This is the first time that more than half
of all new passenger vehicles offer restraints rated good or acceptable by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
In 2002 SUVs accounted for 18 per cent
of all new passenger vehicles and the Allroad claimed six per cent of all Audi sales.
The starting year for each of the technologies Kahane evaluated was the first year in which at least half
of all new passenger vehicles had such technologies.
In 1995, 82 percent
of new passenger vehicles had head restraints rated poor by IIHS.
In 1995 the Institute began to rate head restraint geometry, finding only 3 percent of vehicles had good head restraints while those in 82 percent
of new passenger vehicles were poor (see Status Report special issue: whiplash injuries, Sept. 16, 1995).
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety began rating the geometry of head restraints in 1995, finding only 3 percent of vehicles had good head restraints, while those in 82 percent
of new passenger vehicles were poor.
Between 2040 and 2050, nearly 100 percent
of new passenger vehicles sold in California must be zero emissions to meet the state's long - term climate goals.
These firms accounted for approximately 85 %
of new passenger vehicles sold or registered globally in 2016.
Not exact matches
The automaker «will shift toward a lower volume
passenger car lineup in North America and Europe, while competing in more profitable sub-segments
of the utilities market, as demonstrated by
vehicles such as the
new Edge ST and the upcoming Bronco,» Ford said in a statement.
It's likely this
new round
of crash tests could force automakers to further modify the frame and structures
of the front
of their
vehicles so they better protected
passengers from one
of the deadliest collisions.
ALBANY, N.Y. — An Audi sedan drove itself and four
passengers through Albany on Tuesday for 6.1 miles, marking the first - ever test
of an autonomous
vehicle in
New York.
«Mr. Mohrer ticked off a list
of possible repercussions if the council passes a bill proposed by the Taxi and Limousine Commission to limit
new for - hire
vehicle licenses issued by the city: Uber cars would take longer to respond to
passengers, fares would increase, customers would flee the service and surge pricing would become more common.
In a report released on Friday, the 16 - member panel — dubbed Fix
New York City — has proposed a one - way pricing zone E-ZPass charge
of $ 11.52 for
passenger vehicles once a day, Monday through Friday, between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. within Manhattan's central business district.
The Kent, Washington - based Blue Origin is currently developing a
vehicle called
New Shepard that is designed to take
passengers on short suborbital trips so they can experience the thrill
of weightlessness and see the blackness
of space without the filter
of Earth's atmosphere.
Passenger cars have been generating much
of the buzz around electrified transportation, but automakers are changing that with a suite
of new electrified trucks, vans and sport utility
vehicles that could soon hit the market.
Passenger rail accessibility guidelines providing criteria for
new and re-manufactured buses and vans, rail
vehicles, and other modes
of public transportation.
1911 Renault charabanc — Douglas Ormrod tells about the revival
of this 3 - ton
passenger vehicle discovered on a farm in
New Zealand / keeping up the Standard — The rescue and restoration
of a 1921 Standard SLO by Zoe Harrison / Battery - powered Brougham — The story
of a 1922 Milburn Light Electric by Dennis J - Ianison / A day with a Tatra — D.B. Tubbs recalls his experience
of a Tatra Type 87 / Singer in the thirties — Michael Worthington - Williams looks at the diverse output
of this Coventry make in the days before WW2 / London to Brighton 1990 — Full pictorial coverage
of the annual Eminancipation Run / Kop hill - climb — Bryan Demaus concludes his series
of articles on pre-war hill - climb locations / Luxury Ten The rebuilding
of a 1934 Mulliner - bodied Lanchester Sports coupe related by David Hawtin / Rotting collection reprieved — A strange tale
of a private collection — including nine Bugattis — left to decay.
The
new side - curtain airbag spans all five rows
of the
vehicle's interior, helping protect the van's
passengers in a crash or rollover accident.
(3) the purchase or lease by such entity
of a
new vehicle (other than an automobile, a van with a seating capacity
of less than 8
passengers, including the driver, or an over-the-road bus) which is to be used to provide specified public transportation and for which a solicitation is made after the 30th day following the effective date
of this section, that is not readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs; except that the
new vehicle need not be readily accessible to and usable by such individuals if the
new vehicle is to be used solely in a demand responsive system and if the entity can demonstrate that such system, when viewed in its entirety, provides a level
of service to such individuals equivalent to the level
of service provided to the general public;
Description: To assist urbanized and non-urbanized areas, States, and Indian tribes in funding transit capital needs such as: engineering design
of transit projects; capital investments in bus and bus - related activities, crime prevention and security equipment, construction
of maintenance and
passenger facilities; and capital investments in
new and existing fixed guideway systems including overhaul, rebuilding
of vehicles, track, signals, communications, and computer hardware and software.
