One step beyond cruise control, adaptive cruise control uses a radar sensor mounted in the front of the vehicle to maintain a safe cruising distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of yo [..]

Aims to provide a smoother ride and sharper handling, typically by varying shock-absorber firmness. Some automatically sense road conditions and adjust shock-absorber settings accordingly. Others incl [..]

Essentially behaves much like a conventional automatic transmission, though it’s mechanically similar to a manual transmission—which is more efficient. It’s usually set to shift automatically, but the [..]

Generally delivers better fuel economy and more pulling power than a comparable gas engine, but requires the use of diesel fuel, which is harder to find than gasoline and often costs more.

A propulsion system wherein a gasoline engine and battery-powered electric motor work in concert. Most hybrids maintain battery charge by recapturing energy normally lost during braking.

An electronic map combined with route instructions, usually displayed on a dashboard video screen. The system communicates with a satellite to display, on the screen, the vehicle’s geographic location [..]

Systems such as Sirius XM provide radio reception via satellites rather than the customary AM/FM broadcast method. Each service charges a monthly fee for delivering a large number of entertainment cha [..]

Designed to protect occupants in a side collision. Some side airbags are shaped to provide protection for just the torso, others for both the torso and head in a side collision. Some are mounted in th [..]

Helps limit tire slip during acceleration on slippery surfaces. Sensors determine whether the wheels that are receiving power have lost traction. The system automatically “pumps” the brake to those wh [..]

Turbochargers make use of exhaust gases to compress the air that enters the engine, which increases its potential power output.