Sentences with phrase «improving as automakers»

Occupant protection in side impacts of midsize cars is improving as automakers introduce safer designs and add side airbags as standard equipment.

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The improved financial outlook comes two years after Barra took over as CEO of the country's largest automaker.

New research at Clemson University could improve a technology that many experts see as crucial in helping automakers meet increasingly rigorous fuel economy and exhaust - emission requirements around the world.

Weight is reduced, costs are cut and low - impact performance is improved as well, says the automaker.

Mazda hasn't invested in turbocharging as much as other automakers, instead relying on the low friction of its Skyactiv naturally aspirated engine family to help it improve fuel efficiency.

(Skip to details on the: 5 Series Gran Turismo) New for 2012 A turbocharged 2.0 - liter four - cylinder replaces a normally aspirated 3.0 - liter six - cylinder in the 528i and will likely show up in other BMWs as the automaker seeks to improve gas mileage.

Chrysler plans to decrease its rental - car sales as a percentage of its overall 18 % U.S. fleet mix, as well as improve margins on some of its vehicle lines, the automaker's chief financial officer says during a conference call to discuss third - quarter financial results.

The improvement was due to the increasing availability of more efficient vehicles as automakers work to reach CAFE standards, while low fuel prices and improving economic conditions moved many shoppers to less efficient vehicle segments in 2015.

STUTTGART, Germany — As global automakers seek to improve the range and reduce the charging times of battery - electric vehicles, we've been hearing more and more about the potential of fuel cells.

The functionality of the cockpit has been improved as well with greater emphasis placed on the driver, based on the automaker's Human - Machine Interface (HMI).

The 2012 Acura TL marks a departure from the automaker's recent styling direction as the mid-size sedan debuts with a fresh new appearance, a fuel - saving 6 - speed automatic transmission, and new infotainment and safety technology.Highlights: Significant refresh for 2012New exterior stylingNew 6 - speed automatic transmission improves efficiencyNew infotainment and safety technologyIncreased sound deadening reduces noise levelsNew alloy wheel designsThree models: TL, SH - AWD, and SH - AWD

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Just as automakers are constantly trying to improve their products, so too are tire manufacturers.

Where once both the Accord and Camry beat rivals in such characteristics as fuel economy, reliability and perceptions of quality, those advantages have faded as other automakers improved their offerings, Brauer said.

Whether it was introducing new and improved models such as the ATS and CTS, commercials that show one of their vehicles on the «green hell», or bringing in people from German automakers to lend their expertise.

Well, now safety on the road will improve even more than before as 20 automakers have committed to standard automatic emergency braking (AEB) in their vehicles.

As the Japanese automaker focused on closing down its car division and improving its Rodeo and Trooper sport - utility vehicles, it virtually ignored its small pickup, letting it languish in the market without an air bag, four - wheel anti-lock brakes or up - to - date styling.

As the only automaker to mass - produce the rotary engine, Mazda continued efforts to improve power output, fuel economy and durability, and in 1991 took overall victory at 24 Hours of Le Mans with a rotary engine - powered race car.

While the last generation was phased out from our market in 2013, the automaker has done its homework well this time as the Volkswagen Passat improves on almost every aspect as compared to the earlier car.

The automaker hopes the changes will improve the pickup's status as the nation's best - selling import truck.

Automakers are incorporating the Institute's 40 mph frontal offset test into their designs, and ratings are improving as a result.

Even as automakers improve head restraint geometry, many motorists aren't reaping the full benefits.

After seven years on the market, the seventh - generation Audi A6, also known as the C7, was finally retired in 2018, making way for a much - improved midsize sedan from the Ingolstadt - based automaker.

As the BRZ has been something of a slow seller, Subaru's more - of - the - same strategy may not do much to improve the BRZ's fortunes, but cars like this have always been more about pursuing a passion than they are attempts to pad an automaker's coffers.

Of course, Volkswagen hasn't made the same mistake as other automakers and will include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard to improve the infotainment experience.

After General Motors Corp. opened its 2 million sq. ft. Lansing Grand River vehicle manufacturing plant in 2001, a vice president at the automaker issued a challenge to GM's Worldwide Facilities Group: Improve factors such as cost, speed and safety by 25 % on the next big project in Lansing, Mich. — the $ 1.5 billion Lansing Delta Township vehicle manufacturing complex.

After General Motors Corp. opened its 2 million sq. ft. Lansing Grand River vehicle manufacturing plant in 2001, a vice president at the automaker issued a challenge to GM's Worldwide Facilities Group: Improve factors such as cost, speed and...