Sentences with phrase «car performance appeal»

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What attracted critical minds like Jacques Rivette, Eric Rohmer, and others to Nicholas Ray and his oeuvre — bored stiff as they were by the risk - averse, respectable, and ultimately neutered «cinema of quality» — was the stamp of the personal and the element of danger they discerned in his films, whether that meant the improvisatory handling of actors with a touch deft enough to coax remarkable performances out of even non-professionals; the «superior clumsiness,» cited by Rivette in «Notes on a Revolution,» resulting in «a discontinuous, abrupt technique that refuses the conventions of classical editing and continuity»; or the purely visual flourishes Ray relished — ranging from the sweeping, vertiginous helicopter - mounted shots in They Live By Night to disorienting, subjective POV compositions like the «rolling camera» during a car crash halfway through On Dangerous Ground, its very title indicating the source of Ray's critical appeal.

Hybrid power, though unlikely, would make the car less tuner - friendly and less appealing to aftermarket performance junkies.

Though the F - 150 Lighning may have appealed to those hankering for muscle - car fun and a pickup bed out back, the F - 150 Raptor allows drivers to take blistering performance off the beaten path.

It should emit a suitably rorty sound — in his role in charge of Kia and Hyundai's performance models, Biermann is directly working with powertrain engineers, and places great importance on a car's aural appeal — though this will likely be achieved using sound generators, due to the environmental and social implications of the more traditional loud exhausts.

Could the Mantide equal (or outshine) the best attributes of the other cars: the GT comfort of the 612 Scaglietti, the South Beach sex appeal of the Scuderia 16M, and the utterly dominating performance and presence of the McLaren F1?

Its list price of 137,504 euros in Germany (no UK price has been announced yet, but that equates to around # 110K) puts it ahead of far more accomplished cars like the Porsche Cayenne Turbo but the appeal of the G - Class is that it's not a conventional SUV; Mercedes calls it a «performance off - roader», and says it's better viewed as an extremely posh Land Rover Defender rival.

You might assume the Italian supercar earns that distinction on sheer performance and sex appeal, but the truth is that the 458 is a much more complete car.

The benchmark it was designed to exceed is the Ferrari 458 Italia, which is generally thought to offer the most compelling combination of performance, prestige, and howl - at - the - moon sex appeal of any car in its segment.

There's no question that it's a car that's been honed by hardcore drivers, but in gaining bandwidth to appeal to drivers who until now have felt the RS Clio was too uncompromising, the style of performance is totally different.

The 2007 Audi A4 offers good performance and excellent handling, which appeals to most drivers looking at this class of car.

Aiming to broaden appeal for the performance - oriented version of its city car, the Fiat 500 Abarth Cabrio made its U.S. debut on the L.A. show floor today.

To widen its appeal, BMW offered greater customisation of the driving experience through electronic chassis control systems such as Drive Performance control, which allows the throttle, steering, and stability control program to be altered; along with optional adaptive M Sport suspension - standard on 35is models - to make sure the car was less compromised during everyday driving.

But then one of three things typically happens: 1) Adult responsibilities and financial realities gradually wear away the appeal of exotic cars; 2) performance specs give way to actual driving impressions, revealing there are more satisfying sports cars for the same price or less; or 3) your trust fund matures and you buy one in every color.

The Lexus RC F is available only as a two - door coupe, which could limit its appeal to buyers looking for a more practical performance car.

Sex appeal without high heels In addition to aerodynamic optimisation VOS Performance offers a high - performance sports spring set that lowers the car's ride heighPerformance offers a high - performance sports spring set that lowers the car's ride heighperformance sports spring set that lowers the car's ride height by 35 mm.

Honda said it undertook a new approach with the Insight's latest styling, packaging, premium features and performance to appeal to mainstream - car buyers.

«With the high - performance N models we will enhance our brand's appeal with emotional products that cater to the needs of people who love to have a smile on their face when they drive their car on a winding road and listen to the sound of the engine.

It's flawed in some ways, but when it comes to the towering presence, the potent performance and the undiluted larrikin appeal of the old 6.2 - litre LS3 - engined Commodore, the Kia is as close a facsimile as any current car — and likely any future car.

«The Supersports will appeal not only to existing Bentley customers but will extend the brand's appeal to enthusiasts who value extreme performance and distinctive styling in a luxury car that is fuelled for the future.»

«We think the Ford GT's trio of awards over the past four Chicago Auto Shows demonstrates the appeal of the car's stylish looks, modern innovation and legendary history, including beating Ferrari again at LeMans in 2016, 50 years after accomplishing the same feat in one of racing's most memorable races of all time,» said Matt Leaver from Ford Performance Communications in his comment to Chicago News.

Large sedans appeal to car shoppers looking for a vehicle that offers impressive power and performance with a comfortable and spacious interior.

