Sentences with phrase «flat highways of»

On the long, flat highways of the western United States, the 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI was in its element.

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You don't see that the car's got a flat tire; so you can speed down the highway waving happily at all the other drivers, unaware of the danger, until you crash.

----- ttm, you say I «don't see that the car's got a flat tire; so you [I] can speed down the highway waving happily at all the other drivers, unaware of the danger until you crash.»

On the highway the crib can be lifted off» the pram's folding undercarriage and placed on the flat bed of the wagon.

100 miles from Salt Lake City on a rural stretch of highway surrounded by nothing but barren salt flats when her twin unborn babies decided it was time.

While the Highway and Water Funds will see significant increases under the new budget, these are partially counterbalanced by a significant drop in Sewer Fund expenditures following the payoff of a bond and a nearly flat General Fund appropriation, up only.13 percent.

Given the flat growth in peak - driving residents that is predicted for the lifetime of pavement laid today, a diligent legislator should question the need for all the highway expansions in the current budget.

Too high a heel can denote domination and a «my way or the highway» image whereas complete flat soled boots can give a sense of being too casual.

Instead of the bright fluorescent lights, beaches and nightclubs, the «River of Grass» is rural with miles of flat land dissected by lonely highways.

GM rates the 2.4 at 177 horsepower and 170 pound - feet of torque, which reportedly propels it from 0 - 60 mph in eight seconds flat, and allows the car to achieve an estimated EPA highway rating of 31 mpg.

Engine: 2.0 - liter, 16 - valve DOHC flat - 4 / 148 hp @ 6,200 rpm, 145 lb - ft @ 4,200 rpm EPA mileage: 25/34/28 mpg (city / highway / combined) All - wheel drive comes standard on every Subaru sold in the U.S. (well, except for the sporty BRZ coupe), and the Impreza sedan is the cheapest of the lot.

Mileage 18,504 Warranty 4 - yr / 50, 000 - mi bumper - to - bumper 12 - yr rust perforation 4 - yr roadside assistance Scheduled Maintenance 10,967 mi: Oil change, oil filter replaced, $ 0 Warranty Repairs 16,996 mi: Replace brake pad wear sensor that incorrectly reported worn front pads Recalls 10,967 mi: Replace non-self-locking spare tire nut with secure nut 16,612 mi: Replace incorrect label for maximum capacity weight with updated one Out - Of - Pocket 10,967 mi: Purchase, mount, and balance Bridgestone Blizzak LM60 run - flat winter tires, $ 952.64 11,474 mi: WeatherTech DigitalFit FloorLiner mats, front and rear, $ 169.90 16,612 mi: Reinstall Pirelli Centurato P7 all - season tires, $ 180 Fuel Consumption: EPA city / highway / combined: 29/40/33 mpg Observed: 33 mpg Cost Per Mile (Fuel, service, winter tires) $ 0.18 ($ 0.81 including depreciation) Trade - In Value $ 17,300 * * Estimate based on information from Intellichoice

Its long, flat stretches were favorable to the Golf R's fuel economy, which approached 24 mpg instead of the low 20s we've been more commonly recording in and around L.A.. That's still a far cry from its EPA rating of 30 mpg highway, but when you're trying to get a boring, six - hour - plus drive over with as quickly as possible, you're not worrying about maximizing mileage.

Engine: 2.5 - liter, 16 - valve DOHC flat - 4 / 175 hp @ 5,800 rpm, 174 lb - ft @ 4,000 rpm EPA mileage: 26/36/30 mpg (city / highway / combined) The latest version of the Subaru Legacy midsize sedan bowed at the 2014 Chicago auto show, and brings fresh design, more technology, and improved fuel economy to the all - wheel - drive car.

It's an old comparison, but it feels like if your rear was any lower it would become part of the car's flat bottom undertray, skipping across the pitted desert highway.

Driving the rear wheels through a conventional six - speed automatic, 0 - 60 mph performance (about 6 seconds flat) is similar to that of a V - 8 sedan, but its fuel economy — 23 mpg city, 36 mpg highway — shames some four cylinder economy cars.

