This is no wussy front - wheel / all -
wheel system controlled by sensors and a computer, but true, hardcore 4 × 4 drive.
Not exact matches
By the way, if you're driving a late - model car, you're already piloting a computer on
wheels that electronically
controls braking, steering and other major
systems.
Well, what didn't they like about the Impreza: Consumer Reports praised the Subaru for its ride, handling, interior space, intuitive
controls, safety tech, great crash - test results, its all -
wheel - drive
system, and the cargo - hauling ability of its hatchback variant.
The $ 136,000 car was tricked out with just about every technological addition on the market today: a rear - view camera (including night vision), electric rear and side shades, satellite radio, active blind spot detection, a steering
wheel that rumbles if you change lanes without signalling, a touch - knob -
controlled heads - up - display with GPS and a high - end Bang & Olufson sound
system complete with dashboard - mounted tweeter.
Tesla Motors added that the Autopilot
system requires drivers to always keep their hands on the steering
wheel so that they would be able to take
control of the vehicle at any time.
Through it, the occupants of the vehicle can leave the driving to the
system, though the cars will still have steering
wheels on the times when an occupant will choose to take
control.
It seems unlikely that Lowdon and Manor will put the
wheels in motion for a return until a
system that assists small teams is firmly in place, but knowing that there are teams that would join if costs were more tightly
controlled can only be a good thing.
Mercedes Daimler has provided F1 «s safety cars since the 1996 season with the C36 AMG, but this year's model boasts a spectrum of advanced Motorsport technology and gadgets, including active rear -
wheel steering, a nine - way adjustable traction
control system, low - weight ceramic compound brakes, all powered by a 4.0 - litre V8 biturbo engine.
In addition to that is a braking
system that stops the stroller instantly and parks it easily, telescoping handles for easy
control, front
wheel suspension for s a bumpyless ride, and finally a quick fold
system for easy transportation of the stroller.
Better yet, find a travel
system that comes with a three
wheel design for even more
control.
The front
wheels give good maneuverability and the braking
system is perfect for
controlling movement.
The all
wheel suspension
system helps to
control your speed & no matter where you're riding the stroller it helps to give a comfort ride on any kind of surface.
Braking
system is very easy, you can
control the stroller with the buttons which is placed near the right rear
wheel where it's an red button for stop and green button for go.
The 2 - mode rear
wheel system switches from full swivel for stroller board mode, so freerider will follow the buggy in any direction, to fixed straight to offer full
control in scooter mode.
A three -
wheel design with a suspension
system makes the stroller easy to
control and gives your passenger a smooth ride!
There are, however, ethical questions to weigh about who should
control the vehicle — the driver behind the
wheel or the computer
system that perceives potential danger in the human's actions.
The touchpad steering
wheel is designed to do away with the plethora of switches and buttons that currently sprout from car steering columns,
controlling everything from the radio to the GPS navigation
system.
The Japanese automaker recently launched an ad campaign to prove how effective the advanced All -
Wheel Control (S - AWC)
system in the Outlander and Outlander Sport can be.
Supported by Super-HICAS — a retuned version of the HICAS (High Capacity Actively
Controlled Suspension) four -
wheel - steer
system found on some lesser Skylines — the GT - R's chassis would undoubtedly give it a handling and traction advantage, but there was a downside to all this tech: it added weight.
STANDARD FEATURES: SI - drive and X-mode driving modes Power panoramic sunroof Automatic dual - zone climate
control Bluetooth 6.1 - inch touchscreen Navigation Harman / Kardon audio
system SiriusXM satellite radio w / trial subscription 10 - way power driver's seat One - touch folding rear seats Power liftgate Leather - trimmed interior Leather - trimmed steering
wheel and shift knob Heated front seats All - weather package
The only trim level above base is the Reserve Package, which adds a continuously
controlled damping
system, 22 - inch aluminum
wheels, Ziricote wood trim and upgraded leather on the seats, instrument panel, armrests and console.
The resulting ATTESA E-TS Pro — or Advanced Total Traction Engineering
System for All - Electronic Torque Split — would employ a number of sensors to monitor lateral acceleration and individual
wheel speeds, enabling an electronically
controlled, hydraulically operated multiplate clutch pack to send up to 50 per cent of the GT - R's drive to the front
wheels when required.
Standard features on the 2016 Lexus CT 200h include a 10 - way power driver seat, dual - zone automatic climate
control, 17 - inch aluminum alloy
wheels, and a six - speaker audio
system with speakers constructed from sustainable bamboo and resin.
