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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Teflon

Automotive; Automobile

Type of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE,) developed to overcome lubrication problems at temperature extremes.

T-bone collision

Automotive; Automobile

One that involves a vehicle being struck at right angles.

T-bar roof

Automotive; Automobile

Convertible concept similar to a Targa Roof but fitted with a longitudinal centre bar so that a panels on either side of the roof can be removed.

T-bar

Automotive; Automobile

Floor-mounted auto transmission gear selector lever, shaped like the letter 'T'.

Targa roof

Automotive; Automobile

Detachable roof midway between convertible and closed coupe concepts.

Tappet

Automotive; Automobile

Adjustable component to vary the clearance gap between the valve stem and corresponding actuating mechanism. It provides the correct clearance, allowing for wear and thermal expansion.