The 508's
rear end demands less attention.
Not exact matches
Finally, the sunset of the era of Ford manufacturing in Australia capped off the week's discussion, following the company's announcement that local production would
end in 2016, the victim of shrinking
demand for the brand's traditional full - size
rear - drive sedans, the strength of the Australian dollar, which has made imports cheaper, and Ford CEO Alan Mulally's insistence on global platforms.
There is also on -
demand torque punch, which in combination with an aggressive turn - in maneuver destabilizes the
rear end to an extent that freezes the grin on your face.
Thanks to a slightly firmer front suspension and softer
rear, I carve a path along the relentlessly
demanding course feeling much more planted to the pavement, while the
rear end is even more eager to drift around corners.
William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com June 4, 2013 In a surprising form of defiance, Chrysler has said no the
demand made by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to recall 2.7 million Jeep Grand Cherokees and Liberties due to fuel tanks that could catch on fire in a
rear end accident.
The recall is being
demanded by The Center for Auto Safety, stating that a defective fuel tank design can cause the gas tank to rupture in the event of a
rear -
end collision.
In normal driving conditions, the torque split is tail - happy 40:60, but if conditions
demand, the front
end can take up to 70 percent of torque while the
rear can cope with up to 85 percent.