Sentences with phrase «lighter than its road»

It was 600 pounds lighter than its road - going sibling and came with a roll cage, harness and other racing bits.

Not exact matches

Christian Estrosi, regional government head in the greater Nice area, said policing was lighter than Prime Minister Manuel Valls claimed, and that concrete blocks were not deployed to seal roads off during the national holiday festivities of July 14.

Gibney argued for why that's easy, as well as shed new light on what happens inside the firm, and what its road map looks given that it has more money to invest than ever before.

And as we wind on down the road Our shadows taller than our souls There walks a lady we all know Who shines white light and wants to show How everything still turns to gold And if you listen very hard The tune will come to you at last When all is one and one is all To be a rock and not to roll

More than quick and convenient gas pumps, Harris Ranch's Fast Track offers an inviting convenience store, with clean bathrooms, light snacks and meals, a coffee bar, rows of refreshing drinks, and of course, many wonderful and unique Harris Ranch offerings — such as our famous beef jerky, packed for the road!

A park district committee listened for more than an hour this week as members of the Plumwood Homeowners Association explained why they do n`t want the 10.5 - acre park, including lighted athletic fields, built at the southeast corner of Plum Grove Road and Thacker Street, near Conant High School.

More aggressive treads will do better on a gravel road than light treads which may slip through the gravel

That lake effect snow will be lighter than today's, so the wind will whip it around and create whiteout conditions on roads.

In our exclusive reporting on Latimer's July car crash in which Latimer appears to have run a red light leading to a collision that injured two people, we asked two signifcant questions that Latimer refused to answer: why was he driving Westbound along Wilmot Road in New Rochelle in such a rush on a late Friday afternoon and why he was driving a Jeep owned by his Community Outreach Director rather than his own vehicle.

Light travels faster in the hot, thin air close to the road than it does in the cold, dense air above, and that difference in speed is what causes it to shift direction as it crosses the boundary between the two.

Just use engineered cement, a concrete composite that is stronger, more flexible, less likely to crack, longer lasting, and lighter than materials usually used in roads, bridges, and buildings today.

The low intensity amber light was shown to inhibit, rather than induce, flowering in greater bird's foot trefoil, a wild relative of peas and beans that is a key source of food for the pea aphid in grasslands and road verges.

The researchers measured blame by looking at more than 50 driver factors coded in the FARS database, including such «unambiguous» factors as driving through a red light or driving on the wrong side of the road.

For instance, autonomous vehicles could eventually prevent tens of thousands of road deaths; optogenetics — using genetic engineering and light to manipulate brain cell activity — could help cure or manage debilitating neurological diseases; and materials like graphene could ensure more people than ever have access to cheap clean water.

Punch - Drunk Love enthrals for its craftsmanship and its conviction, for its fabulous instinct for magical realism (a harmonium appearing in the middle of a road, a telephone booth light coming on at the moment of joyous connection), and for a pair of performances that almost speak more for Anderson's talent for casting than the actors themselves.

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We've already run through the disappointing side of this year's selections by pointing out those who were snubbed, but now we'd like to look on the lighter side and point out some of the surprises, especially Mad Max: Fury Road finding glory with no fewer than 10 nominations.

But in some circles, saying anything is better than the now - classic Road Trip (also starring Qualls) will get your lights punched out.

My only concern is that on the road, where you can't chuck the car into corners on the brakes or exit with the tyres fully lit - up, that slightly conservative set - up in Corsa mode will make it feel less agile than some of the competition at sane speeds.

That said, it quickly becomes apparent that you need to slacken the stability control a notch, because in its default setting the little yellow light flashes more frequently than you might expect on anything but a smooth stretch of road.

The iDrive system is simple to use if you take the time to read the manual for more than 2 minutes and set up the car the way you like before trying to drive it down the road while looking through the menus and attempting to avoid rear ending people at every stop light.

The real story of their rivalry is more interesting than the rumours, says Karl Ludvigsen / In Wolf in sheep's clothing, John Warburton tells the intriguing story of an unusual Vintage Vauxhall saloon that has recently returned to the road / Paul d'Orléans travels to Villa d'Este, the most glamorous concours of them all, where this year a postwar Alfa Romeo took a surprise win / The Eric Longden light car was the eponymous creation of an Australian jockey and theatrical agent who had emigrated to London.

News that the new model is significantly lighter than the outgoing car is extremely promising, as is Suzuki's claim the car has been developed on European roads.

This is a properly quick car once you light it up, even quicker than I was expecting, and useable too thanks to that clever four - wheel - drive system that finds plenty of grip even on greasy winter roads.

Editors also acknowledge the Mazda6's relative light weight, which means it has a bit less insulation than the competition, which, in the end, means more road noise.

Out on the road, the 2015 Ford Transit behaves more like a car or light truck than a delivery van.

Rear - end squat under acceleration is more prevalent than body roll in corners, but even though body motions aren't totally suppressed, the light and lively VW was a willing playmate on the empty back roads on the northern edge of this Mediterranean island.

