Car Definitions

A system employed in hybrid and battery electric vehicles that captures energy created during braking/deceleration and transfers it to the onboard battery. Energy stored in this battery is then used to power the vehicle at slow speeds reducing its reliance on the engine and making it more fuel efficient.

Also known as 'keyless ignition', push start is a button that simplifies turning a car on or off using a key fob that is unique to you.

An electronic system that maximizes brake efficiency during panic stops.

Commonly associated with rear-wheel drive cars, oversteer is a driving characteristic wherein a car turns more sharply than intended, causing the rear to slide out more than the front.

The distance from an occupant's hip to the vehicle's roof liner.