Sentences with phrase «more of the vehicles on the road»

Probably 30 percent or more of the vehicles on the road have sloppy balljoints that could brake.

Not exact matches

On the other side of the road however was a much more interesting site: Pripyat's old militia station, which was full of old vehicles: Cars, buses, trucks, dredgers, even a small tank.

Today, there are more than 180,000 Tesla vehicles on the road and we've delivered more than 300 MWh of energy storage to customers in 18 countries.

With the standard of electric vehicles becoming more impressive and the release of hybrid and fully - electric road cars on a rapid increase, it makes total sense that manufacturers are keen to associate themselves with a fully - electric racing series.

Spending this amount on new and widened roads suggests that the government wants to encourage more vehicles onto the roads, a reversal of a long established bi-partisan policy, of squeezing out demand through simply not providing more capacity.

The decisions the current Government takes on transport to tackle the dual challenges of climate change and rising oil prices could have significant repercussions for many years to come... Friends of the Earth is calling on the Government to: «Change direction on transport policy - and aim to rapidly move towards a low - carbon transport system... Vehicle Excise Duty must be changed to make road tax on gas - guzzlers more expensive - and cheaper for greener cars...»

If a vehicle is not taxed or declared off the road via a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN), a fine of # 1000 or more could be imposed on the registered keeroad via a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN), a fine of # 1000 or more could be imposed on the registered keeRoad Notification (SORN), a fine of # 1000 or more could be imposed on the registered keeper.

De Blasio insisted he has a better shot of getting the City Council on board now, since tens of thousands more for - hire vehicles have flooded the roads, increasing congestion.

In a written response, the executive director of the Thruway Authority, Tom Madison, says large trucks put «thousands of times more wear and tear on the road» than cars but are currently charged just five times as much as passenger vehicles.

In a written response, the Executive Director of the Thruway Authority, Tom Madison, says large trucks put «thousands of times more wear and tear on the road» than cars but are currently charged just five times as much as passenger vehicles.

The number of motor vehicle fatalities involving children under age 15 varies widely by state, but occurrences are more common in the South, and are most often associated with improperly or unused restraints and crashes on rural roads, a new review of child - related auto fatalities shows.

Should China eventually approach the number of cars per capita in the U.S., they'd see more than a billion vehicles on their roads.

But in the absence of federal law regulating the use of autonomous vehicles and driver - assist technology, the U.S. government could simply stand back and allow companies to put more self - driving cars on public roads to collect the necessary safety data, says Alain Kornhauser, a transportation engineer and adviser for Princeton University's Autonomous Vehicle Engineering team.

Natural gas is cleaner - burning than gasoline, and today there are more than 150,000 compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles on the road in the U.S., most of them trucks and buses.

The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) leads U.S. researchers and other partners in making transportation cleaner and more efficient through solutions that put electric drive vehicles on the road and replace oil with clean domestic fuels.

«For example, when there is a crack on the road, the combination of a heavy rainstorm and rolling of vehicles will make it bigger more rapidly than either one alone,» she said.

We look forward to spending more time behind the wheel of a PS4S - equipped vehicle on our local roads and race tracks but the initial experience in Palm Springs appears to confirm that Michelin is still one of the best chefs in the business of tire preparation.

AWD systems of tomorrow will build on current technologies for better handling and increased control to make vehicles more capable on - and off - road, and only the hardest of hardcore off - roaders will have to worry about putting a knee in the dirt again.

In last week's State of the Union address, Obama promised more federal research and development dollars to fund more efficient vehicles but again emphasized his goal for 1 million EVs on the road by 2015.

As a guideline, brakes will wear out much faster if most of your driving is in a major urban area where stop - and - go is the rule, as opposed to those who spend most of the time in their vehicle on the open road, where they might not touch the brake pedal for an hour or more.

On the road that means focusing on your kids, or that big project at work, rather than being absorbed in the mere operation of your vehicle; on the rally stage the RAV4's wallflower demeanor leaves more mental space for nailing the details of more than 100 miles of treacherous, ever - changing off - road conditions — and the 350 - plus miles of open road transits that link them togetheOn the road that means focusing on your kids, or that big project at work, rather than being absorbed in the mere operation of your vehicle; on the rally stage the RAV4's wallflower demeanor leaves more mental space for nailing the details of more than 100 miles of treacherous, ever - changing off - road conditions — and the 350 - plus miles of open road transits that link them togetheon your kids, or that big project at work, rather than being absorbed in the mere operation of your vehicle; on the rally stage the RAV4's wallflower demeanor leaves more mental space for nailing the details of more than 100 miles of treacherous, ever - changing off - road conditions — and the 350 - plus miles of open road transits that link them togetheon the rally stage the RAV4's wallflower demeanor leaves more mental space for nailing the details of more than 100 miles of treacherous, ever - changing off - road conditions — and the 350 - plus miles of open road transits that link them together.

«This new car will cater to the growing number of customers looking for an even more focused John Cooper Works model without losing any of the practicality of a vehicle they can use on the road every day.»

Meanwhile, others have tried to muscle in on Porsche's territory with varying degrees of success, but as the originator of the species the «Cayenne Turbo» badge still holds more than a little cachet: sports car, off - roader, family wagon, luxury GT, its well - heeled aficionados would see it as all those things and more, while many of its detractors still struggle with that badge even appearing on the nose of such a vehicle.

«We have more electrified vehicles on the road than any established competitor and are committed to expanding our activities in the field of electric mobility,» commented Harald Krüger, Chairman of the BMW Board of Management.