2013 Kia Sportage Mineral Silver LX FWD 2.4 L I4 DGI DOHC 16V 6 - Speed Automatic ABS brakes, Alloy wheels, AM / FM radio: SIRIUS, Electronic Stability Control, Illuminated entry, Low tire pressure warning, Remote keyless entry, Traction control, 3.195 Axle Ratio, 4 - Wheel Disc Brakes, 6 Speakers, Air Conditioning, AM / FM / CD / MP3 Radio, Anti-whiplash front head restraints, Brake assist, Bumpers: body - color, CD player, Delay - off headlights, Driver door bin, Driver vanity mirror, Dual front impact airbags, Dual front side impact airbags, Flat - Woven Cloth Seat Trim, Four wheel independent suspension, Front anti-roll bar, Front Bucket Seats, Front Center Armrest, Front reading lights, MP3 decoder, Occupant sensing airbag, Outside temperature display, Overhead airbag, Overhead console, Panic alarm, Passenger door bin, Passenger vanity mirror, Power door mirrors, Power steering, Power windows, Rear anti-roll bar, Rear seat center armrest, Rear window defroster, Rear window wiper, Security system, Speed control, Speed - sensing steering, Split folding rear seat, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, Tachometer, Tilt steering wheel, Trip computer, Turn signal indicator mirrors, and Variably intermittent wipers.30 / 21 Highway / City MPGAwards: * JD Power Initial Quality Study * 2013 IIHS Top Safety PickBob Rohrman's Schaumburg KIA, is part of the # 1 volume * auto group in the Midwest.

I saw an indicated 8.7 L / 100 km during one flat 60 - kilometre stretch of four - lane highway.

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.4 - liter flat - 6 350 horsepower @ 7,400 rpm 287 lb - ft of torque @ 5,600 rpm EPA city / highway fuel economy: 19/27 mpg 911 Carrera S 3.8 - liter flat - 6 400 horsepower @ 7,400 rpm 325 lb - ft of torque @ 5,600 rpm EPA city / highway fuel economy: 18/25 mpg 911 Carrera 4 and Targa 3.6 - liter flat - 6 345 horsepower @ 6,500 rpm 288 lb - ft of torque @ 4,400 rpm EPA city / highway fuel economy: 18/25 mpg 911 Carrera 4S and Targa S 3.8 - liter flat - 6 385 horsepower @ 6,500 rpm 310 lb - ft of torque @ 4,400 rpm EPA city / highway fuel economy: 17/24 mpg 911 Carrera GTS 3.8 - liter flat - 6 408 horsepower @ 7,300 rpm 310 lb - ft of torque @ 4,200 rpm EPA city / highway fuel economy: 17-18/25 -26 mpg 911 Turbo and Turbo S 3.8 - liter turbocharged flat - 6 turbo 500 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm (Turbo) 530 horsepower @ 6,250 rpm (Turbo S) 516 lb - ft of torque @ 2,100 rpm EPA city / highway fuel economy: 16/24 mpg (Turbo), 17/25 mpg (Turbo S)

But on flat surfaces, the EcoSport has enough power to get up and out of its own way, and you won't be flooring it to pass other drivers on the highway.

I test drove the Allroad over the broad flats and dramatic mountains surrounding Jackson Hole, Wyoming on a combination of paved highways, packed dirt roads and a surprisingly varied range of weather conditions.

