Sentences with phrase «on economy segments»

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The political standoff in Canberra will put a spotlight on the value of the $ A, and the uncompetitive nature of large segments of Australia's economy.

That's because many of the so - called nonbank banks — some of the big credit - card companies and brokerage houses, for instance — have based their own business plans on growth within the entrepreneurial marketplace, in large part because that segment of the economy has been ignored by much of the banking community for years.

Although these invest in stocks, sector funds, as their name suggests, focus on a particular segment of the economy.

However, since Canada's population is concentrated in markets that already fetch their oil at higher world prices, even if western Canadian producers were to access better prices for their products, that would be unlikely to have a meaningful effect on gasoline prices or other segments of our economy.

Roadmap 2020 also focuses on the potential for businesses owned by women of color, which constitute one of the fastest growing segments of the U.S. economy, starting businesses at 3 to 5 times the rate of all businesses in the U.S.. However, their revenues are under half that of men of color.

In essence, the bifurcated U.S. housing market signaled that the economic engine has not been firing on all cylinders; to make matters worse — some segments of the economy are overheating from excess stimulus, while others are sputtering along:

These themes reflect a consistent focus on China's «new economy» segments, rather than its traditional industries, many of which are dealing with structural issues and overcapacity.

From then on he established a series of ventures in different segments of the economy including frozen food service, real estate, sugar and a motor vehicle and parts distribution company specialized in Daihatsu products.

Niagara County lawmakers received the first segment of a two - part annual briefing on the state of the county's economy and economic development efforts from the men tasked with leading the herculean effort to keep Niagara County's economy growing against the backdrop of a weak national economy Tuesday night.

A sobering segment on This American Life a few years ago documented the plight of Americans living in depressed towns — themselves plunked down in poor states — and struggling to fend for themselves in an economy that is systematically shedding every kind of job they know how to do.

Some people want small cars but aren't willing to move down to a B - segment vehicle that offers virtually no difference in fuel economy but requires a big sacrifice in power and generally a sacrifice in comfort on long highway drives.

The Accord's combination of virtues — chiefly its clear packaging advantage along with its better city fuel economy — better align with the priorities in this segment and put it on top in this match - up.

The lack of enthusiast appeal is hardly a deal breaker in a segment so focused on roominess and fuel economy, but the 6 isn't a leader in those areas, either.

With the 2012 Focus, Ford is banking on a «paradigm shift» in the C - segment, in which potential buyers consider technology and fuel economy among their top priorities.

Fuel economy for the Eco model is estimated at 28/38/32 mpg (city / highway / combined), which improves significantly on the 2.4 - liter Sonata's 25/37/29 mpg ratings and puts it right near the top of the midsize segment for combined ratings.

The Renegade also capitalizes on Americans» growing interest in the subcompact sport / utility segment as it positions the brand to meet stringent 2016 and ’25 Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards.

of torque (10 percent increase), with better fuel economy and increased refinement 6,000 - mile maintenance schedule for all gasoline engines Improved steering linkage for 4x4 models Trailer Sway Control added to available Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system available 2007 MODEL YEAR YES ® Essentials Stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat fabric incorporated into vehicles with cloth seats Power accessory delay E85 compatible 4.7 - liter V - 8 engine (Flexible Fuel Vehicle — FFV) Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Optional remote start One - touch, three - blink lane change feature 2006 MODEL YEAR Multi-displacement System (MDS) on 5.7 - liter engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system on a pickup truck (first for segment) and enables fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four - speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine) results in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteristics

Even by the standards of comparable engines in this segment, the claimed economy figures of 14mpg in the city and 19mpg on the highway aren't especially impressive (a like - for - like Chevrolet Suburban, for instance, will return 16mpg in the city and 23mpg on the highway).

Transit Connect's new 1.5 - liter EcoBlue diesel engine — the only diesel in the segment — is targeted to have an EPA - estimated fuel economy rating of at least 30 mpg on the highway (actual mileage will vary; final EPA 1.5 - liter EcoBlue fuel economy estimates are expected in early 2019).

