Sentences with phrase «standard model car»

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After investigating certain car models, South Korean safety officials asked a United Nations body in charge of global transport regulations to look at developing new standards for glass.

In May 2009, U.S. President Barack Obama announced new fuel economy standards intended to compel manufacturers to achieve an average of 35.5 miles per gallon across their car and light truck models by 2016.

Newer model cars come standard with locking seat belts.

The Mayor pushed the Taxi and Limousine Commission to pick a standard model (the Nissan NV 200) and he convinced Albany to pass a bill that would allow the TLC to issue up to 30,000 street hail permits that would allow livery cars to make street hails in upper Manhattan and outside Manhattan.

WASHINGTON (April 3, 2018)-- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency yesterday announced completion of its Midterm Evaluation for greenhouse gas emissions standards for cars and light trucks (model years 2022 to 2025), which determined that current standards are not appropriate and should be revised.

The new model is set to go on sale in 2013 along side the standard car.

The latter lifts the M3's standard 425bhp output to 444bhp, with a healthy torque output of 406 lb ft.. While top speed remains limited to 155mph, it's enough to launch the M DCT model to 62mph in four seconds flat, or a tenth quicker than the regular production car.

As befits a car that Buick intends to take on luxury models like the Acura RDX, Audi Q5, and Lincoln MKX, the Envision comes standard with plentiful high - end equipment: Active noise cancellation, lane - keep assist, remote start, power front seats, heated front and rear seats, cooled front seats, a heated steering wheel, and a Bose sound system.

Lengthwise, the new A8 sits halfway between the current standard - and extended - wheelbase models; the A8 also has grown in width, to become the widest car in its class.

Rohit Baluja, president of India's Institute of Road Traffic Education, noted that many cars manufactured in India for export already meet more stringent safety standards, so it's just a matter of more stringent regulatory requirements for domestic - market models.

With most family cars these days having 17 - 19» as standard on higher spec models it seems pointless.

What We Said Because the only Mazda 6 available at this early date proved to be a fancy Grand Touring model, it is a bit difficult to sort through the standard equipment to compare the car directly with the Accord Sport.

Under the car are composite skid plates, front and rear, and on top of the car is a huge, dual - pane, panoramic sunroof that comes standard on SE and SEL models.

We'd be tempted instead to spend the difference to get a proper slice of M5 heritage, since you can buy any previous generation of M5 for less than the difference between this model and the standard car.

For 2017, the Maxima's most significant change is that Apple CarPlay is a new standard feature on all models, integrating iPhone apps for navigation, music and other functions with the car's audio system.

As we emphasized how much fun the track pack car had been to drive and that we were left a little cold by the standard model, he nodded slowly and smiled a knowing smile.

The metallic black Continental's 19 - inch wheels, standard on this higher - spec Reserve model, seemed slightly lost in the girth of the car's body (optional 20 - inch wheels cost $ 750, so it's not too expensive of a fix).

The car seen here is likely the standard Volkswagen Tiguan, although the automaker has confirmed it will make a special long - wheelbase, three - row model in Mexico for the U.S. market.

Subaru also looks set to release a basic «S - spec» BRZ model next year, which will offer a saving over the standard car.

Our test car was fitted with the dark wood trim that is standard on U.S. models, but lighter wood or aluminum trim are no - cost options.

History of Gardner — Douglas Ormrod writes about this American - built car produced from 1919 to 1931 / La Licorne (The Unicorn)-- A restored example of this French make is described and photographed by David Hawtin / Standard in the twenties — Michael Worthington - Williams recounts the early history of the all - British Standard / Arrol - Johnston «Victory» — Why this model was a disaster which need not have happened.

A backup camera is standard, and every model but the base trim comes standard with the very helpful AroundView monitor with Moving Object Detection, which displays multiple views of the car and sounds an alert when the vehicle is getting too close to people or objects.

I don't understand why we don't see the MR2 Spyder on these lists more?!? I know the earlier ones were plagued with oil / engine - eating problems, but the later models are reliable to 100k + miles and cost similar to the same aged Smart Roadster above... but compared to the Smart, for your # 2k - # 5k you get a 6 speed manual gearbox, over 70 % more power (~ 20 % more weight) but this is packaged in a mid-engined, rear wheel drive, normally aspirated car with no traction control and a LSD as standard:)

That's only a $ 5,000 increase over the previous entry - level Model S 60, which is how much Tesla usually charges just for adding AWD to a Model S. Given that the new car also has improved performance, a longer driving range, and extra standard features, the 70D's price tag is actually a bargain.

