Sentences with phrase «first on a production vehicle»

Designed for the race track yet also approved for road use, the wheels are a first on a production vehicle boasting a CFRP / aluminium - composite construction.

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And with traditional automakers slow to cannibalize their combustion engine vehicles, he thinks it's going to be hard for them catch up to on electric, despite the production problems plaguing Tesla's new Model 3 sedan, its first vehicle aimed at the mass car - buying market.

Tesla made «significant progress» on increasing production of the Model 3, a mass market vehicle designed to propel in the second half of the first quarter, Tesla said in a letter to shareholders.

Toyota Motor (tm) reported a drop in first - half vehicle sales on Thursday following a series of production stoppages, falling behind Volkswagen (vlkay), which became the world's top - selling carmaker in the first six months of 2016 despite its emissions scandal.

On paper, the case was convincing; the first feature — Sylvester Stallone vehicle Judge Dredd — was universally panned, new lead Karl Urban was less than successful in his last marquee outing (2005's Doom), and reports of disharmony emanated from the set during production.

It's also the first production vehicle to use a new, 10 - speed automatic transmission that Ford has co-developed with General Motors for longitudinal - engine cars (the two also are working on a 9 - speed for transverse - engine models).

Another Infiniti first — and the first of its kind on a production vehicle — is a steer - by - wire system called Direct Adaptive Steering that uses software instead of a physical connection to the front wheels to communicate the driver's steering inputs.

The XC40 is built on Volvo's new Compact Modular Architecture (CMA), the first production vehicle to use it.

To be eligible, a new or significantly improved engine or propulsion system must be on sale in a production vehicle during the first quarter of 2014.

Vehicle production at West Point has been on an upward swing: after the first Sorento rolled off the line in November 2009, the plant built its 100,000 th vehicle in SeptembeVehicle production at West Point has been on an upward swing: after the first Sorento rolled off the line in November 2009, the plant built its 100,000 th vehicle in Septembevehicle in September 2010.

Using learnings gathered from the PIV3, Pivco embarked on what would be its first true production vehicle, the TH!NK.

Under the FTA final policy guidance, the Buy America domestic content requirements for transit rolling stock procurements for railcars and buses will be based on the scheduled delivery date of the first production vehicle.

The QX50, powered by our VC - Turbo, is the first production vehicle ever to give drivers an engine that transforms on demand, setting a new benchmark for powertrain capability and refinement.»

The QX50, powered by the VC - Turbo, is the first production vehicle ever to give drivers an engine that transforms on demand, setting a new benchmark for pow...

The automaker's first all - electric production vehicle may be trailing cars like the Model S to market by several years, but Porsche is counting on fast charging stations several times more powerful than Tesla's Superchargers to help close the gap.

You can read our first ride review from a 2017 test session in the Aussie Outback here and check out Matt Brogan's full rundown on the production vehicle's specifications from the global reveal.

While this Chevy Colorado ZR2 Concept is not yet a production vehicle, we have high hopes that this one might just become a reality and if it does, you can rest assured knowing that we'll be the first in line to flog one in the dirt and give you real world feedback on this awesome rig's capabilities.

The SRT Demon also offers many production - vehicle firsts, such as being equipped with Torque Reserve and TransBrake, designed to run on 100 + high - octane unleaded fuel, front passenger seat delete, and achieving front wheel lift.

It is the first series production vehicle in the world to exchange information with other vehicles on the road, effectively allowing it to «see» around corners and through obstacles to detect potential danger earlier than ever previously possible.

The Ford Focus, which goes on sale in the United States next fall, will be the first production vehicle to have a CVT from the new company.

[21] This also marks the first use of Nissan's VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift) system on a production vehicle in the US market.

Critical Knowledge: All - new sport utility vehicle (SUV) Kia's first V - 8 engineKia's first 6 - speed automatic transmissionSeating for 7DVD navigation offered for first time in a KiaThree months of Sirius satellite radioGoes on sale this summer as a 2009 modelIntroductionThree years after the unveiling of the Mesa concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show, Kia Motors America returned to Detroit to show off the production version, the 2009 Borrego.

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The world's first Precision All - Wheel Steer system on a production vehicle changes the game for front wheel driving, independently adjusting the rear wheel toe angles for increased agility and stability while cornering, changing lanes or braking.

The QX50, powered by the VC - Turbo, is the first production vehicle ever to give drivers an engine that transforms on demand, setting a new benchmark for powertrain capability and refinement.

