On rear wheel
drive vehicles the speed sensor may be found on the output shaft of the transmission or located within the rear differential.
Not exact matches
He wouldn't speak to Lyft's specific plans with self -
driving technology, but said he envisions the first step for mainstream autonomous rides as fixed routes, similar to bus routes, with restrictions for
speed and weather conditions under which the
vehicles would operate.
The autosteer function keeps the car in its lane, reads road signs,
drives as much over the
speed limit as you ask, and slows down or stops if there is a slower
vehicle or obstruction ahead.
It allows
vehicles to stay within a
driving lane, match
speed to traffic conditions, and even change lanes without a driver's help.
To get consumers over the psychological
speed bump of letting go of the wheel, the switch from entirely human - operated cars to self -
driving vehicles will be gradual.
China's
speeding up its backing for the development of «intelligent
vehicles» (link in Chinese), which the new rules define as those capable of partially or fully
driving themselves.
The self -
driving revolution has already hit a few
speed bumps, in
vehicles that are not fully autonomous but employ some elements of the technology.
Like Uber, Google is intent on developing self -
driving cars for urban taxi use — reasoning that the slow
speeds and relatively predictable environment of city streets that can be thoroughly, digitally mapped is the best and safest near - term purpose of autonomous
vehicles.
One of my best features is MyKey is a new Ford safety technology — launching this summer as standard equipment on the 2010 Focus, Taurus and other popular models — that allows owners to program a key that can limit the
vehicle's top
speed and audio volume to encourage teens to
drive safer.
• A 31 - year - old Palos Hills man was charged with DUI, improper stopping / standing and failure to reduce
speed to avoid a collision after partially awaking from an alcohol - induced stupor and
driving into the
vehicle in front of him on the 9800 block of 159th Street on Dec. 23.
The 19 - year - old Orland Park male
driving the other
vehicle was charged with failure to reduce
speed to avoid a collision.
He was apprehended and charged April 22 with hit - and - run,
driving without a license, failing to reduce
speed to avoid a collision, operating an uninsured motor
vehicle and
driving without ever having been issued a license.
• A 28 - year - old Orland Park man was charged with DUI, failure to reduce
speed to avoid a collision, not carrying his driver's license and operating an uninsured motor
vehicle after he
drove into a front yard on the 14800 block of Westwood
Drive, striking a roadside mail box, on Sept. 4.
The 33 - year - old Orland Park woman
driving the other
vehicle was charged with failing to reduce
speed to avoid a collision.
An 18 - year - old Riverdale man was charged with
speeding,
driving on a suspended license and operating a motor
vehicle with obstructed (heavily tinted) windows April 19 on the 15100 block of Regent
Drive.
A 22 - year - old Westchester woman was arrested at Roosevelt and Park around 3:46 a.m. on July 5 for
driving under the influence,
speeding and operating an uninsured motor
vehicle.
• A 22 - year - old Buffalo Grove man was arrested June 3 at 12:10 a.m. and charged with failing to yield the right - of - way to an emergency
vehicle and
speeding along Lake Cook Road and Hastings
Drive.
On Saturday a flaming four - by - four
vehicle was
driven at full -
speed into the main entrance at Glasgow airport's Terminal One.
A check of that
vehicle's plate via «How's My
Driving NY» turned up 20 violations, including seven for
speeding in a school zone and one for failing to stop at a red light.
------------------------------- Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 40 year old Gloria Prott of Southhaven on charges of unlawful possession of marijuana, criminal possession of a controlled substance,
driving while ability impaired by drugs,
speeding at 80 miles an hour in a 55 zone and operating a motor
vehicle with an open container of an alcoholic beverage, following a traffic stop on State Highway 17 in the Town of Hancock.
The on topic Q&A included redesign plans for other streets, especially Queens Boulevard, why the administration attributes the reduction in pedestrian fatalities to Vision Zero and not to regular year - to - year variances, how the administration actually knows that
driving speeds are reduced, why so few street redesign projects have been done on Staten Island, data for any changes in safety at this E.Tremont / Silver Street intersection, why Commissioner Bratton did not attend, why there are few
speeding and failure to yield tickets issued in this (45th) precinct, the negative effect of
speed bumps on emergency response
vehicles, plans for marking and painting of roads, whether the mayor will seek additional red light camera authorizations from the state legislature, the paucity of criminal prosecutions against drivers who kill pedestrians and an estimate of money received from
speed camera tickets.
He, however, stressed the need to re-emphasise and educate motorists to install
speed limiter device in their
vehicles and be safety cautious while
driving.
The FRSC boss implored drivers to install the device, desist from over
speeding and drunkenness while
driving as well as cultivating the habit of
vehicle maintenance.
The support includes five 4 - wheel -
drive pick - up
vehicles, two trucks, two
speed boats and five motorcycles.
