To further improve traction, the 2013 Shelby GT500 now features a launch control system that
lets drivers set the desired launch rpm depending on tire temperature, street surface and tire pressure.
Likely the most notable and exciting feature on the 2017 model is the adaptive cruise control — which
lets drivers set a speed and buffer distance between the car in front of them, allowing the car to automatically speed up or slow down — resembling features of an autonomous car.
This updated connectivity service now includes a new Uconnect smartphone app that
lets drivers set navigation destinations, locate their cars with their phones, and get a health report, all without sitting in the driver's seat.
For cars without Sync Connect, Sync 3 still
lets drivers set up emergency crash notification via a paired Bluetooth phone.
The cruise control
lets the driver set the speed and choose from three following distances.
There's also the Jaguar standard automatic speed limiter feature, which
lets the driver set a maximum speed that can't be exceeded.
Not exact matches
After all, one of the main
drivers for the new regulation is the desire to
let the companies deal with one unified
set of rules across Europe, rather than with varying legal interpretations from 28 different member states.
Just as things looked
set for a great battle for the lead between two of the finest wet weather
drivers of the time, Alesi's Ferrari
let go and the Frenchman was denied a great result through no fault of his own (and not for the only time in his career).
Let us not ignore the fact that «perceived pressures of Ofsted» was the most commonly cited driver of workload in the DfE's recent Workload Challenge, but equally let us not ignore that this was closely followed second by «tasks set by middle or senior leaders», suggesting that a significant proportion of the workload burden is internally driven rather than generated from abo
Let us not ignore the fact that «perceived pressures of Ofsted» was the most commonly cited
driver of workload in the DfE's recent Workload Challenge, but equally
let us not ignore that this was closely followed second by «tasks set by middle or senior leaders», suggesting that a significant proportion of the workload burden is internally driven rather than generated from abo
let us not ignore that this was closely followed second by «tasks
set by middle or senior leaders», suggesting that a significant proportion of the workload burden is internally driven rather than generated from above.
Lexus also adds two new driving modes for F Sport models, including Sport S +, which tunes the Adaptive Variable Suspension for optimal handling, and Custom, which
lets the
driver tinker with certain powertrain and suspension
settings.
A track - calibrated suspension setup with coilover springs and dampers and an anti-roll bar improves cornering agility, and Saleen also offers an adjustable setup to
let drivers choose between road and track
settings.
All Q3s can be specified with Audi Drive Select, which
lets drivers choose from multiple
settings for the steering, engine, and transmission response.
Drive Modes are pre-configured for Sport, Track and Default
settings, while Custom mode
lets the
driver customize their
settings
Intricately stitched leather and ergonomic design seats are among the details in which test
drivers say that Cadillac CTS Sedan is in a league of its own
Let's be honest, not everyone wants to
set a course blindly into the dark.
Tri-zone automatic climate control
lets the
driver, front and rear passengers adjust
settings for personalized comfort.
The
driver seat is available with an integrated memory feature that
lets you
set and recall seat and side mirror positions for two different
drivers.
From muting the radio until front - seat occupants buckle up to
letting parents
set speed alerts, Teen
Driver helps parents coach their new
drivers — even when they're not there.
The hitch area is also illuminated by a lamp integrated into the tailgate, and something GMC calls an Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
lets drivers program trailer brake level
settings to specific trailer profiles.
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control
lets the
driver and front passenger
set their own temperature, while the rear - seat passengers get separate controls.
Drive Modes are pre-configured for Sport, Track and Default
settings, while the Custom
setting lets the
driver customize the drive experience to their favorite
settings.
Similarly, Mustang MyMode
lets the
driver customize and save drive
settings including suspension and steering preferences.
Triple zone climate controls
let the
driver front passenger, and rear passengers to choose their own temperature
setting.
Individual allows the
driver to mix and match the
settings for the steering and powertrain individually, while Auto
let's the Audi's computers figure it out based on driving conditions.
The Q50 will carry the automaker's first application of «Direct Adaptive Steering,» which
lets a
driver scroll through 96 different steering
settings to pin the car's handling to specific road conditions.
The available dual - zone automatic temperature control
lets the
driver and front passenger
set their own desired temperature, to be automatically maintained.
A three - spoke steering wheel also
lets the
driver adjust the car's audio and Bluetooth
settings as well as some of the safety features.
Normal, Eco and EV drive modes
let drivers amp up the thriftiness, from Normal's already good
settings to Eco's subtle adjustments of throttle response and climate control to maximize efficiency.
So the 2017 Focus RS has an advanced Ford Performance All - Wheel - Drive System that precisely distributes the power where you need it, as well as
driver - selectable suspension
settings that
let you tune the ride to suit your style.
