Sentences with phrase «halo model»

It was destined to be the Japanese brand's halo model for the future, with technology and design that could rival the best.

We've been building on that momentum and there is a clear business case for the exclusive halo model.

This is why so many cars of this type used to be halo models developed at the end of a generation lifecycle.

The new halo model for the Z4 Roadster range is fitted exclusively with BMW's seven - speed Sport Automatic with double clutch operation — including a launch control function — and an M Sport Package including adaptive suspension which also lowers the car by 10 millimetres.

While Honda's US luxury brand will have an all - new halo model in the NSX, US Honda dealers want some of the sports car action too.

But all this would be for nothing if Alfa Romeo couldn't execute its new halo model with a level of finesse that is hard to engineer - in from scratch.

Gregory Guillaume, Chief Designer Europe for Kia Motors, said: «With many European drivers now seeking performance alternatives to the three - door hot hatch, we began thinking about a different halo model for the cee'd family.

The Infiniti EMERG - E is physical proof of Infiniti's intention to produce a bold halo model befitting the brand's promise of Inspired Performance, and also signals an array of exciting new technologies that the brand will adopt in its quest to build dramatic and sustainable high performance cars.

This is the latest milestone to be achieved by this highly advanced sports car, physical proof of Infiniti's intention to produce a bold halo model befitting the brand's promise of Inspired Performance.

While those aren't enormous numbers, it does bear out Hyundai's assumption that the Veloster Turbo is an affordable halo model for thrill - seeking shoppers who are also price - conscious.

Haruhiko Tanahashi, the engineer who masterminded the LFA, has hinted that a new Lexus halo model could already be in development.

Chevrolet finally has an affordable halo model performance brand available to the public.

Acting as an electric - propulsion halo model across all of the Volkswagen Group brands, the Mission E is expected to introduce a suite of new technology and user interface tech.

This makes PB3877 an excellent target to probe dark matter halo models,» said Andreas Irrgang, research associate at the Dr. Karl Remeis - Observatory.

Sales in the U.S, Japan and Australia have been on a steep growth path for much of the last decade, prompting Subaru to hold onto its motorsport brand for future halo models.

The Enclave is currently Buick's most expensive offering and the LaCrosse its biggest sedan, but neither is a proper halo model for the brand.

Though Jaguar's future success hinges more on the new F - Pace SUV and the XE sport sedan, a true halo model such as the F - Type carries the performance torch.

With the departure of the hot 1 Series M Coupe, BMW's 1 Series lineup was missing a performance - tuned halo model — but no longer.

But for 2013 and 2014, we're thinking about halo models that stretch the company forward.»

It's the second mainstream Nismo model following the Juke Nismo hot hatchback, with a GT - R Nismo in the pipeline to act as a headline - grabbing halo model to Nissan's official performance brand.

Infiniti is planning to produce two running prototypes of the Emerg - e later in the year, with the possibility of small - scale production as a range - topping halo model if demand is reckoned to be sufficient.

Such a vehicle could give the car a high - tech halo model in Australia, not unlike the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV model.

BMW will augment its just - launched third - generation X5 with a pair of high - end halo models in late 2014 in a bid to cement its position as the dominant player in the large luxury SUV segment.

The Hyundai Azera has long been the brand's halo model when it comes to luxury models.

The much anticipated halo model for the Civic lineup is debuting this week at the Geneva Motor Show.

The demise of the ultra-exclusive halo model may not be so surprising in retrospect, as high - priced technology demonstrators seldom make money for a company.

Kia believes that the GT could provide another family of cars for the brand rather than a single halo model.

The spiritual successors to the gullwinged Mercedes - Benz 300 SL sports cars of the 1950's, the 2012 Mercedes - Benz SLS AMG sports cars are the current halo models for the brand gliding behind the three - pointed star.

With sprints from 0 to 60 mph of less than 4.0 seconds, the coupe will serve as Volvo and Polestar's halo model even after the next Polestar models arrive.

At the same time, Fiat chief Sergio Marchionne wants a Alfa Romeo halo model sold in the U.S. Which model exactly?

As announced by AC developer Kunos Sumulazioni's Licencing Project Manager, Marco Massarutto, the petrol - electric hybrid halo model for McLaren Automotive will be eventually added to Assetto Corsa's slowly growing car roster.

«With many European drivers now seeking performance alternatives to the three - door hot hatch, we began thinking about a different halo model for the cee'd family,» said Gregory Guillaume, Kia's chief designer for Europe, in a press release.

Production of the Lexus LFA supercar ended last year after all 500 vehicles were sold, and a new Lexus halo model could be coming soon according to a report from Autocar.

INFINITI EMERG - E is physical proof of Infiniti's intention to produce a bold halo model befitting the brand's promise of Inspired Performance, and also signals an array of exciting new technologies that the brand will adopt in its quest to build dramatic and sustainable high performance cars.

The new halo model for the Megane range is set to make its UK debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2014 in June.

«With many European drivers now seeking performance alternatives to the three - door hot hatch, we began thinking about a different halo model for the cee'd family.

Establishing Cadillac as a separate business unit from General Motors allows for greater growth opportunities; as de Nysschen explained to us, halo models and flagship sports cars will be important to Cadillac's goal to be «restored as a pre-eminent global premium brand.»

Although these glitches were in all likelihood related to the cars» early production status and to the extremely hard use, it deserves a quick fix — after all, just about the last thing Lexus can afford is a quality problem associated with its halo model.

Wouldn't even class it as a halo model.

It could preview a halo model for Audi's SUV range, badged as RSQ8.

CARS.COM — Nissan announced pricing for its halo model, the 2018 GT - R.

«The John Cooper Works Hardtop is our halo model, the car that shows what Mini is capable of,» David Duncan, Vice President of Mini USA told AUTOMOBILE.

It's a halo model for our range, a dream car for the present day», Houy told us.

A spaceframe crossover inspired by the Escala show car is likely to be Cadillac's new halo model.

Kia does intend to offer a Shooting Brake derivative of the Proceed as a halo model in the range and sees this concept's styling as a possible alternative to the three - door hatch format.

Blume also ruled out the possibility of any kind of electric propulsion for its halo model, claiming that current plug - in hybrid technology recently announced in the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid will not be suitable for a car such as the 911 due to packaging constraints.

These profits are good news for enthusiasts, because big profits from mainstream models means the company has more to spend on performance and halo models.

Diesel - only policy denies the UK a halo model

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