Car Definitions

A vehicle that combines the use of an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. Hybrids are known to be more powerful and more fuel efficient than traditional automobiles.

Abbreviation for Four-Wheel Drive. A two-axled vehicle drivetrain capable of providing torque to all of its wheels simultaneously

An aerodynamic device attached to a vehicles trunk lid that permits air flow over and under it, reducing lift and increasing stability at high speeds.

A driver assistance system that maintains a slow, constant speed while descending a hill/ramp without the driver having to control the brake pedal.

Naturally aspirated, sometimes known as normally aspirated, is a type of internal combustion engine in which oxygen intake is done naturally and without forced induction through a turbocharger or a supercharger.