(The hydraulically
assisted steering in the Mazda 6 remains the benchmark in this class.)
Simply take your hands off the wheel, and Park
Assist steers you in and out of parallel parking spots.
The Silver Wraith outlived the Mark VI and in fact survived until 1959 having been modernised step by step with vital improvements like automatic gearbox becoming an option in 1952 and power
assisted steering in 1956.
Not exact matches
Steering Assist struggles
in scenarios where lane markings are light or even different.
Assist in the development of any necessary communications materials and presentations for the AFi governing body (
Steering Group) and working groups;
With only four goals and three
assists in the Premier League this season, both Leicester and Mahrez will be hoping for a return to form to
steer the Foxes to safety and potentially catch the eye of a number of suitors.
By hastily rubber - stamping this deeply problematic proposal, the Committee has taken a step toward a future
in which the lives of terminally - ill persons are treated as expendable, and
in which insurance companies will be at liberty to make cost - saving coverage decisions that
steer vulnerable individuals toward physician -
assisted death.
He also noted — as if she needed any reminder — that BerlinRosen was a «central actor»
in Sugarman's investigation
in de Blasio's «conspiracy to circumvent campaign finance limits» by
steering campaign contributions to county party committees to pay various vendors (including the consulting firm
in question) that were
assisting the Senate Democrats
in their failed attempt to re-take the majority
in 2014.
Traction control helps prevent skidding; crash - avoidance systems fling radar waves
in every direction, looking for approaching vehicles; the Lexus LS series even features a windshield - mounted camera that monitors the lane markings
in front of you and gently nudges you back into your lane, via electric motors that
assist your
steering, if you drift.
General Motors» forthcoming Super Cruise, which will launch on a Cadillac
in 2017 and is similar to Pilot
Assist, comes with caveats that the human driver must remain alert and ready to take over
steering if visibility dips or weather changes.
But he stresses that WHO «
assists» countries but does not «
steer» them, and it also «is not involved
in price setting or price negotiation.»
As we neared Santa Barbara, the electrically
assisted steering kicked
in, helping us to descend from the Santa Ynez Mountains to the valley.
Cars have a nice weight to them and the physics are very pick - up and play, although with more
assists off you'll really notice the impact of sloppy and aggressive driving as wheel spin ruins your flow and quick
steering corrections might result
in an unrecoverable spin - out.
During the initial phase of this project, TXCC
assisted TEA
in the facilitation of
steering committees of educators and stakeholders
in revising teacher standards and
in developing new evaluation / observation rubrics
in collaboration with TEA's vendors, NIET and McREL.
«Through each step
in the process, Hasan has been there, working with the mural
steering committee, monitoring the nomination process, and
assisting... Murphy with the project.»
Chassis
Steering: Speed sensitive, power -
assisted rack - and - pinion Turns lock - to - lock: 2.9 Turning Circle: 38.1 ft Suspension, Front: Independent five - link aluminum suspension Suspension, Rear: Independent trapezoidal - link Brakes F / R: Power -
assisted ventilated disc / disc; ABS Wheels: 18 -
in alloy Tires: Michelin Latitude Tour HP Tire Size: 235 / 60R18 105H
Standard Equipment: 3.0 - liter turbo - diesel V - 6 engine 7 - speed automatic transmission 4Matic permanent all - wheel drive 4 - wheel Airmatic suspension Hill start
assist Speed sensitive power
steering 4 - wheel electric traction control 4 - wheel disc brakes with ABS Tire pressure monitoring system 19 - inch alloy wheels Power tilt / sliding sunroof Fixed panorama sunroof over 3rd row seats Rain - sensing wipers Comand system with 6.5 - inch display Bluetooth connectivity
In - dash 6 - disc DVD / CD changer Three rows of seating 8 - speaker audio system Dual - zone automatic climate control Premium leather - wrapped
steering wheel Heated front seats Power windows / locks / mirrors Privacy glass
Electric power -
assisted steering (EPAS) is a plague that's spread across an industry
in search of improved fuel economy and lower emissions.
A loss of power -
assisted steering whilst driving could end up
in a catastrophic accident.
