Sentences with phrase «in a production vehicle»

This innovative technology has previously been used in production vehicles for tail light functions, brake lights and daytime running lights.

The new V12 diesel engine is going to be the most powerful diesel engine ever offered in a production vehicle.

He sees many of the technologies necessary to enable self - guided cars, such as radar, cameras and crash - avoidance sensors, already appearing in production vehicles.

Shame that we'll never see much of the concept in the production vehicle — if they make it.

NOTE: The controller will not function in a production vehicle unless all kit components are used.

As we reported here, four deaths have been attributed to defective components found in these airbags which were used extensively in production vehicles from virtually every major automaker from 2000 through 2007.

The head curtain air bags are among the longest air bags in any production vehicle.

Notably, the components for this one - off electric car's drivetrain have their roots in production vehicles.

The sporty steering wheel is futuristic, but it won't look out of place if placed in the production vehicle.

If it is positive and a decision made to go ahead, some of the design cues of the show vehicle are incorporated in the production vehicle.

So far, the system is not efficient enough to be cost - effective and implemented in production vehicles.

Audi introduced the quattro all - wheel drive system in a production vehicle in 1980, kicking off a long - running success story.

THS - M installed in the Crown Royal Saloon as the world's first mild - hybrid system in a production vehicle

For the competition, WardsAuto editors evaluate every new propulsion system available in production vehicles on sale in the U.S. Vehicles must have a starting MSRP less than $ 63,000.

Nissan Motor Co., Daimler AG and Ford Motor Co. have formed a partnership, as well, that could result in a production vehicle as early as 2017.

Forced induction concept and electrical system: Electric powered compressor (EPC) and 48 ‑ volt subsystem The electric powered compressor is a world first in a production vehicle.

The inâ $ «house developed connected infotainment service, «QorosQloud», from new international car brand, Qoros, will introduce several capabilities never before seen in a production vehicle, bringing a new perspective to the way motorists interact with their cars.

The Lexus LS 460 also features the first 8 speed automatic transmission found in a production vehicle.

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.

He made a couple of rough sketches, and even though trucks weren't his business, his idea was picked up in the creative ferment of the Bob Lutz / Tom Gale era at the old «New» Chrysler Corporation, resulting in the production vehicle that debuted at the Detroit auto show in 1993.

Venting to the atmosphere: Venting to the atmosphere is not commonly done in production vehicles, but is very popular for aftermarket and modified turbo systems.

of torque, the ZZ6 delivers more power than any 350 Small - Block ever installed in a production vehicle.

The British automaker says the 9HP is designed for tranversely mounted engines, and will be one of the most advanced and most efficient transmissions in a production vehicle when the 2014 Evoque hits the market this fall.

Cadillac is set to become the first mass - market automaker to install vehicle - to - vehicle (V2V) communication equipment in a production vehicle when it adds the technology to the 2017 CTS sedan as a mid-model year upgrade, available later this month in Canada and the United States.

This futuristic Ram truck model offers impressive capabilities for comfort and entertainment inside, with options like a massive 12 - inch Uconnect infotainment touchscreen that rivals premium luxury brands for the largest of its type available in a production vehicle.

Jaguar completed the furthest barrel roll in a production vehicle.

BMW was the first motor - vehicle manufacturer to offer FlexRay technology in production vehicles; it made its debut in the current BMW X5.

In essence, the transmission is similar to that of dual - clutch gearboxes used for years now in production vehicles.

The first successful usage in a production vehicle began in Japan by the mid-1990s.

Carbon fiber is becoming more and more common in production vehicles as the auto industry races to bring weight down, and subsequently, performance and fuel economy up.

Google says that Android Auto will begin appearing in production vehicles later this year.

The last 302 engine was produced for installation in a production vehicle was at Cleveland Engine Plant # 1 in December 2000, as part of a build - ahead to supply Ford of Australia, which installed their last such engine in a new vehicle in August 2002.

For the first time in a production vehicle, luxury brand Infiniti has removed the mechanical linkage between the steering wheel and the front wheels in its Q50 sedan.

Hyundai sources say the vehicle won't go into production but was developed to show features that could wind up in future performance cars and perhaps even in production vehicles.

This initial application of Mazda's SKYACTIV engine and transmission technologies — their first application in a production vehicle — will realize higher torque at low - and mid-range engine speeds resulting in better drivability with less fuel consumption in everyday driving.

In a six - month span, the prediction we heard at MIT from a Toyota team member working on future system designs was validated by Tesla in its production vehicles.

Audi are vehemently working on utilising E-boosting in production vehicles, as are Subaru, and with each new engine developed by a multitude of brands, turbo - lag is reduced ever so slightly.

There's no hotter name in production vehicle performance right now than Dodge's SRT line.

With the 2018 Mercedes - AMG GT R, you are essentially getting a racecar in a production vehicle, and the AMG coil - over suspension reflects that.

It offers an unparalleled capability for a driver - tailored driving experience and the first use of a carbon fiber roof in a production vehicle, all wrapped within the stylish lines of the BMW 6 Series.

A rollcage and towbar come as options, while racing seatbelts are included to qualify it for participation in production vehicle races.

Nissan has been working on the variable - compression concept for 20 years, but only recently had access to enough computing power to make it work in a production vehicle.

Although concept cars are rarely put into production without major changes (the Dodge Viper is a recent exception), automakers often use some of the shapes and styling cues in production vehicles.

There continues to be indirect lighting in the side doors and ceiling in the production vehicle, providing soft ambient light at night.

The CLA 45 AMG features the most powerful four - cylinder engine ever put in a production vehicle, each one hand built and signed by the builder.

The cabin is equipped with Audi's virtual cockpit that is further development of the virtual cockpit that debuted in production vehicles in 2014.

Audi also boosted the A8's driver - assist systems, thanks in part to the first use of lidar in a production vehicle.

BMW launched its i8, and i brand, as a means of testing future engineering in a production vehicle, but it didn't skip the fun.

The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 represents the latest and most innovative aluminum chassis and frame technologies ever employed in a production vehicle.