Source: Lincoln Press Release is on Page 2 Elegant Aviator SUV Previews Lincoln's Next Act With Power, Technology, And Plug - In Hybrid Option Aviator preview embodies Lincoln's future as the brand moves toward a portfolio of more utilities highlighting beauty and elegance and offering Lincoln's quietest, smoothest drive yet Three - row, rear - wheel - drive Aviator marks the first time Lincoln will offer a plug - in hybrid model that is capable of using its twin - turbocharged engine if needed — easing range anxiety Owners will be able to use their smartphone as a key when Lincoln debuts the Phone as a Key technology on the production model of Aviator, allowing clients to lock and unlock the vehicle, open its trunk and, most importantly, start and drive it — no smart key fob necessary NEW YORK, March 28, 2018 — Aviator glides into New York this week, offering a preview of The Lincoln Motor Company's newest vehicle along with a glimpse into the brand's future, which is moving toward a broader portfolio of utilities and electrification in conjunction with effortless services.

The world's first Precision All - Wheel Steer ™ (P - AWS ®) system on a production vehicle changes the game for front wheel driving, independently adjusting the rear wheel toe angles for increased agility and stability while cornering, changing lanes or braking.

[12] In August 1997, the first production laser adaptive cruise control on a Toyota vehicle was introduced on the Celsior model (Japan only).

Cadillac took its time in the rollout of Super Cruise, following automakers such as Tesla and Volvo in introducing a semiautonomous system, it also beat other companies to demonstrating the first coast - to - coast hands - free drive in a production vehicle on U.S. freeways last year.

Though Cadillac took its time in the rollout of Super Cruise, following automakers such as Tesla and Volvo in introducing a semiautonomous system, it also beat other companies to demonstrating the first coast - to - coast hands - free drive in a production vehicle on U.S. freeways last year.

Source: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Press Release is on Page 2 CA Delivers 100 Uniquely Built Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Minivans to Waymo for Self - driving Test Fleet Waymo and FCA reveal first look at fully self - driving Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan Program kickoff to full vehicle assembly completed by technical teams in six months December 19, 2016, Auburn Hills, Mich. - Waymo (formerly the Google self - driving car project) and FCA announced today that production of 100 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans uniquely built to enable fully self - driving operations has been completed.

Possibly the biggest news regarding the new C - Class is that Mercedes claims «it is the world's first production vehicle to be designed and developed based on a digital prototype (DPT).»

«The Infiniti QX50 production vehicles will feature advanced autonomous drive capability and will be the first vehicle in the world to be powered by an engine that can adjust variable compression ratio on the fly, using our groundbreaking VC - Turbo engine.»

Since GM first introduced the active - hood system on a production vehicle in Europe 10 years ago, it has been made available on a number of GM vehicles in the US and Korea as well.

Engines must be available in regular - production vehicles on sale in the U.S. market no later than the first quarter of the year.

[41] The RX 400h became the first production premium hybrid vehicle when it went on sale in 2005.

NEW YORK — The all - new, production version of the 2019 Insight will make its global production debut on March 28 at the 2018 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), providing a first look at the latest entry in Honda's expanding lineup of electrified vehicles.

The fully electric production vehicle is currently in development, based on the MINI 3 - Door Hatch, and will be produced for the first time at MINI Plant Oxford next year.

Ford's first full production all - electric vehicle has been on sale in California, New York and New Jersey since May of 2012.

The Lexus CT 200h entered production at the end of 2010 and went on sale in the first quarter of 2011 as Lexus's fifth hybrid vehicle, second dedicate hybrid, and the world's first full hybrid luxury compact car.

But possibly the biggest news of all regarding the new C - Class is that Mercedes claims «it is the world's first production vehicle to be designed and developed based on a digital prototype (DPT).»

The brakes are finished with the Lexus name displayed on the calipers, a first for a Lexus production vehicle.

All recent versions of the LS are motivated by a 380 - horsepower V - 8 engine, and the car also features one of the first eight - speed automatic transmissions to be offered on a production vehicle.

Well the first fruit of their new joint venture is an EV Concept that is being showcased at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show these days, a vehicle which previews an upcoming production model which runs on just electricity.

As well as previewing Mercedes - Benz's first uniquely styled series production electric vehicle, the concept also provides an insight into new electric vehicle platform structure, autonomous driving technology, connectivity solutions and safety features developed for a range of electric vehicles that will be sold under the EQ name — a play on the term IQ and standing for «Electrical Intelligence».

The special editions will be on display for the first time publicly at Chevy's concept and production vehicle stand at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Today, Hyundai becomes the first car company to launch Android Auto on production vehicles.

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The CX - 5 will be the first production vehicle to incorporate Mazda's new design theme, «KODO - Soul of Motion» as debuted on the Mazda SHINARI concept car, as well as the full range of breakthrough SKYACTIV technologies, including engines, transmissions, body and chassis.

The engine is mated to an all - new 8 - speed Dual Clutch Transmission (8DCT) with torque converter, the world's first DCT to be paired with a torque converter on a production vehicle.