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All Wheel Drive
A variation of Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) designed to improve on-road traction in unfavorable road conditions or for ultra high performance driving. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) reduces wheel slippage and provides greater driver control over the vehicle. AWD usually does not require the driver to actively engage the system and does not have a low range. AWD automatically splits engine torque between ... Read More »
Black And White Checkered Flag
The black and white checkered flag is the most coveted flag of all. As the cars cross the finish line, under the flying checkered, their positions are permanently recorded. The checkered flag means the race is complete and a winner declared. Read More »
Captive Finance Company
A leasing or finance company which is affiliated with an automobile manufacturer or distributor. Read More »
Concept Car
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 »
C-Pillar
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 »
Drag Coefficient
Drag relates to the aerodynamics of the car and affects speed, performance and miles per gallon. The higher the number (the coefficient), slower the car’s performance. The lower the number, the better the car will perform. Read More »
Federation International De Automobile (FIA)
Sanctioning body of all International racing. This includes FIA Formula One World Championship (the world’s premier racing series also called Formula One racing or F1), International Sports Car Championship (BPR), International Touring Car Championship and through the Concorde Agreement (agreement to operate racing series under the FIA’s guidelines and rules) for participating country’s car clubs. Events take place worldwide. The ... Read More »
F & I.
This stands for finance and insurance. It generally refers to the person working at a dealership that handles securing financing, leasing and insurance for customers. They generally also complete the paper work. Read More »
Hydraulically-Activated Brakes
Brakes that use hydraulic fluid instead of a cable. When the lever/pedal is squeezed/pressed, hydraulic fluid forces the pistons to put pressure on the brake pads which rub against the brake disc and cause enough friction to stop the bike. A master cylinder that contains the hydraulic fluid sits on the handlebar near the brake lever. Read More »
