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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Unsprung weight

Automotive; Automobile

The weight of vehicle components that are not supported by the springs, including the wheels, tires, brakes and suspension components.

Uphill and downhill shift logic

Automotive; Automobile

Advanced computerised technology applied to select automatic transmission models for smoother, more positive shift performance when travelling up or down a hill.

Used vehicle

Automotive; Automobile

A vehicle that has been previously owned or driven. Also referred to as a pre-owned car.

Valet trunk-locking system

Automotive; Automobile

A locking system with two different keys. One key can only open the doors and operate the ignition. The second key opens all locks, including those for the glove box and trunk or rear hatch, and ...

Valvetrain

Automotive; Automobile

A collection of components that enables the valves to operate, including the camshaft(s) and all related drive components.

Ventilated disc brakes

Automotive; Automobile

A type of brake that consists of a flat rotor or disc that turns with the wheel and a stationary component called a calliper that fits around the disc and is supported by suspension components. ...

Viscosity

Automotive; Automobile

Refers to the ability of a liquid to flow. Engine oil with high viscosity is thick and flows slowly while engine oil with low viscosity flows more easily.