Similar to anti-dive, this suspension characteristic uses acceleration-induced forces in the rear suspension to reduce squat.

A fuel injection system in which the injection nozzles are located inside the combustion chamber of each piston.

The wheels, axles, and suspension system of a vehicle, particularly a commercial vehicle; more generally, all of the parts of an automobile […]

A removable-roof body style popularized by Porsche that is similar to a convertible except that it incorporates a fixed, roll-bar-like stru […]

A 'greenhouse gas' that is a byproduct of the combustion of fossil fuels and that consists of a single carbon atom bonded to a single oxygen atom.

The manner in which a vehicles windows are operated: manual control, power control, one-touch, automatic or remote control.

The storage area at the back of the car (American term). 

A metal panel, which may be insulated, that is used to prevent the catalytic converter heat from harming surrounding areas.

Vehicle tendency to drift from side to side without any steering input change from the driver.

An internal combustion engine that burns natural gas.

A rating that indicates the amount of power a battery can provide for engine cranking in cold-start conditions.

Equipment that is not included in the manufacturers base configuration of a vehicle.

A feature that, when activated, automatically turns on the headlights and taillights when the ambient light dims at sunset.

A turn signal light that is mounted on or in a vehicles sideview mirror.

Brakes engage suddenly and strongly, even when applying light pressure on the brake pedal.

A cap used to seal a vehicles fuel filler neck.

Rapid, uncontrolled combustion of the air-fuel mixture in the cylinder that results in a hard, rattling sound. Detonation can cause severe […]

A device that automatically shuts off a vehicles fuel pump after a collision.

The specified maximum carrying capacity of an axle, as measured at the tire–road interface.

An engine-driven pump in the air conditioning system that increases the pressure of the refrigerant.

The control of a vehicles power window system by one or more buttons on an electronic key fob or smart key.

A differential used in four-wheel-drive systems to distribute power to the front and rear differentials.

A system of gears that allows the outside driven wheel to rotate faster than the inside driven wheel when turning a corner. Conventional “o […]

An electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles electric motors ability to do work, expressed in terms of horsepower, torque or kilowatts.

The type of vehicle class, examples of which are large cars, midsize cars, minivans, pickup trucks, small cars, special purpose vehicles, s […]

A simple non-independent suspension consisting of a rigid transverse member with wheel hubs solidly bolted to it. The axle can be attached […]

A vehicle than can run on at least two different fuel sources either simultaneously through a single fuel system or separately through mult […]

A grid or grating covering an opening in the body of a vehicle and allowing air to pass through it, especially an ornamental one at the fro […]

The vehicle frame that carries all suspension and power train components. Trucks still use a frame that is separate from the body, but virt […]

The type of door hinge: standard, scissor, gullwing or suicide-style.