Not later than 180 days after the date
of enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall revise part 563
of title 49, Code
of Federal Regulations, to require, beginning with model year 2015, that
new passenger motor
vehicles sold in the United States be equipped with an event data recorder that meets the requirements under that part.
Serving the communities
of Katy, Richmond, Rosenberg, Stafford, and beyond, we are dedicated to delivering our customers an unmatched selection
of new Mercedes - Benz
vehicles, including the C - Class Sedan, C - Class Coupe, C - Class Cabriolet, CLA Coupe, CLS Coupe, E-Class Sedan, E-Class Wagon, E-Class Coupe, E-Class Cabriolet, G - Class, GL - Class, GLS SUV, GLA SUV, GLC SUV, GLK SUV, GLE SUV, GLE Coupe, M - Class, S - Class Sedan, S - Class Coupe, S - Class Cabriolet, S - Class Maybach, SL - Class Roadster, SLK Roadster, SLC Roadster, Mercedes - AMG ® GT S, Mercedes - AMG ® GT, smart cars, as well as the Mercedes - Benz Metris
Passenger and Cargo Vans and Mercedes - Benz Sprinter
Passenger and Cargo Vans.
«Not later than 180 days after the date
of enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall revise part 563
of title 49, Code
of Federal Regulations, to require, beginning with model year 2015, that
new passenger motor
vehicles sold in the United States be equipped with an event data recorder that meets the requirements under that part,» states the bill.
When you buy or lease any
new 2011, 2012, 2013 or 2014 Chrysler, Jeep ®, Dodge, Ram or FIAT ®
vehicle from a participating dealership or FIAT studio, Chrysler will give you a cash reimbursement to help reduce the cost
of installing the adaptive driver or
passenger equipment on your
vehicle.
Through this program, Chrysler will provide a reimbursement to each eligible customer who installs qualifying adaptive driver or
passenger equipment on a purchased or leased
new Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram or FIAT
vehicle (unless discontinued or excluded earlier at the discretion
of Chrysler Group LLC).
BMW Certified Pre-Owned: Covers you for 1 year with unlimited
vehicle miles, after the expiration of the 4 - year / 50,000 mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks (Valid only in the U.S.A. including Puerto Rico) for a total of 5 years / Unlimited vehicle
vehicle miles, after the expiration
of the 4 - year / 50,000 mile
New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks (Valid only in the U.S.A. including Puerto Rico) for a total of 5 years / Unlimited vehicle
Vehicle Limited Warranty for
Passenger Cars and Light Trucks (Valid only in the U.S.A. including Puerto Rico) for a total
of 5 years / Unlimited
vehiclevehicle miles.
The FCA US Automobility Program offers eligible physically challenged (physically disabled) U.S. retail consumers a cash allowance applied to the retail purchase (Type 1 sale), Lease (Type Sale L), or business (Type B or Type E) or 2nd Stage Manufacturer Automobility (Type Sale 8)
of adaptive driving or
passenger equipment installed on a
new eligible
vehicle.
In Canada in 2013, Canadians bought more
new vehicles than ever before: a record 1.743 million units, to be exact,
of which 969,361 were
passenger «trucks» and 775,827 were
passenger «cars.»
In addition to the aforementioned Safety Sense system, the
new Prius model's safety features include
vehicle stability control to keep you on the right driving path, traction control to avoid skidding, hill start assist for safe transition from parking to driving when on a hill, a four - wheel anti-lock braking system with electronic brake - force distribution and brake assist for optimized stopping ability, smart stop technology for super-quick stops in the event
of an emergency, and an eight - airbag system that includes a front
passenger cushion airbag and a driver's - side knee bolster airbag.
The system can also steer the
vehicle into and out
of a parallel parking space • Forward and reverse sensing systems: The systems provide audible alerts designed to help drivers avoid obstacles when parking • Hands - free liftgate: Allows customer to move leg below center
of the rear bumper to unlock and raise liftgate • Heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel: Amenities make occupants more comfortable, and every drive more enjoyable • Lane - keeping system: Alerts driver to steer the
vehicle back into its lane if the
vehicle is allowed to drift • Side parking sensors: uses sensors and algorithms that measure speed and steering wheel angle to warn drivers
of obstacles on either side
of the
vehicle during parking or low - speed maneuvers • SYNC ® with MyFord Touch ®: Becoming available for more trim levels; standard on Edge Sport and Titanium series Safety technologies available on the
new Edge include: • Active glove box knee airbag: Advanced
new design uses glove box front to cushion the knees
of the front seat
passenger in a crash.
