Sentences with phrase «point road cars»

The same link that gave us such great point - to - point road cars for relatively modest money.

Not exact matches

«That may seem like an insane number,» says Musk, but he points out that there are 2 billion cars on the road today, and every 20 years that fleet gets replaced.

Musk replied by pointing out that the detection system «tunes out» objects that it labels as road signs, underlining that this helps the car running at optimal speed and away from «false braking events.»

I know what you mean, I love road trips but at some point I get over being in the car so much.

But in 2017, it is estimated that there will at some point be 100,000 cars on the UK roads alone.

In addition, many of the reviews of the toys we discuss above point to the benefit of having these toys as entertainment or distraction as kids develop patience during religious services, restaurant and community outings, or long car rides and road trips.

We embarked on a 3 - week, 4000 - mile road trip with Tommy when he was a few months old, assuming that dining out would be no problem as up until that point he would usually happily doze in his car seat carrier while we ate.

Meanwhile, Interstate 86 is closed from the Pennsylvania state line to Bemus Point in both directions because of bad weather conditions and car crashes, as snow - covered roads continue to create perilous conditions for drivers throughout the region.

Interstate 86 was closed from the Pennsylvania state line to Bemus Point in both directions because of bad weather conditions and car crashes, as snow - covered roads continue to create perilous conditions for drivers throughout the region.

I was groggy, but I pulled my car out of the busy intersection, drove around the corner and parked on the side of Gross Point Road.

Back in the car and up the road, Ripple points to a thicket of young trees and brush on a hillside to our left.

Maybe they sat next to their dad on a long vacation road trip and even took a turn using the steering wheel to keep the car pointed in the right direction.

• Drift Contest: Coloured poles are positioned along the road and the driver is awarded points to drift the car as near to them as possible.

At the point of departure, we find Max haunted by his tragic past and hunted by desperate scavengers as he drifts around the vast wasteland in a rusty, rattling, off - road muscle car.

Stuck in a car on 2,200 mile road trip with one obnoxious person is more than enough, so while Peter Highman (Robert Downey Jr.) laments his misfortune of having to hitch a ride from Atlanta to Los Angeles with the trouble - causing, id - driven wannabe actor Ethan Tremblay (Zach Galifianakis), we have to put up with Ethan and the occasionally violent (in a rage to the point of blackout even), manic - depressive loose cannon that is Peter.

Ignoring signs pointing to the ferry, the car turned right onto a dirt road and went off the Dike Bridge (which had no guardrails) and plunged into the water killing Mary Jo, though the exact time and cause of her death is unknown since no autopsy was ever performed.

As road test editor Marc Noordeloos aptly pointed out, «This car reminds me of that old line about 911s: They always do exactly what you ask of them, even if it's the wrong thing.»

That clutch might feel a little heavy if you're coming from a road car, but compared with a racer it's breezy, with a biting point that's easy to finesse; no undignified kangarooing at the drive - through fast food restaurant here (though the Plexiglas side windows might hinder the transaction).

They tuned race cars for people to the point where it became a common sight on Los Angeles» roads and inevitably truly saved Porsche.

Although both cars come with a six - point harness free of charge, inertia - reel belts are fitted for predominant road use.

The 288 GTO was designed for this series using the 308 road car as a starting point, but by the time homologation cars had been built, the series was deemed too dangerous and canceled.

At some point in the future, it's possible that only fully autonomous cars will be allowed on public roads, but that's not happening anytime soon.

And at that point the idea to go back to Le Mans with a Mustang was canned, and replaced with a top secret skunkworks — Project Silver — to build an all - new GT to take to Le Mans, plus a corresponding road car to go with it.

It's a unique test of a car and not necessarily one that points to exceptional performance on the road.

The engine is the same 1.6 - litre four - cylinder, the shell is the same as the road car's, and things like suspension pick - up points (and the type of suspension itself) remain the same.

Higher trim levels with the same engine configuration do see the emissions creep up to the point where road tax is no longer free, but it'll still keep your company car tax payments sensible.