With 755 horsepower the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette zr1 is the most powerful Corvette ever it's also the most technologically advanced behind me are the rolling s's at Road Atlanta and we're here to see if we can reach to the supercar levels of performance afforded by this thing's massive power big tires and the tall wing on the back after that we'll take to the streets to see if a car this powerful can behave itself in public this is a monster of a car I've had some brief track opportunities moving this morning to get used to the pace of this machine which is phenomenal we're gonna warm up as we get out to the road Atlanta and sort of build up to the pace that this car can operate at now initially when you hop in this car you have this shrine to the engine right above you you see the line of the hood it kind of dominates the center of the view you can see over it it doesn't affect visibility but it's immediately obvious and that kind of speaks to what makes this car special it's a monster of an engine listen to that [Music] that is tremendous tremendous acceleration and incredible power but what I finding so far my brief time here at the Atlanta is that everything else in the car is rut has risen to match hurt me while I lay into it on the back straight look you know 150 mile - an - hour indicated we're going to ease up a little bit on it because I need to focus on talking rather than driving but like I was saying the attributes of the rest of the car the steering the braking capability the grip every system of this car is riding to the same level of the power and I think that's what makes it really impressive initially this is undoubtedly a mega mega fast car but it's one that doesn't terrify you with its performance potential there's a level of electronic sophistication that is unparalleled at this price point but it's hard not to get you know totally slipped away by the power of this engine so that's why I keep coming back to it this car has an electronically controlled limited slip differential it has shocks filled with magnetically responsive fluid that can react faster to inputs and everything this car has a super sophisticated stability control system that teaches you how to drive it quick but also makes you go faster we haven't even gotten into exploring it yet because the limits of this car are so high that frankly it takes a while to grow into it but [Music] I think what's impressive about this car is despite how fast it is it is approachable you can buy this car to track dates with it and grow with it as a
driver and as an owner I think that's a really special [Music] because you will never be more talented than this car is fast ever unless you are a racing
driver casually grazing under 50 miles an hour on this straight okay I'm just going to enjoy driving this now [Music][Applause][Music] this particular Corvette zr1 comes with the cars track performance package a lot of those changes happen underneath the sheet metal but one of the big differences that is immediately obvious is this giant carbon fiber wing now the way this thing is mounted is actually into the structure of the vehicle and it makes you know loading the rear hatch a bit more difficult but we're assuming that's okay if you're looking for the track performance this thing delivers also giving you that performance are these Michelin Pilot Sport cup tires which are basically track oriented tires that you can drive on the street but as we wake our way to the front of the thing what really matters is what's under the hood that's right there's actually a hole in the hood of this thing and that's because this engine is so tall it's tall because it has a larger supercharger and a bunch of added cooling on it to help it you know keep at the right temperature the supercharger is way larger than the one on the zo six and it has a more cooling capacity and the downside is it's taller so it pops literally through the hood the cool thing is from the top you can actually see this shake when you're looking at it from you know a camera from the top of the vehicle this all makes for 755 horsepower making this the most powerful Corvette ever now what's important about that is this not just the power but likewise everything in the car has to be built to accommodate and be able to drive to the level of speed this thing can develop that's why you had the massive cooling so I had the aerodynamics and that's why I had the electronic sophistication inside [Applause] we had a lot of time to take this car on the track yesterday and I've had the night to think about things Matt today two crews on the road and see how this extreme performance machine deals with the sort of more civil minded stuff of street driving the track impressions remain this thing is unquestionably one of the most capable cars you can get from a dealer these days a lot of that's besides the point now because we're on the street we have speed limits they have the ever - present threat of law enforcement around every corner so the question is what does this car feel like in public when you slow this car down it feels like a more powerful Corvette you don't get much tram lining from these big wheels though we as the front end doesn't want to follow grooves in the pavement it is louder it is a little firmer but it's certainly livable on a day to day basis that's surprising for a vehicle of this capability normally these track oriented cars are so hardcore that you wouldn't want to drive them to the racetrack but
let's face it you spend more time driving to the track than you do on the track and the fact that this thing works well in both disciplines is really impressive I can also dial everything back and cruise and not feel like I'm getting punished for driving a hardcore track machine that's a that's a really nice accomplishment that's something that you won't find in cars that are this fast and costs maybe double this much the engine in this car dominates the entire experience you can't miss the engine and the whole friend this car is sort of a shrine to it the way it pops out of the hood the way it's covered with coolers around the sides it is the experience of this car and that does make driving this thing special and also the fact that it doesn't look half bad either in fact I think it has some of the coolest looking wheels currently available on a new car this car as we mentioned this car has the track package the track package on this car gives you what they call competition bucket seats which are a little wide for my tastes but I'm you know not the widest person in the world this automatic transmission works well I mean there's so much torque again out of this engine that it can be very smooth and almost imperceptible its clunky on occasion I think I'd might opt for the manual although Chevy tells me about 80 % of its customers will go for the automatic I don't think they're gonna be disappointed and that's gonna be the faster transmission drag strip on the street - and on the racetrack man it was a little bit more satisfying to my taste though we've talked about the exhaust I have it
set in the track
setting let's quiet it down a little bit so you can hear the difference now I've
set that separately from everything else so
let's put it stealth what happened to the engine sound that's pretty that's pretty amazing man stealth is really stealth and then go back to track Wow actually a really big difference that's that's pretty great the Corvette has always been a strong value proposition and nowhere is that more evident than this zr1 giving you a nearly unbeatable track performance per dollar now the nice thing is on the road this doesn't feel like a ragged edge track machine either you could genuinely drive it every day the compromises are few and that's what makes this car so special if you like what you see keep it tuned right here and be sure to visit Edmunds.com [Music]
The 2017 Focus RS has an advanced Ford Performance All - Wheel - Drive System that precisely distributes the power where you need it, as well as
driver - selectable suspension
settings that
let you tune the ride to suit your style.
