Sentences with phrase «nameplates such»

In addition to facing well - known rivals like the Honda CR - V and Toyota RAV4, the Escape competes with fresher nameplates such as the Mazda CX - 5.

Price-wise — $ 35,990 to start, $ 47,390 for the as - tested A-Spec model — the sedan's primary rivals are compact - sized upscale nameplates such as the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Cadillac ATS, and numerous others.

The Toyota Corolla marked its 50th anniversary last year, a continuous production milestone that places it alongside nameplates such as the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Corvette and Porsche 911.

While the Genesis represents a value - oriented competitor to vehicles such as the Mercedes - Benz E-Class and BMW 5 - Series, the larger and pricier Equus will take on top - of - the - market nameplates such as the Mercedes S - Class, BMW 7 - Series and Lexus LS.

For instance, if a nameplate such as Lexus is up $ 500 and accounts for 6 percent of Toyota's corporate sales, that nameplate contributes $ 30 to the overall corporate price increase.

Not exact matches

The nameplates of such titles as Time (b. 1923), Esquire (b. 1933), and Vogue (b. 1892) have been tweaked over the years to clarify their original purpose, even as the articles and artwork behind them shifted, at times dramatically.

Teachers often pay for classroom enhancements such as locker tags, desk nameplates, awards and other tidbits.

That's another nameplate that sparks distant memories, but this is AMG's junior model line to the V8 - powered C63, using the 3 - litre V6 with twin turbos that appears in cars such as the SL400.

Now that I've had experience driving such a variety of new convertibles, however, I have a hard time developing much affection for this Chrysler 200 (the succeeding nameplate to the Sebring).

As such American sales were only responsible for 7.9 percent of the overall haul: Ford and Polk say the Fiesta sold 723,130 units last year, making it the second most popular nameplate in the world.

Not a special edition as such, but it's hard to complete a list of significant Nissan GT - Rs without including the model that started the nameplate — the classic «Hakosuka».

The Impala represents one of Chevrolet's most iconic nameplates with such vehicles as the 1958 Impala, 62 SS, the late - sixties lineup, and the 1994 - 1996 SS four - door sedan.

Since then, the automaker has grown to become GM's core European business selling cars under such nameplates as Corsa, Astra, Omega and Vectra.

Such traits are characteristic of any vehicle carrying the coveted Porsche nameplate, but the new Porsche Cayenne seems to stretch itself beyond even the brand's scrupulously high standards and the nation's top critics have taken note.

But obviously Canadians have not ignored the Journey, buying in sufficient numbers to put it comfortably in the top five in a very crowded and competitive CUV / SUV segment, well ahead of such nameplates as Chevrolet, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Nissan and Volkswagen — all of whom have more recent product in the class.

Besides the turbo engine, the 2017 Soul Exclaim comes with sportier features such as exclusive 18 - inch wheels, red - accented body trim, chrome grille surround, unique Soul tailgate badge, as well as dual chrome twin - tip exhaust — a first for the Soul nameplate.

Complaint: We were stumped at the lack of easily accessible front towhooks on such a legendary nameplate that is infused with off - road capability.

The Land Rover name puts the Discovery well up the prestige scale, and its competitors include such four - wheel - drive nameplates as the Lexus RX300, Infiniti QX4, Acura MDX, Mercedes - Benz M320 and BMW X5.

As such, the 2016 Chevy Malibu aims to bring refinement to the Malibu nameplate while addressing specific issues widely recognized as the weak points of its predecessor, namely the small amount of rear - seat legroom and (rather - unnecessarily) hefty curb weight.

However, with battery technology not yet at its peak, an electric 911 will have certain limitations and Porsche might postpone such a model or create a new nameplate altogether for an EV.

Such models, according to Tom Marinelli, vice president of the Chrysler brand for DaimlerChrysler, are designed to «broaden the appeal while keeping the nameplate fresh in consumers» minds.»

The pure - electric hatchback will sell under General Motors» Opel nameplate in Europe, where it will do battle against local rivals such as the Mercedes - Benz B - Class Electric, Nissan Leaf and Renault Zoe.

As such, the dealership is proud to experience the parallel connection between the city's suburban character and the unique contribution that each nameplate brings to the Maserati brand.

For the American car owner, luxury has been defined by names such as Cadillac, Mercedes - Benz, BMW and Jaguar - American and European cars that set the standard of automotive quality for decades.Now consumers are being told to look to the Far East for class.This fall, two Japanese automakers - Toyota and Nissan - have begun selling their own brand of automobile luxury: Lexus and Infiniti.The introduction of those two luxury nameplates has stirred a marketing battle of worldwide proportions, and the auto industry is watching closely to see if the Japanese can repeat history and exert influence in an area that was previously unknown to them.

Here's a car that we reckon does not require any further introduction, such is the weight of its nameplate.

It is simply called the «Spark» everywhere else in the GM world, but because the Barina nameplate has built such strong brand awareness over the past 25 years, Holden decided to rename it «Barina Spark» so buyers instantly know where the tiny tot fits in its line - up.

Some old favorites have had facelifts, while a few familiar nameplates, such as the Merkur XR4ti and the Plymouth Aries / Reliant, are missing from the lineup.

Benders hinted the new Mazda2 could reintroduce the Genki nameplate, which was previously used for a flagship version of the outgoing Mazda2 range, rather than a new moniker such as SP15.

Additionally you'll receive an in - game nameplate and in - game avatar, both exclusive to such players.