Sentences with phrase «vehicle size legislationoffering»

Several factors influence black car and limo insurance cost including location, vehicle value, vehicle size, driver history and coverage needs.

Loss transfer is governed by vehicle size: any time a trailer truck hits a car, or a car hits a motorcycle, loss transger is likely to kick in.

The vehicle size that insulates and protects bus passengers is a liability for those struck by a bus.

The faster that happens, the best it will be for all of us, but the way things are going, it will probably unfold in North - America is like this: oil will keep getting more expensive, SUVs sales will keep going down, cars will progressively slim down (Small Japanese Cars Are Coming to North - America, Again) and hybridizing until North - America catches up to Europe and Asia in vehicle size.

They would also have to know that vehicle emissions increase with vehicle size.)

Supported by automakers, unions, national security groups, and environmentalists, the standards set fuel economy and global warming emission targets, based on vehicle size, for new cars and trucks sold in the United States.

Supported by automakers, unions, national security groups, and environmentalists, the standards (known as the» National Program») set fuel economy and global warming emission targets, based on vehicle size, for new cars and trucks sold in the United States.

Standards vary depending on vehicle fuel type and vehicle size, and include passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.

It was a wonderful design that could hold huge amounts of stuff and people for a vehicle its size, (smaller than most SUVs today) and other than the fact that it was a total deathtrap in a crash, was just about perfect.

If policy makers make no adjustment for vehicle size or weight, the smallest, most fuel - efficient vehicles will be favored.

Jack Fleiner, Training Captain for the Reno Fire Department, agreed to train a dozen SPCA staff members on how to properly drive a vehicle this size and donated their time to do it.

In order for the sedan to comply with Japanese vehicle size requirements and reduced tax liability, the car with the 2.0 L V6 was slightly shorter and narrower for Japanese buyers by reducing the extension of the front and rear bumper covers, and reducing the overall width to 1,695 mm (66.7 in).

It has an easy - access hatchback that is the entrance to a surprising amount of cargo room for a vehicle its size, and it gets fantastic gas mileage.

Fuel economy that averaged only in the mid-20s was disappointing in a vehicle this size, even with all - wheel drive.

The gas mileage was OK for a vehicle this size and in this category.

Still, the mileage is good for a vehicle this size.

Top Safety Pick is awarded by vehicle size because size and weight are closely related, and both influence how well occupants will be protected in serious crashes.

«The awards recognize the cream of the crop for safety in the vehicle size classes, but they don't mean a smaller vehicle that's an award winner affords better protection than a larger vehicle that didn't win Top Safety Pick,» Lund points out.

The institute's «Shopping for a Safer Car» gives buyers guidance on vehicle size, air bags, antilock brakes, head restraints, side - impact protection and other safety issues for buyers.

Three crash tests, each involving a microcar or minicar into a midsize model from the same manufacturer, show how extra vehicle size and weight enhance occupant protection in collisions.

Keep in mind vehicle size and weight, he adds, because larger, heavier vehicles generally afford better protection in serious crashes than smaller, lighter ones (see Status Report special issue: car size, weight and safety, April 14, 2009).

«The awards recognize the cream of the crop for safety in the vehicle size classes, but they don't mean a smaller vehicle that's an award winner affords better protection than a larger vehicle that didn't win Top Safety Pick.»

By finally throwing in the towel, BMW has freed up space it wouldn't have been able to do otherwise on a vehicle this size, while making it no less fun to drive.

Driver death rates fall as vehicle size increases, up to a point.

The trunk is respectable in capacity, certainly for this vehicle size range, but there is not a lot of height.

Pilot boasts an impressive selection of available comfort and safety features, a nicely finished cabin with outstanding passenger / cargo capacity, and excellent driving manners and fuel efficiency for a vehicle its size.

The EPA only has five vehicle size classes, separated by total interior volume (passenger plus cargo) that are supposed to encompass the entire automotive landscape:

Pros: Impressive selection of available comfort and safety features; Outstanding space efficiency provides ample passenger and cargo room; Excellent driving manners and fuel efficiency for a vehicle its size.

Each vehicle also has a lead - acid battery, the size and weight of which are dependent on vehicle size and type, and analyzed accordingly.

Fewer than 10 percent mentioned vehicle size.

Understandably, 273 horsepower in a vehicle this size does not make the CX - 9 a quarter mile star, but there's more than enough torque for freeway merges.

In fact, I feel quite sure that it's more powerful than my Cherokee (or at least the engine is more suited to the vehicle size).

This, coupled with an all - wheel - drive system that shifts power around on demand, means that it's pretty easy to end up going faster in the turns than a vehicle this size should.

At the same time that mainstream compact cars are adding greater levels of comfort, convenience, and technology, luxury automakers are reaching down market in terms of vehicle size, sophistication, and price in order to capture younger buyers earlier in their lives.

PANORAMA SUNROOF A panoramic sunroof can help open an otherwise claustrophobic cabin, but when fitted to a vehicle the size of Mercedes - Benz's 2016 GLA compact - luxury SUV, it practically makes one feel like they're driving a convertible.

The 2010 Scion xB features nimble handling (thanks in part to its TRD lowering springs) and a good amount of power for a vehicle this size.

LT models feature side mirrors with integrated blind - spot mirrors — helpful in a vehicle this size — while LTZ versions feature electronic blind - spot monitoring.

The Good The 2010 Scion xB features nimble handling (thanks in part to its TRD lowering springs) and a good amount of power for a vehicle this size.

The power - assisted steering is light but has a solid feel, and the van can turn a tight circle for a vehicle its size.

The 4.7 liter provides decent fuel economy for a vehicle this size, and it can be run on E85 Flex Fuel.

Awards are by car size class because vehicle size and weight influence occupant protection in serious crashes.

Rather large vehicle size makes parking difficult in some areas, as well as inner city maneuvering.

Incredible gas mileage for a vehicle this size.

That isn't a heck of a lot of power for a vehicle this size and, unfortunately, it's very noticeable on the road.

That is frankly amazing for a vehicle this size with this much get up and go.

Safety: Family cars have to be safe, and no vehicle its size is safer than the Outback.

New crash tests demonstrate the influence of vehicle size and weight on safety in crashes; results are relevant to fuel economy policies

Granted, a vehicle the size of the Sorento was never going to be as nimble in built - up areas as a compact sedan, but we are very impressed with the Kia's manners in tighter sections of road.

Granted, a vehicle the size of the Sorento was never going to be as nimble in built - up areas as a compact sedan.

It was the first Crown to exceed vehicle size classification regulations in length, width and engine displacement capacity.