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Dealing with vehicles or machines used for travel or motion, especially cars.

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electronic brakeforce distribution (EDB)

Automotive; Automobile

Function integrated to some ABS systems to distribute the brake force in an optimal way between the front and the rear wheels, whatever the load or the pressure on the brake ...

exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)

Automotive; Automobile

The EGR system collects one part of the exhaust gas and diverts them back to the engine via the intake manifold. It reduces the amount of oxygen used in the combustion process and ...

electronic stability program (ESP)

Automotive; Automobile

ESP automatically stabilises the vehicle in dangerous driving situations by applying brake pressure to each wheel individually and reducing engine torque if necessary. It uses ...

global positioning system (GPS)

Automotive; Automobile

Used in navigation devices. Using satellite technology, GPS pinpoints the vehicle's location so the navigation system can provide directions to the driver.

Isofix child seat

Automotive; Automobile

The standard for child seat fastening, common to all car manufacturers

McPherson strut suspensions

Automotive; Automobile

Suspension combining shock absorbers and springs in the same unit.

Nissan Anti-Theft System (NATS)

Automotive; Automobile

An alarm upgrade with perimetric exterior and ultrasonic interior protection. The "N" in NATS signifies Nissan.