A GoFundMe page has been set up for the two young children of the mother who was killed in a high -
speed collision on the Thruway in the Town of Hamburg Friday night after another woman
driving the wrong way struck her
vehicle.
State Police at Binghamton arrested 23 - year - old Andre Deanjou of Port Crane for
driving while intoxicated, after a traffic stop when Deanjou was observed operating a
vehicle at 90 mph when the posted
speed limit was 40 mph on State Route... Continue reading →
«I equate this to a governor on a
vehicle that will only let you
drive at a certain
speed limit.
The authors say emission certification tests, both prior to sale and by
vehicle owners, could be more accurate if they were to simulate a broader variety of
speeds,
driving styles and ambient temperatures.
# 93 Masdar City Although Masdar City's network of self -
driving vehicles is not yet up to
speed, you can
drive a conventional car to the green city's entrance and stroll around the first completed section.
NASA's EM
drive caused controversy in the scientific community, as it may allow
vehicles to go at near - relativistic
speeds, but a new...
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This is where the top - notch
driving dynamics Kunos has massaged into all the available
vehicles becomes a double - edged sword, because it takes very little to unsettle your car at
speed.
Characters
speed,
drive recklessly (and without a license), steal cars and intentionally crash
vehicles.
Young drivers, especially men, tend to be overconfident and are more likely to
drive in risky ways, such as
driving too close to the
vehicle in front, incorrect use of
speed, and dangerous overtaking.
Standard Equipment: 4.0 - liter V - 6 5 -
speed automatic transmission Independent front suspension Solid rear axle w / leaf springs 4 - wheel disc brakes 3.36:1 final
drive ratio 17 - inch styled steel wheels 28 - gallon fuel tank capacity Anti-lock braking system Electronic brake force distribution
Vehicle dynamic control Traction control system Tire pressure monitoring system Center console w / sliding table Rear sonar system Back door storage bin Remote keyless entry Power windows & locks 2 12V DC power outlets 2 120V power outlets Full size spare 6 cargo floor D - rings Convex spotter mirrors Receiver hitch ball provision on rear bumper Integrated roof rack mounting points
Depending on
vehicle speed and
Drive Select orders, the dynamic steering varies its ratio by up to 100 percent.
«Eco-minded drivers keen on switching to electric [
vehicles] would do well to buy a Leaf or Volt for highway
driving, instead of a low -
speed vehicle (like a GEM, Wheego, or another neighborhood electric
vehicle),» says Nolan.
Audi will test autonomous cars that meet the Level 3 criterion defined by the Society of Engineers, meaning the
vehicles can
drive autonomously at posted highway
speeds under certain conditions.
Toyota's new hybrid system for rear - wheel -
drive vehicles promises improved fuel economy at high
speeds, allowing for intermittent use of the engine at such
speeds.
Some other manufacturers have begun to include a compressed can of «tyre weld» or similar which attaches to the valve of a flat tyre and injects a sealant foam, again so the
vehicle can be
driven at a reduced road
speed to a tyre bay for proper repair.
Standard Equipment: 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine 7 -
speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode Power sliding / tinted glass moonroof Bi-Xenon HID headlamps 18 - inch aluminum wheels Power windows / locks / mirrors Heated mirrors Rain - sensing wipers Leather - appointed seats Power tilt / telescoping steering wheel 7 - inch color display XM satellite radio AM / FM audio system with 6 - speakers Single CD player USB / iPod adaptors Rearview camera Bluetooth connectivity Dual - zone automatic climate control 4 - wheel disc brakes with ABS Electronic brake force distribution
Vehicle dynamic control Traction control system Tire pressure monitoring system Options on this vehicle: Sport package — $ 3650 20 - inch aluminum wheels Sport front fascia Sport suspension 4 - wheel active steer Sport brakes Paddle shifters Sport seats, steering wheel and shift knob Premium package — $ 3350 Infiniti hard drive navigation system 8 - inch color touch - screen display XM traffic / weather / sports Zagat Survey, restaurant reviews Infiniti voice recognition Bose 10 - speaker premium audio Streaming audio via Bluetooth 9.3 GB music box Climate controlled seats Heated steering wheel Technology package — $ 3000 Eco pedal Intelligent cruise control Blind - spot warning Blind - spot intervention Lane departure warning Land departure prevention Distance control assist Intelligent brake assist Forward collision warning Front pre-crash seatbelts Active trace control Adaptive front lighting system Sport touring package — $ 2000 Bose digital 16 - speaker premium audio Forest air system Power rear sunshade Illuminated kick plates — $ 350 Trunk mat, trunk net, first aid kit — $ 195 Key options not on vehicle: Deluxe touring package — $ 3800 Sport touring package plus: Semi-aniline leather seating Quilted seat pattern stitching White ash silver - powdered wood trim Suede - like headliner Premium soft - touch interior materials Rear decklid spoiler &mdash
