Car jargon explained

There are a lot of terms used in the car industry that can be confusing. Whether it's a new piece of car safety or entertainment technology, or how a car works, our experts are here to explain it all.

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  What is Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink?

  We explain the most common systems for linking your smartphone to your car.

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  What is Isofix in a car?

  Isofix is an international standard for fixing child car seats in place using a pair of metal mounts attached directly to the car’s chassis. How does it

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  What are horsepower and torque, and why does it matter?

  Horsepower and torque are two terms that you’ll see discussed a lot in our car reviews, but you may be wondering what they are.

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  What are ESP and traction control in my car?

  They’re terms you’ll see bandied about a lot when looking at the specification of a car, but what are they?

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  What is Bluetooth in a car?

  Most new cars with an infotainment system will have Bluetooth connection capability. Let us explain how it works...

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  What is a wireless phone charger in my car?

  Quite simply, a wireless phone charger is a way of charging your smartphone in the car, wirelessly.

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