Sentences with phrase «car model update»

When we reviewed the new Nissan 370Z Coupe last year, we applauded the company for doing a sports car model update right.

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In a new software update for Model S cars sold after October 2014, Tesla owners can now activate «Autopilot» — a mode that enables the car to steer, change lanes, and avoid other cars and obstacles.

In July, Musk tweeted a production update for the Model 3 vehicles, saying the car had passed all regulatory requirements ahead of schedule.

Fisher admitted, though, that in complaining about the instrument panel he was getting picky about a car Consumer Reports owns and will likely continue to test, as Tesla improves the Model S with over-the-air software updates in the future.

UPDATE, February 2016: We're getting close to the March 2016 mark when Elon Musk told the world that Tesla would reveal the Model 3, it's new, more affordable take on the electric car.

In its letter to investors, Tesla provided some updates to its Model 3 production, noting it hit 2,270 cars produced per week for three straight weeks in April.

The Tesla Model X firmware update intended to fix issues with the Falcon Wing doors brings along more problems for car owners.

Tesla has just rolled out the software update version 7.1 for its Model S and Model X cars, which allowed the owners to summon the automobiles to park themselves, just like a well - trained dog.

Similarly to how you receive updates to your smartphone, Model S owners receive updates to their car remotely without visiting a service center.

Combining safety, performance, and efficiency, Model S has reset the world's expectations for the car of the 21st century with the longest range of any electric vehicle, over-the-air software updates that make it better over time, and a record 0 - 60 mph acceleration time of 2.28 seconds as measured by Motor Trend.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently confirmed another upcoming feature for the Model 3 on Twitter, stating that the mass market electric car would have auto - dimming high beams after a future over-the-air software update.

So, the Model S may be just one over-the-air update from becoming a significantly faster car, though the folks at Porsche may not be impressed.

We came upon the updated model of our car, and I remarked about how some of the changes felt cheap.

(If you're using a built - in car nav or a portable windshield - mounted version instead of a cell phone, you'll need one of the many new models that receive FM broadcast traffic updates to get the same benefit.)

Unplugged didn't add power to this Model X mainly because Tesla owns the firmware on its cars and can update them and make them more powerful via a wireless signal.

As usual, our New Cars issue detailed all the redesigned and updated vehicles coming for the 2016 model year.

After passing through the pass, there is absolutely zero question whatsoever in our minds that the new Continental GT is an eminently more capable car dynamically than the outgoing model thanks to a number of key updates, chief among them a move to from the aging D1 platform to the VW Group's MSB component set — a far more rigid underlying structure with greater packaging flexibility that also underpins the Porsche Panamera.

Spirited driving returns abysmal MPG numbers, but again, this car does not have the new fuel systems, twin scroll turbos, and updated direct injection systems that are available in newer models.

Turbocharging across the Carrera line - up and electric power steering in all models were unpopular updates — and they undoubtedly do erode some of the charisma of earlier models — but they weren't enough to spoil what is a truly great sports car.

Chevrolet has given three of its passenger cars modest updates for the 2019 model year, with the subcompact Spark, compact Cruze and mid-size Malibu all seeing cosmetic changes... Read more

We don't anticipate any significant pricing changes for the 2015 Ford Focus ST, which comes in ST1, ST2, and ST3 trim levels, so expect something close to the current car's $ 24,450 starting price when the updated 2015 model goes on sale later this year.

Dodge won't say how many of these Chargers are the Charger Pursuits, which get the same updates for 2015, though the Charger is said to be the second - bestselling police car in the U.S., behind the Ford Explorer - based model, but ahead of the Taurus - based Police Interceptor.

Audi updated its TT and TTS sports cars for the European market for model - year 2015, and the cars will hit U.S. shores as model - year 2016 coupes and convertibles.

The Lotus Esprit feature was added to the Tesla Model S as part of software update v5.9 for those who own the car and wish to give it a go.

We expect to see an updated 2.0 - liter flat - four engine in the U.S. - market car, with improved power and fuel - efficiency over today's model.

At Mercedes - Benz of New Orleans we offer a wide range of car repairs and service updates including general repairs and maintenance, Mercedes - Benz, smart factory recalls and warranty service on all models.

