Car Definitions

A mechanical recovery device that is found on some SUVs. It is made up of a rope, cable, or chain and is used mostly for self recovery in tricky off-road situations.

Abbreviation for Continuously Variable Transmission. This type of transmission does not have “gears” like a manual or automatic, instead it maintains a steady acceleration curve with no pauses for gear changes.

A bodykit is a set of modified parts or additional components that are added to a vehicle's body. These usually include front and rear bumpers, and side skirts for a sportier design.

A convenience feature that allows all doors of a vehicle to be locked/unlocked when one door is opened or closed. This can either be controlled through the door handle itself or from a compatible key fob.

A portmanteau of information and entertainment, it typically refers to a car’s touchscreen navigation and stereo interface.