6x6
nounAutomotive
a six-wheeled vehicle with six-wheel drive (each wheel has powered drive)
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400 terms in this trade.
8x8
nounAutomotive
an eight-wheeled vehicle with eight-wheel drive, each wheel has powered drive. (Abbreviation of 8 drive wheels on 8 wheels).
8x8x8
nounAutomotive
Abbreviation of 8 wheel steering with 8 drive wheels on 8 wheels (“an eight-wheeled vehicle with eight-wheel drive and eight-wheeled steering, each wheel has powered drive, and each axle is steerable”).
accelerated depreciation
nounAutomotive
The lost value a vehicle carries after it has been repaired from an accident.
accessory battery
nounAutomotive
The standard 12V rechargeable automotive lead-acid battery or the stand-in battery for a standard 12V automotive battery found in internal combustion engined vehicles, typically used to power the typical 12V systems, the accessories, infotainment, automotive computer, and electronic systems.
active braking time
nounAutomotive
The amount of time elapsed between the moment when the braking force takes effect and the point in time at which it ceases.
ADAS
nounAutomotive
Acronym of advanced driver-assistance system.
AEB
nounAutomotive
Initialism of automatic emergency braking or autonomous emergency braking, a technology/methodology used in cars to prevent crashes by activating the brakes.
all-season tire
nounAutomotive
A tire designed to have long tread life in warm conditions, with rubber that remains soft down to freezing weather, for good performance in three seasons and passable performance in winter.
all-weather tire
nounAutomotive
A tire with rubber that remains soft in below-freezing conditions, but gives longer tread life in warm conditions than winter tires.
all-weather tyre
nounAutomotive
A tyre with rubber that remains soft in below-freezing conditions, but gives longer tread life in warm conditions than winter tyres
alloy wheel
nounAutomotive
A wheel made from an alloy other than steel (a lighter and more expensive one), as for example one of aluminium alloy or magnesium alloy, and (usually) styled so as to draw attention to its sportiness and desirability.
AMT
nounAutomotive
Initialism of automated manual transmission.
anti-knock index
nounAutomotive
A measurement of a fuel's ability to resist detonation, or engine knocking.
antique car
nounAutomotive
A car that is eligible for antique vehicle registration.
API donut
nounAutomotive
An information table found on cans of motor oil, conforming to U.S. standards, which indicates the weight (viscosity) and type of oil. The central circle provides the oil viscosity rating (ie. 10W50), while the upper annulus section provides the oil type (ie. SP).
assholed
Rear-ended by another vehicle on the road.
ATF
nounAutomotive
Initialism of automatic transmission fluid.
auto show
nounAutomotive
A typically annual or semiannual public event for exhibition of new automobiles and new automobile designs.
automated manual transmission
nounAutomotive
A type of single-clutch automatic transmission that is closely based on the internal design and mechanical build and of a conventional manual transmission; but is computer-controlled, and does require any manual input from the driver to change gear or actuate the clutch.
automatic distance control
nounAutomotive
Technologies that use radar, infrared and image processing to allow for a decentralized recording of the environment around a vehicle.
automatic leveling system
nounAutomotive
A suspension system that automatically adjusts front and rear ride heights to compensate for changes in axle load.
autovac
nounAutomotive
A device that uses vacuum to raise fuel from the main tank to a small auxiliary tank, from which it flows by gravity to the carburetor, eliminating the (then often unreliable) fuel pump.
AVAS
nounAutomotive
Acronym of acoustic vehicle alerting system: a system in an electric vehicle that generates artificial driving sounds alerting pedestrians and other road users of the vehicle's presence.
AVGP
nounAutomotive
Abbreviation of armoured vehicle, general purpose.
B-pillar
nounAutomotive
The vertical support dividing a car's front side window from its rear or central side window.
B10
nounAutomotive
A motor vehicle fuel blend of 90% diesel and 10% biodiesel
B100
nounAutomotive
A motor vehicle fuel composed of pure biodiesel.
B5
nounAutomotive
A motor vehicle fuel blend of 95% diesel and 5% biodiesel
back door
nounAutomotive
A rear side door of a car, or at the back of a van.
backplate
nounAutomotive
A rigid metal plate inside the brake drum, which supports the wheel cylinder, brake shoes, and other parts of a drum brake.
backup camera
nounAutomotive
A camera installed on the rear of a vehicle, to help in reversing and in eliminating rear end blindspots.
ball joint
nounAutomotive
A spherical bearing that connects the control arm to the steering knuckle.
banger
A thing or person which bangs, in any sense.
basic ignition timing
nounAutomotive
The position of the crankshaft in relation to the top dead center when the piston is located at the top of the compression stroke.
Benz
Ellipsis of Mercedes-Benz.
BEVx
nounAutomotive
Initialism of battery electric vehicle with extender, a battery electric vehicle with a range extender, a type of plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.
bite point
nounAutomotive
The position on releasing a clutch pedal that the gear engages.
biting point
nounAutomotive
The point where the clutch engages when the pedal is released.
blipper
nounAutomotive
A device that applies the throttle when downshifting, for a smoother gear transition and to avoid wheelspin.
BLIS
nounAutomotive
Initialism of blind spot information system, a warning light on a car dashboard that helps the driver avoid accidents when changing lanes.
blow-by
nounAutomotive
In an internal combustion engine, any burnt or unburnt matter escaping from the cylinder, past the (worn) rings on the piston, and into the crankcase.
blown diffuser
nounAutomotive
A diffuser which uses exhaust gases to generate aerodynamic forces.
body in black
nounAutomotive
A body in white composed of carbon fibre composites.
body shop
nounAutomotive
A workshop in which damage to the bodywork of cars is repaired.
bonnet
nounAutomotive
The hinged cover over the engine of a motor car.
bottom-end
adjectiveAutomotive
Of or relating to the lower gears on a geared engine, especially in a motor vehicle.
boxer engine
nounAutomotive
An engine with two horizontally opposed cylinder banks, commonly used in Porsche and Subaru automobiles.
bracketry
nounAutomotive
The mounting hardware used to hold one part to another, typically consisting of stamped metal pieces that make up the actual bracket, and any other bolts, nuts, rubber etc. needed to complete the mounting of the part.
brake check
To deliberately brake in an unexpected place to hinder or startle the driver behind.
brake light
nounAutomotive
A light on a vehicle's instrument panel indicating a failure or malfunction of the vehicle's brake system.
brake line
nounAutomotive
A line that conveys fluid from a vehicle's brake pedal to the brakes when they are applied.
braking time
nounAutomotive
The approximate duration of time required for a vehicle to come to a complete stop after applying the brakes.
brandmobile
nounAutomotive
A motorized vehicle that is customized to resemble a consumer product as a promotional tool for advertising and marketing.
bumper
nounAutomotive
Parts at the front and back of a vehicle which are meant to absorb the impact of a collision; fender.
bumper jack
nounAutomotive
A jack designed to lift a car by its bumper.
bus
nounAutomotive
A motor vehicle for transporting large numbers of people along roads.
bus lane
nounAutomotive
A traffic lane designated for the use of buses.
butterfly door
nounAutomotive
A car door similar to scissor door, but while scissor doors move straight up via hinge points at the bottom of the A-pillar, butterfly doors move up and out via hinges along the A-pillar.
C-pillar
nounAutomotive
The vertical support dividing a car's rear window from its rear windscreen, or, if the car has an additional window and D-pillar, the support dividing the central and rear windows.