* Segment - best towing (20,000 lb / 9,072 kg) and payload (6,335 lb / 2,873 kg) supported by all - new frames and strong suspensions for maximum capability * Class - leading torque, class - leading fuel economy with up to 63 - percent lower emissions and quicker acceleration with new 6.6 L Duramax diesel mated to new Allison 1000 six - speed automatic transmission * B20 biodiesel capable * All - new exhaust brake system for greater feeling of control and reduced brake pad wear * Comprehensive set of confidence - and control - related features, including trailer sway control, integrated trailer brake control, hill start assist, automatic grade braking and intelligent brake assist * Bold and new exterior design features louvered hood, front bumper, grille and 20 - inch wheels * Extended cab models feature 170 - degree - opening rear access doors for unobstructed access to the interior * Purposeful technology, including available mobile WiFi, USB connectivity, Bluetooth connectivity, XM Satellite Radio, OnStar 9.0 and navigation * Goes on sale this summer

The EPA's estimated fuel economy on 2016 CR - Vs with front - wheel drive is 29 mpg combined (26 city / 33 highway), a superb showing for this segment.

Critical Knowledge: All - new, 5 - passenger, compact crossover SUVChoice of 4 - cylinder or V - 6 engine; 6 - speed automatic transmission standardDirect - injection engine technologyFront - wheel drive or all - wheel drive (FWD or AWD) Predicted segment - best highway fuel economy of 30 mpg with 4 - cylinder engineComprehensive package of premium features, with an emphasis on vehicle safety and passenger comfortProgrammable power liftgate and standard rear - vision cameraOnStar and XM satellite radio

From the segment's first TorqueFlite eight - speed transmission now standard on every Charger model for best - in - class V - 6 fuel economy; to the new Charger SRT Hellcat, the world's quickest, fastest and most powerful rear - wheel - drive sedan — America's only four - door muscle car stands in a class by itself, now with a starting U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $ 27,995 (all prices exclude $ 995 destination).

And we've driven and tested the entirety of the mid-size-truck segment, filled each one with our volume - measuring ping - pong balls and carry - on cases, evaluated the trucks» real - world fuel economy, towed with them, and even taken them tailgating.

Fuel economy's also pretty good by class standards, with the 24mpg in the city and 34mpg on the highway that the front - wheel drive versions of the Audi A6 are capable of returning being fairly competitive for a four - cylinder gasoline engine in this segment.

Leading fuel efficiency: 35 % fuel economy improvement compared with 2005 on a corporate average by launching products delivering class - leading fuel efficiency across a wide range of segments in Japan, China, Europe and the United States such as: an all - new front - wheel drive hybrid model and an all - new plug - in hybrid model based on Nissan's unique technology.

The «07 Suburban is based on GM's new, full - size SUV architecture, which features sleek exterior styling, a sharper, more precise driving feel, more power with improved, segment - leading fuel economy, increased interior refinement and improved quietness.

Crossovers, built on car - like unibodies, are outstripping SUVs in popularity and the streamlined XL7 Limited joins the crossover segment as a modern, style - conscious seven - passenger version with optional all - wheel drive and the advantage of excellent fuel economy.

The Pacifica puts Chrysler back on top of the minivan segment by offering class - leading horsepower and fuel economy, excellent road manners and ride quality, and an unmatched array of family - friendly features... all wrapped up in a surprisingly stylish package.

The ’07 Avalanche is based on GM's new, full - size SUV platform, which features more power with segment - leading fuel economy and flex - fuel capability; a sharper, more precise driving feel; increased interior refinement; and improved quietness.

The 2007 model is based on GM's brand - new, full - size SUV platform, which features more power with improved, segment - leading fuel economy and flex - fuel capability on some models; a sharper, more precise driving feel; increased interior refinement and improved quietness; and world - class safety.

