By selecting a driving mode, adjustments are made to steering, throttle response, and transmission shifts to allow the driver greater control
over vehicle dynamics.
Not exact matches
The car's suspension tuning has also been altered to improve driving
dynamics, giving drivers better control
over the
vehicle.
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
FRANKFURT — BMW AG unveils the Concept X6, a 4 - door luxury cross / utility
vehicle that emphasizes driving
dynamics over utility but also highlights a potentially new chassis system and hybrid drivetrain from the German auto maker.
Driving in a variety of conditions, including urban streets, highways and winding gravel roads, the Traverse's
dynamics were what one would expect of a modern SUV — it handled well, for what it is, the ride was quite comfortable, even
over rough terrain, and the
vehicle felt quite stable with minimal body lean.
The XT4 is Cadillac's first - ever compact CUV, a crucial segment for the brand to enter in leu of changing market
dynamics that is favoring crossovers
over other
vehicle types likes sedans.
Despite there being a significant amount of noise from the press about the subcompact car space being are a dead - end segment thanks to the ongoing shift in consumer buying
dynamics that favors crossover utility
vehicles (CUVs)
over passenger cars, the numbers suggest quite the opposite to be the case.
BMW surely envisioned the X1 as «best of both world's» type of
vehicle, but truthfully we just can't see why anyone would pick this
over the 3 series or the X3, especially when one offers better driving
dynamics and about the same storage, and the other offers more carrying capacity and better cabin room.
We attribute the Trax's noteworthy September sales performance to widespread availability of the model at the retail level, generous manufacturer incentives, and strong demand for the model at the retail level caused by the ongoing change in consumer buying
dynamics where car buyers are favoring SUVs / CUVs
over other
vehicle types, such as sedans and coupes.
A significant amount of weight has been shaved — predominantly from
over the car's front axle, thanks to its smaller engine — improving the
vehicle's agility and handling
dynamics.
Manual transmissions offer much greater control
over the
vehicle's driving
dynamics.
However, if electrified
vehicles can begin to compete with a better drive offering through leveraging the innate capabilities of electric motors and sophisticated software control to deliver superior
vehicle dynamics, these
vehicles may gain a substantial value point
over their mechanical drive competitors.
Fully electric
vehicles with individually controlled electric motor drives allow significantly improved
vehicle dynamics over vehicles with equal torque on the left and right wheels and constant torque distribution between the front and rear axles.
In the filing for a patent awarded in 2014 on the design of a system for
vehicle dynamics control in electric
vehicles, Ian Wright, currently the founder and CEO of Wrightspeed (earlier post) and a co-founder of Tesla Motors, and his co-inventor Ryan Cash explain that existing control systems for
vehicle dynamics — e.g., Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, and Anti-Lock Braking — exercise control
over engine power, and may automatically apply and release brakes on each wheel independently.
The precise controllability of the torque generated by the electric motor drives together with their fast
dynamics allows a continuous and seamless actuation of torque - vectoring, which is a significant improvement
over conventional stability control systems found on current production
vehicles.
After empirical testing, judges are invited to take each
vehicle on a hot lap
over the course to safely test chassis
dynamics, electronic stability, and ABS function.