Sentences with phrase «of electric steering»

The system can steer the car either by applying gentle braking to one wheel or, in the case of electric steering systems, by applying a direct steering input.

The big interior, sizeable and comfy seats (manually adjusted in SV6) and absorbent ride make light of a few hours on the road, while the adoption of electric steering at the introduction of the VF model in 2013 has taken agility to new, world - class heights.

The weighting of the electric steering is well judged, and the wheel spins from lock to lock in a smidge over three turns for a relatively tight tuning circle of 11.4 metres.

It does come with a reversing camera (which you never got on the 12C) and the option of an electric steering column that automatically pulls out of the way for easier entry and exit.

Also, I'm not too fond of the electric steering system; in Sport mode, there's a weird distribution of heft in the steering wheel around corners.

There were no complaints about the function and feedback of the electric steering, and this lack of complaining from the judges indicates that GM got it right.

Not exact matches

Tesla has issued a worldwide recall related to the power - steering systems in 123,000 of its electric Model S vehicles.

The U.S. pioneer in luxury electric cars charged by batteries was one of the first companies to offer steering that could be operated hands - free, one of the first steps to full self - driving that industry experts say may be available by 2020.

According to the Insurance Institute, the head of the crash test dummy in the Model S slammed into the steering wheel, which is why IIHS only gave the popular electric car an «acceptable» rating in the small overlap test.

If your toddler is already a budding athlete who chases after his older siblings or friends and races to the tops of climbing structures with ease, we encourage you to choose a lean - to - steer model that will challenge his motor skills to develop even more (before, of course, he or she graduates to an electric scooter or a go - kart!).

Traction control helps prevent skidding; crash - avoidance systems fling radar waves in every direction, looking for approaching vehicles; the Lexus LS series even features a windshield - mounted camera that monitors the lane markings in front of you and gently nudges you back into your lane, via electric motors that assist your steering, if you drift.

In the future, such conductivity changes in graphene could be also generated by simple electronic means, allowing for highly efficient electric control of refraction, among others for steering applications.

Kim's group met this goal by making a control algorithm that enables the tiny robots to effectively use the shape of the electric field they're riding as a way to detect and avoid obstacles — like a surfer reading the waves» break to steer clear of submerged hazards.

The CR - V's electric power steering is far too overboosted to let road feel through to the wheel, and its ratio (16.7:1) is, by a wide margin, the slowest of the group.

Nissan chose an electrohydraulic power - steering setup in place of some of its competitors» fully electric systems, a best - of - both - worlds solution that provides the feel of a conventional hydraulic setup with the economy benefits of an electric rack.

Standard Equipment: 3.0 - liter turbo - diesel V - 6 engine 7 - speed automatic transmission 4Matic permanent all - wheel drive 4 - wheel Airmatic suspension Hill start assist Speed sensitive power steering 4 - wheel electric traction control 4 - wheel disc brakes with ABS Tire pressure monitoring system 19 - inch alloy wheels Power tilt / sliding sunroof Fixed panorama sunroof over 3rd row seats Rain - sensing wipers Comand system with 6.5 - inch display Bluetooth connectivity In - dash 6 - disc DVD / CD changer Three rows of seating 8 - speaker audio system Dual - zone automatic climate control Premium leather - wrapped steering wheel Heated front seats Power windows / locks / mirrors Privacy glass

Electric power - assisted steering (EPAS) is a plague that's spread across an industry in search of improved fuel economy and lower emissions.

I'll say the same about the Mazda3, though the Mazda might still hold the edge in steering feel, having adopted electro - hydraulic steering rather than going to full electric, a half - step that comes at the cost of fuel efficiency.

The CS is based on the latest M3 Competition Pack model and utilises the same springs and dampers although for this application the software calibrations have been retuned for the Adaptive M dampers along with those of the Active M differential and the electric power steering.

Where the Portofino divests itself from its California T ancestor is the addition of electric power steering, the first GT range Ferrari to include the system.

We were less impressed by the electric - assist power steering, which offers no less than three different levels of effort, not one of which truly appeals.

Radical targets the RXC at the kind of fruitcakes who find Porsche 911 GT3s too soft but aren't hardcore enough to forego air conditioning, electric mirrors, a heated screen and power steering.

Other tricks, including the use of electric power steering, fitting low rolling resistance tires, reducing internal engine friction, and fine - tuning the exterior design to cut drag, also help cut both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Light, quick electric - assist power steering telegraphs its nimbleness, although we wish it telegraphed more of the road surface.

