Abbreviations and terms Archivy - Page 4 of 8

Directional tires (Directional tyres)

Directional tires have a characteristic “V” tread pattern. While this specific tread shape slightly limits the way they can be used, on the other hand it brings a number of advantages.

Sedan (Saloon)

Sedan is the designation of a passenger car body type with a stepped rear and a three-door, usually four-door body.

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Kick-down is the function of downshifting the automatic transmission. When the accelerator pedal is fully depressed, the control unit will command the gears to downshift to the lowest possible gear, thereby increasing the speed of the internal combustion engine in order to obtain the best possible engine performance. The driver will use this function, for example, when overtaking or accelerating hard.

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Barrel

The price of a barrel of crude oil is often a central topic in the news and its price directly affects the price of petrol and diesel. But how many litres does a barrel actually contain? Why a barrel and what does the abbreviation bbl mean in stock exchange charts?

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GTX (Gran Turismo)

The GTX designation on the bodywork of Volkswagen cars is intended to refer to the more famous GTI designation and will be reserved for sporty versions of VW electric cars.

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GSi (Grand Sport Injection)

The GSi designation has belonged to Opel sports cars since the second half of the 1980s.

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EasyFuel

Ford’s EasyFuel system eliminates the need for a bolt-on tank cap with an integrated flap and spring-loaded door. A patented mechanism guides the correct fuel gun into the tank neck and detects the fuel type, preventing confusion between gasoline and diesel.

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Automatic gearbox modes

Most automatic transmission selector positions are no mystery. The letter PRND is familiar even to drivers who may not drive an automatic transmission themselves. But what about the letters “L” or “B”, are you familiar with these shifter positions as well?

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MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle)

A mild-hybrid is a car whose conventional powertrain is supplemented by an electric motor and an additional battery. This modification enables the mild-hybrid to make better use of the recuperated energy.

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PSA Groupe

PSA stands for PSA, originally a French automobile concern producing cars, trucks and motorcycles. Today, the company is part of the multinational Stellantis Group.

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