Automobile

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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Atmospheric engine

Automotive; Automobile

One in which normal atmospheric pressure draws in the fuel mixture, as distinct from forced induction using a supercharger or turbocharger.

Atomisation

Automotive; Automobile

The breaking of fuel, paint or water into a mist of particles.

Anti-tramp bar

Automotive; Automobile

Additional method of locating a live axle to prevent axle tramp during hard acceleration.

Apron

Automotive; Automobile

Panel under the radiator grille to reduce air resistance and hide the front suspension components.

Aquaplaning

Automotive; Automobile

Phenomenon in which a film of water becomes trapped between a tyre tread and road surface, causing the tyre to lock-up and slide instead of revolving.