Options: Rear View Monitor In Dash Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Voice Recognition Controls Electronic Messaging Assistance With Read Function Parking Sensors Rear Security Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System Multi-Function Display Phone Wireless Data Link Bluetooth Crumple Zones Front Electronic Messaging Assistance With Voice Recognition Crumple Zones Rear Air Conditioning - Rear - Automatic Climate Control Airbags - Front - Dual Airbags - Third Row - Side Curtain Airbags - Passenger - Occupant Sensing Deactivation Airbags - Front - Side Air Conditioning - Rear - Single Zone Airbags - Front - Side Curtain Air Conditioning - Front - Dual Zones Air Conditioning - Rear - With Independent Controls Air Conditioning - Front - Automatic Climate Control Air Conditioning - Air Filtration Airbags - Side - Curtain Rollover Sensor Power Brakes Airbags - Rear - Side Curtain Audio Auxiliary Input: Ipod / Iphone Integration Reading Lights Rear Assist Handle Front Child Seat Anchors Latch System Reading Lights Front Child Safety Locks Braking Assist Hill Start Assist Abs Brakes (4 - Wheel) Electronic Brakeforce Distribution Power Steering Speed - Proportional Center Console Front Console With Armrest And Storage Multi-Function Remote Keyless Entry With Panic Alarm Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Cruise Controls Universal Garage Door Opener Homelink Doors Liftgate Window: Fixed Storage Cargo Tie - Down Anchors And Hooks Engine Push - Button Start Easy Entry Manual Rear Seat Front 12V Power Outlet (S) Driver Seat Power Adjustments: 8 Cargo Area 12V Power Outlet Doors Rear Door Type: Liftgate Overhead Console Multi-Function Remote Proximity Entry System Front Spoiler Driver Seat Adjustable Lumbar Support: Manual Driver Seat Power Adjustments: Recline Center Console Dual Level Rear Seats Center Armrest: With Cupholders Rear Spoiler Roofline Spoiler Windows Solar - Tinted Glass Rear Seats Flat Folding Fuel Economy Display Range Rear Seats Reclining Trip Odometer 2 Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments: 4 Fuel Consumption: City: 20 Mpg Fuel Consumption: Highway: 27 Mpg Remote Engine Start Remote Power Door Locks Power Windows Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel Cruise Control 4 - Wheel Abs Brakes Front Ventilated Disc Brakes 1St 2Nd And 3Rd Row Head Airbags Passenger Airbag Side Airbag Rear Air Conditioning With Separate Controls 50 - 50 Third Row Seat Manual Folding Third Row Seat Rear Spoiler: Lip Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity Digital Audio Input In - Dash Single Cd Player Audio System Memory Card Slot Mp3 Player Siriusxm Am / Fm / Hd / Satellite Radio Radio Data System Speed Sensitive Audio Volume Control Total Number Of Speakers: 6 Braking Assist Abs And Driveline Traction Control Stability Control Privacy Glass: Deep Machined Aluminum Rims W / Painted Accents Wheel Diameter: 18 Wheel Width: 7.5 Front Fog / Driving Lights Leather Steering Wheel Trim Leather Shift Knob Trim Metal - Look Dash Trim Metal - Look Door Trim Metal - Look Center Console Trim Roof Rails Video Monitor Location: Front Trip Computer External Temperature Display Tachometer Manufacturer's 0 - 60Mph Acceleration Time (Seconds): 7.3 S Power Remote Driver Mirror Adjustment Electrochromatic Rearview Mirror Power Remote Passenger Mirror Adjustment Turn Signal In Mirrors Dual Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Compass Daytime Running Lights Rear Heat Ducts With Separate Controls Remote Window Operation Audio Controls On Steering Wheel Front And Rear Reading Lights Anti-Theft Alarm System Cloth Seat Upholstery Bucket Front Seats Split Rear Bench Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seats Rear Seats Center Armrest Tilt And Telescopic Steering Wheel Speed - Proportional Power Steering Suspension Class: Regular Interior Air Filtration Automatic Front Air Conditioning Dual Front Air Conditioning Zones Tire Pressure Monitoring System: Tire Specific Cargo Area Light Max Cargo Capacity: 80 Cu.Ft.

And although many of today's automatic transmissions quickly upshift to the highest gear possible and are reluctant to downshift (both strategies are used to boost mpg numbers), the Mazda 6's automatic is responsive to gas pedal inputs and never feels flat - footed when you're initiating highway passing maneuvers.

The rest of the driving, on straightaway, flat Highway 101 for instance, was downright coddling.

2.0 - liter flat - 4 200 horsepower @ 7,000 rpm 151 lb - ft of torque @ 6,400 rpm EPA city / highway fuel economy: 22/30 mpg (manual), 25/34 mpg (automatic)

