Sentences with phrase «american vehicles are driven»

The authors found that U.S. cars and light trucks were driven 2.6 trillion miles in 2004 with an average fuel economy of 19.6 miles per gallon, and they conclude that American vehicles are driven more each year and on average burn more fuel than cars in other countries.

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More than three out of four Americans are afraid of the prospect of riding in a self - driving vehicle, a new survey by AAA finds.

Toyota, whose North American headquarters is in Plano, had been doing on - road testing with self - driving vehicles in Michigan and California.

Recchia - O'Neill is not the first American to drive a hydrogen vehicle, nor is her suburban family the first to enjoy it.

More than 53,000 Americans have total shoulder joint replacement (SJR) surgery each year, and yet the effects of this surgery on a patient's ability to safely drive a vehicle, and the appropriate recovery time before patients should return to driving, have yet to be determined.

I worked my way through the vehicle inventory, driving around to my flying lessons and the PV library and my girlfriend, who was unencumbered by American morality and came from a country with an age of consent of 14.

It only took 49 years, but the most famous car accident in American history — which resulted in the death of 28 - year - old Mary Jo Kopechne in a vehicle driven by Senator Ted Kennedy — is finally getting the big screen treatment.

She obviously made an impression on Ryan Gosling because, at his bidding, she got the job to design Drive, Nicolas Winding Refn's new Gosling vehicle — one of the most visually - exciting American noirs you're ever likely to see...

When driving some of the older American muscle cars compared to the new Ferrari's there is a big difference in the way the car feels on the road, and controlling the vehicles show that.

While more vehicles than ever are on our streets and highways and while Americans are driving those vehicles a greater number of miles than ever before — we believe that «discretionary driving» is on the decline.

It took years for the German automakers to deign to provide cup holders in their vehicles, because they were perplexed as to why we silly Americans wanted them (because you're supposed to drive, not drink beverages, when you're in a car, was their view).

Douglas Blain has recently driven possibly the most original example in the world / Restoring Pride — Behind the scenes at one of the UK's premier vehicle restoration specialists / Cars in My Life — Guy Griffiths concludes his fascinating motoring memoirs / The French Brooklands IV Bill Boddy continues the Montlhery story / Viking Longship — The Editor samples a 1939 Rover 16 Tickford coupe a model which typified all that was Great in pre-war Britain / Silver Arrow — Lawrence Mitchell tells the story of a real American icon — the last and rarest Pierce Arrow of them all / Minor Miracles — Malcolm Robertson reports on two antipodean early series Morris Minors / Opposing Forces — Bryan Goodman looks at hte principles behind early series Morris Minors The First Cooper — Michael Worthington - Williams has researched an early manufacturer from the plains of East Anglia.

Aluminum - intensive vehicles would have to be driven 32 - 38 years to compensate for the additional volume of carbon dioxide (CO2) generated by producing the metal vs. ultra-light steel, according to a new Massachusetts Institute of Technology study released at the American Iron and Steel Institute's annual meeting in New York last week.

After years of seeing Subaru sell STI - badged vehicles in other countries, Americans were understandably excited to finally be able to drive the 300 - hp Impreza WRX STI.

Americans are buying CUVs — crossover / utility vehicles — not SUVs, and even when equipped with all - wheel drive, the dip in fuel economy compared to that of four - cylinder sedans isn't too dramatic.

First the BMW X1, and now the Mercedes - Benz GLA - Class and Audi Q3, not to mention the Buick Encore: proof that Americans have gotten over their aversion to expensive, four - door hatchbacks, so long as you give them all - wheel drive and suggest they're crossover / utility vehicles, instead.

Many Americans are familiar with our crusade against distracted driving, our fight to give airline passengers the rights and respect they deserve and our push to hold automakers accountable for safety defects in their vehicles.

The Scirocco was sold in Japan at Yanase dealerships that specialize in North American and European vehicles with right hand drive starting in 1976, initially offering the TS trim package with the 1.4 L engine and a 4 - speed manual transmission.

According to the study, 73 percent of American drivers are afraid of riding in an autonomous vehicle, with two - thirds reporting that they would feel less safe on the road knowing they were sharing it with a self - driving vehicle.

This 2011 Volkswagen CC Sport is proudly offered by American Automotive Group Drive home in your new pre-owned vehicle with the knowledge you're fully backed by the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee.

Although the Outlander PHEV has been delayed, Mitsubishi states that the vehicle will be tuned to meet American standard and offers all of the features and driving style that drivers are used to.

The Grand Caravan American Value Pkg has been lightly driven and there is little to no wear and tear on this vehicle.

Daily use by portly American vehicles means the tunnel has a distinct crown, and as Jag's own professional driver demonstrates the car in one direction, it's already clear that the SVR's four - wheel drive system is working hard to find traction.

«The truck in question was the 1946 - 1968 Dodge Power Wagon, model WDX, a new multipurpose vehicle born from Dodge's experience building four - wheel - drive trucks for American and allied military forces in World War II.

«From the ground up, the Dodge brand has reenergized and redesigned its 2011 model - year lineup to deliver vehicles with American design and the performance customers are proud to drive,» said Ralph Gilles, President and CEO — Dodge Brand, Chrysler Group LLC.

