Sentences with phrase «on driver tech»

Even small cars are loading up on driver tech, such as forward collision warning and lane departure warning, because the technology is cheaper.

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From there, tech site The Verge reported on «Operation SLOG,» an effort to strong - arm drivers from competing ride - sharing startups into joining the Uber ranks.

In January, a #DeleteUber boycott erupted on Twitter after some users accused the tech company of trying to profit from a taxi driver protest against President Donald Trump's immigration ban.

Josh was our first Lyft driver on a recent trip to L.A.. By day, we learned, he was a tech entrepreneur and surfed whenever he could (naturally).

The announcement raises the bar for the world's most valuable company — now a huge driver of the economy — to continue its dominance and growth in the wake of political pressure on big tech companies.

Even if fully autonomous cars don't work out as planned (some critics think it's a distant pipe dream), autopilot tech that aids drivers and prevents accidents is available now on Tesla EVs and other cars.

Despite having no expertise in the space, two years ago the ride - hailing giant decided it would take on tech companies and automakers alike in the complex quest for autonomous vehicles, a goal that would eliminate a big cost to Uber rides — the driver.

Toyota said today it will invest 7.5 billion JPY — $ 68 million — in taxi firm Nihon Kotsu's tech division to develop an on - demand service for passengers and drivers.

Automakers and tech companies rely on human drivers to step in when necessary with self - driving technology.

Owner - drivers can expect reliability, lower maintenance cost and minimal mechanic and tech teams - which means more time and elation on the track.»

Some drivers might embrace this tech as it will mean that you can essentially go to sleep on your commute to work around the city.

Radar, flashy LED signs, and text alerts to drivers» cell phones and local police are part of New York's new, high - tech effort to combat often fatal wrong - way crashes on the state Thruway.

Tech - savvy drivers in the US with, say, a recent - model Toyota, can buy hardware from Comma.ai's website — a dashboard camera, an interface to the car's electronic systems — and combine it with the firm's open - source software, openpilot, to create a car that can automatically control acceleration, braking and power - steering systems in specific circumstances, such as driving on a highway.

The Google cars that have been on the road for years of testing have all been vehicles built by others that replaced the driver with Google tech.

In addition to the refreshed styling, including standard «Jewel Eye» LED headlights with auto on / off and auto high beam and LED daytime running lights and turn signals, the base TLX features Dark Burl / Acoustic wood interior trim, a revised infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration and Sirius XM 2.0, 10 - spoke 17 - inch alloy wheels, and the AcuraWatch suite of active safety and driver assist tech.

Volkswagen is said to be focussing its efforts on interior space and luxury for the Arteon, but it also includes all the latest driver aids and autonomous tech that we've seen in previous VW concepts.

Tech count isn't overly high, though like all modern Mercs the safety equipment list is extensive, with driver - monitoring Attention Assist warning you if you're too tired to drive, collision prevention assist and even an active bonnet for pedestrian protection on the huge standard safety kit list.

The emotion engine, by tech firm cocoro SB and dubbed HANA (Honda Automated Network Assistant), can make choices based on past decisions of the driver as well as elevate the driver's mood via music recommendations.

Interior architecture isn't quite as dramatic as that car, without the wide sweep of leather spanning the dashboard, but the car's electric powertrain is indicated by high - tech displays both on the centre stack and in front of the driver.

Standard tech features on the 2017 5 Series include Driver and Parking Assistance, Active Lane Assist, Active Protection, Front Collision Warning, and LED adaptive headlights.

Tech - Centric Cabin Some automakers rely on a driver's smartphone to enable in - car internet connectivity and the advanced features that use it, but Audi has turned the A6 itself into an internet - enabled device with the optional Audi Connect system.

The tech working on it did some heavy diagnosis to find that the drivers carpet was wet.

With the emphasis on high - tech fuel - saving hybrid technology, it would be easy to think Ford had forgotten about the dynamics, but the company insists that the MacPherson strut front and multilink rear suspension makes this a real driver's car, and although there are currently no plans for a hot Mondeo, the 234bhp EcoBoost should be quick enough to keep you entertained.

Based on our first hands - on impression, the system is seriously useful for tech - savvy drivers.

The real kicker is the AcuraWatch suite of active safety and driver assistance tech, which comes standard on every 2017 Acura MDX, including front - wheel - drive versions.

High - end tech features keep drivers connected when they're on the go, while the latest innovations in vehicle performance provide efficiency with a smooth ride.

Satellite Navigation, Bose surround sound audio system, Audi music interface, Radio, CD Player, Dual SD card slots, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, Bluetooth hands free, Privacy Glass, Xenon Headlamps, LED daytime running lights, Headlamp Jetwash, Rear park assist, Luxurious leather & alcantara trim, Variable heated front seats, Alcantara extended to door cards, Alloy sports pedals set, S Line embossed sports seats, S Line flat bottom leather steering wheel, S Line sill scuff plates, Electrically deployable boot spoiler, Paddleshift gear change on steering wheel, Climate Control, Dark headlining, Brushed aluminium interior detailing, Front fog lights, Electrically adjustable & heated door mirrors, Electric front windows, Remote central locking, Multi function trip computer, External temperature sensor & display, Drivers & Front passenger airbags, Front passenger airbag deactivation switch, Electronic stability programme, ABS, Body colour bumpers, Body colour mi A stunning car benefiting from the Tech Pack that adds Audi Navigation Plus and Audi's Music Interface that comes complete with the connection lead and Apple lightning connection adapter.

