Car Glossary

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Acceleration skid control (ASC) Active Body Control (ABC) Adaptive cruise control Airbags Alcantara All-wheel Drive (AWD) Annual Percentage Rate (APR) Anti-lock braking system (ABS) Anti-submarining seats Anti-tamper windows Anti-trap windows Anti-whiplash headrests Approach angle Auto-dimming mirrors Automated manual Automatic Clutch System Automatic Gearbox Automatic headlights Automatic wipers Avant

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Acceleration skid control (ASC)

ASC acts to minimise the effect of wheelspin on slippery surfaces and the wheels would otherwise spin excessively. It helps powerful cars to accelerate quickly, but is also useful for helping heavy vehicles to pull away more smoothly on slippery surfaces.