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For starters, the hybrid model felt very lethargic at full steam, unable to pass slower vehicles with gaps in traffic that would've allowed for an effortless, safe passing maneuver in the 2.0.

From purposely gliding the side of a vehicle into a flat barrier to slow a vehicle with brake failure to maintaining direction due to wheel - hub failures, you can learn how to safely prevent vehicle recalls from causing much more than physical damage.

Not exact matches

And with traditional automakers slow to cannibalize their combustion engine vehicles, he thinks it's going to be hard for them catch up to on electric, despite the production problems plaguing Tesla's new Model 3 sedan, its first vehicle aimed at the mass car - buying market.

March was slow month for new vehicle sales in Western Australia, adding to a slow quarter for the majority of the top industry players, with Nissan being one of the few exceptions.

«Ninety percent of the energy that was used for acceleration can be recovered when the vehicle slows back down, kind of like stepping on the brakes of a Toyota Prius with regenerative braking that can capture some of that acceleration energy.

The NTSB is also investigating this month's Uber accident in Tempe, Arizona, in which a Volvo XC90 equipped with the ride - hailing giant's self - driving system failed to slow the vehicle as a 49 - year - old woman crossed the street pushing a bicycle.

The patented 2 - point top tether with staged - release webbing anchors the top of the car seat to the vehicle and slows forward movement, reducing crash forces.

The means that it adjusts to the brake pressure of the vehicle you're driving to tow the trailer with, essentially slowing down the trailer at the same rate that you're slowing down your vehicle.

One of the main issues with landing humans on Mars is figuring out how to slow down so the vehicle landing doesn't smash into the ground.

While I admit to needing practice on the slowest subsonic mode, Fast RMX's tiring unlock system means you have to complete, and win the cups of, all 30 courses before being able to up the ante; that's a real drainer for players returning from Wii U. I also didn't feel compelled to unlock to experiment with different vehicles, as they essentially feel the same.

In the case of BMW, those legacies include a large workforce trained to complete tasks that may soon become obsolete, an assembly network designed to build conventional vehicles with internal combustion engines, a hungry dealer network that needs to be fed, and an EV line - up comprised only of the slow - selling i3.

Although a bit slower and a lot heavier than say a 330i this vehicle can keep up with the best of them.

In some vehicles, especially high - performance Audis, it's nice to have the lighter response in the steering wheel during slow maneuvers, like in parking lots, with a firming up when you increase speed.

With just 3,413 sales in 2014, the RLX is Acura's slowest - selling vehicle.

The system worked by dutifully slowing down Hoffman's vehicle «but it took longer than I was comfortable with.»

Combined with the 4MATIC all - wheel drive, which is a first for the E-Class Cabriolet series, it truly inspires confidence as you maneuver around tight turns and slower vehicles in most driving conditions.

New safety features include Collision Prevention Assist Plus, which works with the radar - based brake assist system to automatically slow down the vehicle when collision is imminent.

And sure enough, this 5,185 - pound sport / utility vehicle — sorry, sports activity coupe, per BMW marketing — slows just enough for us to screech around a hairpin, where we promptly nail the throttle and let the all - wheel - drive system and torque - vectoring rear differential figure out what to do with 553 lb - ft of torque.

Previously it would do something similar with the reverse gear, but requiring a very light touch on the loud pedal to get the vehicle moving (after which it would creep again... but slower than in»D»).

After only a short time on the highway, I begin to remember why summer road trips in Michigan can be a slow and tedious undertaking: the road is crammed with a hodgepodge of motorhomes and overstuffed cars, as well as pickups, minivans, and SUVs towing campers, boats, jet - skis, and / or other recreational vehicles heading to the northern and western parts of the state.

The automaker notes that the vehicles are equipped with a brake override system, so if the accelerator does get trapped, pushing on the brake pedal will slow the vehicle, enabling the driver to stop and turn the vehicle off.

With body structure constructed entirely of aluminum, SVRs recently circled the Nurburging in eight minutes, 14 seconds, which make them only a tick slower than Porsche's Cayenne Turbo S — the vehicle most clearly in Land Rover's crosshairs.

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When traffic ahead slows down, you automatically slow down, and later resume the preset speed when traffic picks back up.10 Forward Collision Warning with Brake Support10 can alert you to a potential collision with the vehicle ahead.

A vehicle equipped with stability control is constantly checking to see if there's grip, and when it detects a loss of grip, or that the car's trajectory is not in line with the steering angle (suggesting it's going too fast in a corner), it can apply certain brakes or even cut engine power to slow the vehicle and bring it back on its intended course.

Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go The 6 Series» available radar - based cruise control will detect a slower - moving vehicle ahead and reduce speed accordingly.

DAY SIX: Still happy with mileage, been warming the vehicle up and was caught on Glenmore trail for slow drive home, still managing an average of 10.1 L / 100 km, that's great!

All engines are mated to a 6 speed automatic transmission that features auto grade braking that assists in slowing down the vehicle with the engine.