An incredibly attractive
vehicle, the RX (now available as either the regular RX 350 or the
new RX 450H hybrid) gets great fuel economy and has plenty
of cargo and
passenger capacity.
Compared to the standard wheelbase, this
vehicle exhibits a
new level
of refinement, including an additional 7.3 inches
of legroom, providing
passengers with even more space and comfort.
The Institute has estimated that if all
vehicles were equipped with crash avoidance features, 1.9 million crashes, including 1 in 3 fatal ones, could potentially be prevented or mitigated if the systems worked perfectly (see «
New estimates
of benefits
of crash avoidance features on
passenger vehicles,» May 20, 2010).
Ford Certified Pre-Owned Details: * Limited Warranty: 12 Month / 12, 000 Mile (whichever comes first) after
new car warranty expires or from certified purchase date * Roadside Assistance * 172 Point Inspection * Transferable Warranty * Warranty Deductible: $ 100 * Includes Rental Car and Trip Interruption Reimbursement * Powertrain Limited Warranty: 84 Month / 100, 000 Mile (whichever comes first) from original in - service date *
Vehicle History White 2016 Ford Edge Sport AWD 6 - Speed Automatic 2.7 L V6 Awards: * 2016 KBB.com Brand Image Awards Reviews: * Ride quality is smoother than many
of its competitors; plenty
of space for
passengers and luggage; interior is well trimmed with high - quality materials; base engine delivers strong fuel economy; Sport model delivers a substantial performance upgrade; many available tech and luxury features.
It's been reported that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is planning to roll out BAS hybrid technology across most
of its
passenger vehicle lineup (per FCAuthority), and both the all -
new Jeep Wrangler JL and RAM 1500 pickup are early adopters.
Nav System, Heated Leather Seats, Moonroof, Rear Air, Turbo Charged Engine, Back - Up Camera, All Wheel Drive, COLD WEATHER PACKAGE, TRANSMISSION: SPORT AUTOMATIC, WHEELS: 20 X 8.5 FR & 20 X 10 RR M LI... DRIVER ASSISTANCE PLUS, M SPORT PACKAGE, EXECUTIVE PACKAGE 2BMW CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED: Covers you for 1 year with unlimited
vehicle miles, after the expiration of the 4 - year / 50,000 mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks (Valid only in the U.S.A. including Puerto Rico) for a total of 5 years / Unlimited vehicle
vehicle miles, after the expiration
of the 4 - year / 50,000 mile
New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks (Valid only in the U.S.A. including Puerto Rico) for a total of 5 years / Unlimited vehicle
Vehicle Limited Warranty for
Passenger Cars and Light Trucks (Valid only in the U.S.A. including Puerto Rico) for a total
of 5 years / Unlimited
vehiclevehicle miles.
Nav System, Heated Leather Seats, Moonroof, Back - Up Camera, Rear Air, All Wheel Drive, Turbo Charged Engine, M SPORT PACKAGE, PANORAMIC SKY LOUNGE LED ROOF, TRANSMISSION: SPORT AUTOMATIC, WHEELS: 20 X 8.5 FR & 20 X 10 RR M LI... EXECUTIVE PACKAGEBMW CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED: Covers you for 1 year with unlimited
vehicle miles, after the expiration of the 4 - year / 50,000 mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks (Valid only in the U.S.A. including Puerto Rico) for a total of 5 years / Unlimited vehicle
vehicle miles, after the expiration
of the 4 - year / 50,000 mile
New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks (Valid only in the U.S.A. including Puerto Rico) for a total of 5 years / Unlimited vehicle
Vehicle Limited Warranty for
Passenger Cars and Light Trucks (Valid only in the U.S.A. including Puerto Rico) for a total
of 5 years / Unlimited
vehiclevehicle miles.
