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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Gross combined weight rating (GCWR)

Automotive; Automobile

GCWR is the maximum recommended weight of a vehicle with a towed trailer. A vehicle usually can't accept the same load of people and cargo when towing a trailer as it can without the trailer. GCWR is ...

Global positioning system (GPS)

Automotive; Automobile

Global Positioning System along with the map data DVD are used by the navigation system to help locate a street address, point of interest or other location programmed into the navigation system.

Gross axle weight rating (GAWR)

Automotive; Automobile

The maximum amount of weight that can be supported by each axle, as designated by the manufacturer.

Gross combined weight (GCW)

Automotive; Automobile

The total weight of a vehicle, including all its contents, plus the weight of a trailer and its entire contents. The GCW should not be allowed to exceed the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR).

Gross trailer weight (GTW)

Automotive; Automobile

The gross vehicle weight of the loaded trailer. See Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).

Gross trailer weight rating (GTWR)

Automotive; Automobile

Maximum allowable weight of the loaded trailer. Must be published inside all RV camper trailers sold in North America. See Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).

Gross vehicle weight (GVW)

Automotive; Automobile

The sum of curb weight and payload. Curb weight is the weight of a vehicle with all fluids, less driver, ready to be operated. Payload is the load added to a vehicle, including the driver, passengers ...