Options on this vehicle: Sport package — $ 5900 19 - inch AMG
wheels Sport body styling Front and rear bumpers, side skirts Premium package — $ 3490 Rear - view camera Drive - dynamic mulit - contour front seats with massage Night view assist with pedestrian detection Driver assistance package — $ 2950 Adaptive cruise
control Active blind - spot assist and active lane - keeping assist Splitview front - seat entertainment
system — $ 710 Heated steering
wheel — $ 490 Key options not on vehicle: Sport package plus one — $ 6650 Sport package 20 - inch AMG
wheels
Standard Equipment: 3.0 - liter turbo - diesel V - 6 engine 7 - speed automatic transmission 4Matic permanent all -
wheel drive 4 -
wheel Airmatic suspension Hill start assist Speed sensitive power steering 4 -
wheel electric traction
control 4 -
wheel disc brakes with ABS Tire pressure monitoring
system 19 - inch alloy
wheels Power tilt / sliding sunroof Fixed panorama sunroof over 3rd row seats Rain - sensing wipers Comand
system with 6.5 - inch display Bluetooth connectivity In - dash 6 - disc DVD / CD changer Three rows of seating 8 - speaker audio
system Dual - zone automatic climate
control Premium leather - wrapped steering
wheel Heated front seats Power windows / locks / mirrors Privacy glass
It will include dual - zone automatic climate
control, remote start, a Bose premium audio
system, rain - sensing wipers, and a heated leather steering
wheel.
Standard Equipment: 4.0 - liter V - 6 5 - speed automatic transmission Independent front suspension Solid rear axle w / leaf springs 4 -
wheel disc brakes 3.36:1 final drive ratio 17 - inch styled steel
wheels 28 - gallon fuel tank capacity Anti-lock braking
system Electronic brake force distribution Vehicle dynamic
control Traction
control system Tire pressure monitoring
system Center console w / sliding table Rear sonar
system Back door storage bin Remote keyless entry Power windows & locks 2 12V DC power outlets 2 120V power outlets Full size spare 6 cargo floor D - rings Convex spotter mirrors Receiver hitch ball provision on rear bumper Integrated roof rack mounting points
All -
wheel - drive is standard, and the
system can distribute power between the front and rear axles through the electronically -
controlled Haldex center differential.
The all - new infotainment
system and touch - sensitive steering
wheel controls will eventually be available on all Mercedes - Benz models.
My test vehicle included the Premium Package (Bose audio upgrade, memory seats, heated steering
wheel, remote engine start, roof rails), the Premium Plus Package (navigation, 360 - degree cameras, parking sonar, rain - sensing wipers), the Theater Package (rear entertainment
system) and the Deluxe Technology Package (20 - inch
wheels, a further upgraded Bose audio
system, heated and cooled front seats, a motion - activated liftgate, intelligent cruise
control and more).
Like the Honda, the Escape's AWD
system uses a computer -
controlled clutch that predicts
wheel spin before it happens, so even with all its prodigious power, the Escape won't squeal a tire on dry pavement.
The 900 Turbo was the first car to use knock sensors to
control boost (a
system Saab called APC), and it's the only car to ever pull off three - spoke
wheels.
OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Diamond white exterior paint $ 1515 Black leather interior $ 1620 Premium 2 launch package $ 5050 iPod / MP3 media interface w / cable Rearview camera Driver memory w / power steering column Sirius satellite radio Double sun visors Auto - dimming and power - folding mirrors 115V AC power outlet Climate -
controlled cupholders Harman / Kardon premium surround sound
system Multi-color ambient lighting KEYLESS - GO Active parking assist w / Parktronic $ 970 Wood and leather multifunctional steering
wheel $ 590 Dynamic handling package $ 5150 Adaptive damping
system Active curve
system AIRMATIC air suspension 20 - inch twin five - spoke
wheels w / all - season tires Lighting package $ 1290 Panorama sunroof $ 1090 Trailer hitch $ 550 Stainless steel running boards $ 670 Three - zone automatic climate
control $ 1450 Rear - seat entertainment $ 1970 Driver assistance package $ 2950 DISTRONIC PLUS Active blind - spot assist Active lane - keeping assist
Moving inside, it looks like the Maserati Levante will carry over many of the design cues from the Ghibli and Quattroporte sedans, with a three - spoke steering
wheel backed by large chrome shift paddles, a huge electronic shifter, and a
control knob on the center console for operating the infotainment
system.
Options on this vehicle: Premium package — $ 2070 Power sliding moonroof Manual folding sideview mirrors XM satellite radio Bose sound
system with 9 speakers USB port with iPod connectivity 4.3 - inch display and rearview monitor Bluetooth connectivity Dual - zone automatic climate
control Convenience package — $ 1070 8 - way power driver seat Automatic on / off headlights Leather - wrapped steering
wheel Steering
wheel - mounted audio
controls Xtronic CVT transmission — $ 500 Rear spoiler — $ 460 Floor mat & trunk mat set — $ 175 Key options not on vehicle: Leather package — $ 2060 HID xenon headlights Leather seats Auto - dimming rearview mirror Technology package — $ 1780 Hard disc navigation
system 6.5 - inch touch screen display 9.3 GB Music Box DVD playback capability Auxiliary audio input Fog lights — $ 310
Standard Equipment: 5.5 - liter twin - turbocharged V - 8 engine 7 - speed automatic transmission AMG active body
control suspension 4 -
wheel cross-drilled disc brakes with ABS AMG sport styling Comand 40 GB hard drive navigation
system Bluetooth connectivity 11 - speaker Harman / kardon Logic7 surround sound HD digital radio In - dash 6 - disc DVD / CD changer Sirius satellite radio 8 - inch Comand display Power tilt / sliding sunroof Bi-Xenon headlamps with active curve illumination Keyless Go Parktronic AMG premium leather interior AMG performance steering
wheel with aluminum shift paddles Heated and ventilated front seats Tire pressure monitoring
system
The xD comes standard with popular convenience and safety features such as: power steering, windows, door locks and mirrors; remote keyless entry; air conditioning; four -
wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA); stability and traction
control; a tire pressure monitor
system; driver and front - passenger dual - stage airbags; front - seat - mounted side airbags; front and rear side - curtain airbags; cruise
control; a first - aid kit; and a tilt steering
wheel with audio
controls.
