Car Definitions

Portion of a vehicle that absorbs impact in a rear-end collision.

A metal plate fixed to the underside of a vehicle (usually a 4x4) to prevent damage to vital components when contact is made with the ground.

Abbreviation for Continuously Variable Transmission. This type of transmission does not have “gears” like a manual or automatic, instead it maintains a steady acceleration curve with no pauses for gear changes.

A feature that allows the vehicle's cargo area (boot) to be electronically opened from the key fob.

A fixed or operable piece of glass on a vehicle's roof.