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In the Modern Universal Dictionary of Automotive

A-2 tire. A term used for tire size 15.00 and larger in nominal cross section. Also call earthmover, off-road, or off-the-road tire..

A4R70W. Acronym for Automatic Overdrive Electronic Wide Ratio Transmission.

AA. Abbreviation for Automobile Association, a term generally used in the United Kingdom.

AAA. Abbreviation for American Automobile Association.

AABM. Abbreviation of American Battery Manufacturers, Inc.

AAC. Abbreviation for Annual Average Daily Traffic.It is a measure of traffic flow.

AAE. Abbreviation for Association of Automotive Employers in Poland.

AAIA. Abbreviation for Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association.

adaptive cruise control. An advanced cruise control system that maintains a preset distance or time interval from the vehicle ahead by automatically controlling the brakes and throttle.

adaptive headlights. Headlights that steer in the direction the front wheels are turned to improve visibility when going around corners.

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. Abbr: ADAS. A variety of safety-related systems that monitor vehicle performance and the surrounding environment. ADAS provide a variety of driver alerts when potentially hazardous conditions exists, and some (such as automated emergency braking) can take corrective action when the driver fails to respond appropriately to a dangerous situation.

air filter. A paper or synthetic fabric baffle that captures dust, dirt and debris from the airstream entering the engine.

aftermarket part. Any service replacement part not obtained from the vehicle manufacturer through a franchised dealer. Many aftermarket parts are made by the same companies that supply the original equipment part to the vehicle manufacturer.

all-wheel drive. Abbr: AWD. A permanent, four-wheel drive system designed for improved traction on all surfaces and at all times. The main difference between AWD and 4WD systems is that the driver cannot disengage AWD.

anti-freeze. (aka: Anti-freeze coolant). The liquid in the engine cooling system that dissipates heat. Engine coolant prevents freeze-up in winter, raises the boiling point in summer, and protects the cooling system from rust and corrosion year round.

Anti-lock Braking System. Abbr: ABS. System that prevents wheel lock-up by automatically regulating the brakes. ABS can decrease braking distances on slippery pavement, prevent skidding and provide greater control during sudden stops.

automated emergency braking. A system that automatically applies the brakes to prevent or mitigate a collision when the car is approaching another vehicle or object at too high a rate of speed.

autonomous vehicles. Cars that use advanced technology to accelerate, brake and steer themselves to a preset destination. Still in the prototype stage, Google has been the most visible developer of autonomous vehicle technology.

axle shaft. On front-wheel drive vehicles, the shafts that connect the transaxle to the driven wheels. Axle shafts are also used on some rear-wheel drive vehicles with independent suspensions to connect the differential assembly to the driven wheels. Axle shafts commonly have a universal joint at each end.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • WORD OF THE DAY

    Automotive Word of the Day

    all-wheel drive

    n. Abbr: AWD. A permanent, four-wheel drive system designed for improved traction on all surfaces and at all times. The main difference between AWD and 4WD systems is that the driver cannot disengage AWD

     

  • GRAMMAR OF THE DAY

    Grammar Lesson of the Day

    Agriculture

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  • AGRICULTURE QUIZ

    Agriculture Quiz
     
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  • AGRICULTURE QUOTES

    Agriculture Quote of the Day
     

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    If agriculture goes wrong, nothing else will have a chance to go right.

     

     M. S. Swaminathan 1925-2023

     

     

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