A continuously variable transmission (CVT) is a type of automatic transmission that varies the distance between a pair of belt or chain-linked pulleys, wheels or cones to smoothly alter its gear ratio without requiring any predefined steps or sudden changes in engine speed. Continuously variable transmissions operate on the theory of pulleys; a large pulley connected to a smaller pulley ... Read More »

A device which is part of your exhaust system. Its purpose is to reduce harmful emissions caused by the engine. Older cars with catalytic converters (they were made a standard feature in 1975) tended to noticeably lose horsepower and fuel efficiency. This caused many people to remove them in order to get the power back. This is ILLEGAL! Newer cars ... Read More »

Enables a greater flow of cooler air into the engine, thus increasing horsepower. The colder air is, the denser it becomes. Oxygen is a component of the air/fuel mixture burned in the engine. So, denser oxygen/air means more effective burning of the fuel. Read More »

The electrical devices and circuits (typically a rectifier / regulator and stator) that produce and deliver the electricity to charge a motorcycle battery. Read More »

?in racing in which track conditions are too hazardous for racing due to an accident or debris on the racing surface. The cars remain in their racing positions behind the pace car until it is determined that it is safe to resume the race. Read More »

Coverage that pays for damage you cause to someone else’s property, like running into a parked car, a pedestrian or a garage door. Also, if damage is done to your car in a non-accident situation, like vandalism or a tree falling on it during a storm, this coverage will pay for the expenses. Read More »

This is an electrical system that prevents the starter from being actuated unless the clutch pedal is depressed. It is done to prevent the car from being started in gear, a frequent cause for damage and injuries to people outside the car. Read More »

A leasing or finance company which is affiliated with an automobile manufacturer or distributor. Read More »

A vehicle that is not yet in production. These cars are often whimsical ideas of future vehicles. However, they or some of their features do end up in production models. Read More »

The part of the car’s body between the rear-most side window or door and the rear window. The metal at each end of the rear windshield. Read More »