2016 / 16 REG + 17,000 MILES + 1 OWNER + 2KEYS + PANORAMIC GLASS ROOF + BIG SAT NAV + FULL LEATHER INTERIOR + HEATED SEATS + INTERIOR LIGHT PACK + BANG AND OULFSEN SOUND SYSTEM + CRUISE CONTROL + AUTO LIGHTS + XENON LIGHTS + BLUETOOTH + DAB + BLACK STYLING PACK + RED BRAKE CALIPERS + PRIVACY GLASS + TECH PACK + COMFORT PACK, 19» x 8J» 5 - twin - spoke Star» design anthracite, partly polished alloy wheels with 235/35 R19 tyres, Front Sports seats, Flat - bottomed S line 3 - spoke leather multifunction steering wheel, with gear shift paddles, Heated front seats, Door mirrors - electrically adjustable and heated, Colour Driver's Information System (DIS), MMI navigation plus, Fine Nappa leather with S3 embossing on the front seats, Brake calipers painted in red with S3 logo, Technology package, Interior lighting package, Audi Music Interface (AMI), Privacy glass, Comfort package, Disc brakes, front, Windscreen with sunband and acoustic glass, Navigation system - High, Parking system plus, front and rear, Adaptive headlights with Xenon Plus headlights, Light and rain sensor, Adaptive headlights with turning light, Cruise control, Bang & Olufsen sound system, Bluetooth phone connection, 4WD

Icon Tech adds sat nav, while Design models also have LED headlamps, an alcantara suede finish on the dashboard and doors, plus heated front seats (the driver's being power - adjustable).

The rugged style, sharp corners and capability ratings might be distracting, but it's important to point out the high - tech safety that is available for drivers of the Wrangler Unlimited who want to keep themselves and their passengers safe while on the road.

On the other hand, the 3008's standard driver assistance tech is great — but leather is an option.

Find out why, the whole towns talkin» about the Webb Boys... Reviews: * Enough rear legroom to please a livery driver; absorbent ride on rough roads; impressive array of high - tech features; available all - wheel drive; turbocharged V6 brings serious speed; top safety scores.

On the tech front, Land Rover's InControl Touch Pro infotainment system is offered, with a 10 - inch control panel, 10 - inch screen and 12 - inch interactive driver display.

The base L model (front - drive only) comes better equipped than you might expect, with six USB ports, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on the 7 - inch Chevy MyLink touch screen, a rearview camera, Teen Driver monitoring tech, keyless ignition, and even a traction mode selection.

just traded in a 2013 volvo c70 for a brand new elantra sport with 6 - spd manual.wow, this car has it all... high tech bluetooth, back up camera, push button start, heated leather seats, power driver seat, just to name a few.i got the windy blue with beige leather.great sound & love the steering.paint is better than on a volvo.

On the other side of the coin, drivers looking to save a few bucks, but still get good tech or compact car utility should consider the Ford Fiesta or Honda Fit, which are slightly smaller cars, but are also a few thousand bucks cheaper when similarly equipped.

At that price tag, buyers get 19 - inch ten spoke alloy wheels, LED headlights with high beam assist, RS super sports seats with honeycomb stitching, plus a full suite of tech, including Audi's 12.3 - inch virtual cockpit system, an additional 8.3 - inch display on the dashboard, sat nav, cruise control, parking assist, and a hatful of driver assists and safety features.

The mid-life update would add semi-autonomous driving tech too, which would allow the driver to hand over the controls to the car at speeds of up to 60 km / h in the city and up to 130 km / h on the highway.

On the tech front, the new Optima Hybrid offers driver assistance systems such as Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Blind Spot Detection (BSD), Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC), Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) and Front Collision Warning System (FCWS).

New infotainment and safety tech: On the WRX Premium and higher trim levels, drivers can opt for a 7 - inch Starlink infotainment center with navigation.

Spend the least on a base SE and you'll still get a high - tech turbocharged engine, keyless entry and push - button start, rearview camera, cloth seats with 6 - way - manual driver's adjustment, and 18 - inch wheels.

The Uconnect team constantly evaluates consumer feedback, placing a high priority on designing systems that are intuitive for both tech - savvy customers as well as tech - averse drivers who prefer hard knobs to adjust the climate or radio station.

As the T - Roc sits on the famous MQB platform that supports so many other VW Group cars, there's a whole host of the very latest tech features — whether it's connectivity or driver assistance — all controlled through the excellent touchscreen.

Fittipaldi himself says that the EF7 will be «forgiving and safe for drivers of all skill levels» and that «owner - drivers can expect reliability, lower maintenance cost and minimal mechanic and tech teams - which means more time an elation on track.»

The Avalon's dashboard is adorned with the latest tech meant to keep the driver and the passengers entertained on a long ride.

Standard features include a rear lip spoiler, projector headlights with automatic light control, driver blind spot monitor, power driver seat, Bluetooth, Blue Link Connected Care, while the Tech Package adds on rear cross traffic alert, keyless entry and ignition, leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, Navigation, and more.

When it comes to discussing vehicle technology, most Greenwich drivers will want to focus on the tech that provides entertainment, information, and connectivity.

Though the base system doesn't include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, buyers can tack on the Tech Package ($ 895) to get these interfaces, a 7 - inch UConnect system, a 7 - inch color driver display, a one - year Sirius XM subscription, and parking sensors.

The 202A package builds on those items with a hands - free power liftgate, chrome running boards, keyless entry, remote engine start, power - folding mirrors (with a driver - side auto - dimming mirror), heated and ventilated front seats, driver - position memory settings, a power tilt - and - telescoping steering wheel, a heated steering wheel, dual - zone automatic climate control, ambient cabin lighting, the Sync 3 tech interface with an 8 - inch touchscreen, Sync Connect (which includes a Wi - Fi hotspot and wireless phone charging), a 110 - volt household style outlet, blind - spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.

The Escape keeps pace on both the tech and safety fronts with seamless smartphone integration and a suite of driver - assistance features.