Price: $ 58,415 / $ 64,980 (base / as tested) Engine: 32 - valve DOHC V - 8 Displacement: 5.6 liters (339 cu
in) Horsepower: 420 hp @ 6000 rpm Torque: 417 lb - ft @ 4400 rpm Transmission: 7 - speed automatic Drive: Rear - wheel
Steering: Hydraulically
assisted, 4 - wheel Suspension, Front: Control arms, coil springs Suspension, Rear: Multilink, coil springs Brakes: Vented discs, ABS Tires: Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Tire Size: 245 / 40WR -20 L x W x H: 194.7 x 72.6 x 59.1
in Wheelbase: 114.2
in Track F / R: 62.0 / 61.8
in Weight, Dist.
Chassis
Steering: Power -
assisted rack - and - pinion Turns lock - to - lock: 3.4 Turning Circle: 38.5 ft Suspension, Front: Strut type; coil spring Suspension, Rear: Independent multi-link; coil spring Brakes F / R: Power -
assisted ventilated disc / disc; ABS Wheels: 19 -
in alloy Tires: Michelin Latitiude Tour HP 255 / 50R19 103H Tire Size: 235 / 60R18
The second - generation Toyota Safety Sense system, launching
in the middle of next year on certain models, adds a pre-collision system with day / night pedestrian protection and day bicycle detection function, lane - departure alert with
steering assist, lane - tracing
assist, road sign
assist and full - range dynamic radar cruise control (except on manual transmission cars and trucks) with enhanced forward recognition and acceleration / deceleration.
We're grateful that BMW reverted to a hydraulic
steering setup
in place of the regular 6's electrically
assisted rack, as it wakes up the
steering, now highly communicative and precise.
On the inside, the ix35 gets a new 4.2 TFT display
in the instrument cluster, and features Hyundai's adjustable -
assist Flex
Steer system.
It's a shame, because
in Comfort the
steering is impressive — up there with the best electrically
assisted set - ups
in fact — but you can't configure the lighter
steering with the more controlled damping.
Setting the driving mode
in Dynamic gave us the right amount of
steering assist.
The XF also excels
in the adjustability of some of these features: Lane Keep
Assist lets you choose Normal or High Sensitivity, so the feature either corrects egregious wandering out of your lane or essentially
steers for you, respectively.
While the Prologue can reportedly hit 60 mph
in 3.6 seconds and comes equipped with Audi's new all - wheel
steering setup that can turn the rear wheels up to 5 degrees (coming to the next A8), the only thing I learned about the Prologue during my drive was how to keep it running under 30 mph — per the orders of my handlers and escort, with an
assist from L.A. street traffic.
When we pushed it, we found the electric -
assist power
steering a bit too boosted for our taste at higher speeds with more than a little dead space on - center, and the brakes seemed on the soft side
in hard stop situations.
Chassis
Steering: Hydraulically
assisted Turning circle: 35.8 ft Suspension, front: Control arms, coil springs Suspension, rear: Multilink, coil springs Brakes: Ventilated discs, ABS Wheels: 20 -
in aluminum - alloy Tires: Pirelli PZero Tire size, front: 255 / 35 YR -20 Tire size, rear: 295 / 30 YR -20
It isolates the driver far better from torque
steer than last year's hydraulically
assisted system, but the programming is
in need of a major revision.
A standard backup camera aids
in parking maneuvers, as do optional 360 - degree cameras and a Park
Assist feature that sizes up parking spaces and automatically
steers the car
in and out of them.
The GT is based on the European i30, so it brings a handful of features not seen
in other Elantras, such as a driver's knee air bag and three - mode adjustable
steering assist.
Similar
in both name and concept to Audi Drive Control, it alters the throttle and transmission mapping, power -
steering assist, traction and stability control, noise cancellation, and adaptive dampening.
You'll also notice that the effort level of the electric -
assist steering decreases to a light arcade - game calibration at low speed, although considering the amount of time that you cruise parking lots
in Southern California
in the search for an open space, maybe this is a good thing.
