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While hazards can be detected at any speed, most systems are optimized to detect vehicles while the car moves at highway speeds as these are the conditions most likely to result in sideswipe crashes, according to safety officials.

They're wrapped in Continental Cross Contact LX Sport tires that work just as well at highway speeds as they do trudging through loose sand.

It feels as stable, secure and easy to control at highway speeds as it does at 25 mph.

There was a slight hesitation passing at highway speeds as th... Show full review

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David Bowie's «Heroes» comes on the radio, and as they fly through a tunnel on the highways around Pittsburgh, Sam climbs into the back of the pickup, stands up, and raises her arms, with the music and the wind and the speed all combining for that particular teenage euphoria at the endless possibilities of the world.

With Sport S +, the same things happen, plus the steering and suspension firm up — but only marginally so, perhaps most notably at highway speeds, as steering effort rises and the car feels more planted.

Prior to Highway 58, we had the chance to autocross three Spider Abarths — two six - speed automatics and a six - speed manual — as part of Fiat's introduction program at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego.

It's rated at 138 hp and 148 lb - ft of torque in all applications, and achieves the same fuel economy here as in the Sonic LTZ: 29/40 mpg city / highway with the six - speed manual or 27/31 mpg with the six - speed automatic.

A Porsche 911 Carrera S can drive nearly as docilely as a family sedan, and while the Mercedes - Benz AMG GT has a firm ride, it's pleasant at highway speeds.

The suspension transfers some tire impact into the cabin, and passengers will notice tire noise as the main soundtrack at normal highway cruising speed with the revs down and the radio off.

You can speed the tune - up process by being ready to describe what happens and when (such as whether your car hesitates when the engine is cold or when passing at highway speeds), any sounds you hear and what you feel when your car's «illness» shows up.

As the first SAE Level 3 system to operate at highway speeds, it impressed us with how well the technology worked.

There is still an abundance of legroom and cargo space, the driver is treated to an airy and open cockpit, the ride is as quiet as it is composed, and the car tracks beautifully at highway speed.

With a curb weight as low as 4150 pounds, the Pathfinder is quick once it's up to speed, though sudden requests for power at highway speeds are met with an unacceptably long pause before speed starts gathering.

With a land - speed record out of the picture, those intangible virtues become more apparent as we tootle north on Queen Kaahumanu Highway 19 through the stark, black lava fields covering the Kohala Coast's lap of luxury (boasting Four Seasons, Kona Village, Mauna Lani, and Orchid resorts), breaking due east at the Kawaihae Harbor (after lunch at Cafe Pesto) to climb swiftly into the blustery Kohala uplands through the vast Parker Ranch lands.

As for the mileage, the Cruze Diesel truly did hit mid-to-high-40 miles per gallon on the highway, though it drops precipitously at lower speeds and in the city — but it's still in the mid - to high - 20s there.

We suspect that at some point, however, the Cross Country could add the 2.0 - liter turbo - four T5 Drive - E engine and eight - speed automatic that make 240 hp and return 25/37 mpg (city / highway) in the standard V60, as well as possibly the 325 - hp 3.0 - liter turbocharged inline - six from the V60 R Design.

While the 2.0 - liter Tucson was not as smooth or as refined as its 1.6 - liter brother, the base engine was more than adequate for use in the 3,325 -3,602-lb crossover, whether comfortably cruising at highway speeds or navigating winding backroads.

We resisted closing the roof as colder winds blew, taking advantage of the wind - buffeting mechanisms (including Benz's available Aircap wind deflector at the top of the windshield frame) to enjoy leisurely conversation even at highway speeds.

The S90 will come with Volvo's latest generation of Pilot Assist II semi-autonomous driving capability as standard, meaning it will be able to accelerate, decelerate, stop, and steer on its own — at least on roads with clear lane markings at speeds up to 30 mph in the city and 80 mph on the highway.

After a 30 minute drive at highway speeds tire temperature can increase by as much as 50 degrees with a corresponding pressure increase.