NAV, Sunroof, Heated Leather Seats, Rear Air, All Wheel Drive, Turbo, Alloy Wheels, ENHANCED USB & BLUETOOTH PLUS SMARTPH... BANG & OLUFSEN SOUND SYSTEM, M SPORT EDITION, COLD WEATHER PACKAGE.BMW CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED: Covers you for 1 year with unlimited
vehicle miles, after the expiration of the 4 - year / 50,000 mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks (Valid only in the U.S.A. including Puerto Rico) for a total of 5 years / Unlimited vehicle
vehicle miles, after the expiration
of the 4 - year / 50,000 mile
New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks (Valid only in the U.S.A. including Puerto Rico) for a total of 5 years / Unlimited vehicle
Vehicle Limited Warranty for
Passenger Cars and Light Trucks (Valid only in the U.S.A. including Puerto Rico) for a total
of 5 years / Unlimited
vehiclevehicle miles.
Ford Certified Pre-Owned Details: * Warranty Deductible: $ 100 * 172 Point Inspection * Powertrain Limited Warranty: 84 Month / 100, 000 Mile (whichever comes first) from original in - service date *
Vehicle History * Roadside Assistance * Includes Rental Car and Trip Interruption Reimbursement * Limited Warranty: 12 Month / 12, 000 Mile (whichever comes first) after
new car warranty expires or from certified purchase date * Transferable Warranty Silver 2017 Ford Edge Titanium FWD 6 - Speed Automatic EcoBoost 2.0 L I4 GTDi DOHC Turbocharged VCT 29/20 Highway / City MPG Awards: * 2017 KBB.com 10 Most Awarded Brands * 2017 KBB.com Brand Image Awards Reviews: * Ride quality is smoother than many
of its competitors; plenty
of space for
passengers and luggage; fuel - efficient and performance - oriented engines; many available tech and luxury features.
Earlier research by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety estimated that if every
vehicle on the road were equipped with four types
of crash avoidance features — forward collision warning, lane departure warning, blind spot detection and adaptive headlights — nearly a third
of all crashes could potentially be prevented or mitigated (see «
New estimates
of benefits
of crash avoidance features on
passenger vehicles,» May 20, 2010).
The two all -
new, electrified Honda
vehicles will make Clarity the first
vehicle series to offer customers the choice
of fuel cell, battery electric and plug - in hybrid powertrains wrapped in a sporty, spacious and comprehensively equipped five -
passenger midsize sedan.
Honda will introduce the
new 5 -
passenger, hydrogen - powered Clarity Fuel Cell sedan by the end
of 2016, beginning with retail leasing to customers through its expanded network
of 12 approved fuel cell
vehicle dealerships located in select California markets.
Within one decade, Volkswagen sold around 720,000 units
of the high - class sport utility
vehicle; last year alone over 70,000 drivers chose a
new Touareg, which combines the best
of the
passenger car and off - road worlds in one concept.
The two all -
new electrified Honda
vehicles will join the Clarity Fuel Cell, launched in December 2016, to make Clarity the first
vehicle series offering customers an expanded array
of electrified
vehicle choices with fuel cell, battery electric and plug - in hybrid powertrains in a five -
passenger sedan.
One
of the
newest innovations in crash safety is an airbag system that deploys between the two front
passenger seats
of a
vehicle.
Critical Knowledge: All -
new, 5 -
passenger, compact crossover SUVChoice
of 4 - cylinder or V - 6 engine; 6 - speed automatic transmission standardDirect - injection engine technologyFront - wheel drive or all - wheel drive (FWD or AWD) Predicted segment - best highway fuel economy
of 30 mpg with 4 - cylinder engineComprehensive package
of premium features, with an emphasis on
vehicle safety and
passenger comfortProgrammable power liftgate and standard rear - vision cameraOnStar and XM satellite radio
The
new business, Ford Sollers, is set to begin production later this year
of a range
of Ford
passenger cars and light - commercial
vehicles, including the Ford Transit.
1.8 billion people worldwide use Android OS, and we can expect
new apps to quickly find their way into Audi
vehicles for drivers and
passengers to enjoy once seamless integration is incorporated into a greater number
of new vehicles.
Critical Knowledge: All -
new designSmallest
of the X-family lineupFive -
passenger compact SUVMore head and shoulder room than the X3Gasoline and diesel powerplants (market specific) Rear - or all - wheel drive (in some markets) On sale in the U.S. in the first quarter
of 2011IntroductionFollowing the success
of the X3 and X5 sport - activity
vehicles (SAVs), as the company refers to them, BMW unveiled its «X1 Concept» at the 2008 Paris Motor Show.
When introduced in the 2002 7 Series, BMW initiated a
new direction in the control
of vehicle features and functions; via a multi-menu color display and a mouse - like controller usable by driver and
passenger alike, a potentially crowded landscape
of buttons and knobs was supplanted by a computer - logic control path.