Drivers will appreciate the memory
setting for the seat that automatically adjusts back to previous
settings after
letting a passenger into the rear.
Jeep's Selec - Terrain 4 × 4 system
lets the
driver tweak torque and throttle
settings for sand and mud, rock, snow or «sport» by turning a dial.
Steering wheel controls
let you answer phone calls, control the MyLink display and the
driver information center
settings and other safety features.
I suspect, however, that many
drivers will
set it at «normal» and
let it take care of itself from then on.
Audi magnetic ride can be adjusted to three
settings (comfort — auto — dynamic) via Audi drive select and, at the press of a button, either makes the compact sports car hug the road more tightly or
lets it glide smoothly across the road irrespective of which mode the
driver selects.
The center stack
lets you easily adjust
settings, while the center console
lets the
driver and front passenger access console storage without disturbing the other person.
The system can also be connected to the internet, according to Auto Express,
letting the
driver download different
settings for each track.
The Individual
setting lets the
driver configure and store a very individual vehicle setup.
Drive Mode
settings include Auto (Street) Mode, which
sets the Bilstein Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS) for comfortable ride with compliant handling, and Custom Mode, which
lets the
driver select between Auto and Drag Mode configurations for the transmission, paddle shifters, traction, suspension and steering.
The EX has Kia's Flex Steering, which
lets the
driver choose between Normal, Comfort and Sport
settings, to vary the quickness of the steering.
Programmable M buttons on the steering wheel
let drivers save steering, throttle, transmission and suspension
settings.
The SUV is riddled with state - of - the art systems like Teen
Driver, which
lets parents monitor their teen's driving habits and
set limits on max speed and audio volume.
Moving on ahead, it's the «Individual» mode that
lets the
driver select between Comfort and Dynamic
setting for the engine and steering response.
Integral to Civic Si's driving mode system, ADS
lets the
driver select the damping characteristics of the suspension to suit their pleasure — smooth and easy city driving in NORMAL mode (the default
setting whenever the Civic Si is started) or taut and direct handling response in SPORT mode.
Under most circumstances the
driver simply
sets the rotary selector knob, selects the preferred drive mode and
lets the car make its own decisions.
Current speed limiter systems
let the
driver manually
set a maximum speed that the car will automatically keep below, but the Intelligent Speed Limiter takes that capability and adds an auto - slow - down feature when cameras on the front of the car detect a roadside speed limit sign with a new, lower limit.
As with all the Accords, the Hybrid comes now equipped with Normal and Sport
settings, which
let the
driver dial - up / down the vehicle's sporting potential.
Wilkins is also keen to stress how the E-Pace has been given a Jaguar feel: Configurable Dynamics technology
lets drivers personalise throttle, steering and transmission
settings, while the Active Driveline and torque vectoring are
set up to make the car feel like its rear - wheel drive.
Among other features expected to debut on the 2015 Mercedes - Benz C63 AMG ® is also an exclusive feature that will
let the
driver fine tune the car's
settings like the transmission gear shifts as well as the firmness of the suspension.
They exude luxury inside, their build quality is stellar, and they have a comfortable ride that can be adjusted via Audi Drive Select, which allows the
driver to choose among Dynamic, Comfort and Auto modes, or select an Individual
setting that
lets the
driver tailor steering effort, transmission shift points and throttle response.