Sportier ST - Line models sit 10 mm lower than standard cars, while the Active sits 30 mm higher.

1910 Panhard Levassor — Alvaro Casal Tatlock recounts the rescue and restoration of this Edvardian in Uruguay / Standard Flying Twenty and caravan — This elegant 1930s double - act is described and photographed by Paul Shinton / 1920s Essex — Kit Foster writes about the evolution of this inexpensive American four passenger «coach» / Jewel — made in Bradford — The story of John E Woods and the cars his company made during the wars / 1929 Delage DMS — The Editor drives in style on this month's «Excursion» / Hill - climb at Caerphilly — BryanDemaus continues his series of articles on pre-war hill - climb locations / Model Ts and Beaulieu Autojumble — Peter Brockes reports on this year's Beaulieu Autojumble and Dave Fitton photographed the Model Ts / 1935 Maserati sports - racer — The continuing history of the resurrection of this 4CS by owner Ken Painter.

Standard on all S90 models is Volvo's latest in semi-autonomous driving technology, Pilot Assist, which gives steering assistance to keep the car within its lane of travel at speeds up to 80 mph.

If that sounds a bit steep given the car used to start nearer the # 20k mark, it's because the standard and «Tech» models have since been amalgamated — presumably, nobody was buying the lower - spec ones anyway — so standard GTs now feature a full roster of kit.

The standard car is already handsome, but with multi-spoke 17 - inch wheels and more aggressively styled bumpers, the differences are subtle but effective enough to set the Sport model apart from the rest of the range.

Mazda says this show car builds on the sportiness and quality of the standard model, and enhances the company's «Soul of Motion» design theme.

At 97.6 inches, the concept's wheelbase is a full two feet longer than the standard ForTwo, and the car is about 33.5 inches longer and 6.3 inches taller than the standard model.

The model will also get an upgraded brake system that includes 13.4 - inch front rotors instead of the standard car's 12.4 - inch rotors.

Future i cars will showcase technologies that the brand will introduce into its standard models.

Pricing for the limited - run model starts at # 36,610 — compared to the # 32,990 of the standard car.

All cars from model year 1996 and newer are set to a basic standard.

The standard car's perfect, mid-engined balance is just as evident in this limited edition model, but in terms of response and immediacy the GT4 is on a different planet to the mainstream versions.

Reliable components were used for Subaru's attempt on its own record — Mark Higgins once again took up driving duties, while a near - standard specification WRX STI sports saloon (albeit the latest 2015 model year car in this instance) was his tool.

On Tuesday, CARB's enforcement division chief, Todd Sax, told the California state legislature that VW may not be able to apply a fix to the 482,000 model years 2009 - ’15 diesels (including a few Audi A3s) that would bring the cars into full compliance with emission standards, according to Reuters.

Elsewhere, the car is identical to the standard model.

Key differences in this Corvette ZR1 prototype versus Corvette models that are currently on sale include the massive wing on the back, which should help create downforce to keep the car planted, and what could possibly be a standard removable carbon - fiber roof.

According to Automotive News, these cars were the Detective versions, not the standard pursuit models.

Standard equipment includes the fenders, quarters, hood, decklid, fascias, and lamps that transform the revised outside gauge faces that replicate the ’77 model's, plus carbon - fiber trim to suggest an update on the engine - turned aluminum look featured on the original cars (and TAW produces its own carbon fiber in house).

Whereas the standard car can feel quite short of body control, particularly at the rear axle, the GTS corners flatly and feels superbly locked down with none of the unsettling vertical motions that characterise the base model.

The extra power is nice, but the reduced weight is key to improved straight - line performance, and the car grips and stops much better than a standard model.

Based on a standard GTS model, the 2016 Porsche 911 GTS Rennsport Reunion Edition pays homage to Rennsport Reunion, a gathering of classic Porsche racing cars.

Those who opt for this model benefit from a standard Technology package that includes a head - up display, active park assist, and adaptive cruise control as well as special services such as complimentary car washes and remote servicing pickup and delivery.

I got the car used and I've been told that this model of BMW doesn't use standard power steering fluid.

In combination with the smooth, quick - shifting dual - clutch transmission, the smaller, torquier engine actually makes the Eco model feel peppier than the standard car, both when accelerating from a stoplight and while passing or merging at highway speeds.

Zero to 60 is done in 5.2 seconds in the standard rear - wheel drive model, while the all - wheel drive 4MATIC - equipped car handles the dash to 60 mph in just 5.5 seconds.

A seven - speed manual is standard on all Corvette models but the pace car will use the optional eight - speed automatic transmission.