Locking differentials are another common type of differential, more commonly found on off - road vehicles such as the Jeep Wrangler and Mercedes - Benz G - Class.

Cadillac, which has a major overhaul of its lineup on the way, plans to reveal new vehicles further in advance to allow for more thorough testing on public roads.

The recent unveiling of the Renault Sport R.S. 16 gave us the chance to reminisce on some of the firm's more extreme road - going vehicles.

Despite selling almost exclusively off road vehicles meant to endure harsher conditions and greater driving impositions and hazards, most wheels are constructed of alloy, a maverick move considering most vehicles built for utility are steel rims (not necessarily for quality reasons, but finishes on alloy wheels are generally more easily ruined).

The suspension smoothes the ride of your vehicle, making it more comfortable, but that is more of a pleasant side effect, however convenient, of its real purpose of absorbing the shock from the potholes and speed bumps you travel over in everyday driving, thus protecting the structure of your vehicle, ensuring that it doesn't fall apart due to the stresses of the road and its varying terrain, and keeping it securely on the road.

Of course, you could also purchase additional miles up front and have the ability to drive farther and enjoy the vehicle more on the roads and trails around Tinley Park, IL.

On the Show floor were 2,381 exhibiting companies representing all facets of the automotive specialty - equipment market, including accessory and appearance products, performance products, wheels, tires and suspension — basically anything and everything anyone could want to personalize the more than 200 million cars, trucks, SUVs and power - sport vehicles on and off the roaOn the Show floor were 2,381 exhibiting companies representing all facets of the automotive specialty - equipment market, including accessory and appearance products, performance products, wheels, tires and suspension — basically anything and everything anyone could want to personalize the more than 200 million cars, trucks, SUVs and power - sport vehicles on and off the roaon and off the road.

This is a vehicle that offers you more of what you're looking for so that you can head out on the road and take a ride.

Add on an extra five inches for improved clearance and a skid plate for extra measure, and you have a vehicle that is more than prepared to travel off of the paved road as well.

More captivating than ever before, the S600 will be one of the most authority demanding vehicles on the road.

Even though it's said that up to 35 percent of pickup owners operate their vehicle in off - road environments for work and / or play, only a very small portion of them use their trucks on more extreme off - road trails.

They know you dropped at least thirty - five large on a vehicle with abysmal road manners, the worst levels of wind and road noise in the business, and more hard plastic than Walmart's kitchenware department.

More Choices than You Expect The Jeep Grand Cherokee lineup you're looking for offers you a large variety of pricing choices that can make it easier than ever for you to have the right vehicle with the equipment you want for the drive on the roads and trails in Homewood, IL.

Crash avoidance technology, such as front crash prevention systems, should help offset some of the effects of distracted driving as these systems make their way into more vehicles on the road.

If you happen to ever see one on the road, you should take a picture, as Land Rover Design and Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) plan to handcraft no more than 999 of these limited - edition specimens worldwide; production will take place at the SVO Technical Center in Warwickshire, UK.

The redesign of the iconic off - road - ready vehicle focuses on making it substantially more livable while still retaining the rough - and - ready character that made it famous.

«I've owned a number of Nissan 350Z sports cars and other exotics and muscle cars, but more than any other vehicle I can't wait to get this new GT - R out on the road.

Perhaps better than any other vehicle on the market, this new Discovery proves just how outdated that notion is — not only is this British - built SUV a fully modern proposition, it's one of the more involved and tech - rich vehicles on the road, thanks to its deeply complex off - road systems and considerable luxuries.

Automakers are working to make more of these features standard and Honda just crossed a major milestone with its Honda Sensing technology in one million vehicles on U.S. roads.

On the Show floor were 2,381 exhibiting companies, representing all facets of the automotive specialty - equipment market - from accessory and appearance products, performance products, wheels, tires and suspension - basically anything and everything anyone could want to personalize the more than 200 million cars, trucks, SUVs and power - sport vehicles on and off the roaOn the Show floor were 2,381 exhibiting companies, representing all facets of the automotive specialty - equipment market - from accessory and appearance products, performance products, wheels, tires and suspension - basically anything and everything anyone could want to personalize the more than 200 million cars, trucks, SUVs and power - sport vehicles on and off the roaon and off the road.

John Edwards, the head of Jaguar Land Rover's Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) division has confirmed that the division is working on a line of more extreme off - road models.

The diverse group — journalists from 18 countries and covering niches from off - road to street performance, vehicle restoration and motorsports — made their selections on the opening day of the Show after reviewing more than 3,000 products in 16 categories.

Bentley also says the Bentayga's eight on - and off - road drive settings make it one of the most versatile vehicles in the world, and that its exclusive Responsive Off - Road Setting makes it as, or more, capable on dirt than almost any other trroad drive settings make it one of the most versatile vehicles in the world, and that its exclusive Responsive Off - Road Setting makes it as, or more, capable on dirt than almost any other trRoad Setting makes it as, or more, capable on dirt than almost any other truck.

There are five distinct features that make up Safety Sense ™, and they work together to make for more peace of mind for every driver on the road — not just the one driving the TSS - equipped vehicle.

If you have any questions about our selection of vehicles, or if you would like to learn more about their capabilities on the road, we invite you to visit us at Sloane Toyota Philadelphia.

More information about the 2017 Jeep Compass: The Jeep Compass is one of the lowest - priced off - road utility vehicles on the market.