Vehicle dynamic control Traction control system Tire pressure monitoring system Options on this
vehicle: Sport package — $ 3650 20 - inch aluminum wheels Sport front fascia Sport suspension 4 - wheel active steer Sport brakes Paddle shifters Sport seats, steering wheel and shift knob Premium package — $ 3350 Infiniti hard drive navigation system 8 - inch color touch - screen display XM traffic / weather / sports Zagat Survey, restaurant reviews Infiniti voice recognition Bose 10 - speaker premium audio Streaming audio via Bluetooth 9.3 GB music box Climate controlled seats Heated steering wheel Technology package — $ 3000 Eco pedal Intelligent cruise control Blind - spot warning Blind - spot intervention Lane departure warning Land departure prevention Distance control assist Intelligent brake assist Forward collision warning Front pre-crash seatbelts Active trace control Adaptive front lighting system Sport touring package — $ 2000 Bose digital 16 - speaker premium audio Forest air system Power rear sunshade Illuminated kick plates — $ 350 Trunk mat, trunk net, first aid kit — $ 195 Key options not on vehicle: Deluxe touring package — $ 3800 Sport touring package plus: Semi-aniline leather seating Quilted seat pattern stitching White ash silver - powdered wood trim Suede - like headliner Premium soft - touch interior materials Rear decklid spoiler &mdash
vehicle: Sport package — $ 3650 20 - inch aluminum wheels Sport front fascia Sport suspension 4 - wheel active steer Sport brakes Paddle shifters Sport seats, steering wheel and shift knob Premium package — $ 3350 Infiniti hard
drive navigation system 8 - inch color touch - screen display XM traffic / weather / sports Zagat Survey, restaurant reviews Infiniti voice recognition Bose 10 - speaker premium audio Streaming audio via Bluetooth 9.3 GB music box Climate controlled seats Heated steering wheel Technology package — $ 3000 Eco pedal Intelligent cruise control Blind - spot warning Blind - spot intervention Lane departure warning Land departure prevention Distance control assist Intelligent brake assist Forward collision warning Front pre-crash seatbelts Active trace control Adaptive front lighting system Sport touring package — $ 2000 Bose digital 16 - speaker premium audio Forest air system Power rear sunshade Illuminated kick plates — $ 350 Trunk mat, trunk net, first aid kit — $ 195 Key options not on
vehicle: Deluxe touring package — $ 3800 Sport touring package plus: Semi-aniline leather seating Quilted seat pattern stitching White ash silver - powdered wood trim Suede - like headliner Premium soft - touch interior materials Rear decklid spoiler &mdash
vehicle: Deluxe touring package — $ 3800 Sport touring package plus: Semi-aniline leather seating Quilted seat pattern stitching White ash silver - powdered wood trim Suede - like headliner Premium soft - touch interior materials Rear decklid spoiler — $ 440
I don't even mind coming across a stray
vehicle or three on two - lane roads when I'm in an AMG Benz because passing someone gives me a reason to boot the accelerator and listen to the V - 8 rev. Every Mercedes that comes from the Affalterbach facility begs to be
driven long distances at insanely high rates of
speed.
It's a huge motor for a
vehicle this size, making 382 horsepower and delivering it to all four wheels through a seven -
speed automatic transmission and permanent all - wheel
drive.
All of a sudden I was
driving down highway and
sped up as I was climbing a hill and it was as if the accelerator got stuck and the
vehicle took off.
The smallest utility
vehicle on this list, Fiat's iconic Italian crossover features a 184 - horsepower / 2.4 - liter four - cylinder engine paired with a nine -
speed automatic transmission, and an available all - wheel -
drive system with a disconnecting rear axle for improved fuel efficiency.
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 m
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 m
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
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
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 m
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
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.
Acronym for All Wheel
Drive - Usually referring to
vehicles which can apply power to all wheels, with power being transferred through a single
speed transfer gear box.
Likewise, the four - wheel -
drive system carries over, with the SVAutobiography LWB only being offered with the two -
speed transfer case (as opposed to the full - time all - wheel -
drive version available in most other
vehicles).
The BMW 850i was the first V - 12 production
vehicle to feature a six -
speed manual and
drive - by - wire electronic throttle control.
Standard Equipment: 1.5 - liter 4 - cylinder engine Integrated motor assist 6 -
speed manual transmission 3 - mode
drive system (sport / normal / econ) 4 - wheel ABS with EBD
Vehicle stability assist Tire pressure monitoring system Leather - wrapped steering wheel Steering wheel - mounted audio controls MP3 / auxiliary input jack USB audio interface Bluetooth connectivity Automatic climate control Tilt / telescoping steering column Cruise control Aluminum pedals 16 - inch wheels HID headlamps Fog lights LED brake lights