本书分为15个单元（UNIT），按照学习汽车构造的大致顺序编排了15篇有关汽车基本结构原理的英文课文（TEXT A）。在此基础上，对每个单元的相关内容进行扩展（TEXT B），并编人与汽车使用、诊断与维修相关的实用性内容（TEXT C）以及电动汽车与自动驾驶汽车等内容。
本书的英文课文涉及汽车的发展史、发动机、底盘和电气电子系统，除了包括传统结构外，还涉及汽油机电子控制燃油喷射（包括汽油直喷）、柴油机燃油喷射系统（含高压共轨喷油系统）、排放控制、可变气门定时、自动变速器（AT）、机械式无级变速器（CVT）、机械式自动变速器（AMT）、双离合变速器（DCT）、防抱死制动系统（ABS）、牵引力控制系统（TCS）、电子稳定性控制系统（ESC）、巡航控制系统（CCS）、安全气囊（SRS）、无人驾驶汽车及电动汽车的开发与设计等。每篇课文后编排有词汇表、课文疑难注释和课后练习题，大部分单元后编排有相关专业术语和翻译技巧。
本书可作为车辆工程、交通运输和汽车服务工程等高校本科专业教材，也可供具有较好英语基础的汽车设计、使用、维修、管理等方面的工程技术人员学习参考。

前言
UNIT 1 AUTOMOBILE BASICS
TEXT A The Basic Components of an Automobile
TEXT B Automobiles History
TEXT C How to Start and Drive Your Car
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Translation Techniques(1)——翻译过程与翻译标准
UNIT 2 ENGINE MECHANICAL
TEXT A Operation, Main Components and Classification of the Engine
TEXT B Valve Systems
TEXT C Piston and Rod Repair
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Translation Techniques(2)——词义选择
UNIT 3 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMS
TEXT A Electronic Fuel Injection
TEXT B Functions of the Motronic Systems
TEXT C Troubleshooting the EFI System
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Translation Techniques(3)——词类转换
UNIT 4 GASOLINE FUEL INJECTION
TEXT A Gasoline Direct Injection(GDI)and Throttle-By-Wire
TEXT B Operation of the Motronic System
TEXT C Servicing the EFI System
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Translation Techniques(4)——句子成分转换
UNIT 5 DIESEL FUEL INJECTION
TEXT A Overview of Conventional Diesel Fuel Injection and Common Rail Injection Systems
TEXT B A New Electronically Controlled Fuel Injection System for Diesel Engines
TEXT C Turbochargers and Superchargers
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Translation Techniques(5)——省略
UNIT 6 ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
TEXT A Charging,Starting and Ignition Systems
TEXT B Direct Ignition Systems and Electronic Triggering Devices
TEXT C Engine Electrical System Service
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Translation Techniques(6)——增词
UNIT 7 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
TEXT A Overview of Emission Control Systems
TEXT B Three-Way Catalytic Converter and NOx Catalyst
TEXT C Diagnosis of Computerized Engine Control Systems
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Translation Techniques(7)——重复
UNIT 8 CLUTCHES, MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND DRIVE LINE
TEXT A Clutches and Manual Transmissions
TEXT B Drive Line
TEXT C Troubleshooting the Clutch and Manual Transmission
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Translation Techniques(8)——倒译
UNIT 9 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
TEXT A Automatic Transmission(AT)
TEXT B Continuously Variable Transmissions, Automated Manual Transmissions and Double Clutch Transmissions
TEXT C Notes of Automatic Transmission Repair
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Translation Techniques(9)——分译与合译
UNIT 10 BRAKING SYSTEMS
TEXT A Basic Braking System and ABS
TEXT B Traction Control System(TRAC) and Electronic Stability Control(ESC)
TEXT C Toyota ABS Diagnosis and Troubleshooting
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Translation Techniques(10)——数字的增减与倍数
UNIT 11 SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMS
TEXT A Basic Parts and Types of the Suspension and Steering Systems
TEXT B Advanced Suspension Systems
TEXT C Wheel Alignment
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Translation Techniques(11)——被动语态的翻译
UNIT 12 BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
TEXT A Supplemental Restraint System
TEXT B Cruise Control System and Remote Keyless-Entry System
TEXT C Electrical Troubleshooting
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Translation Techniques(12)——长句翻译
UNIT 13 AUTOMOTIVE COMPUTERS AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
TEXT A Computers on Modern Vehicles
TEXT B Automotive Network
TEXT C On-Board Diagnostics(OBD)
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Translation Techniques(13)——翻译技巧应用实例
UNIT 14 ELECTRIC AND AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
TEXT A Electric Vehicles
TEXT B Autonomous Vehicles
TEXT C Toyota Prius Hybrid Drive System
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Translation Techniques(14)——论文摘要翻译
UNIT 15 DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES
TEXT A Development of New Battery Electric Vehicles
TEXT B Layout Design of Battery Electric Commercial Vehicles
TEXT C Optimal Configuration Selection Principle for Hybrid Drive Systems
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