Sentences with phrase «so drive up standards»

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Productivity growth matters because it drives up our purchasing power: if it lags, so will our standard of living.

This argument, which seems more ideological than empirical, is based on standard trade theory in which there is an implicit assumption that any intervention will drive trade performance away from its optimum, so that the United States always gains from the further opening up of its own market, even if trade partners don't reciprocate.

Chinese electric cars are not known for providing the best driving experience and battery life, so having a standard like Tesla could help encourage the domestic market and drive up competition.

Secondly, whilst in more recent times there is more emphasis on the need for places, in fact the genesis of the idea behind the free school programme was to allow those who could demonstrate they could run schools successfully (be they parent groups, foundations and sponsors or indeed other schools) to be allowed to do so in an attempt to use competition to drive up standards.

A spokesperson for the DfE said the government «recognised there were challenges» and added that Justine Greening, education secretary, had «set out her ambition to continue driving up standards through investment in professional development so the best teachers stay in the profession.»

A Department for Education spokesman said: «To drive up standards we will encourage more schools to work together in multi-academy trusts so they share resources, staff and expertise.»

«To drive up standards we will encourage more schools to work together in multi-academy trusts so they share resources, staff and expertise.

Enter stage right — on the same day — Think Tank Policy Exchange published a report claiming that free schools are driving up standards of others schools in the areas they've opened in — so vindicating the policy's twin rationales of greater choice and competition.

Even so, the E-Hybrid looks like a Porsche (a newly reshaped form has matured at last), drives like a Porsche (three - mode PASM active suspension is standard), and, well, is priced like a Porsche (don't let the list of options gobble up your wallet).

BMW has actually set the 3 Series GT up to be a more comfortable car than the standard 3 Series, so you'll find it's not quite as sharp to drive.

Naturally, four - wheel drive and Land Rover's Terrain Response system are both standard, even at the base of the line - up — but so, too, are four - cylinder engines, coil suspension and an usually low ride height for a Range Rover.

There's also all - wheel drive standard across the lineup so whether you're adventuring up a mountain or through the snow on the way to work, the Crosstrek is up to the task.

Navigation is standard on the Porsche 911, so drivers will never have to worry about getting lost in a strange city or ending up on the wrong side of town, which could be dangerous when driving such a recognizable supercar.

Stepping up to the Limited model nets you standard Bluetooth with Chyrsler's Uconnect voice command system and adds a touch - screen receiver for the audio rig that features a 30 GB hard drive for ripping audio tracks and USB connectivity — these options can also be added a la carte to the Touring model, but if you're thinking of doing so, go ahead and step up to the Limited to unlock the navigation option and add standard leather trim and larger chrome wheels.

The base and one - up - from - the - bottom Sport models fit well into our $ 30,000 budget, even with a few options; keep in mind that all Wranglers have 4 - wheel drive and prodigious off - road abilities as standard, so even the most basic versions will take you pretty far off the beaten path.

A plug - in hybrid system maximizes driving efficiency, so you enjoy up to 640 miles of range and 133 MPGe.1 The premium interior offers superior comfort through deeply - bolstered front seats with standard heating.

Options: Hd Radio W / Multicast Fm Station Reception Ipod & Usb Adapter Bluetooth Wireless Technology For Hands - Free Calling - Inc: (W / Bluetooth Compatible Mobile Phone If So Equipped) Phonebook Downloading Capabilities (Please Visit Your Authorized Bmw Center For Details On Standard & Optional Services) Pre-Wiring For Satellite Radio Anti-Theft Am / Fm Stereo / Cd / Mp3 Audio System - Inc: 12 Speakers 205 - Watt Digital Amplifier Radio Data System (Rds) Auto - Store 3 - Channel Fm Diversity Antenna System & Auxiliary Audio Input Adapter Compatible W / Portable Music Players Door Handles In Matching Body Color Halogen Free - Form Foglights Rain - Sensing Windshield Wipers W / Automatic Headlight Control V - Spoke (Style 307) 18 X 8.0 Light Alloy Wheels - Inc: 245 / 50R18 Run - Flat All - Season Tires Privacy Glass Pwr Tailgate Leatherette Upholstery Central Locking System W / Center Console Switch (Leaves Gas Filler Door Unlocked) Double - Lock Feature & 2 - Step Unlocking Automatic Climate Control W / Micro-Filter & Air Recirculation Silver Matte Trim Front & Rear Floor Mats Vehicle Key Memory Anti-Theft Alarm System Rear - Window Defroster High - Gloss Black Instrument Panel Front Center Console Armrest 3 - Spoke Leather - Wrapped Multi-Function Sport Steering Wheel - Inc: Controls For Audio System Cruise Control & Bluetooth Wireless Communication For Hands - Free Mobile Phone (If So Equipped) Dual Cupholders Idrive System W / On - Board Computer & Controller - Inc: (8) Programmable Memory Buttons 8 - Way Pwr Adjustable Front Bucket Seats - Inc: 2 - Way Manual Headrests & Driver - Seat & Mirror Memory Tilt / Telescopic Steering Wheel Column Rear - Seat Backrests W / 40/60 Split Pwr Rear Windows W / One - Touch Down Operation Ambiance Light Package - Inc: Front Exit Lights Front / Rear Map - Reading Footwell & Visor - Mirror Lights Pwr Front Windows W / One - Touch Up / Down Operation Dynamic Cruise Control Chrome Tailpipe Finishers Servotronic Vehicle - Speed - Sensitive Pwr Steering Trailer Hitch Prewiring 8 - Speed Steptronic Automatic Transmission - Inc: Sport & Manual Shift Modes Adaptive Transmission Control 4 - Wheel Ventilated Anti-Lock Disc Brakes W / Dynamic Brake Control Xdrive All - Wheel - Drive System Electronic Throttle Control Gas - Pressure Shock Absorbers 2.0 L Dual Overhead Cam (Dohc) 16 - Valve 240 - Hp Inline 4 - Cylinder Engine - Inc: Twinpower Turbo Technology High Precision Direct Injection Valvetronic Double - Vanos Steplessly Variable Valve Timing Auto Start / Stop Function Brake Energy Regeneration Front & Rear Anti-Roll (Stabilizer) Bars Automatic - Locking Retractors (Alr) On All Passenger - Seat Safety Belts (For Installation Of Child - Restraint Seats) Active Head Restraints In Front Seats Crash Sensor That Activates Battery Safety Terminal Disconnect Of Alternator - Inc: Fuel Pump & Starter From Battery; Automatically Unlocks Doors & Turns On Hazard & Interior Lights Hill Descent Control Head Protection System (Hps) Front & Rear Child Safety Rear Door Locks Dynamic Stability Control - Inc: Brake Drying Brake Stand - By Start - Off Assistant & Brake Fade Compensation Front Safety Belts W / Automatic Pretensioners Tire Pressure Monitor Latch For Child - Restraint Safety - Seat Installation Daytime Running Lights Driving Dynamics Control W / Eco Pro Driver & Front Passenger Airbag Supplemental Restraint System - Inc: Advanced Technology: Dual - Threshold Dual - Stage Deployment; & Front - Passenger Seat Sensors Designed To Prevent Unnecessary Airbag Deployment

So, yeah, you give up a couple of MPGs over the standard V6, and you don't have a V8 or manual transmission option, but you also get to rip awesome all - wheel - drive donuts in the winter instead of having to drive your rusted out beater Jeep Cherokee.