I can't really relate to what you have commented on, I found the handling / balance / weight transfer amazing for such (as you have pointed out) a heavy car, and let's get real here, any car capable of hitting 60 mph in 5 seconds and a 100 mph in under 13 seconds, is seriously quick in the real world, on public roads.

With all this technological wizardry, it would be insane to forget about the single point of contact between the car and road.

The Exige's price point puts it up against tough rivals - those seeking a road and track capable sports car can buy a Porsche Cayman GTS (or its Boxster sibling) or the new BMW M4 coupe for similar money.

As confirmed in the following advice, it's the brakes that will be the weak point on most road cars, quickly — and expensively — stopping play.

While seeing other cars on the road is a strong point, thanks to the Armada's tall greenhouse with large windows, the SUV's height makes it hard to see your surroundings in parking situations.

In the context of road usability, it's an important point, because the 599's fundamentally practical shape remains unchanged in the GTO, and people are bound to want to use the car on the road.

Once in the Dales, the Clubsport S was one of the most impressive cars we have ever pointed down a B - road.

You can't see the road which now dives over a slight summit but making a deliberate effort to stay a bit to the right before diving over the crest will help you to point the car to brake in a straight line for the hairpin.

The owners of said car will usually receive a payout from the insurance company at which point the insurer takes ownership of the car and assesses the damage - branding it with a categorisation from Cat A to Cat N. Cat A cars have suffered irreparable damage such as a catastrophic fire and will never be sanctioned by authorities for road use again.

Maserati claims, however, that the car steers better than ever in terms of the feel and precision it delivers on the road, while also pointing out that it benefits from more obvious gains in economy and efficiency at the same time.

I figure there's no point in using a minivan to challenge a stock car on a road course if you can't quantify your average rpm afterward.

This points towards SEAT's intention to give the Cupra brand not only a chance to lean more heavily on its motorsport connections, but also the freedom to create more distinction between its road cars and more mainstream SEAT models.

While this Mitsubishi's egg shape is the ideal container for four adult occupants and a bit of luggage, the sight of one on US roads — especially in right - hand - drive trim and with the exterior decorated in full electric car regalia — is cause for smiles, waves, and pointed fingers.

This makes the owner's pre-delivery offer to me all the more remarkable: spending a few days testing at Sonoma Raceway (formerly Sears Point) and on the roads around the Napa Valley to set the car up on its Öhlins dampers before taking it for an all - day blast on some spectacular northern California roads for final driving impressions and the photo shoot you see here.

Andy Palmer, Nissan's product planning supremo, told us that the decision to use Nismo for the road car division was down to the «need to tell the story behind the product... Nismo is about truth points behind the excitement.»

The point, Land Rover says, is that sometimes it's easier to maneuver a car when you can see it from outside: over «extreme off - roading» situations, when hitching a trailer, or potentially when moving in and out of a farm gate that must be closed behind the vehicle.

Weekend canyon cruises are great, but one of the most gratifying classic car experiences are the various rallies and point - to - point endurance races that take place on public roads.

Since there is less to press the rear tyres to the road, they will slide more easily, but this is not the same thing as saying a lighter car would therefore slide more easily at both ends... The point is that the balance of the car has changed and it is the change that makes the difference in the car's behaviour.

Volkswagen geeks may also love to point out the Golf Country production car — which made about as much sense as an off - road Beetle does — also boasted all - wheel drive.

As evidence, road test coordinator Mike Ofiara points to the car's Continental ContiSportContact 2 summer performance tires, which we've begrudgingly removed for winter in favor of safe but stodgy Bridgestone Blizzaks.

I kept my toe in and got past him, cleared a few car lengths then pulled onto the correct side of the road, at which point Mr Focus moved to phase two of his disgruntlement plan, which was to flash his high beams.

Sport is just the right amount of firm without being too harsh, and you can point the big car down the road with precision.

It's the starting point for other road - car projects and we do have a few things up our sleeves.»

Given the condition of the roads around here, I wasn't even hammering the car and I still had to make a lot of corrections to keep it pointing where I wanted to go.