What is the shell above the rear tire of a car called?

[MacJessica]

The plastic panel above the tire is called the fender. Here is some related information: 1. Concept of the fender: The fender is the outer body panel that covers the wheel, named for its resemblance to a bird's wing in shape and position on older car bodies. Depending on the installation location, it is divided into the front fender and the rear fender. The front fender is installed at the front wheel and must ensure the maximum space for the wheel's rotation and jumping. Therefore, designers use the "wheel jumping diagram" to verify whether the design dimensions of the fender are appropriate based on the selected tire model and size. 2. Function of the fender: During driving, it prevents sand, gravel, and mud stirred up by the wheels from splashing onto the bottom of the car body. Therefore, the materials used must be resistant to climate aging and have good forming and processing properties. Some cars' front fenders are made of a certain elastic plastic material. Plastic materials have a buffering effect, making them safer.