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  • Double clutch explained

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    Double clutch explained

    Car Double clutch Shifting explained A double clutch (also called a double declutch) is a method of shifting gears primarily used for vehicles with an unsynchronized manual ...

  • Double wishbone suspension

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    Double wishbone suspension

    Car Double wishbone suspension The double wishbone suspension was introduced in the 1930s. French carmaker Citroën used it since 1934 in their Rosalie and Traction Avant models. ...

  • Dougill Loidis Frick (1896-1907)

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    1890s
    Dougill Loidis Frick (1896-1907)

    AW Dougill & Co. Ltd. Automotive manufacturer of Leeds;United Kingdom From 1896 to 1907. AW Dougill & Co. Ltd. was a early British manufacturer of automobiles that built motor ...

  • Douglas (1913-1922)

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    Douglas (1913-1922)

    Douglas Motors Ltd. Automotive Manufacturer of Bristol; United Kingdom from 1913 to 1922 The Douglas Motors Ltd. was a British manufacturer of motorcycles and cars . The company ...

  • Douglas (1919-1935)

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    1910s
    Douglas (1919-1935)

    Douglas Motors Corporation Douglas Motors Corporation was an early American manufacturer of motor vehicles. The brand name was Douglas. History The Douglas Motors Corporation ...

  • Douglas 10.5 hp (1919-1922)

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    Douglas 10.5 hp (1919-1922)

    Douglas 10.5 hp car history Manufacturer: Douglas Production period: 1919 to 1922 Class : Motor car Body versions : Cabriolet, fixed head,roadster Engines: Petrol1.2 liters ...

  • Douvrin engine (1977-1997)

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    1970s
    Douvrin engine (1977-1997)

    Douvrin engine The Douvrin engine is a four cylinder - internal combustion engine for automobiles , which from 1977 to 1997 by the La Française de Mécanique was made, a joint ...

  • Doval (1979-1982)

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    1970s
    Doval (1979-1982)

    Doval coach Automotive manufacturer of East Haven , Connecticut United States from 1979 to 1982. Doval Coach Ltd. was an American manufacturer of Neo classic automobiles . ...

  • Dow (1905-1906)

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    1900s
    Dow (1905-1906)

    AM Dow Automotive manufacturer From Braintree , Massachusetts , USA from 1905 to 1906. AM Dow was an American manufacturer of automobiles in the early part of the 20th century. ...

  • Dow Testing (1960)

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    Dow Testing Laboratory The US Dow Testing Laboratory belonged to the Edison Corporation and were based in Detroit . History Only in 1960 they were active as automobile ...

  • Dowagiac (1909)

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    1900s
    Dowagiac (1909)

    Dowagiac Motor Car Company Vehicle manufacturer Dowagiac , Michigan, USA From 1909. Dowagiac Motor Car Company, was an early American manufacturer of automobiles. The brand name ...

  • Downforce

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    Downforce

    Car Downforce Explained Downforce is a downwards thrust created by the aerodynamic characteristics of a car. The purpose of downforce is to allow a car to travel faster through a ...

  • Downing-Detroit (1913–15)

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    Downing-Detroit (1913–15)

    Downing-Detroit American Automotive manufacturer Detroit, Michigan.USA From 1913 to 1915 The Downing-Detroit was a cyclecar manufactured in Detroit, Michigan by the Downing Motor ...

  • DR 4 (2017-)

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    2010s
    DR 4 (2017-)

    DR 4 car range Manufacturer: DR Production period: since 2017 Class : SUV Body versions : station wagon Engines: Gasoline 1.6 liters The DR 4 is an SUV of the Italian car ...

  • Dragon (1906–1908)

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    1900s
    Dragon (1906–1908)

    Dragon Automobile Company American Automotive manufacturer Detroit, Michigan USA From 1906 to 1908 The Dragon Automobile Company manufactured automobiles from 1906 to 1908, first ...

