Sentences with phrase «drive as the segment»

Back on the hot Phoenix tarmac, the NX was as smooth and easy - to - drive as the segment demands, with an adequate 194 hp from the hybridized 2.5 - liter four - cylinder.

Not exact matches

As Porsche and everybody else phase out the sticks and have gone to F1 - style, double - clutch transmissions, which are a joy to drive, there's still a certain segment that misses the three pedals and running the Ferrari through the gates.

Sales of distilled spirits reached nearly $ 72 billion last year, as strong growth in the whiskey segment drove a demand for super-premium alcohol brands.

The segment — which aired during Wednesday night's episode of The Late Late Show — shows Corden picking Obama up at the White House before jamming out to songs such as «Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours» by Stevie Wonder, «Get Ur Freak On» by Missy Elliott and Beyoncé's «Single Ladies» while driving around the White House grounds.

Our Video segment has been profitable for three consecutive quarters, as gross margin expanded to 57.5 % in the current quarter, driven by our ongoing transition to software and SaaS.»

The beat was driven by strong results in Amazon's subscription services division, which includes fees associated with Amazon Prime and other streaming services, as well as beats from its physical stores segment and third - party sellers.

Although a tightening labor market has driven up prices in some segments, such as single - family homes, it's «not enough to overcome downward pressure from other factors,» says Zentner, who adds that recent hurricanes likely won't have a lasting impact on national prices either.

Complaints Management has an Automatic routing and assignment of cases by subject, Segment and channel driven Service Level Agreements (SLA) s, STP Service Requests as well as Dashboard and reports.

As an independent firm, we do not sell or promote any investment or insurance product; we rely on segment - skilled managers to deliver research - driven strategies tailored to meet each client's unique goals.

Segment operating earnings declined from a loss of $ 3 million to a loss of $ 11 million, reflecting a lower gross margin percentage driven primarily by an increase in supply chain costs as well as higher carrot costs.

United States Segment Adjusted EBITDA increased 3.2 percent versus the year - ago period to $ 1.6 billion, driven by gains from cost savings initiatives that were partially offset by unfavorable key commodity (3) costs, particularly in cheese and coffee, as well as lower net sales.

The core agriculture segment was the driving force behind these poor results as demand for tractors and combines fell across all geographies.

The lactose - free segment drives growth in the dairy industry, as demonstrated by the number of new product launches, which have significantly increased between 2012 and 2016.

National Conference to Address New Market Realities in «Cross Industry Dialogue» By Elizabeth Hans McCrone As millennial consumption continues to drive marketplace innovation and all sectors of the alcohol beverage industry are projected to rise, wine, beer, cider and spirits segments may be finding increasing reasons to work together for their proverbial common good.

Alcohol Beverage Segments Finding Common Ground in Legislation and Marketplace: As millennial consumption continues to drive marketplace innovation and all sectors of the alcohol beverage industry are projected to rise, wine, beer, cider and spirits segments may be finding increasing reasons to work together for their proverbial commSegments Finding Common Ground in Legislation and Marketplace: As millennial consumption continues to drive marketplace innovation and all sectors of the alcohol beverage industry are projected to rise, wine, beer, cider and spirits segments may be finding increasing reasons to work together for their proverbial commsegments may be finding increasing reasons to work together for their proverbial common good.

The bar offers a mix of mainstream beers and featured craft selections, as well as specialty and standard cocktails, soft drinks, and more, helping drive The Greene Turtle to a segment - leading 35 to 45 percent sales of high - margin beverages as a portion of overall sales.

Greg Richards has served as Vice President of Business Development at Franke Foodservice Systems since 2002, where he has contributed to the launch of technology - driven products and services that have expanded the company's reach into new market segments.

Lion's new dairy and drinks boss Peter West says he will slash the number of products Lion puts on retail shelves as he looks to turn around the struggling business and drive sales in higher margin segments like specialty cheese.

As consumer trends shift, innovation within the juice and juice drinks segment will help maintain and further drive consumer interest, market research experts say.

As millennial consumption continues to drive marketplace innovation and all sectors of the alcohol beverage industry are projected to rise, wine, beer, cider and spirits segments may be finding increasing reasons to work together for their proverbial common good.

Bühler welcomes a new driving force for growth Bühler appoints Stefano Bonacina as Segment Development Manager for Fruit & Vegetables -LSB-...]

Baker notes: «The explosion of craft beer segment along with on - premise consumption will drive more small brewers to open their outlets in cities as traditional distribution channels are crowded with big brands.

Soft drink manufacturers are under increasing pressure to adapt as rapid social and lifestyle changes drive consumer away from traditionally popular segments.

The growing importance of convenience in packaged food has helped drive growth in segments like snacks, which grew nearly twice as fast as total packaged food from 2012 to 2017.

Each of these speakers spoke not only to different segments of the American electorate, but they also each gave testament to who Hillary Clinton is as a person and what drives her interest in being president.

But they added targeted communication on the issue with white suburban swing voters, who strategists say support measures such as expanded background checks, could help drive turnout with that segment of the electorate.

Of course, as with the data - driven segments of digital politics discussed above, it makes sense that video advertising would sell out first.

