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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Tall gear

Automotive; Automobile

Final drive ratio with high (direct) gearing, i.e. a low numerical ratio.

Tachograph

Automotive; Automobile

Instrument to record distance, time log, average speed and related journey information.

Tailgate

Automotive; Automobile

Rear-most door providing access to the luggage area.

Swing gate

Automotive; Automobile

Tailgate with side hinges fitted to a station wagon.

Swing axle

Automotive; Automobile

Independent suspension in which axle shafts project from a rigidly mounted final drive unit. The wheels move independently up and down relative to the differential.