The roughly $ 11,500
in options consists of the 34 - speaker, $ 3,700 Bose Panaray system, $ 3,300 magnetic chassis package (adds magnetic ride control, rear wheel
steering, and 20 - inch wheels), $ 3,100 driver
assist package (front and rear automatic braking, adaptive cruise control, night vision), $ 900 comfort package (heated rear seats and cooled front seats), and $ 495 for the Phantom Gray Metallic paint.
The
steering, now electrically
assisted, feels better than what you'll experience
in most cars, as does the firm brake pedal.
Price: $ 183,000 Engine: 32 - valve DOHC V - 8 Displacement: 6.2 liters (379 cu
in) Horsepower: 563 hp @ 6800 rpm Torque: 479 lb - ft @ 4750 rpm Transmission: 7 - speed dual - clutch automatic Drive: Rear - wheel
Steering: Hydraulically
assisted Suspension, Front: Control arms, coil springs Suspension, Rear: Control arms, coil springs Brakes: Vented discs, ABS Tires: Continental ContiSportContact 5P Tire Size F, R: 265 / 35 YR -19, 295 / 30 YR -20 L x W x H: 182.6 x 76.3 x 49.3
in Wheelbase: 105.5
in Track F / R: 66.2 / 65.0
in Weight: 3573 lb EPA Mileage: 14/20 mpg
The electric -
assist power
steering is said to be light and accurate for use
in the urban environments
in which the Q30 will likely be most popular.
Although the driver must have hands on the wheel and be ready to take control at any given moment, level 2 automation can
assist in controlling speed and
steering.
The electric power
steering might play a part, as its feedback isn't as good as it was
in the best of BMW's now - endangered hydraulic -
assist implementations, but it's good enough that a casual driver wouldn't know the difference.
The power
steering — electrically
assisted for the first time
in a Miata — is precise and quick, providing plenty of feedback.
MSRP (with destination): $ 31,970 PRICE AS TESTED: $ 37,805 ENGINE: 3.6 - liter DOHC V - 6 Horsepower: 285 hp @ 6400 rpm Torque: 260 lb - ft @ 4800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5 - speed automatic DRIVE: Four - wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2
in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4
in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start
assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt
steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped
steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped
in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited model.
This is the same reason belt - driven hydraulic
steering pumps have been replaced by electric power
assist in many cars, including the 5 Series.
Three driver modes adjust
steering assist, throttle, traction, the magnetic suspension, and GM's
in - house eight - speed, paddle - shifted automatic gearbox, also bequeathed from the Z06.
Base Price: $ 847,975 Powertrain Engine: 32 - valve DOHC V - 8 / plug -
in electric hybrid Displacement: 4.6 liters (280 cu
in) Power: 608 hp @ 8700 rpm Torque: 390 lb - ft @ 6600 rpm Motors: Two permanent - magnet AC synchronous Electric output: 129/156 hp (front / rear axle) Batteries: 6.8 - kWh lithium - ion Total output: 887 hp Transmission: 7 - speed automatic Drive: 4 - wheel Chassis
Steering: Electrically
assisted Front suspension: Control arms, coil springs Rear suspension: Multilink, coil springs Brakes: Vented carbon - ceramic discs Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Tire sizes F, R: 265 / 35R -20 (95Y), 325 / 30R -21 (104Y) Measurements L x W x H: 182.8 x 76.4 x 45.9
in Wheelbase: 107.5
in Track F / R: 65.5 / 63.5
in Weight: 3715 lb Weight dist.
The V - 8's accessory belt spins a hydraulic
steering pump
in the S8, but the S7 uses an electric
assist motor mounted on the
steering rack.
The
steering has also been improved by the adoption of the electric power -
assisted rack first seen
in the Tamora and T350.
Standard on all S90 models is Volvo's latest
in semi-autonomous driving technology, Pilot
Assist, which gives
steering assistance to keep the car within its lane of travel at speeds up to 80 mph.
Some will bemoan the change to electric - power -
assisted steering — the previous hydraulic system was magic
in terms of feel — but the 13:1 - ratio rack, the quickest yet
in an Aston, is predictable and communicative.