Automotive

603 entries in this trade.

0-100

A performance measure for automobiles, that measures elapsed time. The time taken for an automobile that starts from a standing start, and accelerates to 100 km/h (roughly 60 mph).

0-60

nounAutomotive

A performance measure for automobiles that measures elapsed time; the time taken for an automobile that starts from a standing start to accelerate to 60 miles per hour (roughly 100 km/h).

A performance measure for automobiles, that either measures elapsed time, or elapsed distance. The automobile starts from a standing start, accelerates to 60 mph (roughly 100 km/h), and then brakes to a stop.

4WD

nounAutomotive

Initialism of four-wheel drive.

4WS

nounAutomotive

Initialism of four-wheel steering.

4x2

nounAutomotive

a four-wheeled vehicle with two-wheel drive

4x4

nounAutomotive

A four-wheel vehicle with four-wheel drive.

4x4x4

nounAutomotive

A four-wheeled vehicle with four-wheel drive and four-wheel steering.

60-0

nounAutomotive

A performance measure for automobiles, that measures elapsed distance. The automobile travelling at 60 mph (roughly 100 km/h) brakes to a stop, giving a stopping distance or braking distance, depending on measurement method.

6x6

nounAutomotive

a six-wheeled vehicle with six-wheel drive (each wheel has powered drive)

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”).

911

nameAutomotive

A prominent family of sports cars manufactured by Porsche.

AA

nameAutomotive

Initialism of The Automobile Association: a British motoring association founded in 1905.

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.

airbag

nounAutomotive

A protective system in automobiles in which when a crash occurs, a bag containing nitrogen, formed by the explosive decomposition of sodium azide, quickly inflates in front of the driver or passenger, preventing injury to the head. Side air bags, including the back seat passengers, also prevent injury.

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.

Andretti

nounAutomotive

Ellipsis of Mario Andretti (“(a) a street racer; (b) a U.S. racecar pilot outside of the U.S.”).

anti-knock index

nounAutomotive

A measurement of a fuel's ability to resist detonation, or engine knocking.

antifreeze

nounAutomotive

Automotive antifreeze, a solution of ethylene glycol, used as an additive to water or a replacement for water, in the radiator of a motorcar.

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).

Apperson

nameAutomotive

A former American motorcar manufacturer.

aquaplane

verbAutomotive

Of a car or other road vehicle: to lose traction with the road due to the vehicle's tyres sliding on a film of water on the road.

aquaplaning

nounAutomotive

The loss of contact with the road because of surface water; the act of aquaplaning.

assholed

adjectiveAutomotiveslang

Rear-ended by another vehicle on the road.

ATF

nounAutomotive

Initialism of automatic transmission fluid.

auto

adjectiveAutomotive

Clipping of automatic (of a gearbox/transmission).

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.