- Industry: Automotive
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Low Emission Vehicle meets California Low Emission Vehicle and the Federal emissions regulations.
Industry:Automotive
An independent suspension unit consisting of both a coil spring and a shock strut. (A shock absorber is inside the strut.) It is most commonly found in the front of passenger cars, but can also be used in the rear. This is a compact design that allows efficient space utilization while providing a smooth, comfortable ride with good handling.
Industry:Automotive
A type of transmission that utilizes a mechanical clutch and is operated manually by the driver.
Industry:Automotive
MSRP (1) is the retail price of the vehicle as recommended by the manufacturer - often called the sticker or list price.
Industry:Automotive
The maximum weight that can be loaded in and pulled by the truck, as determined by the manufacturer. Derived from the Vehicle Capacity Weight, it includes curb weight, vehicle accessories, vehicle options, people calculated at 150 pounds per passenger, and the maximum rated cargo and luggage load.
Industry:Automotive
This term covers a wide range of factors that negatively affect the quiet and quality feel of a vehicle.
Industry:Automotive
A front passenger seat equipped with occupant classification sensors that will prevent a front passenger airbag deployment if the system detects a front passenger of insufficient weight.
Industry:Automotive
Used on the rear section of Toyota trucks - behind the cab, this frame design provides optimized ride quality whether the truck is loaded or unloaded. The compliance that is put into this section allows for large payload capacity without sacrificing durability.
Industry:Automotive
Cylindrical casting that moves up and down in the cylinder and pushes the engine’s air/fuel mixture in or out while transmitting energy to the crankshaft.
Industry:Automotive
PES headlamps distribute their light with a convex lens. Compared to more conventional reflector type lamps, PES lamps use their light more efficiently and permit their long aerodynamic shape.
Industry:Automotive
