Sentences with phrase «when automakers»

In an era when automakers are watching every ounce in an effort to maximize fuel economy, ditching the spare tire and jack saves 26 pounds.

When automakers innovate, there is always a bit of risk involved.

There once was a time when automakers tripped over themselves trying to secure price placement at an event as big as the Detroit Auto Show.

When the automakers announced the development of the new transmissions, Ford took the lead on the 10 - speed auto, while GM forged ahead with the nine - speed unit.

Diesel may be getting a bad rap in the wake of the Volkswagen emissions scandal, but when automakers don't cheat, it still makes a lot of sense in new vehicles.

In this new era when automakers try to eke every bit of fuel economy out of their cars, even the driver is not safe from efficiency engineering.

And that's certainly the case nowadays, when automakers have ignited a new golden age for performance.

Even though the LaCrosse eAssist is coming at a time when automakers are pushing toward greater degrees of electrification — and Honda for one is trying to engineer itself out of a mild hybrid approach that precludes plugging in — this lower cost type of hybrid technology deserves a place in the hybrid family.

CHINESE ENVISION EARNS TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS When automakers like Volvo and Buick announced they would sell Chinese built vehicles in the U.S., there were concerns over the quality of the vehicles.

These are the critical reveals, when automakers finally spill the official beans on that model you've been waiting so long to hear about, plus the industry events, where emerging trends are discussed and the best are recognized with awards.

Corolla is the exception to our hypothesis that small cars sell well when automakers make more tech available to survive against crossovers and SUVs.

When automakers quote a vehicle's output, they generally use the figures directly from the engine.

We throw a hissy - fit when automakers do this in most cases, but this is a sports car, and we won't argue the choice.

When automakers decide to make an electric car, they have a choice of building something from the ground up, such as the Nissan Leaf, or adapting an existing platform, such as the Ford Focus Electric.

That was a time when all automakers, except the Japanese, had a very hard time selling expensive cars.

When automakers redesign a model, they have to be able to — at a minimum — hang with the competition, and the Pilot does that and more in the categories that matter most.

A similar revolution happened in the early 80's when automakers took unibody platforms and made them more sensible by attaching contoured boxes on top.

Today, when automakers put profits before sheer sales volumes, they not only behave wisely, they also do what Wall Street wants and expects.

But the industry learned hard lessons from the times when automakers built vehicles no one particularly wanted, pushed them on the market and on dealers who didn't ask for them and had to resort to selling them through deep discounting.

The same can be said when automakers leverage that ever - growing computational power to refine and improve the performance of a sports car.

Normally, when automakers build a gorgeous new sports car, they debut it as a coupe and promise to chop the roof off a year later.

Indeed, that's typically the case when automakers try to make high - riding crossovers handle like cars.

Analysts said that would be a slight increase on 2017, when the automakers are estimated to have sold about 7.3 million vehicles, their lowest in five years.

Tesla's Model 3 production problems were first revealed in early October when the automaker reported it had produced just 260 of its new Model 3 electric cars in the third quarter and delivered only 220.

Tesla's production problems were revealed in early October when the automaker reported it had produced just 260 of its new Model 3 electric cars in the third quarter, of which it delivered 220.

Tesla is very nearing its incentives cap, which will disappear when the automaker hits 200,000 cars produced in the U.S. And if the Model 3 is the boon Tesla believes — the company believes that it will help Tesla sell more than 500,000 cars each year — the Model 3 will likely cost more than everyone believes it will after these incentives go the way of the dinosaur.

But it's another thing entirely, a real achievement, when an automaker creates a car that starts at only $ 24,239 — well within the reach of most new - car buyers — that is, as our West Coast editor, Jason Cammisa, says, «just as much fun to drive and with just as much street cred as cars costing three times as much.»

The majority of Nissan's lineup saw double - digit increases compared to June 2011, when the automaker had a inventory shortage issues.

Most cars that Aston produces are designed by in - house designers, but when the automaker farms the work out to design firms, the results are nothing short of spectacular.

Continuing production of the existing Ram 1500 even after the launch of its replacement would follow the strategy FCA used to launch the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica when the automaker kept building the Dodge Grand Caravan.

The model years of the vehicles included ranged from 2000 to 2011, depending on when an automaker introduced a feature.

This is only third time when an automaker managed to achieve the consecutive success for the same.

Jeep fans across the country were excited when the automaker announced that the Jeep Cherokee model was returning to the lineup.

There still is good reason for automakers to stay involved: When an automaker builds in a data cellphone for telematics and automated crash notification, it uses an antenna that works farther in the boondocks that the best smartphone.

Honda's already teased a few details of its upcoming 2018 Accord mid-size sedan, but now, we know when the automaker will be pulling back the cover.

The name Mitsubishi Eclipse brings back memories of a happier time for Mitsubishi — when the automaker offered more noteworthy models and was also actually on buyer's radar.

But the best news will come next year when the automaker announces a new super car.

Of course, skipping auto shows is becoming a fairly common practice — especially when the automaker doesn't have anything new to display.

At Holmes Mercedes - Benz of Shreveport, we get excited when our automaker releases a ground - breaking new vehicle or series, and we know the GLE will not disappoint!

But what happens when an automaker tries to build the do - it - all supercar: one that's comfortable and agile, sharp and subtle, powerful and tamed?

However, when the automaker is Lamborghini, the term «entry - level» takes on new meaning.

It's not a good time when an automaker has to recall a vehicle, especially when it's brand new, or in this case redesigned.

At least, that's the goal when an automaker releases an all - new version of an existing model.

It's not uncommon for the U.S. — and, even more often, Canada — to get shafted when an automaker comes out with a new hot hatch or other performance vehicle.

When an automaker takes a car from concept to production, something is usually lost in the translation due to regulations or costs.

Make no mistake, when an automaker like Ferrari builds a hybrid car, it's not for the improvement in fuel economy.

Often, when an automaker takes the roof off of a car, it improves driving pleasure but makes the car itself ostensibly worse due to a decrease in body rigidity.

Generally when an automaker creates a hardcore version of an existing supercar, it's very easy for anyone on the road to tell because the vehicle sports elements like huge fenders, a big wing, and a gargantuan diffuser.

Whether it's a concept or a production vehicle, when any automaker reveals a new car, we hope for both details and photos.

«Usually when an automaker doesn't ask for the optional test, we presume it means the side airbags wouldn't help much to improve the car's rating,» explains Lund.