Vehicle type: five - passenger, five - door crossover, all - wheel drive Base price: $ 43,995 Price as tested: $ 54,090 Engine: 2.0 - liter inline - 4, 280 horsepower at 5,200 rpm, 306 pound - feet of torque starting at 2,000 rpm Transmission: 8 - speed automatic Wheelbase: 111 inches Overall length / width: 184.6 inches / 74.9 inches Curb weight: 4,044 pounds EPA mileage estimates: 22 city / 28 highway / 24 combined Assembled in: Cassino, Italy

This sophisticated system provides improved maneuverability with maximum assist at low speeds, such as when parking — Decreases assist at highway speeds to provide improved road feel

Vehicle type: Seven - passenger, five - door crossover, all - wheel drive Base price: $ 39,140 Price as tested: $ 40,065 Engine: 3.6 - liter VR6, 276 horsepower at 6,200 rpm, 266 pound - feet of torque at 2,750 rpm Transmission: 8 - speed automatic Wheelbase: 1173.3 inches Overall length / width: 198.3 inches / 78.3 inches Curb weight: 4,502 pounds EPA mileage estimates: 17 city / 23 highway / 19 combined Assembled in: Chattanooga, Tennessee

To help maximize gas mileage, the V - 8 engine is equipped with cylinder - deactivation technology that operates the power plant on 4 of its 8 cylinders under certain driving conditions, such as when coasting down a hill or cruising at a steady rate of speed on the highway.

Being speed sensitive, responses slow at higher speeds for stability, making the BMW X1 as easy to use in a tight parking lot as it is on a long - distance highway trip.

The Brits were even so kind as to give us access to an active airport runway where we were able to achieve an impressive 145 - mph straight - line speed, which the Sport handled with all the stability and calm of a vehicle at highway speed.

However, if you tend to drive a lot out in the country, you may find this car lacking, as it creates a lot more noise at higher speeds, and the engine doesn't punch on the highways.

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It sounds as though a window is down even when it's not, which can be downright distracting at highway speeds.

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The smooth ride becomes most apparent at highway speeds, as does the smooth shifting of the 7 - speed transmission.

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This is also a fairly frugal crossover, as it comes with a turbocharged 2.0 - liter four - cylinder engine that can deliver 30 mpg when cruising at highway speeds.

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Braking: Power - assisted discs reined the car in quickly and in a straight line at highway speeds, even without the assistance of anti-lock braking such as found on Saab's 9000 models.

At highway speeds, the cabin is about as quiet as the coupe with the same low levels of wind noise.

With a V8 Silverado, it can cruise on as title as one to two cylinders at steady highway speed.

There's standard crosswind assist which helps keep the SUV from being blown around at highway speeds, a forward collision prevention system that can automatically brake and keyless entry as well as start.

2) More importantly, the kinetic system is totally dependent on regenerative braking, and can not be «recharged» while driving at highway speeds like with an electric system (i.e. a Prius acting as a «series - parallel hybrid»).

It's very quiet inside at highway speeds, as well.

But it was inaudible at highway speeds and the cylinder deactivation operation could not be discerned, just as Mazda promised.

There was also no annoying whine from the engine as it suddenly kicked in and found itself forced to perform at highway speed.

This occurs when the car is operating at higher cruising speeds, such as on the highway, or descending a long hill.

As a mid level option, the Ram 1500 is available in a 3.6 L, Pentastar V6 at 305 horsepower which continues the fuel efficiency theme by rating at 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway with 2 wheel drive and an 8 speed auto trans.

The autonomous emergency braking system performed well in tests of its functionality at highway speeds but the results are not included in this assessment as the system is part of an optional safety pack.

The Ioniq has as standard: a seatbelt reminder system for front and rear passengers; a driver - set speed limiter; a lane support system that warns the driver when the car is drifting over a lane marking and gently steers the car away from the lane edge; and an autonomous emergency braking system which operates at highway speeds and which performed well in Euro NCAP's tests, managing to avoid collision in many of the test scenarios.

This allows Trax to achieve robust acceleration, as well as fuel efficiency and lower engine noise at highway cruising speeds.

For the first half of 2017, there were updates generally every three weeks, such as the ability to use Autosteer at speeds up to 90 mph on the highway and 35 mph on local roads.

Noise insulation is also pulled off exceptionally here, with barely a hint of wind or tire roar at highway speeds, and we'd go as far to say the Audi A4 is the most refined compact executive sedan on sale today.