▼ Content Introduction This is the latest revised edition of the popular "The Ultimate Illustrated Encyclopedia of Cars." It explains the basic structure of automobiles, as well as the latest mechanisms such as electric vehicles and hybrid cars. It also introduces the latest safety equipment such as "lane keeping assist system" and "rearward start suppression control." Furthermore, it includes information on vehicle inspections, insurance, and taxes. ▼ Table of Contents PART 1 Types of Cars PART 2 Body PART 3 Visibility PART 4 Controls & Instruments PART 5 Interior PART 6 Power Source & Drive System PART 7 Hybrid Cars and Electric Vehicles PART 8 Chassis Mechanism PART 9 Safety Devices PART 10 Comfort Devices PART 11 Purchase and Maintenance ▼ Author Information Motoo Aoyama (Aoyama Motoo) - Author Born in 1957. Graduated from the Faculty of Economics, Keio University. After working for a publishing company and an editorial production company, editing music magazines, audio magazines, and general-interest magazines, he became a freelance writer. He writes for a wide range of genres, including automotive magazines and general-interest magazines. In the automotive field, he covers a wide range of topics, including structure, maintenance, body care, and car life in general. He is also knowledgeable about car insurance and is a certified financial planner (CFP). His books include "Car Mechanism," "Car Maintenance," "Driving a Car Isn't Difficult," and "The Ultimate Car Maintenance" (all from Natsume Publishing), "Special Purpose Vehicles and Truck Bodywork," "Tractor & Trailer Structure" (both from Grand Prix Publishing), and "Super Mechanisms of Cars That Determine Life and Death" (Sansuisha). #The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Cars