Full - speed Forward Collision Warning — Plus with Full Stop: provides autonomous braking and, under certain circumstances, slows or brings the vehicle to a full stop when a frontal collision is imminent

Regenerative braking is not by itself sufficient as the sole means of safely bringing a vehicle to a standstill, or slowing it as required, so it must be used in conjunction with another braking system such as friction - based braking.

Depreciation is usually the single highest expense in the first few years of ownership; while no vehicle is immune from this corrosion — save for rare cars with limited production — buyers can cut their losses by selecting vehicles that depreciate slowest.

Subaru has determined that certain 2012 Legacy / Outback and Impreza (except WRX and STI) vehicles may be equipped with a brake master cylinder that could malfunction and cause an increase in the amount of brake pedal travel distance required to slow or stop the vehicle.

In slower heavy traffic the 6 cylinder tends to transition meekly in auto or too aggressively when downshifted with paddle and changing lanes (a steady medium is hard to find when passing slow vehicles that are typically geared better for commuting at rush hour).

This slow - speed agricultural and light freight vehicle was a tricycle with the front wheel carrying a large tractor tyre.

The adaptive brake boosting effect and activation of Pre-Safe ® take place when the driver applies the brake, and if the driver fails to respond autonomous braking will be activated at speeds up to 62 mph to reduce the severity of a collision with slower or stopping vehicles.

Front crash prevention systems with autonomous braking that can stop drivers from rear - ending another vehicle or slow them down enough to lessen the impact are making a measurable difference in insurance claims (see Status Report special issue: crash avoidance, July 3, 2012).

With the car unloaded, Audi quotes a zero - to -60-mph time of 11.4 seconds, which would make it one of the slowest accelerating vehicles on the market, according to a road - test list published in Road & Track magazine.

This feature not only maintains a set distance between the FX and a vehicle ahead of it, the Distance Control Assist can actually slow and even bring the FX to a complete stop with no driver intervention.

Each engine is coupled with a standard Hydra - Matic 6 - speed automatic transmission, which includes a Driver Shift Control system with Tap - Up / Tap - Down technology and auto grade braking that automatically uses the brakes and engine to slow the vehicle when necessary.

Deploying sensors, DISTRONIC PLUS with PRE-SAFE Brake scans the road ahead for stopped or slow moving traffic, if it senses the vehicle is moving too fast and a collision may occur, visual and audible alerts are used along with automatic braking to prevent the vehicle from crashing into an object in front of it.

- Low emissions vehicle and good MPG - Good sound system - Quick to speed up and slow down - Good turning radius compared to other similar sized cars I have driven - Easy to use cruise control - Overall sleek and intuitive - Can roll down windows with key chain - Durable: No serious repairs needed at 150,000 miles - Just enough room to fit multiple fishing poles in!

When driving in slow - moving traffic or traffic jams, the driver is able to safely move along with the flow of traffic and let the vehicle's automatic systems handle the tasks of stopping, pulling away again and approaching junctions where there are already vehicles waiting ahead.

Other notable features include speed - sensitive wipers that travel faster / slower based on vehicle speed; dual cupholders in the front and rear of the center console (optional in the Hiline console); optional compact disc player in the center armrest; a battery saver that turns off lights 20 minutes after the ignition key is removed; a 12 - volt power plug in the dash for phone or radar detector; an arrow on the gas gauge that points to the side of the car with the fuel filler door; huge outside mirrors for excellent side and rear visibility; and rear - seat headrests that slip down against seat tops so you can fold seat backs for more cargo room without having to remove headrests.

In addition to Adaptive Brake Assist, which offers protection from collisions from speeds as low as 7 km / h, standard - fit COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS also features an additional function: when a danger of collision persists and the driver fails to respond, the system is able to carry out autonomous braking at speeds of up to 200 km / h, thereby reducing the severity of collisions with slower or stopping vehicles.

By making / selling more (VANs / SUVs / Pick - ups) ICE heavier vehicles, manufacturers are fighting (with success) to slow / delay the switch to electrified vehicles as much as they can.

This is a model that has been a staple of the family vehicle market for well - deserved long run, with no signs of slowing in its popularity — Ready to find out why?

Available adaptive cruise control with stop allows you to determine a distance you want to follow a vehicle in front of you and the Durango will do the rest, accelerating and slowing down accordingly.

If you step up to the $ 32,495 2.5 i Touring Package with Technology Option, the Forester receives its IIHS TSP + award due to Subaru's innovative EyeSight driver assistance system that combines adaptive cruise control, brake assist and lane departure systems to slow the vehicle down in potential collision scenarios.

As a safety reminder, any vehicle equipped with a dual - line, drum - brake master cylinder will not provide enough fluid pressure to the calipers to safely slow you down.

Designed to be small and economical, thefirst Minimaximized passenger and luggage space in a package just 10 feet long.While it was undersized and rather slow (engine output was rated atjust 34 hp), a light chassis with 10 - inch wheels pushed to the furthestcorners of the vehicle did offer one benefit - go kart - like handling.