It also feels more agile and light - footed than the 458 — and, by extension, just about everything else on the road — yet also feels less liable to bite back if you exceed its limits.

The official word is that the Tacoma's light truck BFGoodrich All - Terrain T / A KO tires are the cause, as they have stiffer construction than the passenger - car off - road tires used by the 4Runner and Tundra.

Given the performance figures and the car's likely light kerb weight (the race car weighs just 1250 kg dry), the 0 - 60mph dash could take little more than 3sec (the road V12 Vantage S takes 3.7).

Headlights that were designed for Xenon bulbs for example would throw the extra on the road but the amount of light higher up is the same than the conventional lights (legal) they often have an automatic regulation of the tilt depending on the load for the same reason.

At 2306 pounds, the four - door hatchback is among the lightest cars on the road and is a full 200 pounds lighter than its platform - mate, the Ford Fiesta.

Such exuberant handling comes as a bit of a surprise, as on the road the Sport felt poised and light on its feet, but also neutral rather than being prone to big slides from the front or rear.

It may be suited to significantly quicker machinery, but I can think of few better cars to learn the place in than the Clio, and fewer still that would make such light work of the whole road trip.

Following that, it's no surprise that while the Cinturato All Season hangs on impressively well on dry roads when the pace quickens, the sickeningly light sensation brought on by understeer arrived through the steering wheel of our Mk7 Golf test car noticeably earlier than with most premium summer tyres.

Although still quite softly sprung by F430 standards, there's something palpably correct about its chassis dynamics: the reassuring immediacy of its responses, the fine ride — firm yet unerringly supple — the way it feels lighter than it is and closely - coupled to the road.

Thirteen years from now, if the Woodward Avenue Action Association gets its way, the 27 - mile road will look much different than it does now, with bicycle lanes, better pedestrian access, and rapid - bus lanes, and perhaps even a light - rail system elbowing for space with personal cars and trucks.

On the road, the ride may be slightly more firm than a light pickup but nowhere near the buckboarding you get in the larger trucks.

But the RLX Sport Hybrid SH - AWD wasn't conceived for auto crosses or road courses, and other than the bland exterior styling — I'm beginning to wonder if anyone really prefers the jewel - eye headlight look, never mind their exceptional light - casting performance (more important than styling, sure).

Alright, let me be honest and tell you a few things that I dislike about this car: - Gas Mileage (Hyundai claims it gives you 25 mpg in the city, which is not true, I get not more than 23 mpg in the city for sure)- Traction Control (The traction can not handle the acceleration and the wheels would start spinning, even on the dry roads, not sure what to blame)- USB port - The built in USB port does not support android, at least not in my case, therefore I have to rely on Bluetooth or AUX)- Dull Alloy Wheels - The dullness of alloy wheels for the SE trim does not compliment the car over all, but eh, I can't complain much as it is a BASE model Now, the things I absolutely love about this car: - Great Turn Radius - Beautiful LED lights (even with base model)- Highway mileage (35 mpg even driving at 75 miles an hour, you might get better than 37 mpg if you drive at 55 miles an hour)- Spacious trunk - Great leg room for rear seats - Just enough power to accelerate quickly and merge on to the highways / freeways - Amazing Brakes - Sports, ECO and Normal Mode (For those who do not know, once switched to SPORTS mode, the car's steering becomes stiff as well as the engine along with the help of transmission helps you accelerate the car faster, you actually feel like driving a sports car.

Shift the seven - speed PDK (the only gearbox available — stop whining, it's faster on a road course than a manual) into «D» and creep out of the pits, light on the throttle for now.

Driven with a light foot and using the air conditioning, I averaged 22.5 mpg in the city but only a little better than 25 mpg on a road trip.

Its extra width does it no favours on the narrow, unmarked roads around the Venetian hinterlands but its lighter weight (some models shed more than 100 kg) and improved brake feel make the German sedan more satisfying to drive hard.

It can be placed quite precisely on the road and the steering — for an electrically - assisted system — is surprisingly communicative although it does feel lighter at speed than I would personally prefer.

The lighter, more direct steering than many of its rivals makes it an absolute joy to use in parkades and tight places, and on the road it has a well settled composure that shrinks itself around the driver.

The switches and controls are well - lighted and easy to use, and they don't require the driver to take his or her eyes off the road for more than a second or two.

On tortuous Welsh roads, we're grateful for a steering setup that is light and quick — a Ferrari - ism to go along with huge gearshift paddles worthy of any supercar — and plays a good part in making this car feel far less substantial than it actually is.

Besides handling the typical space and comfort needs, it can also still more than [INAUDIBLE] and can handle some light off - road trails too.

The AMR Pro's exhaust system will also be lighter than that fitted to the road car due to the minimal silencing requirements.

There's less body roll than one would expect from a high - riding vehicle, and the steering offers good feedback on B - roads, despite being light enough during city maneuvers.