Sentences with phrase «first automaker»

The all - new Sonata Hybrid continues to utilize a lithium - polymer battery pack — which in 2011 made Hyundai Motor first automaker in the world to incorporate such efficient battery technology into production cars — now with a 13.3 percent higher capacity of 1.62 kilowatt - hour (versus 1.43 kWh).

This will be the very first automaker to have 2 all - electric vehicles in the world; joining the Leaf, the worldâ $ ™ s best - selling EV.

Ford has become the very first automaker to send self - driving cars out into the winter wilds, in an effort to perform important steps in the autonomous vehicle testing process.

Lamborghini, like Porsche, is ultimately owned by Volkswagen Group, which was the first automaker to break into China as the country opened to world following Mao Zedong's death.

Genesis says it's the first automaker to introduce an Alexa skill, which lets users of Amazon's Echo home hub give voice commands to order an Uber, stream music, and get a weather report.

Daimler, Audi and Volvo have become the first automakers to add Alibaba's smart voice assistant Tmall Genie to the range of smart devices compatible with their connected car apps.

In a move to beef up its Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program, GM claims to be the first automaker to offer two years of free standard maintenance in the pre-owned industry.

It's been five years since BMW became the first automaker to market a sporty sport utility vehicle — that's sporty in the on - road sense, not the rock - climbing sense.

Hyundai is aiming to position itself as one of the first automakers to integrate the next generation of infotainment technology, and that will start with the addition of Apple CarPlay in Hyundai products, in concert with its Blue Link system.

Hyundai became the first automaker to offer a mass - produced fuel cell vehicle when it brought out a special version of its Tucson crossover in 2013.

Lexus was the first automaker to offer an eight - speed automatic, which debuted in its flagship LS sedan.

General Motors is in a full - court press to be the first automaker to deploy shared autonomous vehicles in volume.

In the deal, Detroit - based GM has invested $ 500 million in San Francisco - based Lyft, making it the first automaker with a significant investment in the burgeoning ride - sharing business.

Ford is the first automaker to use MCity, a dedicated test track for self - driving cars in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Like they're the first automaker to fudge emissions reports, please!

Infiniti is the first automaker to offer such a system, accurately dubbed Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians, as standard on its new hybrid.

It was the first automaker to showcase all - LED lighting with the R8 V - 12 TDI concept, and more recent models have presented progressive turn signals and laser headlights.

Apple iPhone users can also use CarPlay wirelessly — BMW is one of the first automakers to support wireless smartphone integration.

Hyundai is the first automaker to provide drivers with video footage from both sides of the vehicle with Blind - spot View Monitor.

Peugeot is the first automaker to announce a diesel hybrid vehicle with their 508 RXH earning 70 MPG in European testing.

The new Volkswagen Polo Sedan is powered by a 1.6 - liter Otto engine that develops a total of 105 HP and is mated to either a 5 - gear manual gearbox or a 6 - gear automatic gearbox with sequential shift function (Tiptronic) which makes Volkswagen the first automaker to offer Tiptronic in Russia.

As the first automaker to develop 8 - speed auto transmission for the rear wheel drive vehicle in - house, Hyundai is focusing on developing transmissions for premium models as well.

BMW is set to be the first automaker in the world to offer factory - fitted, wireless car charging for plug - in hybrids.

Volvo was also one of the first automakers to pair the technology with autonomous emergency braking, allowing a car to both automatically follow a vehicle in front and brake if it encounters an obstacle.

Honda is the first automaker to announce what they have in store for the show next month and it happens to deal with crossovers.

If Honda manages to bring their diesel vehicles to market in Japan by 2009 they will be one of the first automakers to launch them there.

This concept made Opel the first automaker to successfully optimize an engine for natural gas operation and still enable the use of conventional gasoline.

Ford is the first automaker to bring customization to the mass market.

Audi is the world's first automaker to use LEDs for the high beam, low beam, daytime running lights and turn signals.

Infiniti not only is the first automaker to reach the U.S. market with a «full active suspension» but it is introducing an all - new model and chopping the top off another.The Q45's full active suspension, the first offered on a production car, will be available in 1991 as a $ 4,000 option.

Infiniti not only is the first automaker to reach the U.S. market with a «full active suspension» but it is introducing an all - new model and chopping the top off another.

Kia was one of the first automakers to incorporate Clari - Fi technology into its audio systems with the debut of the 2016 Sorento, and Optima is the first - ever Kia sedan to feature QuantumLogic Premium Surround Sound technology.

EV research and development begins, setting the stage for Mitsubishi Motors to be the first automaker to mass market an electric vehicle.

FLO TV Chrysler Group LLC is the first automaker in the United States to offer live mobile TV to consumers with the capacity for as many as 20 channels through FLO TV Auto Entertainment.

Mercedes - Benz announces it will be the first automaker to offer cars that can communicate with traffic infrastructure and other vehicles.

Jeep has become the world's first automaker to drive up and down an Olympic - standard white water course.

Mazda was the first automaker to successfully sell cars with rotary engines.

Back in 1999, Honda was the first automaker to sell a hybrid in Canada.

Hyundai Motor was the first automaker worldwide to introduce Android Auto and its i40 model is one of the first cars on European streets to officially support Google's smartphone connectivity system.

Ford Motor Company is the first automaker to formulate and test new foam and plastic components using carbon dioxide as feedstock.

BMW has become the first automaker to offer from the factory an electric vehicle that can have its battery recharged wirelessly, using induction.

Dry - friction flywheel damper adopted for the first time, making Toyota the first automaker in the world to use a dual - mass flywheel, drastically reducing booming noise and improving drivetrain noise - and - vibration performance

Kia was one of the first automakers to incorporate Clari - Fi technology into their audio systems with the debut of the 2016 Sorento, and Optima is the first - ever Kia sedan to feature QuantumLogic Surround technology.

Production commenced of the P112 hybrid vehicle transaxle, which features a larger motor output than the P110 hybrid vehicle transaxle, improving driving performance and achieving world - leading fuel efficiency; Toyota becomes the first automaker in Japan to adopt a shift - by - wire system when it introduces its Electro Shiftmatic

Infiniti was the first automaker to offer full active suspension in the mid-1990s on its Q45 performance sedan.

Nissan was one of the first automakers to deploy a 360 - degree camera system.

General Motors was among the first automakers to introduce tech like this with its Rear Seat Reminder.

Since Chevrolet is one of the first automakers to offer Apple CarPlay as a factory option, I took the opportunity to test it out (with my new iPhone 6s) in a hot 2016 Corvette Stingray.