- Industry: Automotive
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The area where the tyres touch the road. Generally, the wider the contact patch, the greater the stability.
Industry:Automotive
An engine configuration in which the pistons are arranged in a straight line.
Industry:Automotive
A type of automatic transmission with infinitely variable gear ratios.
Industry:Automotive
A part of the suspension system designed to control wheel movement precisely. It is also known as a wishbone or an A-arm.
Industry:Automotive
A feature that helps prevent power-operated windows, sliding doors and moonroofs from closing when an object is in the way.
Industry:Automotive
The main shaft of the engine that converts the reciprocating motions of the pistons and rods to rotary motion and delivers it to the front and rear of the engine.
Industry:Automotive
Uses lower anchors and tethers in the rear seats to secure child safety seats instead of seatbelts for improved safety and ease of use.
Industry:Automotive
One of several horizontal members in a vehicle's frame that join the side members and add to the vehicle's strength and stability.
Industry:Automotive