Options: Rear View Monitor In Dash Driver Information System Security Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System Multi-Function Display Phone Wireless Data Link Bluetooth Crumple Zones Front Crumple Zones Rear Multi-Functional Information Center Hill Descent Control Airbags - Front - Dual Air Conditioning - Front - Single Zone Air Conditioning - Front Airbags - Passenger - Occupant Sensing Deactivation Airbags - Front - Side Airbags - Front - Side Curtain Air Conditioning - Air Filtration Airbags - Driver - Knee Airbags - Side - Curtain Rollover Sensor Power Brakes Airbags - Rear - Side Curtain Audio Auxiliary Input: Ipod / Iphone Integration Assist Handle Front Child Seat Anchors Latch System Reading Lights Front Child Safety Locks Braking Assist Hill Start Assist Abs Brakes (4 - Wheel) Electronic Brakeforce Distribution Front 12V Power Outlet (2) Center Console Front Console With Armrest And Storage Rear 12V Power Outlet Multi-Function Remote Keyless Entry With Panic Alarm Body Side Moldings Black Multi-Function Remote Trunk Release Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Cruise Controls Power Steering Multi-Function Remote Controls Fuel Filler Multi-Function Remote Keyless Entry Doors Liftgate Window: Fixed Driver Seat Manual Adjustments: Recline Cargo Area 12V Power Outlet Doors Rear Door Type: Liftgate Driver Seat Manual Adjustments: 6 Overhead Console Driver Seat Adjustable Lumbar Support: Manual Trip Odometer Rear Seats Center Armrest: With Cupholders Rear Spoiler Roofline Spoiler Rear Seats Flat Folding Fuel Economy Display Range Warnings And Reminders Low Fuel Level Inside Rearview Mirror Manual Day / Night Fuel Economy Display Mpg Mirror Color Body - Color Seatbelts Seatbelt Force Limiters: Front Exterior Mirrors Power Headlights Auto On / Off Seatbelts Seatbelt Warning Sensor: Driver And Passenger Rear Seats 40-20-40 Split Bench Headlights Halogen Front Seatbelts: 3 - Point Front Suspension Classification: Independent Impact Absorbing Bumpers Vanity Mirrors Dual Illuminating Traction Control Fuel Consumption: City: 21 Mpg Fuel Consumption: Highway: 27 Mpg Remote Power Door Locks Power Windows Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel Cruise Control 4 - Wheel Abs Brakes Front Ventilated Disc Brakes 1St And 2Nd Row Curtain Head Airbags Passenger Airbag Side Airbag Rear Spoiler: Lip Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity Digital Audio Input In - Dash Single Cd Player Audio System Memory Card Slot Mp3 Player Siriusxm Am / Fm / Satellite Radio Siriusxm Satellite Radio (Tm) Speed Sensitive Audio Volume Control Total Number Of Speakers: 6 Braking Assist Abs And Driveline Traction Control Stability Control Privacy Glass: Deep Painted Aluminum Rims Wheel Diameter: 17 Wheel Width: 7 Driver Knee Airbags Urethane Steering Wheel Trim Urethane Shift Knob Trim Simulated Wood Dash Trim Metal - Look Door Trim Video Monitor Location: Front Trip Computer External Temperature Display Tachometer Manufacturer's 0 - 60Mph Acceleration Time (Seconds): 9.1 S Power Remote Driver Mirror Adjustment Heated Driver Mirror Heated Passenger Mirror Power Remote Passenger Mirror Adjustment Dual Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Daytime Running Lights Audio Controls On Steering Wheel Front Reading Lights Anti-Theft Alarm System Premium Cloth Seat Upholstery Bucket Front Seats Split Rear Bench Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seats Rear Seats Center Armrest Tilt And Telescopic Steering Wheel Speed - Proportional Electric Power Steering Suspension Class: Regular Interior Air Filtration Manual Front Air Conditioning Tire Pressure Monitoring System: Tire Specific Cargo Area Light Max Cargo Capacity: 71 Cu.Ft.

The following Saturday morning, I decided to go for maximum highway range on a relatively flat stretch of I - 10.

33/27 Highway / City MPG ** Reviews: * Plenty of adult - sized room in both seating rows; more cargo capacity than most rivals; rear seatbacks fold flat at the tug of a lever; appealing roster of tech and safety features.

This wonderful engine is absolutely power - happy, without a flat spot or weak point anywhere in the rpm band, and it runs and performs like a big gas - thirsty V8 while returning a respectable EPA highway fuel rating of 28 miles per gallon.

Our Azurite Blue Pearl 2010 Legacy 2.5 GT uses Subaru's familiar 2.5 Liter turbocharged flat four making 265 HP and 258 lb - ft of torque and is shifted with a six speed manual gearbox, the combination is good for a 0 to 60 MPH time of 5.9 seconds while returning an estimated 18 MPG in the city and as much as 25 MPG on the highway.

