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.

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Manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP)

Automotive; Automobile

MSRP (1) is the retail price of the vehicle as recommended by the manufacturer - often called the sticker or list price.

Noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)

Automotive; Automobile

This term covers a wide range of factors that negatively affect the quiet and quality feel of a vehicle.

Occupant classification system (OCS)

Automotive; Automobile

A front passenger seat equipped with occupant classification sensors that will prevent a front passenger airbag deployment if the system detects a front passenger of insufficient weight.

Open c-channel frame

Automotive; Automobile

Used on the rear section of Toyota trucks - behind the cab, this frame design provides optimised ride quality whether the truck is loaded or unloaded. The compliance that is put into this section ...

Piston

Automotive; Automobile

Cylindrical casting that moves up and down in the cylinder and pushes the engine’s air/fuel mixture in or out while transmitting energy to the crankshaft.

Radio broadcast data system (RDS)

Automotive; Automobile

The RDS on the optional JBL sound system allows the radio to receive digital data transmitted along with the standard FM radio signal. This information can include station call letters, programme ...

RSA vehicles come equipped with rear-seat audio control panel behind the centre console. By using headphones, the rear-seat occupants can select a different audio mode than the one selected by the ...