vary to suit the road and driving conditions.

Auto-ignition

Automotive; Automobile

Engine condition in which the incoming fuel-air mixture is ignited before the spark plugs fire, usually caused by hot fragments of carbon.

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