Great steering — a consequence of clever steering geometry to compensate for the relatively uncommunicative electric - assist steering linkage — is another of the Mazda 3's positive attributes.

BMW has also tuned up a few key mechanical and chassis elements, including revising the electric - assist steering system, strengthening the mounting points of the front suspension struts, and firming up the rear dampers for better dynamic response.

You'll also notice that the effort level of the electric - assist steering decreases to a light arcade - game calibration at low speed, although considering the amount of time that you cruise parking lots in Southern California in the search for an open space, maybe this is a good thing.

From the moment we rolled out of the hotel parking lot in Whistler, British Columbia, it was evident that the electric power steering in the NX is tuned for greater heft than the Lexus norm, and the fat - rimmed, flat - bottom steering wheel feels great.

Turbocharging across the Carrera line - up and electric power steering in all models were unpopular updates — and they undoubtedly do erode some of the charisma of earlier models — but they weren't enough to spoil what is a truly great sports car.

Lane - keeping assistance wasn't something associate Web editor Eric Weiner enjoyed during his drive on the interstate between Ann Arbor and Las Vegas, and the electric steering's lack of on - center feel proved distracting.

In terms of dynamic improvements, the 2015 Ford Focus ST has new front springs, different shock absorber tuning in the front and the rear, and revised electric power steering that's supposed to deliver better feel.

Only the overly boosted electric steering distances you from the calm fluidity of the Continental driving experience.

The Renegade feels alert, and the electric - assist steering is fine for a ute, where you want a higher degree of isolation from road rumble anyway.

The electric power steering might play a part, as its feedback isn't as good as it was in the best of BMW's now - endangered hydraulic - assist implementations, but it's good enough that a casual driver wouldn't know the difference.

The steering is crisp and communicative, the brake pedal feel is pretty conventional, and, of course, the torquey off - the - line acceleration is fabulous, just as it is in all electric vehicles.

On the way to Sears Point, the RLX exhibits competent handling: the big sedan gets around the mountain roads with very little understeer and a bit of cushy body roll, although the inevitable electric power steering is average in feel and feedback, which is to say, there's not enough of either.

The variable - ratio electric steering actually delivers more interactivity and feedback than you might expect and the car has a real sense of sweetness to its reactions.

Of special interest, the all - wheel - drive SHO gets its own portfolio of improvements, including tweaks to its electric power steering, revised paddle shifters, and more robust brakes, which it seriously needOf special interest, the all - wheel - drive SHO gets its own portfolio of improvements, including tweaks to its electric power steering, revised paddle shifters, and more robust brakes, which it seriously needof improvements, including tweaks to its electric power steering, revised paddle shifters, and more robust brakes, which it seriously needs.

The steering has also been improved by the adoption of the electric power - assisted rack first seen in the Tamora and T350.

Some will bemoan the change to electric - power - assisted steering — the previous hydraulic system was magic in terms of feel — but the 13:1 - ratio rack, the quickest yet in an Aston, is predictable and communicative.

On gently flowing German backroads, the S7 changes directions with the feel of a much smaller and lighter car thanks to the impressive grip and the nicely calibrated electric power steering.

The somewhat digital feel of the electric - assist steering quickly became unnoticeable, while the linear calibration of the throttle and the predictable, yet authoritative response from the brake pedal made fast driving pretty effortless.

It's the same electric power steering rack as the road car and Niffenenger told me development took loads of time and effort.

The big difference between the ST and lesser versions of the Focus is variable ratio electric power steering, intended to give keener responses.

Its electric power steering is the best of any Toyota product's, and the iQ's turning circle is so small (25.8 feet) that you'll probably never use full lock.

Steering is direct and provides plenty of feel, especially for an electric setup.

The Miata has Mazda's second implementation of rack - mounted electric power steering The first application was in the RX - 8, but while most modern Mazdas use electric power steering, it's really tricky to fit rack - mounted systems in front - wheel - drive cars.

Beyond the leap forward in hardware, the 2014 Chevrolet SS benefits from the wholesale improvements in GM products over the last decade — everything from the interior materials to the weighting of the electric power steering speak to a certain level of competence and know - how.

Electric minders were summoned to action following an exaggerated flick of the steering wheel, and it didn't take significant application of the brake pedal to cover the shiny 21 - inch wheels with dust.

The good news is, almost all the serious performance enhancements available in the European - spec GTI will make it into the 2015 GTI for the U.S. Naturally we'll be getting the new, more spacious bodyshell with independent rear suspension, plus the electric - assist steering that features a variable - ratio rack - and - pinion to reduce the number of turns that the steering wheel requires to go from lock to lock.