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Amphibious vehicle

An amphibious vehicle, also called an amphibian vehicle, is a self-propelled vehicle that can travel both on land and in water, from the WWII Landing Vehicle Tracked to the Marine Corps' modern ACV.

Amphicar

The Amphicar, also sold as the Aquacar, is an amphibious automobile built in West Germany from 1960 to 1968, with 3,878 made, mostly for the United States.

Anadol

Anadol was a passenger car brand produced by the Turkish company Otosan from 1966 to the mid-1980s, the first domestically branded automobile mass-produced in Turkey.

ANAS S.p.A.

ANAS S.p.A. (Azienda Nazionale Autonoma delle Strade) is Italy's state-owned road company, managing roughly 32,000 km of state roads and motorways and part of the FS Italiane group since 2018.

Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation

The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) is the state-owned bus operator of Andhra Pradesh, India, established in 1958 and running services within the state and to neighboring states.

Anillo Vial Periférico

The Anillo Vial Periférico (AVP) is a 34.8-kilometer toll urban highway in Lima and Callao, Peru, connecting Callao with the San Luis district of Lima.

Anthony Levandowski

Anthony Levandowski is an American engineer and entrepreneur who was a founding member of Google's self-driving Project Chauffeur, founded the trucking startup Otto, and was convicted of stealing trade secrets.

Anti-lock braking system

The anti-lock braking system (ABS) is a vehicle safety system that keeps wheels from locking during hard braking, preserving steering control; Bosch introduced the first production system in 1978.

Anti-roll bar

An anti-roll bar, also called an anti-sway bar, sway bar, or stabilizer bar, is a torsion spring connecting a vehicle's left and right suspensions to reduce body roll during cornering.

Apache Trail

The Apache Trail, officially State Route 88, is a historic scenic highway in Arizona running from Apache Junction through the Superstition Mountains to Roosevelt Dam.

Apollo Intensa Emozione

The Apollo Intensa Emozione (Apollo IE), a track-focused hypercar from Germany's Apollo Automobil, was revealed in 2017 and limited to ten units at €2.3 million each.

Apollo Project EVO

The Apollo Project EVO, also known as the Apollo EVO, is a track-only hypercar from Germany's Apollo Automobil, unveiled in 2021 and limited to ten units.

Apollo Tyres

Apollo Tyres Limited is an Indian multinational tire manufacturer founded in 1972 and headquartered in Gurgaon, India, making tires under the Apollo and Vredestein brands in more than 100 countries.

Appalachian Development Highway System

The Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) is a network of 33 highway corridors in 13 Appalachian states, authorized by Congress in 1965 to spur economic development.

Apple car project

The Apple car project, known internally as Project Titan, was Apple's secret effort to build an electric, partly autonomous vehicle, running from 2014 to its cancellation in February 2024.

Aprilia

Aprilia is an Italian motorcycle manufacturer based in Noale near Venice, founded by Alberto Beggio after World War II and now part of the Piaggio Group.

Aquaplaning

Aquaplaning, also called hydroplaning, is the loss of tire–road contact when a wedge of water builds hydrodynamic pressure that lifts a rolling tire off the pavement, sharply reducing braking and steering traction.

ArcBest

ArcBest Corporation, renamed from Arkansas Best Corporation in 2014, is an American integrated logistics company in Fort Smith, Arkansas, combining its ABF Freight less-than-truckload network with brokerage and managed logistics services.

Arcfox Beta T1

The Arcfox Beta T1, originally the Arcfox T1, is a small battery-electric hatchback by BAIC's Arcfox brand, sold in China from 62,800 yuan against the BYD Dolphin.

Archer (tank destroyer)

The Archer, formally the Self Propelled 17pdr, Valentine, Mk I, was a British tank destroyer of the Second World War mounting a rear-facing 17-pounder gun.

Area Licensing Scheme

The Area Licensing Scheme (ALS) was a road pricing system operated in Singapore from 1975 to 1998, the first such system in the world, charging drivers to enter the city center at peak hours.

Argentine national routes system

The Argentine national routes system, or rutas nacionales, is Argentina's network of nationally administered roads, over 40,000 kilometers spanning every province, numbered by the state since the 1930s.

Ariel Atom

The Ariel Atom is a lightweight, high-performance two-seater sports car from Ariel Motor Company of Somerset, England, whose exposed steel tube chassis serves as the bodywork.

Arizona Department of Transportation

The Arizona Department of Transportation is Arizona's state agency for highways, driver licenses, and vehicle registration, created in 1974 and known for operating the Grand Canyon National Park Airport.

Arizona State Route 202

Arizona State Route 202, known as Loop 202, is a state highway loop around Phoenix made up of the Red Mountain, Santan, and South Mountain freeways.

Arjun (tank)

The Arjun, also known as the Arjun MBT, is an Indian main battle tank developed by DRDO, named in 1985 and in service with the Indian Army since 2009.

Arkansas Department of Transportation

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), overseen by the Arkansas State Highway Commission, plans and maintains Arkansas's 16,400 miles of state highways and more than 7,300 bridges.

Armoured fighting vehicle

An armored fighting vehicle (AFV) is an armored, armed military vehicle combining firepower, protection, and mobility; the category includes tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, and self-propelled artillery.

Arriva

Arriva is a European passenger transport company operating bus and rail services across 11 countries, carrying about 1.5 billion passenger journeys a year from its 1938 founding in Sunderland.

Arthur Davidson (motorcycling)

Arthur Davidson Sr. (1881–1950) was an American businessman who co-founded the Harley-Davidson Motor Company, serving as secretary and general sales manager and building its global dealer network.