Given there are quite a few other cars out there that surpass the Jeep in terms of practicality, fuel economy and on - road manners, we struggle to come up with a conclusive argument in favour of choosing the Cherokee over everything else this segment has to offer.

While we're still waiting on a lot of numbers, like cargo space, engine output, fuel economy, and towing, it looks like the revisions to Ford's full - size SUV will keep it a compelling and relevant choice in its niche segment.

The best V6 minivans are best known for their confident power, and even as the 2016 Nissan Quest delivers on that front, engineers also have squeezed a bit more fuel economy from its 3.5 - liter V6: After revisions to the Quest's X-tronic continuously variable transmission, its EPA rating in combined travels bumps up 1 mile per gallon to 23 mpg; unchanged are its 20 mpg city / 27 mpg highway numbers, but Nissan now ranks No. 1 in the segment for both city and combined fuel efficiency.

With roots that include the breakthrough 1955 and 2005 models, the new 2015 Chrysler 300 takes the nameplate's style and sophistication to new levels and highlights six decades of ambitious American ingenuity through iconic design proportions and inspired materials, world - class quality and craftsmanship, best - in - class 31 miles per gallon (mpg) highway fuel economy, plus class - exclusive innovations — including a state - of - the - art TorqueFlite eight - speed transmission now standard on every model, the segment's most advanced all - wheel drive (AWD) system, award - winning Uconnect Access services, all - new and segment - exclusive 7 - inch full color driver information display (DID) and the newest generation Uconnect systems — putting boulevards and interstates on notice once again.

The Dart (which picks up its name from the 1960s original) will apparently offer the best aerodynamic performance in the segment, which helps fuel economy on the highway.

«With an emphasis on being eco-friendly as well as staying on top of cutting - edge technology, the all - new Rio is the first vehicle to offer ISG technology outside of the hybrid and luxury segments, which helps to improve fuel economy by turning the engine off when the vehicle is not in motion,» says Kia.

Sadly, the fuel economy isn't great even by class standards, with the claimed fuel economy of 13mpg in the city and 17mpg on the highway being amongst the worst you'll find in this segment.

The diesel - powered Equinox and Terrain offer the best fuel economy in the segment — 39 mpg on the highway — and with 34 highway mpg, the Honda CR - V offers the best fuel economy of a gas - powered compact SUV.

Chief among its strengths are excellent projected fuel economy numbers, rare - for - the - segment standard equipment, pleasant interior, lively on - road demeanor, and very competitive pricing.

Chief among its strengths are excellent fuel economy numbers, rare - for - the - segment standard equipment, a pleasant interior, lively on - road demeanor, and very competitive pricing.

The 2.5 - liter I - 4 First launched on the fuel - economy segment leader 2009 Ford Escape, Ford's all - new Duratec 2.5 - liter I - 4 gives the 2010 Fusion 175 horsepower and 172 lb. - ft.

In one of the most extensive mid-cycle makeovers in Nissan history, the 2016 Nissan Altima stands ready to build on its segment - leading growth over the past five years with a new design, new driving feel, improved fuel economy, a new sport Altima SR grade and a wide array of enhanced technology, connectivity and safety features.

The best minivans under $ 30,000 have begun showing an increased emphasis on fuel economy, though you may be surprised at the segment's leader.

Building on the award - winning truck, the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel will further stretch its best - in - class fuel economy title lead and continue to raise the innovation bar in one of the automotive industry's most customer - loyal segments.

An isolated oil price shock or two can be readily absorbed by other segments of the economy, but the type of steep, sustained rise in oil prices that we've seen in recent years becomes a cost factor that has to be passed on.

As for the research analysis, they provide breakdowns on companies or on specific segments of the economy.

Sector funds focus on one particular segment of the economy and invest in securities issued by companies concentrated in that segment.

This type of mutual fund forgoes broad diversification to concentrate on a certain segment of the economy.

The problem is that there are a lot of index funds and etfs that are based on very narrow segments of the economy.