Category: Glossary

SI-Drive is an intelligent engine and transmission control system that has been installed on Subaru cars. It allows the performance of important car units to be adapted to road …

ALL4 is a full-time all-wheel drive system used in MINI cars. It improves traction, as well as the vehicle’s stability and handling in any weather and road conditions. How …

Symmetrical AWD or SAWD is an all-wheel-drive system in Subaru cars that has been used since 2003. It is installed on all models of the make, except BRZ and …

Q4 is an all-wheel drive system which has been installed on Alfa Romeo cars since 1994. It improves the vehicle’s dynamics and off-road capabilities. It also increases its stability …

PSM (Porsche Stability Management) is a stability control system which has been installed on Porsche cars since 1998. Initially, it was offered as an option. Since 2003 it has …

IWD (Individual-Wheel Drive) is an individual all-wheel-drive system installed on electric cars. In this system, each wheel is driven by its own electric motor. This technology improves the vehicle’s …

MASC (Mitsubishi Active Stability Control) is a stability control system installed on Mitsubishi cars. It prevents skidding and improves traction and the vehicle’s manoeuvrability. How MASC works MASC determines …

M57D30 is a turbocharged diesel engine with the Common Rail fuel injection system. It was produced at the BMW Group factory in Steyr, Austria from 1998 till 2012. This …

TiD and TTiD engines are diesel engines with direct fuel injection. They were installed on Saab vehicles from 1998 till 2012. The TiD abbreviation stands for Turbo Injected Diesel …

TSP (Trailer Stability Program) is a trailer stability control system installed on Opel and Vauxhall cars. It eliminates trailer sway, prevents rollover, and helps to keep the trailer on …

Quattro is a permanent all-wheel drive system which has been installed on Audi cars with transverse engine layouts. It first appeared in 1980. Today it is offered as standard …

ESR (Electronic Wheel-Slip Reduction) is an electronic traction control system installed on SEAT cars. It works with ABS and other driver assistance systems and is active when driving at …

XDi a series of turbocharged diesel engines equipped with the Common Rail fuel injection system. These engines are installed on SsangYong cars. They first appeared in 2004. They have …

VCDi is a series of turbocharged diesel engines with the Common Rail fuel injection system. They have been installed on Chevrolet cars since 2006. They were first produced by …