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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.
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Power steering
Automotive; Automobile
A steering system using hydraulic or electrical assistance to make steering effort lighter.
Propeller shaft
Automotive; Automobile
Also known as drive shaft. The shaft that transmits power from the transmission to the differential in a rear-drive vehicle.
Rear parking sensor and rear view camera
Automotive; Automobile
Sensors in the bumper that detect obstacles within 1,5 metres behind the vehicle and emit an intermittent signal to alert the driver how much space is left. The signal becomes continuous if the ...
Suspension
Automotive; Automobile
The portion of a vehicle that connects the wheels to the frame and controls ride quality and handling. Most suspensions feature coil springs or leaf springs, shock absorbers, anti-roll bars and a ...
Torque
Automotive; Automobile
Turning power produced by the engine. The acceleration the driver feels is a result of the torque.
Transfer case
Automotive; Automobile
A drivetrain component found on 4-wheel-drive vehicles. When the vehicle is shifted into 4-wheel-drive mode, the transfer case sends power to the front wheels.
