motor vehicle

Car or truck

A motor vehicle is a wheeled conveyance powered by an engine or motor, designed for use on roads.

The term encompasses cars, trucks, motorcycles, and buses, but typically excludes trains and aircraft.

Legal definitions vary by jurisdiction, often specifying minimum speeds or excluding certain equipment: The ordinance prohibits motor vehicles on the hiking trail.

types

car

Wheeled motor vehicle

  • truckHeavy freight vehicle
  • SUVRugged passenger vehicle
  • sedanEnclosed passenger car

coupe · convertible · van · minivan · crossover · compact · subcompact · hatchback · pickup · station wagon

wheels

tire

Lose strength or energy

  • rimCircular outer boundary
  • hubcapProtective wheel center cover
  • axleShaft for wheel rotation

tread · alloy · radial · tubeless · suspension · chassis · differential · four-wheel drive · all-wheel drive · spare tire

brands

Toyota

Japanese car company

  • FordMajor American automaker
  • ChevroletAmerican automobile manufacturer
  • HondaJapanese vehicle manufacturer

Tesla · BMW · Mercedes-Benz · Volkswagen · Nissan · Hyundai · Kia · Jeep · Subaru · Mazda

engine

combustion

Exothermic reaction with oxygen

camshaft · turbocharger · carburetor · fuel injection · spark plug · valve · exhaust · manifold · coolant · horsepower

driving

steering

Controlling direction of movement

cruising · overtaking · parking · reversing · signaling · navigating · commuting · lane change · highway · intersection

industry

automaker

Vehicle manufacturer

recall · warranty · trade-in · test drive · showroom · model year · production · sales · lease · financing

propulsion

electric

Powered by current

hydrogen · battery · charging station · regenerative braking · fuel cell · plug-in · range · emissions · zero-emission · powertrain

Categories
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propulsion method

motor vehiclebicycle

Pedal-powered two-wheeler

rickshaw · rowboat · sailboat · canoe · ox cart

transportation mode

motor vehiclewalking

Locomotion on foot

on foot · aircraft · boat · ship · train

mobility vs. fixed structures

motor vehiclebuilding

Enclosed roofed structure

real estate

Family

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