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What Is Rear Cross-Traffic Alert?
Rear cross-traffic alert is an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) that uses sensors to detect objects entering a vehicle’s path while backing up. Its warnings to the driver can be audible, haptic (vibration), and visual.
Report: 18% of New Cars Globally Could Be Electric This Year
Just 5.8% of new cars sold in America last year were electric, but the U.S. is behind. According to a…
What Are Rain-Sensing Wipers?
Rain-sensing wipers are automatic windshield wipers that use infrared sensors to detect moisture on the windshield. When the sensors detect a pre-determined amount of moisture, they activate the wipers, clearing the glass to improve driver visibility.
What Is Premium Audio?
Premium audio is a car sound system with multiple speakers, high amplifier power, quality components (usually branded with well-known audio company names), and clarity in music reproduction and sound processing, often tuned to the acoustics of that specific cabin.
What Is Rear Air-Conditioning?
Rear air-conditioning comprises air vents dedicated to the back row(s) with separate climate-control settings, integrated into the main settings up front, with a dedicated panel in the second row, or both. In rare cases on large luxury vehicles or limousines, the rear air-conditioning may also have its own compressor.
What Is a Power Tailgate?
A power tailgate is a convenience feature on a pickup truck that gently lifts and lowers its tailgate, whether the user’s arms are loaded or not. A power tailgate can be operated by a button on the truck or its key fob, or it can be triggered by a motion, like a foot kicking under the bumper.
What Are Power Seats?
Power seats use electric controls to adjust the positions of the front seats. They can be moved forward or back, up or down, and tilted or reclined. Additional adjustments may include headrest height, side bolsters, thigh cushions, and more.
What Is Push-Button Start?
Push-button start is keyless ignition allowing a driver to start the car by pushing a button rather than inserting and turning a key. The car communicates with the key fob inside the vehicle via radio signals, “unlocking” the ignition and enabling the push button to initiate operation.
Study: Car Repairs Getting More Expensive
New cars have grown much more expensive in recent years. So many of us work to keep our older cars…
Tesla Now Charging Extra For Yoke
Tesla hasn’t quite given up on its controversial steering yoke. But the company no longer offers it as standard equipment…