I say it was unfortunate because of their likely impact on the rights to freedoms of very important segments of our society and also the impact on our drive as a country to combat corruption,» Mr Bagbin said.

We achieved moderate annual revenue increases in Jewish Networks and Other Affinity Networks, improved Contribution margins to 74 %, cut Operating Expenses by 19 %, drove annual Adjusted EBITDA to record levels at a 28 % margin and returned capital to stockholders by using cash flow to repurchase 21 % of the shares outstanding at the start of 2008... we are disappointed with second half trends and in particular the fourth quarter, as revenue and subscribers decreased sequentially in each online segment.

A key moment in Not Quite Hollywood is a segment with Tarantino devoted to Fair Game (Mario Andreacchio, 1986), a thriller featuring Cassandra Delaney as a woman in the Australian outback who is terrorised by a group of men driving a menacing truck, eventually fighting back against her tormenters.

The driving force of the programme is the involvement of youth as a major segment of the community, taking cultural dimensions into account, encouraging them to become thinkers and actors of development.

As you'd expect from any midcycle enhancement, the changes to the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta aren't exactly revolutionary, but our drive suggests that they are significant enough to help the refreshed Jetta keep pace with the key competitors in its market segment.

As a segment, sporty front - drive cars tend to bear some of these characteristics, but competitors from the Forte Koup to the Volkswagen Golf do a better job damping out the worst disruptions and settling in on the highway.

The ST reigned supreme in the junior hot hatch segment, not only offering a quality driving experience but generous kit levels: cruise control, automatic headlights and wipers as well as Ford SYNC with satellite navigation are standard on the ST200 and ST3 models.

Aside from a head - on collision with a deer, we encountered no real issues with the vehicle and lauded Mazda's initial entry into the hot midsize crossover segment as a revelation in terms of driving enjoyment.

As associate Web editor Jake Holmes notes, «The Mazda3 is incredibly satisfying to drive at all times, far more so than we expect from cars in this segment.

The rear - driven BMW's adjustable chassis is unique in the segment and offers the same badge pull as the S3 for a similar outlay.

I've tested every player in this segment many times, including a new high - performance version of the XC60 the week prior to test - driving the RDX, and the Acura doesn't fall behind any of them as an overall performer.

As I noted in my first drive of the car in June 2016, the S90 shakes up the luxury segment not with Hellcat - conquering power or sports - car handling but with ride quality rarely seen in the luxury segment in recent decades.

A production version of the Stinger would join the Kia K900 sedan, which launched in March and is Kia's first foray into the rear - wheel - drive segment, as premium cars in the brand's showrooms.

But Fiat is looking for its new 500X to stand out in the growing compact crossover segment with its distinctive brand of Italian personality as well as two engine options and all - wheel drive.

As a result, the Jetta is once again a smart, nice - driving German car in a segment full of bland sedans.

It's still a top - seller, but I suspect much of that success is driven by the car's reputation, as opposed to where it really ranks in the compact segment today.

There are several other high - end luxury sedans in this segment, of course, such as the Maserati Quattroporte and AMG editions of the Mercedes - Benz S - Class, but the Panamera tops our list specifically because of its heritage, driving characteristics, and overall appeal.

We've discussed both the improvements in the B - car segment and Hyundai's rise ad nauseum, but it really is quite amazing to drive the Accent — very recently known as the cheapest new car in America — and realize that it is part of a whole group of really, really excellent small cars (Fiat Five Hundred, Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit, Mazda 2, and coming this fall, Chevrolet Sonic) that did not exist three years ago.

As much as this segment is growing, competition is fierce and Alfa needed something distinctive, which it has delivered, with unique and attractive styling, sufficient practicality, modern amenities and standout driving dynamics that the brand is hanging its hat oAs much as this segment is growing, competition is fierce and Alfa needed something distinctive, which it has delivered, with unique and attractive styling, sufficient practicality, modern amenities and standout driving dynamics that the brand is hanging its hat oas this segment is growing, competition is fierce and Alfa needed something distinctive, which it has delivered, with unique and attractive styling, sufficient practicality, modern amenities and standout driving dynamics that the brand is hanging its hat on.

The seductive Q60 Concept reflects Infiniti's intention to strengthen its offerings in the mid-size segment and to cement its credentials as a premium brand driven by performance.

FLAT ROCK, MI — Bosch USA President Michael Mansuetti expects the industrial conglomerate will enjoy sales gains this year across its North American business segments, driven by demand from automotive customers for its emerging mobility technologies such as advanced - safety and autonomous - driving equipment, but admits international trade talks cast some uncertainty over future business strategy.

And sure, it drives well, but most importantly, the Pacifica is filled with thoughtful touches and practical engineering that makes life easier for busy families, so it stands out as a new leader in the minivan segment.

IRVINE, Calif., June 22, 2016 — Having transformed into an industry leader in design, quality and technology, Kia Motors reached historic new heights today when J.D. Power recognized the brand as the highest scoring nameplate in its 2016 Initial Quality Study (IQS) out of all 33 makes in the U.S. Marking the first time in 27 years that a non-premium brand has topped the rankings, Kia's rise to the top was driven by segment - leading performances from the Sportage and Soul, while Forte and Sorento placed second, and the Rio placed third in their respective categories.