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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The part of the vehicle's electrical system that converts mechanical energy from a drive belt into electrical energy to operate the ignition and electrical accessories, and to charge the battery when ...

Amount financed

Automotive; Automobile

The agreed-upon sale price of a vehicle plus any charges for taxes, title, licence fees, service contracts and insurance - less any down payment and/or net trade-in allowance. This is the amount ...

Anti-lockout power door locks

Automotive; Automobile

Prevents the doors from being locked if the keys are in the ignition.

Approach angle

Automotive; Automobile

The angle between the ground and a line running from the tyre to the front bumper (as viewed from the side). Indicates how steep a ramp a vehicle can negotiate without touching the surface. In ...

Assist grips

Automotive; Automobile

Handles mounted on the inside of a vehicle. They provide a convenient place to grab and obtain leverage for entering and exiting the vehicle.

Automatic locking front hubs

Automotive; Automobile

In a part-time 4-wheel-drive vehicle, the front axles must disconnect to "freewheel" when in 2- wheel drive. When the vehicle is shifted into 4-wheel drive, the axles automatically "lock up" in the ...

Automatic transmission shift lock

Automotive; Automobile

This safety device requires that the ignition is on and the brake pedal is depressed before the transmission lever can be moved out of "Park." The shift lock prevents a car from being put into ...