Sentences with phrase «earlier versions of the car»

Up to that point, Google had quietly sent early versions of the car, with a «safety driver» behind the wheel, more than 100,000 miles in California.

Apart from that, there were only a few minor changes from the earlier versions of the car.

Throughout the 1980s, at least, the only vehicles that had buckets and a console up front were sporty cars like the Chevrolet Camaro, and even the early versions of that car could be ordered with a bench seat.

Perhaps less fun to look at than earlier versions of the car, the Bat - tank nevertheless proved a perfect fit for the grounded reality of the Nolan Bativerse, looking more like a piece of high - tech military equipment than a carshow concept design.

Not exact matches

Patzer once demonstrated an early version of the site for venture capitalist Josh Kopelman using a battery - powered server that Patzer kept in the trunk of his car.

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said the car will now reduce its speed in anticipation of curves on the highway, but added he was not aware of any accidents caused by the earlier version of the software.

The new Aston Martin Vantage road car was revealed earlier today but now it's the turn of the GTE version that will race in next year's World Endurance Championship and boy is it a stunner!

The hot Swift has switched to turbocharged power — a first — using a slightly - modified version of the 1.4 - litre four - cylinder Booster Jet engine from the Suzuki Vitara S. Peak power is up by 4bhp over the old car, arriving earlier in the rev range at 5500rpm.

There will eventually be GT3 versions of that updated car, likely starting in early 2018, but contrary to some speculation the next - gen GT3s will not be turbocharged.

Audi previously confirmed that a new version of the A4 was among several new vehicles due before the end of 2015, so the car could be introduced early next year at a major auto show.

The 987 interior is harder wearing than the earlier versions, but check all the electrics work properly, as the Boxster was one of the first cars to use CANBUS technology — individual electrical systems controlled by coded signals sharing common wiring.

Malcolm Robertson experiences a 1938/1939 example / 1904 single - cylinder Cadillac — Peter May writes about his restoration of and attachment to an early model B «one - lunger» / The Westcar and the Heron — Two little - known 1920s makes — both produced by the same company — are described by Michael Worthington - Williams / BMW 328 — ahead of its time — This month the Editor samples a Frazer Nash version of what was perhaps the best sportscar of the 1930s / Maudslay history 1902 - 1914 — Nick Baldwin writes about the company that first introduced overhead camshaft engines and pressure lubrication / Three Vintage Sports - Car Club events — Tom Thelfall reports on driving tests at Brooklands the Pomeroy Trophy at Silverstone and the Exmoor trial / Non-skid & puncture - proof tyre covers — The story of a remarkable invention that profoundly influenced the development of vehicle road tyres.

Look for this special version of the Audi R8 supercar to debut near the end of the current car's production run, much like Mercedes - Benz did with the SLS AMG Final Edition earlier this year.

Differentiating the facelifted, 2018 model - year car from earlier versions of the F80 M3 is a task for dedicated BMW fans.

It's Christmas come early for fans of Mercedes - AMG's hottest sports car, as not one, but two versions of the topless AMG GT will grace the stage at this year's Paris auto show.

From very early on, the car was briefly owned by Johnny Hallyday, a rock star who achieved immense success in Europe, reaching a level of fame so high in France that he was often referred to as the French version of Elvis Presley.

This won't trouble the Model S P100D but Musk has put fans at ease on Twitter earlier in 2016 when he confirmed that the Model 3 would have its own version of Tesla's «Ludicrous mode» — also seen on the Model S and Model X. We're expecting to see two and four - wheel - drive versions of the Model 3, with four - wheel - drive models benefitting from dual motors to provide increased performance but the first cars are all rear - wheel drive.

We were invited to Jeep's US HQ to drive an early right - hand drive version of the car in the midst of this summer's biggest Michigan thunderstorm — perfect for a four - wheel drive mega SUV to prove its worth.

What is curious, though, is that while the GT - R felt extremely flat through the corners from the driver's seat, a glance at pictures of it in action reveals that this 2010 European - spec car rolls a lot more than the earlier Japanese versions that set (very slightly) slower lap times than this model last year.

The special rally version of the Falcon and Comet and early AC Cobra sports cars of 1962 used a high - performance version of the 260 with higher compression, hotter camshaft timing, upgraded connecting rods, valves with larger diameter valve stems, stronger valve springs and a four - barrel carburetor.

Holden has just released a new - generation Spark micro-car Down Under and we expect the facelifted version of the larger Barina light - car, which also comes to Australia from South Korea, will arrive here late this year or early next.

Thus, after those 300 miles of awful freeway driving I was ready to dismiss this car entirely and long for earlier versions of M3s, 318tis and just plain old 3 - series.