Source: Nissan Press Release is on Page 2 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport takes the stage at NAIAS today — joins record - breaking Rogue lineup this spring «Right sized» Rogue Sport slots just under popular 2017 Rogue, Nissan's # 1 selling vehicle in the U.S., and further expands Nissan's extensive SUV lineup Brings Intelligent Safety Shield technologies, fun - to - drive performance and affordability to young, urban compact sport utility vehicle buyers DETROIT — The new 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport, which is designed to expand the audience for Nissan's top - selling Rogue crossover when it goes on sale this spring, is set to make its auto show debut this morning at the North American International Auto Show.

Source: Nissan Press Release is on Page 2 Nissan unveils Vmotion 2.0 at 2017 North American International Auto Show Nissan Vmotion 2.0 is an exciting new concept for tomorrow's busy professionals Created to showcase Nissan's new sedan design direction — futuristic, dynamic, and more cabin - focused Showcases the evolution of the signature «V - motion» front design seen on many of today's Nissan products Provides hints at the future of «Nissan Intelligent Mobility,» including a future vision for ProPILOT functionality, one which allows autonomous driving on urban roads and in intersections with the latest HMI DETROIT — Nissan today revealed Vmotion 2.0, a new concept vehicle that signals the company's future sedan design direction and Intelligent Mobility technology.

The Montero was as rugged as utility vehicles came with its body - on - frame construction and four - wheel - drive capability, making it a popular off - roader among Americans between 1982 and 2006.

«Customers interested in being part of the electrified future have a great choice with the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell,» said Steven Center, vice president of Connected and Environmental Business Development at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. «Hondas approach is to create electrified vehicles that people want to drive — with appealing styling, a premium and spacious cabin, and an engaging driving performance.»

«Honda vehicles are engineered to provide a fun - to - drive experience as well as overall value for the money,» said Michael Accavitti, senior vice president of automobile operations at American Honda.

When it comes to four - wheel - drive sport - utility vehicles, Jeep and Land Rover have a reputation and a cultlike following that places them far above the rest.The British - made Land Rover and the American - built Jeep are, in fact, the crown jewels of the sport - utility business.So far this year, Jeep and Land Rover vehicles are racking up record sales worldwide.

If you're looking for a top safety - rated, fuel efficient, fun - to - drive family vehicle, you can't really go wrong with a Honda, said Mike Accavitti, vice president of national marketing operations, American Honda Motor Co., Inc..

The front - wheel drive vehicle is really a product of the old American Motors Corp. and Renault partnership.

With EPA fuel economy ratings of 57 mpg in the city and 56 mpg on the highway, and a driving range of more than 500 miles, the Insight CVT is the most fuel - efficient vehicle in America with an automatic transmission, according to American Honda Motor Co..

As road test editor for the publication, Brockman, who was born in Orlando, drives nearly every vehicle offered in the American market every year.

They run Motor Trend, a Los Angeles - based monthly magazine that keeps 800,000 subscribers up to date on what is new and hot, or not so hot, in autos.As road test editor for the publication, Brockman, who was born in Orlando, drives nearly every vehicle offered in the American market every year.

Loyalty to brand names are fading, most Americans test drive multiple cars from different companies to see what vehicle actually meets their needs.

Developing innovative technologies that improve vehicle efficiency and enhance mobility is driving the American automotive industry forward.

As one of the industry safety leaders with eleven 2013 Honda models and five 2013 Acura models achieving TOP SAFETY PICK status, American Honda offers a well - rounded lineup of vehicles that are not only fuel efficient and fun - to - drive, but that also offer top safety ratings.

Tell Me More The Jeep Wrangler is a midsize four wheel drive offroad and sport utility vehicle SUV, made by American automaker Chrysler, under its Jeep brand.

The modifications to these vehicles may void the manufacturer's warranty, may not be legal for street driving in all 50 states and have not been specifically suggested, recommended or approved by American Honda Motor Co., Inc..

«Eco-minded drivers looking for a new «green» vehicle with low CO2 emissions don't have to look further than the fun - to - drive and fuel - efficient Accord Hybrid,» said Steven Center, vice president of the Environmental Business Development Office at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. «Recognition from the trusted editors at Kelley Blue Book is proof positive of the progress Honda has made developing increasingly cleaner vehicles over the last 40 years.»

Anything close to a quarter of American Equinox sales would be a huge win for Trax, a vehicle that we've already driven, and liked.

The flat / boxer engine and all - wheel - drive became standard equipment for mid-size and smaller cars in most international markets by 1996, and is now standard in most North American market Subaru vehicles.

Despite being bogged down for the time being by politics, this project will inevitably move ahead, in my opinion, regardless of the outcome of this fall's U.S. election and unless Americans stop driving inefficient, oil - powered vehicles.

American Express and some other credit cards DO provide primary CDW coverage in Belize, but the catch is that these cards may not cover driving on unpaved roads or in larger 4WD vehicles — check with your credit card company to be sure.

Labor Day Dreamcation weekend begins as guests are greeted at the front drive / ship dock by valets in guayabera shirts and Panama hats, then check - in to the excitement amid an American classic car show, featuring more than 40 vintage vehicles from Brown's Auto Auction and other car enthusiasts.

Several European and American auto makers have been included in this installment of the game, so it's likely you can find the car you drive and see how it performs against other vehicles.

I had to fly from Silicon Valley to Detroit to drive it because the vehicle was invented not by a celebrated start - up, but by that hoariest cliché of tarnished American manufacturing glory, Chevrolet, which is owned by General Motors.

I would ask the American people, when it comes to being more energy - conscious, to be cognizant of appliances, of fuel efficiency, the vehicles we drive, mass transit.