  • Dragon (1985-)

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    1980s
    Dragon (1985-)

    Dragon Russian Automotive manufacture Saint Petersburg,Russia From 1985 onward Dragon (Ru:Драгон Мотор Компани) is a Russian car manufacturer based in Saint Petersburg that makes ...

  • Dragon Motors Corp (1920-1921)

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    1920s

    Dragon Motors Corporation Dragon Motors Corporation was an American manufacturer of automobiles in the 1920s. History Hyman Edelman, Herman Neidick and Joseph Stein founded the ...

  • Dragonfly Cars (1981-1986)

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    1980s
    Dragonfly Cars (1981-1986)

    Dragonfly Cars (KCG) Automotive manufacturer of Ash Vale , Hampshire.Great Britain from 1981 to 1986. Dragonfly Cars was a British manufacturer of kit cars and coversions for ...

  • Dragonfly Cars (1994-1995)

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    1990s

    Dragonfly Cars Automotive Manufacturer of Toton , Nottinghamshire,United Kingdom from 1994 to 1995 Dragonfly Cars was a British manufacturer of replica 3 wheel automobiles in the ...

  • Drake (1921-1922)

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    1920s
    Drake (1921-1922)

    Drake Motor & Tire Manufacturing Company Automotive manufacturer of Knoxville , Tennessee.United States from 1921 to 1922. Drake Motor & Tire Manufacturing Company was ...

  • Drews (1945-2001)

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    1940s
    Drews (1945-2001)

    Drew's Karosseriebau Automotive manufacturer Wuppertal,Germany from 1945 to 2001. Drews body shop , including body Drews or short Drews , is a ...

  • Drexel (1916-1917)

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    1910s
    Drexel (1916-1917)

    Drexel Motor Corporation Automotive manufacturer of Chicago , Illinois.United States from 1916 to 1917. 1916 Drexel Roadster Drexel Motor Corporation , emerged from the Drexel ...

  • Dreyhaupt (1905)

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    1900s
    Dreyhaupt (1905)

    Richard Dreyhaupt Automotive manufacturer Leipzig,Eutritzsch Germany from 1905 Richard Dreyhaupt was a German manufacturer of automobiles . History The company ...

  • Dri-Sleeve (1970-1971)

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    1970s
    Dri-Sleeve (1970-1971)

    The Dri-Sleeve Car Co. Car manufacturer of Great Britain from 1970 to 1971. The Dri-Sleeve Car Co. was a British car manufacturer, which was only from 1970 to 1971 in Warminster ...

  • Drift tuning Setup

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    Drift tuning Setup

    Car Drift tuning Setup Explained Drive train A proper mechanical limited slip differential (LSD) is almost considered essential for drifting. Attempting to drift with an open or ...

  • Drifting Explained

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    Drifting Explained

    Drifting Sport Explained Drifting is a driving technique where the driver intentionally oversteers, causing loss of traction in the rear wheels, while maintaining control from ...

  • Driggs (1913–25)

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    1910s
    Driggs (1913–25)

    Driggs-Seabury American Automotive manufacturer .USA From 1913 to 1925 History Driggs-Seabury was preceded by the Driggs-Schroeder series of weapons, designed by W. H. Driggs and ...

  • Drive shaft types

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    Drive shaft types

    Automotive Drive shaft explained A drive shaft, driveshaft, driving shaft, propeller shaft (prop shaft), or Cardan shaft is a mechanical component for transmitting torque and ...

  • Driveshaft Replace

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    Driveshaft Replace

    How to Replace a Driveshaft Removing a driveshaft is a simple job in most cases. A driveshaft will need removed to replace leaking transmission tail housing seals, replace ...

  • Driving lamps

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    Driving lamps

    Driving lamps "Driving lamp" is a term deriving from the early days of nighttime driving, when it was relatively rare to encounter an opposing vehicle.Only on those occasions ...