2017 Jaguar F - Pace Review Car Tested: 2017 Jaguar F - Pace; Road Test No. 827 Price OTR Mumbai: Rs. 92.43 lakhs — 1.65 crores Jaguar's first SUV has positive impressions with both visual and dynamic appeal Jaguar has always been manufacturing luxury sedans and performance coupes since decades while Land Rover has been killing it with an... Read More

Now, with this new V8 engine option we have broadened its appeal by offering a car that will bring the DB11 to more customers around the world while still blessed with the exceptional performance and memorable character that sets Aston Martin apart from its rivals.

The Audi S3 is not the most powerful hot hatch in the German car - maker's arsenal, but its potent performance makes the model an appealing choice for enthusiasts who don't need — or can't afford — the extra firepower of the more extreme Audi RS3.

The funky little three - door Veloster has been developed to appeal to the Gen Y set — the «digital natives» between the ages of 12 and 29 who don't care about performance, or even cars for that matter.

In the latest «Automotive, Performance, Execution and Layout Study (APEAL)» rankings by J.D. Power and Associates, Porsche was chosen as the car brand with the maximum appeal in the United States.

Luxury knows no bounds when it comes to the 2017 Jaguar XF, as it has been designed to appeal to the most discerning of luxury car shoppers with distinct style and standout performance specs.

From the fuel - efficient 2018 Ford Focus and Fusion to the legendary Mustang, our lineup of new Ford cars offers appealing features, looks and performance, because drivers don't just want cars they need - but cars they desire.

«We believe the package of exterior, interior and performance enhancements we've put together on the G6 GXP show car should appeal to 2 +2 coupe enthusiasts.»

Mercedes C - Class Diesel Review Car Tested: 2015 Mercedes - Benz C220 CDI Price OTR Mumbai: Rs. 51.86 — 55.74 lakhs The C - Class is highly appealing inside - out and the diesel model has ample performance Although diesel fuel has been deregulated and the price of petrol fuel seems quite attractive, diesel cars still rule because of their better mileage... Read More

«There's no question it's a car that's been honed by hardcore drivers, but in gaining bandwidth to appeal to drivers who until now have felt the RS Clio was too uncompromising, the style of performance is totally different.

Hot off the Ford GT's win at the Rolex 24 race at Daytona, Ford has announced a limited - edition version of its hottest and most coveted performance car designed to appeal to the most hardcore of race enthusiasts.

«The CLC is a vehicle that appeals to the emotions, particularly to young people's desire to own a car that has a great performance and is a lot of fun to drive.

The 2015 Jaguar F - Type Coupe and Convertible bring style, luxury, and a huge helping of performance to the sports car marketplace, offering a unique alternative to sports cars like the Porsche 911, without giving up any curbside appeal.

But the 3.0 TDV6 seems a much more able Range Rover than the last model, especially with decent performance — combined with the improvement in accommodation and handling — conspiring to deliver an even more appealing car than before yet offering official economy of pushing on 40mpg (although real world will be 30mpg).

Key to the appeal of any performance car is its exhaust note, and the BMW M4 GTS is no different.

The latest engine technology from Porsche giving More Power and better mpg without losing any of the appeal of owning and driving one of the best all round performance cars money can buy.

The Mk III Ford Focus RS has garnered near - unanimous praise from the motoring press since its launch in 2016, but that almost - universal appeal wasn't enough to keep it off of AutoGuide «s recent list of «The 10 Worst Performance Cars You Can Buy,» the AWD hot hatch coming in at Number 9.

J.D. Power designated 2014 Accent as its most appealing small car in its 2014 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study released today.

Driving and performance It lacks the kerbside design appeal of rivals, but no other car in the compact family car class is quite as good to drive as the new Focus.

The car was designed to appeal to middle - aged, performance - oriented drivers.

The Range Rover is already perhaps the most appealing car money can buy, and if you throw in decent economy, more room and dynamics and performance up there with the Cayenne and X5, Tata will have pulled off an absolute winner.

Strong performance and an abundance of creature comforts also add to the Camry's appeal, making it a top choice for many new car buyers.

The 4C that arrived a few years later put Alfa Romeo performance at a far more accessible price point, but the mid-engined sports car still appealed to a limited audience.

The Lamborghini telemetry system is an optional specification: recording lap times and track performance as well as trip data, the telemetry system is especially appealing to the owner who wants to take his car on track.

Although the GTI offers blistering performance and a terrific ride, its stubby rear end limits the car's appeal.

In summary, the Alfa Romeo 4C appeals to a very specific type of sports car buyer (i.e. one that primarily wants a performance vehicle that can also be used on a daily basis if needed).

In an effort to appeal to real world consumers, Honda's recent breakthroughs in fuel cell technology will enable levels of performance, room, comfort, and dynamic styling previously unattainable in a fuel cell car.

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What this car offers consumers is an appealing small hatch with the sort of performance VW formerly offered in the twin - charge Golf — but no longer.