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What Is a Car Trunk?
A car trunk is an enclosed lockable storage area in a sedan, coupe, or convertible separate from the passenger cabin.…
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What Is Highway MPG?
Highway mpg is one of three ratings the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) uses to determine a car’s fuel…
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What Is VTEC?
VTEC is a trademark of the Honda Motor Company. It stands for “variable valve timing and lift electronic control” and…
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What Are Power Windows?
Power windows are electric-powered automobile windows that can be opened or closed at the press of a button for added…
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What Is a Sunroof?
A sunroof is a panel in a car’s roof that drivers can open to let in outside air and sunlight. Sunroofs can be opened manually or electrically, usually through a tilting or sliding motion or sometimes both. Some manufacturers use the terms “sunroof” and “moonroof” interchangeably.
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What Is Total Cost of Ownership?
Total cost of ownership is the total price to buy and operate an asset over the course of its useful…
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What Is a CR-V?
Introduced by Honda in 1997 as the name for its car-based utility vehicle, the acronym “CRV” (as in Honda CR-V)…
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What Is Fuel Economy?
Fuel economy is a rating of how far a vehicle can travel on a specific amount of fuel. The less…
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What Is a Car Tune-Up?
A car tune-up is a suite of preventive maintenance services performed on a vehicle to ensure it continues to perform…