The loaded SS comes with leather, a Boston Acoustics audio
system, electro - chromatic mirrors, steering
wheel controls, Bluetooth capability, remote - start on the automatic transmission, and a USB port and wireless interface.
With 540 hp from a 3.8 - liter twin - turbo V - 6 engine, a six - speed dual - clutch transmission, and an electronically
controlled all -
wheel drive
system, the car defines the word «fast.»
As on the road, the five - cylinder engine is an absolute cracker, but the TT's Haldex -
controlled all -
wheel - drive
system simply doesn't allow you to make enjoyable progress on track.
Standard Equipment: 2.0 - liter turbocharged four - cylinder engine 6 - speed manual transmission Electronic stability
control Traction
control 4 -
wheel disc brakes with ABS Tire pressure monitoring
system Track - tuned suspension calibration Front strut tower brace 19 - inch
wheels Brembo brake calipers Torsen limited - slip differential Air conditioning Power windows / locks / mirrors Leather - wrapped steering
wheel Leather shift knob AM / FM / XM / CD / MP3 audio
system 6 speakers iPod / USB / Auxiliary input Options on this vehicle: Carpeted floor mats — $ 105 Cargo net — $ 50 iPod cable — $ 35 Key options not on vehicle: Rear spoiler — $ 295
Standard Equipment: 1.4 - liter turbocharged four - cylinder engine 6 - speed automatic transmission Stabilitrak stability
control Traction
control 4 -
wheel disc brakes with ABS Daytime running lamps Remote keyless entry Rear parking assist Tire pressure monitoring
system 6 - month On - Star coverage Heated outside mirrors 18 - inch alloy
wheels AM / FM stereo with CD player XM satellite radio Floor mats USB audio interface Power adjustable driver's seat Air conditioning with automatic climate
control Auxiliary audio input Auto - dimming rearview mirror Tilt / telescoping steering column Power locks / windows / mirrors Cruise
control Bluetooth connectivity
Options on this vehicle: Technology package — $ 4000 Lexicon 17 - speaker audio
system Navigation w / 8 - inch display Smart cruise
control Lane departure warning
system Parking assistance
system Cooled driver seat & heated rear seats Premium package — $ 4800 Power sunroof Tilt - and - telescopic steering
wheel Integrated memory
system Power rear sunshade Power folding outside mirrors Rain - sensing wipers w / auto - defogger windshield Rearview camera 18 - inch hyper silver alloy
wheels iPod cable — $ 35
The all -
wheel - drive
system uses twin electronically
controlled clutch packs on each side of the rear drive unit to manage the front - rear split as well as side - to - side torque vectoring on the rear axle.
The company claims the
system's
control computer can shuffle power fore and aft before the
wheels slip.
New for 2011 The 2011 Dodge Caliber has six new available exterior paint colors, a new navigation / audio
system with Sirius Travel Link, retuned steering, available 18 - inch
wheels on the Uptown model, red and blue stitching on seats in the Rush model, a standard six - way power driver's seat on the Mainstreet model and standard electronic stability
control on the Heat, Mainstreet, Rush and Uptown models.
Inside, the Mazda CX - 4 is more traditional Mazda fare, with a touchscreen infotainment
system positioned atop the dashboard, large analog gauges behind the three - spoke steering
wheel, stylish
controls, and a mix of high - quality leathers and plastics adorning the cabin.
Standard Equipment Stability
control ABS Front, side, and side curtain air bags Tire - pressure monitoring
system Air - conditioning Power windows, mirrors, and door locks Ten - way power driver's seat; four - way power front - passenger seat Heated front seats, sideview mirrors, and wiper de-icer Leather - trimmed upholstery Tilt and telescopic steering
wheel Trip computer
Our tester was not outfitted with 4Matic all -
wheel drive, but it did have niceties including an air suspension, bumping Burmester sound
system, heated and cooled front seats, and, courtesy of the $ 10,400 Premium 3 Package, massaging seats, adaptive cruise
control, lane change assist, and parking assist.
Other upgrades include a heated steering
wheel, chrome - ringed climate -
control system vents, illuminated cupholders, available 7 - inch touchscreen audio and navigation
system, and front parking sensors.