2.0 - liter flat - 4 148 horsepower @ 6,200 rpm 145 lb - ft of torque @ 4,200 rpm EPA city / highway fuel economy: 25/34 mpg (sedan, manual), 24/33 mpg (wagon, manual), 28/37 mpg (sedan & wagon, automatic), 27/36 mpg (Sport, automatic)

Options: Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Voice Recognition Controls Stability Control Electronic Messaging Assistance With Read Function Parking Sensors Rear Security Anti-Theft Alarm System Multi-Function Display Phone Wireless Data Link Bluetooth Roll Stability Control Impact Sensor Post-Collision Safety System Sync - Satellite Communications Airbags - Front - Dual Airbags - Third Row - Side Curtain Air Conditioning - Front - Single Zone Air Conditioning - Front Airbags - Passenger - Occupant Sensing Deactivation Airbags - Front - Side Airbags - Front - Side Curtain Airbags - Front Passenger - Knee Air Conditioning - Air Filtration Airbags - Side - Curtain Rollover Sensor Power Brakes Airbags - Rear - Side Curtain Audio Auxiliary Input: Ipod / Iphone Integration Reading Lights Rear Assist Handle Front Child Seat Anchors Latch System Reading Lights Front Child Safety Locks Braking Assist Hill Start Assist Abs Brakes (4 - Wheel) Electronic Brakeforce Distribution Reading Lights Front Rear And Third Row Center Console Trim Simulated Alloy Center Console Front Console With Armrest And Storage Rear 12V Power Outlet Multi-Function Remote Keyless Entry With Panic Alarm Multi-Function Remote Trunk Release Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Cruise Controls Power Steering Multi-Function Remote Keyless Entry Doors Liftgate Window: Fixed Storage Cargo Tie - Down Anchors And Hooks Fender Lip Moldings Black Front 12V Power Outlet (S) Driver Seat Manual Adjustments: Recline Cargo Area 12V Power Outlet Doors Rear Door Type: Liftgate Keyless Entry Keypad Overhead Console Driver Seat Power Adjustments: 6 Driver Seat Adjustable Lumbar Support: Manual Trip Odometer Rear Spoiler Roofline Spoiler Rear Seats Flat Folding Passenger Seat Adjustable Lumbar Support: Manual Warnings And Reminders Low Fuel Level Inside Rearview Mirror Manual Day / Night Headlights Auto Delay Off Exterior Entry Lights Puddle Lamps Rear Seats Split Folding Roof Rack Seatbelts Seatbelt Force Limiters: Front Fuel Consumption: City: 17 Mpg Fuel Consumption: Highway: 24 Mpg Remote Digital Keypad Power Door Locks Power Windows Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel Cruise Control 4 - Wheel Abs Brakes Front Ventilated Disc Brakes 1St 2Nd And 3Rd Row Head Airbags Passenger Airbag Side Airbag Rear Air Conditioning With Separate Controls 50 - 50 Third Row Seat Manual Folding Third Row Seat Rear Spoiler: Lip Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity Digital Audio Input In - Dash Single Cd Player Sync With Myford Mp3 Player Siriusxm Am / Fm / Satellite Radio Radio Data System Siriusxm Satellite Radio (Tm) Speed Sensitive Audio Volume Control Total Number Of Speakers: 6 Braking Assist Abs And Driveline Traction Control Stability Control With Anti-Roll Control Privacy Glass: Deep Painted Aluminum Rims Wheel Diameter: 18 Wheel Width: 7.5 Passenger Knee Airbags Front Fog / Driving Lights Leather / Metal - Look Steering Wheel Trim Leather / Chrome Shift Knob Trim Metal - Look Dash Trim Metal - Look Door Trim Metal - Look Center Console Trim Roof Rails Video Monitor Location: Front Trip Computer External Temperature Display Tachometer Manufacturer's 0 - 60Mph Acceleration Time (Seconds): 7.0 S Power Remote Driver Mirror Adjustment Heated Driver Mirror Heated Passenger Mirror Power Remote Passenger Mirror Adjustment Turn Signal In Mirrors Dual Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Compass Rear Heat Ducts With Separate Controls Audio Controls On Steering Wheel Front And Rear Reading Lights Anti-Theft Alarm System Premium Cloth Seat Upholstery Bucket Front Seats Split Rear Bench Tumble Forward Rear Seats Tilt And Telescopic Steering Wheel Speed - Proportional Electric Power Steering Suspension Class: Regular Interior Air Filtration Manual Front Air Conditioning Tire Pressure Monitoring System Remote Activated Exterior Entry Lights Cargo Area Light Max Cargo Capacity: 81 Cu.Ft.

2.0 - liter turbocharged flat - 4 268 horsepower @ 5,600 rpm 258 lb - ft of torque @ 2,000 - 5,200 rpm EPA city / highway fuel economy: 21/28 mpg (manual), 19/25 mpg (automatic) 2.5 - liter turbocharged flat - 4 305 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm 290 lb - ft of torque @ 4,000 rpm EPA city / highway fuel economy: 17/23 mpg

The Discovery's turbodiesel and full - time 4WD system seemingly had no problem moving the 242,000 - pound behemoth 10 miles across a flat stretch of closed highway.