  • DRK kits (1984-1998)

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    1980s
    DRK kits (1984-1998)

    DRK kits Automotive Manufacturer Cheshire;United Kingdom from 1984 to 1998 DRK Kits was a British manufacturer of kit car automobiles .The brand name was DRK. History Derek ...

  • Dropped axle

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    Dropped axle

    Car Dropped axle explained A dropped axle is the axle of a vehicle that is bent upwards towards the ends, i.e. the centre is 'dropped'. This gives two advantages: the centre of ...

  • Drum Brake Adjustment

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    Drum Brake Adjustment

    Car Drum Brake Adjustment Car Drum Brake Adjuster Location Some Cars Are Fitted with drum Brakes on the rear a few classic cars have drum brakes all round. Drum Brakes contain ...

  • Drum Brake Explained

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    Drum Brake Explained

    How A Car Drum Brake Works A Typical Car drum brake parts diagram Drum brakes have adjusters which move the brake shoes nearer to the drum to compensate for wear After a time, ...

  • Drummond (1916-1917)

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    1910s
    Drummond (1916-1917)

    Drummond Motor Car Company Automotive manufacturer of Omaha , Nebraska.United States from 1916 to 1917. Drummond Motor Car Company was an American manufacturer of automobiles in ...

  • Drummond NB (1907-1911)

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    1900s

    Drummond NB Automotive manufacturer of Dumfries,United Kingdom From 1907 to 1911. North British (NB) Motor Manufacturing Company Ltd. was a early British manufacturer ...

  • Dry Sump

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    Dry Sump

    Engine Dry Sump A dry sump is a lubricating motor oil management method for four-stroke and large two-stroke piston internal combustion engines that uses external pumps and a ...

  • DS 6 (2014-)

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    2010s
    DS 6 (2014-)

    DS 6 car range Manufacturer: DS Automobiles Production period: since 2014 Class : SUV Body versions : station wagon Engines: Gasoline 1.6-1.8 liters The DS 6 is an SUV ...

  • DS Dewaet Stoewer (1934-1935)

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    1930s

    DS (Dewaet & Stoewer) Automotive manufacturer of Brussels;Belgium From 1934 to 1935. Dewaet was a Belgian manufacturer of automobiles . The brand name was DS , for Dewaet ...

  • DTV (2002-)

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    2000s
    DTV (2002-)

    Dynamic Terrain Vehicles Pty. Ltd Bloemfontein , South Africa Dynamic Terrain Vehicles is a Bloemfontein- based South African automaker History Antonie Brandt, head of a company ...

  • Dual ball joint suspension

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    Dual ball joint suspension

    Dual ball joint suspension A dual ball joint suspension uses a pair of arms, one in tension, one in compression, to replace a wishbone, in a MacPherson or SLA suspension. The ...

  • Dual-Ghia (1956–62)

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    1950s
    Dual-Ghia (1956–62)

    Dual-Ghia American Automotive manufacturer USA From 1956 to 1958 1958 Dual Ghia 375 sport coupe Dual-Ghia is a rare, short-lived, automobile make, produced in the United States ...

  • Dubonnet suspension

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    Dubonnet suspension

    Dubonnet suspension 1930s Alfa Romeo P3 Tipo with Dubonnet front suspension Dubonnet suspension was a system of independent front suspension and steering popular mainly in the ...

  • Ducky buggy (1972-1975)

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    1970s
    Ducky buggy (1972-1975)

    Ducky buggy Automotive manufacturer of Oegstgeest.Netherlands from 1972 to 1975. Ducky Buggy was a Dutch manufacturer of kit car automobiles in the 1970s. History JMF Verhoef and ...

  • Ducommun (1903-1904)

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    1900s
    Ducommun (1903-1904)

    Ducommun (Léon Ducommun & Cie) History Automotive manufacturer Mulhouse, Germany from 1903 to 1904 Léon Ducommun & Cie., Mechanical Engineering Workshop was a German manufacturer ...

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