The racing version of the BMW's E30 M3 remains the most successful Touring Car ever, having won every official touring car championship in the world in the late 1980s and early 199Car ever, having won every official touring car championship in the world in the late 1980s and early 199car championship in the world in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

The Polo BlueMotion was first unveiled this past March as a concept in Geneva, Volkswagen has plans of bringing the production version of the very efficient alternatively fueled compact city car to the Frankfurt Motor Show with sales slated to begin early in 2010.

The six - cylinder version of this engine saw use in the flagship 2600 model, drawing on the tradition established by Alfa's prewar and early postwar coachbuilt sports and touring cars, the 6C (1750 and later 2500).

Earlier this year, I drove a six - cylinder version of the A4, and it's still one of my favorite cars.

2017 Mahindra KUV100 NXT Review Car Tested: 2017 Mahindra KUV100 NXT; Road Test No. 876 Price OTR Mumbai: Rs. 5.09 — 8.71 lakhs The Mahindra KUV100 NXT is highly improved over the older version It was in early 2016 when Mahindra introduced the KUV100 to all of us.

Also in early 2008, Volvo Cars will introduce a version of the new Getrag - Ford dual - clutch automated manual transmission, demonstrated at the 2006 Frankfurt International Motor Show.

Our desires for the car weren't diminished when we got our first chance to drive the MR version of the new Mitsubishi Evolution earlier this year, running it around the track at Laguna Seca.

However, the McLaren P1 LM, a road - legal version of the track - focused 986bhp P1 GTR, holds the overall record for a road legal rear - wheel drive car, having clocked a 6 min 43sec laptime at the Green Hell earlier this year.

BMW, who had pulled out most of its petrol cars from the market, reintroduced the petrol version of the 3 - Series sedan earlier this month.

The 1100 D was a successful Italian Standard in the early sixties and along with its own Estate or Family car version and a Deluxe model that offered a higher performance of 50 PS (37 kW), extra side moldings, front bench seat with two reclining backs and carpet floor mats.

By the early 1980s, companies were already manufacturing replica Cobras, and today more than 40 companies offer a version of the car, Shelby says.

In the early 1980s, Shelby helped Chrysler with hot versions of pedestrian front - drive cars, and in the late 1980s, Shelby was the «spiritual father» of the back - to - basics 400 - horsepower Dodge Viper.

Fernandez, who earlier in his career served as a liaison between Chrysler and the legendary car builder Carroll Shelby, did much of the development for the Dodge Neon American Club Racer and R / T versions, which continue to be very fast, very cheap cars.

Well, if Lotus has its way, a roadster version of the sports car could arrive as early as late 2016, packing all sorts of goodies like a two - part carbon - fiber roof that can be removed manually.

While there's certainly nothing innovative about the latest iteration of in - car connectivity, the system is distinctly less frustrating to use than earlier versions, and feels more premium.

Honda's luxury car brand, Acura will release in early 2013 the RL successor, which has an appearance of a commercial version of RLX concept that was unveiled at the 2012 New York Auto Show.

Chevy has already shown a select few an early version of the 2012 Malibu and with the auto show season about over, if the car doesn't make an appearance at the New York Auto Show in just a few weeks time, we don't expect to see it until the end of the year at either the LA or Detroit shows.

The fifth car to emerge from a collaboration that stretches back over five decades, the Vanquish Zagato is the production version of the concept car that Aston Martin showcased at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este earlier in 2016.

The production version of the Suzuki IK - 2 Concept from Geneva earlier this year, the Baleno revives a name from Suzuki's history to create a new car to sit above the Swift as a B - Segment offering.

Earlier this year, Hyundai presented an updated version of the racecar at the Geneva Motor Show yet it was clear that the show car at the event was still a long ways away from being completed.

This is just months after the coupé version of the new sports car made their debut at the Geneva Motor Show earlier in the year.

Chrysler gained valuable feedback about the car's ride from the automotive media and hot - rod buffs who drove and evaluated earlier versions of the Prowler, Gale said.

From the early versions of the Porsche 911 or an old 356, the older engines in those cars aren't always as responsive to modern motor oils.

Honda currently offers us the Civic in sedan or coupe form, so this exact version probably will not make it stateside unless Honda decides to spend the money — and it is a lot of money — to bring the hatchback version to the U.S.. It's too early to tell whether the U.S. will receive this engine and gearbox in another car, whether it will be the Civic coupe or sedan.

Of course, not every Skyline in the past had a GT - R version with the early Prince Skylines (Prince is a defunct car brand from Nissan) only offered as 4 - door sedans.

Alfa Romeo is planning to bring out a new version of the classic Spyder sports car early next year, and this time Dustin Hoffman likely wouldn't recognize it.

Tata Motors showcased the 45X premium hatchback concept at the 2018 Auto Expo earlier this year and while the launch of the production version of the car is still some time away, a test mule of the hatchback has been spied... Read More

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