The EPAs first vehicle emission program promulgated under the Clean Air Act of 1994, which set more stringent national vehicle emissions st […]

Devices integrated into a vehicles seats that control seat temperature, seat adjustability, driver comfort and other settings.

A proprietary system used to send and receive vehicle data, crash information, concierge services and navigation to and from a vehicle thro […]

The path through a corner that best accommodates a late braking point, a high cornering speed, and the fastest possible exit speed out of a corner.

A shaft designed so that, as it rotates, it vibrates in a way that reduces or cancels some of the vibration produced by an engine. Not esse […]

Original equipment or original equipment manufacturer. Typically refers to components used to build the vehicle at the factory, and availab […]

The ability of a car to resist road irregularities and run in a straight line without steering corrections.

A flexible joint consisting of a ball in a socket, used primarily in front suspensions because it can accommodate a wide range of angular motion.

A slang term for twenty-inch (“double dime”) or larger custom wheels fitted with low profile tires for a custom look. Ride quality can suff […]

Side-to-side shaking in the suspension or steering.

Built-in attachment points that accept child safety seats built to ISOFIX international standards, commonly referred to in the USA as the L […]

The juncture at which a tire starts to skid during braking. A tire's maximum braking force is developed when it is on the verge of lockup, […]

Cloth, leather or synthetic material used to cover a vehicles seats, door panels, arm rests and headrests.

A car frame made up of rigid tubing welded together. Tube frames are easier to manufacture in small quantities than unitized frames.

A driving technique in which the driver begins to brake before entering a turn and then continues to brake as he eases into the corner. As […]

An emissions device on a manually shifted vehicle that bleeds vacuum from the intake when the vehicle is in gear with the throttle closed. […]

Manufacturers suggested retail price. Also referred to as 'sticker price.'

The primary storage or cargo compartment inside an automobile, especially a large interior space at the rear of the vehicle that is accessi […]

A laser- or radar-sensing cruise control system that causes a vehicle to automatically slow or stop in order to avoid front-end collisions.

Master cylinders are used on braking systems to turn the mechanical power that is provided when you step on the brake pedal into the hydrau […]