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What Is Rear-Wheel Drive?
Rear-wheel drive (RWD) is a type of drivetrain in which an engine or electric motor sends power to a vehicle’s rear wheels.
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What Is Front-Wheel Drive?
Front-wheel drive (FWD) is a type of drivetrain in which an engine or electric motor sends power to a vehicle’s rear wheels.
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What Is a Frunk?
Learn what a frunk is, how front trunks work, and why they’re most common in EVs and some rear- or mid-engine vehicles.
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What Is Pedestrian Detection?
Safer roadways mean taking care to be aware of pedestrians. Pedestrian detection technology helps drivers avoid dangerous situations with people near the road.
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What Are Outboard Mirrors With Integrated Turn Signals?
Letting other drivers know when you’re turning is critical to safe driving. Using outboard mirrors with integrated turn signals may be the best option.
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What Is Junction-Turning Assist?
Today’s vehicles are filled with technology to help drivers, including junction-turning assist. We tell you what it is and how it works.
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What Is Payload?
Payload is the combined weight of cargo and passengers a vehicle carries. Maximum payload is the vehicle’s rating for how much weight a vehicle can safely carry. Payload is a component of GVWR and GCWR.
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What Is GCWR?
Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) is the maximum allowed weight of a vehicle, its maximum payload, and an attached trailer and its maximum payload.
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What Is Trailer Sway Control?
Trailer sway control is an electronic technology in a tow vehicle that uses sensors to detect when a trailer begins to move from side to side while in forward motion. Then, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) engage to reduce or eliminate unwanted movement and slow the tow vehicle, keeping the trailer tracking.
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What Is an Antilock Braking System (ABS)?
An antilock braking system (ABS) moderates vehicle brake pressure in emergency-stopping situations. Instead of applying sudden, constant pressure to the brakes, ABS rapidly pumps them. ABS prevents the wheels and steering from locking up, causing the vehicle to skid and the driver to lose control. Locked wheels increase stopping distance and inhibit the driver from steering around the obstacle they’re trying to avoid.