Sentences with phrase «as automakers use»

As automakers use more and more cutting - edge technologies to squeeze more and more power from smaller engines, the number of V8 crossovers left in this country has shrunk accordingly.

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There's plenty of snow and rain in the state as well as mCity, a 32 - acre simulated real - world urban environment at the University of Michigan used by automakers to test autonomous driving tech.

Pay - per - use services such as car - sharing and ride - hailing are starting to challenge traditional car ownership in some in some of China's most congested cities, such as Beijing and Shanghai, while global automakers are starting to bill themselves as «mobility» companies that do more than just build and sell vehicles.

For much of the past two years, the discounts offered by automakers have remained at levels that industry analysts say are unsustainable and unhealthy in the long term... Sales are expected to drop further in 2018 as interest rates rise and more late - model used cars return to dealer lots to compete with new ones.

Uber also intends to use Otto's kits to retrofit passenger vehicles such as Volvo's and those of other automakers the ride - hail giant may partner with.

These tools and data have been used to target advertisements in categories such as automakers, luxury goods producers and consumer packaged goods companies.

Automakers provide baseline APRs as low as 0 or 0.9 % to compete with traditional financiers like banks and credit unions, while also incentivizing customers to purchase a new car off the dealer's lot rather than a used vehicle from another vendor.

Rubber Inventories Climbing in China as Slowdown Reduces Automaker Demand Rubber stockpiles in China's Qingdao port, the main shipment hub for the commodity used in tires, are starting to expand as demand slows in the world's largest consumer, said the Qingdao International Rubber Exchange Market.

While automakers have agreed on uniform plug standards for slower types of charging used at home and work, they have not done so for what's known as DC fast charging, which can fill a battery in less than 30 minutes.

Alcoa, one of the largest aluminum suppliers in the country, expects its sales of aluminum sheet to triple by 2015, as automakers increase their use of the material amid ever - tightening fuel economy standards and consumer demand.

We also expect big changes under the hood, as the current gas - powered GLs still use the automakers older, naturally aspirated engines.

The Audi R8 e-tron 2.0, as the Ingolstadt automaker calls it, uses a large, T - shaped battery pack integrated into the center tunnel with the cross at the top of the «T» positioned behind the two seats, contributing to a low center of gravity.

The 3.5 - liter twin - turbo EcoBoost V - 6 is found in many Ford products, where the automaker claims it can produce the power of a V - 8 without using as much fuel.

As has long been reported, the B - Class it is the first production model to use the automaker's new MFA (Mercedes Front Architecture) front - wheel drive platform.

Because the Mitsubishi Mirage is so affordable, starting from as little as $ 13,805 with destination, the automaker can cross-sell its new subcompact hatchback against used cars.

The 2018 Lexus LS 500h, which made its debut at the 2017 Geneva Auto Show, is the automaker's second effort at a hybrid large sedan and uses the same powertrain as the 2018 LC 500h sports coupe.

a Japanese automaker which produces vehicles for worldwide use, producing models such as the Camry, Tundra, Prius and Corolla.

If Aston Martin finally does make the decision to join F1 as an engine supplier, expect Red Bull Racing to be the first team to use the British automaker's powerplant, as the two companies entered a sponsorship deal earlier this year.

A product of the automaker's design studio in Atsugi, Japan, the model serves as a study that will likely be used to gauge public reaction to the new styling.

That's hardly the case industrywide; a U.S. Senate commerce committee report released June 1 found that of the 11 automakers that had launched Takata recalls, six exclusively used Takata's non-desiccated inflators as replacements.

CARS.COM — As details emerge on which automakers still use defective Takata airbag inflators, one said it will drop them altogether in the days to come.

Data collected from these endeavors can have a major impact on road - car development as well, as engineers across the automaker spectrum have used racing as a laboratory for supercar development.

Also, to date, automakers have used turbocharging — sometimes combined with direct injection — to split the difference between power and efficiency, mostly bringing to market some strong four - cylinders, V - 6 engines as powerful as V - 8s, V - 8s as strong as V - 10s and so on.

The automaker says it used the money it saved on the hatch to make the WRX and STI more distinct from the Impreza, a strategy that seems to be working, as the WRX and STI are now outpacing combined sales of the old hatch and sedan.

Of course, we're considerate of the buyer on a budget as well, which is why we offer like - new versions of Volkswagen vehicles in our certified pre-owned selection, along with a variety of used cars from different automakers.

Considering most Americans are used to seeing Giulia as Julia, that's one the automaker can easily spell out for them.