The hilly roads of San Francisco and its environs took a toll on my mileage, as I didn't break 30 mpg until I drove a an hour on a flat highway.

Then 7 miles down the highway the tire went flat!?!? Fortunately for us we had purchased the warranty package and with the push of the ASSIST button on the rear view mirror someone was there to change the tire... at no charge to us.

The F1 - inspired diffuser makes the most of the Clio's flat underbody floor, and is attributed to the Clio's stable handling at high speeds: RenaultSport claims the equivalent of 35 kg downforce is created at highway speeds, and up to double that on a race circuit.

3.4 - liter flat - 6 350 horsepower @ 7,400 rpm 287 lb - ft of torque @ 5,600 rpm EPA city / highway fuel economy: Rear - wheel - drive Carrera: 19/27 mpg (manual), 20/28 mpg (automatic) All - wheel - drive Carrera 4 Cabriolet: 19/26 mpg (manual), 20/27 mpg (automatic) 3.8 - liter flat - 6 400 horsepower @ 7,400 rpm 325 lb - ft of torque @ 5,600 rpm EPA city / highway fuel economy: Rear - wheel drive Carrera S: 19/27 mpg All - wheel - drive Carrera 4S: 18/26 mpg (manual), 19/26 mpg (automatic) 3.8 - liter turbocharged flat - 6 500 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm 480 lb - ft of torque @ 1,500 rpm (516 lb - ft on overboost) EPA city / highway fuel economy: 16/24 mpg (manual), 17/25 (automatic) 3.8 - liter turbocharged flat - 6 530 horsepower @ 6,250 rpm 516 lb - ft of torque @ 2,100 rpm EPA city / highway fuel economy: 17/25 mpg

The multi-link system geometry is optimized for a flat ride during cornering, confident turning capability, and a sophisticated ride in a variety of urban, highway and open road scenarios.

Highway 135 ran straight and flat through the farm country of the Arkansas Delta.

The plot of land set aside on the outskirts of town became crowded, then overcrowded, then chock - full, until finally the dead broke containment, spilling across the now - paved road onto the barren flats and reaching as far as the new highway spur that led to the interstate.

In addition to the Highway Use Tax, some portions of North Carolina also charges flat fee taxes when you register your car.

Just north of the Golden Gate Bridge, a steep hillside covered in chaparral and eucalyptus drops from Highway 101 to a flat, sunny shoreline, two...

Riders can follow a coastal highway that runs between the blue waters of the Caribbean and salt flats where pink flamingos wade.

Despite the «Riviera» label, the drive isn't scenic; most of the highway is inland, about a kilometer from the shore, and is flat and straight with no view of the sea.

There were children running and playing along the highway in their bare feet; locals bicycling through the village; thin and sad - looking dogs roaming around and laying in the middle of the road; lots of garbage and litter scattered along the side of the road; abandoned buildings with jungle growth creeping inside them and graffiti on the exterior; open - air handicraft markets selling typical Mexican souvenirs and blankets in a variety of vibrant colours; empty bus stops covered in graffiti; small, open - air and simple restaurants with red Coca Cola signs on the exterior, and matching tables and chairs serving authentic cuisine; locals cooking and serving fresh meat on a barbeque along the road; a small park and square; narrow gravel roads stemming off of the highway to the remainder of the village; and tiny one - room houses with either thatched roofs and wooden panels on the sides or square white painted houses with a flat roof, barred windows and always a satellite dish on top.

Highway overpasses, empty offices, cityscapes, and even public figures» faces are reduced into planes of flat color, which the artist carefully paints in taped - off portions, creating crisp images that sit somewhere between the handmade art of paintings, cartoon - like animation, and mass - produced perfection.

Taking to an empty stretch of highway — an abandoned bridge project in the artist's native Greece — our hero is portrayed from various flattering angles as he zips along, popping the occasional wheelie.

Gleaming, pastel visions spread out across the gallery - images of cars, signposts, highways and flat, desert landscapes are obscured as if by fog.

First, the size and flat, hexagonal form of the individual modules were necessary to make the concrete units transportable by highway or barge because it was not possible to build a factory in close proximity to the original site, as had been done in Montreal.