Car Definitions

What does Power Steering mean?

An electric or hydraulic system that multiplies the effort exerted by the driver on the steering wheel for added ease and comfort. Vehicles without power steering require significantly more effort to control and navigate.

What does Moonroof mean?

An extended glass panel roof that stretches far back to allow those seated in the back of a vehicle a view of the sky, is known as a moonroof.

What does Regenerative Braking mean?

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.

What does Auto Start / Stop mean?

A feature that automatically switches the internal combustion engine off and back on when idling to reduce fuel consumption.

What does Oversteer mean?

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.