The total measured power output, typically expressed in watts or horsepower, of an intact, unmodified engine operating in optimal conditions withou...
Universal joints, which are flexible joints used on drive shafts that are composed of two U-shaped yokes that share a common cross-shaped member.
A term used to describe an engine's ability to fill its cylinders with air-fuel mixture and then discharge the burnt exhaust gases. In general, the...
In an automatic transmission, adjustable circular straps lined with a friction material that are actuated to tighten around and stop the rotation o...
A structural support designed to protect a vehicles occupants from side impacts.
The largest and most important stamped metal part in a car's body. Usually assembled from several smaller stampings, the floorpan forms the floor a...
The maximum speed at which a car can negotiate a given curve.
An amount charged by the leasing company at the end of a lease that is intended to cover the cost of retrieving and selling the vehicle if the less...
Also known as an 'aeroboard.' An on a convertible vehicle, the glass or plastic shield that prevents reversion of high-velocity air as it passes ov...
Rapid, uncontrolled combustion of the air-fuel mixture in the cylinder that results in a hard, rattling sound. Detonation can cause severe engine d...
An electronic system that employs laser, radar or sonar technology to enable a vehicle to park itself, in some cases without driver input.
A live-axle rear suspension in which leaf springs handle both the axle's springing and its location.
An increased idle speed that typically occurs for a short time after a cold engine start to improve drivability and speed engine warm up.
The amount of power at the driving wheels needed to move a car down the road at a steady speed. This power varies according to the car's speed, aer...
A wireless device that can be programmed to control all aspects of a vehicles entertainment system.
An electronic device that unlocks a vehicles doors and, in some cases, opens its trunk, rolls down its windows and opens and closes its sunroof.
Seats that can direct air from the air conditioning system through tiny holes in the center section of the seat bottom.
The fee that the manufacturer charges to deliver a vehicle from the factory to the dealership, and that is passed on by the dealer to the consumer;...
A refrigerated storage area intended to cool beverages using a vehicles air conditioning system or a separate phase-cooling system.
An experienced dealership salesman or sales manager who attempts, towards the end of the negotiation process, to either improve the deal for the de...