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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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Bumper-pull trailer
Automotive; Automobile
Also known as "tag-alongs," these trailers are pulled from a hitch mounted under the rear of a truck (or car) and have a "tongue" sticking out the front of the box area of the trailer.
Cabs
Automotive; Automobile
Toyota offers three different cab styles in its pickup trucks: Regular cab with front seats only and two doors. Access Cab with front seats, small rear seats and four doors (two regular size and two ...
Camber
Automotive; Automobile
The outward or inward tilt of the top of a vehicle's tyre (as viewed from the front). A tyre tipped outward at the top has positive camber; a tyre tipped inward has negative camber.
Camshaft
Automotive; Automobile
A shaft in the engine that is driven by gears, belts or chains from the crankshaft. Incorporates a series of cam lobes for timing the opening and closing of the engine's intake and exhaust valves.
Capitalised cost reduction
Automotive; Automobile
The amount of any net trade-in allowance, rebate, noncash credit or cash which you pay that reduces the gross capitalised cost.
Cargo area backup mirrors
Automotive; Automobile
Cargo area backup mirrors enhance rearward visibility from all angles.
Catalytic converter
Automotive; Automobile
A muffler-like device in the exhaust system that helps reduce emissions.