Nissan Nissan has a handful of excellent niche cars with the frisky Juke, the electric Leaf, and the updated 2012 GT - R, but mainstream models like the Sentra and the Maxima have struggled.

Standard equipment includes the fenders, quarters, hood, decklid, fascias, and lamps that transform the revised outside gauge faces that replicate the ’77 model's, plus carbon - fiber trim to suggest an update on the engine - turned aluminum look featured on the original cars (and TAW produces its own carbon fiber in house).

To that end, the updated car boasts revised suspension components and geometry that calm some of the higher frequency disturbances that made their way to the driver's seat in the previous model.

Time and the proliferation of similarly sleek models from rivals has dulled that original car's visual impact, and gentle evolutions like the latest A7 Sportback will never delight like their predecessors, but the new car brings with it updated technology, subtle styling revisions and the promise of better performance and economy.

The VXR Blue Edition brings the regular Corsa's recently styling update to the range's hottest model, with a new look for the front end and a bright Arden Blue paintjob, which is echoed with blue detailing inside the car.

The updates to the C63 are hardly transformative, but then the existing model was already a fast and hugely entertaining car, so not a lot needed changing.

The Nissan Juke Nismo isn't an easy car to pigeonhole but its curious appeal hasn't diminished with the launch of an updated RS model.

The track - friendly car has model - specific wheels, updated anti-roll bars, and retuned springs, as well as exterior improvements such as front fender inserts and wider rear fenders.

Those not intimately familiar with the existing model will struggle to see the differences, but externally Subaru has updated the car's «hawk - eye» headlights, and applied a redesigned front grille and bumper.

Stay tuned for more information about the 2016 Volkswagen models that will be receiving MIB II and the new active safety features, as these updated cars will reach dealerships starting this month.

Introduced in early 2012, this generation of Mercedes - Benz's iconic SL droptop is now bit long in the tooth, so the car gets updated for 2017 with a new front end, a few additional convenience features, and a nine - speed automatic transmission for non-AMG models.

EPA updated its method for calculating the fuel economy shown on new - car window stickers starting with the 2017 model year.

The car received a significant freshening for the 2011 model year, and a minor update followed for the 2015 model year.

Although the Mercedes AMG GT was all - new just last year, for 2018 Mercedes has updated the sports car's front - end design with a new more aggressive grille, and it has expanded the range to include four new models, the GT C and GT R Coupes and the GT and GT C Roadsters.

Consumer Reports tests the Tesla Model 3 after the car received the OTA update and it is now pleased with the braking distance.

Lincoln may show an updated version of its Concept C small car at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, as automakers of all stripes begin rolling out their new smaller, fuel efficient cars that feature much of the same equipment as more upscale models.

VW has updated the New Beetle a few times, but the car was getting pretty long in the tooth by 2010 (there was no 2011 model), and the company actually considered dropping the Beetle entirely.

A wireless update of antilock braking software improved the stopping distance of Tesla's electric Model 3, prompting Consumer Reports to reverse course and give the car its «Recommended Buy» rating.

Updated, after a year: We spent several weeks researching and test driving different cars before deciding on the Sonata, and then at the last minute saw the value in bumping up to the Sport model with sunroof and other goodies at a bargain.

Not only do we offer the state's largest inventory of perfect new Volvo models on location, like the newest arrival XC40 and updated XC60, but we also have a huge inventory of pre-owned cars at our dealership as well.

All Abarth models are also available with an «Easy Care» servicing plan which covers just about every aspect of the service - including parts, labour, software updates, as well as an oil and filter change - and can cover the car for up to five years for a single fixed price.

Recently, Chevrolet introduced updated variants of the Corvette for Middle Eastern consumption, changes include a Grand Sport model with the dual mode exhaust system as standard (it's optional on the base car in this region), along with two new paint colors.

Aston Martin CEO, Dr Andy Palmer, said: «Our process of constant improvement, development and refinement of our core sports cars never stops and the arrival of the remarkable DB9 GT, along with these important 16 Model Year updates and enhancements for the Vantage and Rapide S, all clearly demonstrate that.

Mercedes - AMG has given its entry - level models, the CLA 45 4MATIC, CLA 45 4MATIC Shooting Brake and GLA 45 4MATIC, a comprehensive update and as such is offering even more driving pleasure and emotional appeal than ever before in the compact car segment.