We wish the Korean automaker had chosen to use the Veloster Turbo as the foundation for the RE: MIX and even made it a little more feisty by adding additional boost, but this new Veloster comes without any performance upgrades what so ever.

But the danger of not offering third - row seating is even worse, as some automakers see it, as the availability of such a feature in competing models will be used against them by salespeople.

Mercedes - Benz of San Francisco is a dealership selling quality used vehicles by other top automakers, as well as used Mercedes - Benz C - Class, CL - Class, CLS - Class, E-Class and SL - Class models to drivers in the Bay Area.

Browse our terrific assortment of used Fords, as well as used cars from other automakers.

As a number of regulatory bodies have launched investigations into certain automakers» use of auxiliary emissions control devices and millions of VW Automotive Group vehicles are under recall, the crisis has not made a significant dent in the sales of diesel cars in Europe, which still make up a large chunk of the entire vehicle population in Western and Eastern Europe.

Jeep's «Name My Ride» contest gave our clients and fans, including Northfield used Jeep Cherokee drivers, the opportunity to name the overwhelmingly popular Jeep Grand Cherokee concept model that the automaker has confirmed will go into production as a limited - edition model for the Grand Cherokee, Patriot and Compass lines.

And the 2016 Volt will use an all - new 1.5 L 4 - cylinder engine as the range extender, which will be built in Mexico for the first year of production, but will then switch over to the automaker's engine plant in Flint, Michigan.

As a result, the transmission uses a chain - type belt instead of a push belt, which the automaker claims will provide smoother, more linear acceleration.

A source familiar with the automaker's plans said Dodge would use a lower - cost version of the platform as a basis for the next Charger performance sedan, Challenger sports car, Journey midsize SUV and Durango large SUV.

We offer a great selection of used Toyota cars like the Corolla, Camry, Matrix or FJ Cruiser, as well as many pre-owned vehicles from other automakers.

Automakers are now using auto shows as a platform to educate and excite consumers and shoppers about the innovation found in today's vehicles.

It struck me as a little bit odd that I've never known anyone who has owned a Chevrolet Sonic, new or used, especially given the density of Detroit automaker loyalists in the Midwest.

With sales expected to reach 320,000 for 2001, up from 244,000 for 2000, the South Korean automaker thinks it's time folks look at Hyundais as something other than low - cost, new - car alternatives to used cars.

The Korean automaker plans to use its motorsports experience, such as last season's i20 WRC racer, to influence its lineup of consumer models.

Some are lightly disguised future production vehicles, while others exhibit an environmentally friendly theme.Here's a look at a few of the more interesting concept vehicles on display at the show, which closes Monday: AUDI ALLROAD QUATTROThe German automaker has been building all - wheel drive cars for years, so it's no surprise that a beefier version of the A6 station wagon is on the way.The Allroad Quattro show car uses many of the same mechanical and suspension parts as the A6 wagon but wears a sport - utility wagon body complete with large fender flares and huge tires.

[105] A short - wheelbase, two - seat 1971 AMX was not approved for production by the automaker, but Teague used this car as his daily driver.

As we reported here, four deaths have been attributed to defective components found in these airbags which were used extensively in production vehicles from virtually every major automaker from 2000 through 2007.

We have a great selection of used cars, trucks, and SUVs from some of today's top automakers, as well as a variety of certified pre-owned Mazda models.

Chrysler, Ford and several foreign automakers also used the Detroit show as a launch pad for major new vehicles.

Automakers observed a certain segment of truck buyers were using them as their sole mode of transportation; thus the trend toward quieter operation, a smoother ride, easier handling, and hedonistic levels of luxurious accoutrements.

As automakers make engines more efficient, some argue that three cylinders is enough for smaller cars, especially when you add turbocharging, or use the engine as the range - extender part of a plug - in hybriAs automakers make engines more efficient, some argue that three cylinders is enough for smaller cars, especially when you add turbocharging, or use the engine as the range - extender part of a plug - in hybrias the range - extender part of a plug - in hybrid.

Kia, the Korean automaker owned by Hyundai, introduced the Rio as a 2001 model, promoting it as an alternative to a used car.

The company makes belts that are incorporated into CVTs used in vehicles made by Toyota Motor, and the expansion is in response to growing inquiries from Toyota as the automaker increases production of vehicles equipped with CVT, which offer greater fuel efficiency than conventional automatic transmissions, according to the report.

These include used RAM, Dodge, Jeep and Chrysler models, as well as those made by other reputable automakers.