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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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Contact patch
Automotive; Automobile
The area where the tyres touch the road. Generally, the wider the contact patch, the greater the stability.
In-line engine
Automotive; Automobile
An engine configuration in which the pistons are arranged in a straight line.
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Automotive; Automobile
A type of automatic transmission with infinitely variable gear ratios.
Intake valves
Automotive; Automobile
Valves through which air and fuel enter the combustion chamber.
Control arms
Automotive; Automobile
A part of the suspension system designed to control wheel movement precisely. It is also known as a wishbone or an A-arm.
Jam protection
Automotive; Automobile
A feature that helps prevent power-operated windows, sliding doors and moonroofs from closing when an object is in the way.
