Sentences with phrase «with years of refinement»

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Now, under a $ 440 million contract with NASA, SpaceX is in the midst of making refinements to the Dragon so that in the next two to three years it can fly manned missions as well.

Dr Simon Kemp, head of sports medicine at the Rugby Football Union and a member of the International Rugby Board's PSCA working group, has revealed that a review of the first year of the trial - including the Smith incident - has led to a number of «refinements» to the trial that was originally introduced in the hope of creating a more appropriate environment and process for doctors to assess players with suspected concussion and ensure those displaying symptoms of such an injury were not returned to the field of play.

Sixty years of refinement is the only evidence you need to verify its craftsmanship; with light fine gold hardware, natural cotton lining, the Gucci signature written on the front and making sure that everyone knows «it's made in Italy» (Yep, I got the message), it comes with a double bamboo handles.

Stage theory conceptualizes leadership succession as a process with distinct phases and demands, rather than a singular event.212 Patterns in the process have been identified, and the ways in which each phase of the succession process shapes and influences the outcome of subsequent phases have been described.213 Most stage models predict that it takes at least five to seven years to build relationships of trust that can serve as a foundation for movement to later stages of the succession process — «consolidation and refinement,» in Gabarro «s (1987) terms.

of torque (10 percent increase), with better fuel economy and increased refinement 6,000 - mile maintenance schedule for all gasoline engines Improved steering linkage for 4x4 models Trailer Sway Control added to available Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system available 2007 MODEL YEAR YES ® Essentials Stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat fabric incorporated into vehicles with cloth seats Power accessory delay E85 compatible 4.7 - liter V - 8 engine (Flexible Fuel Vehicle — FFV) Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Optional remote start One - touch, three - blink lane change feature 2006 MODEL YEAR Multi-displacement System (MDS) on 5.7 - liter engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system on a pickup truck (first for segment) and enables fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four - speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine) results in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteristics

Aston Martin CEO, Dr Andy Palmer, said: «Our process of constant improvement, development and refinement of our core sports cars never stops and the arrival of the remarkable DB9 GT, along with these important 16 Model Year updates and enhancements for the Vantage and Rapide S, all clearly demonstrate that.

In April 2014, the QX80 arrived at the New York International Auto Show with a moderate refresh, receiving new headlights and taillights with new front and rear fascias, restyled bi-xenon HID projector headlamps with LED daytime running lights, front LED turn signals (located on front bumper with new LED fog lights), new wheel designs (including a new 22 - inch forged - aluminum version), three new exterior colors, and a number of interior refinements for the 2015 model year.

Like the new cee'd 5 - door, introduced earlier this year, the new Sportswagon combines a sophisticated exterior design with high - quality interior materials and class - leading levels of refinement, while offering a selection of two petrol and two diesel CRDi engines across Europe.

This current version of the Z has been with us for going on seven years now and an erosion of its perceived refinement has occurred.

BMW will update its Z4 roadster with a series of subtle exterior and interior refinements for the 2014 model year.

Based on last year's concept car of the same name, the Aura blends Saturn's new European - influenced design and high levels of refinement with the brand's customer - focused purchase and ownership experience.

NEW YORK, April 19, 2011 — The new Ford Taurus delivers more of what large sedan customers really want for the 2013 model year — with even better fuel economy, more technology, design refinement, improved craftsmanship and enhanced driving dynamics.

Immensely capable, yet with the duality of ultimate refinement, there are few cars that offer this level of luxury without flaunting it like a bragging 5 year old with a new toy.

Chrysler's venerable Imperial, for years the top - of - the - line model, was reintroduced last year after a lengthy absence.The 1991 model is much the same as the 1990 with the exception of some refinements in the front suspension and steering, more available options and a new 3.8 - liter, V - 6 engine under the hood.

2018 Nissan Rogue Sport The Nissan Rogue Sport, which joined the Nissan crossover and SUV lineup near the end of the 2017 model year, enters 2018 with just a few refinements to its optional package naming and content.

Most now come standard with a host of features that weren't even offered in the segment ten years ago, accompanied in some cases by surprising levels of refinement and available amenities.

«The new Sierra HD All Terrain X's powerful attitude reflects a popular trend in very capable off - road trucks, executed with a range - topping level of refinement — a combination of attributes GMC has cultivated for years.

They continued with: The model has grown in size and added numerous features through the years, but it continues to offer a level of refinement that plants it squarely on top of the hotly contested compact car segment.

With enhanced equipment levels, revised suspension settings and greater refinement, the 2011 Model Year Nissan 370Z Coupe and Roadster are set to continue thrilling drivers in the finest tradition of «Z».

Duncan Aldred, vice president of GMC Sales and Marketing put it into context by saying «the new Sierra HD All Terrain X's powerful attitude reflects a popular trend in very capable off - road trucks, executed with a range - topping level of refinement — a combination of attributes GMC has cultivated for years.»

Overview: The 3 - series BMW... underwent a major makeover in 1983 and has since undergone a number of evolutionary refinements... What BMW has done, in effect, is to replace last year's base model, the 325, with the much quicker, more powerful 325i.

With a thorough overhaul for the 2019 model - year, with a sporty design, greater levels of refinement, new features and technologies, and enhanced performance, the Jetta raises the bar even higWith a thorough overhaul for the 2019 model - year, with a sporty design, greater levels of refinement, new features and technologies, and enhanced performance, the Jetta raises the bar even higwith a sporty design, greater levels of refinement, new features and technologies, and enhanced performance, the Jetta raises the bar even higher.

With Havisham, Frame nimbly explores what some could call hallowed literary ground — we first meet Catherine as the precocious child of a wealthy brewer and follow her through her years of growth and social refinement.

There are lots of refinements that can be made to come up with a better estimate of how much you should save for retirement, but this simplified approach should highlight the most important message for retirement savings: you must start early and save a significant percentage of your employment income to have a reasonable probability of having enough retirement income to live comfortably for up to 30 years in retirement.

Celebrate a 100 - year tradition of luxury and refinement with our home collection, a curated selection of furnishings and amenities featured in The Ritz - Carlton rooms and suites that add a touch of fine craftsmanship to your home.

The local community has been reticent in coming forward about the town's incredible historical and geological relevance (the mountains around the town are the oldest in the world, dating back 3.5 billion years) but that will all soon change with the imminent release of both the Disney version of Jock of the Bushveld, and the film about Cockney Liz (legendary «barmaid» who became known as Cockney Liz because of the accent in which she chose to sing, despite her obvious refinement and musical talent.

Only CoD can get away with Shooter of the Year awards, even though it's the same game literally copied and pasted together with hardly any significant refinements.

It has combined the raw ambition we first saw back in The Burning Crusade and matured it with seven years of skill, refinement and genre expertise.

Harking back to the pre-Minimalist years of the late 1950s to early»60s, they combine the often burly, rusty junk - sculpture aesthetic of Richard Stankiewicz, Mark di Suvero and John Chamberlain with the relative refinement of Anthony Caro's welded - steel monochrome sculptures.

We work with a private collector who was new to art when our consultancy began and, in the few short years since, has built with our guidance a collection of impressive scope, focus and refinement.

How about an all season, $ 300 solar water heater with a payback of one year — this seems reachable to me with some refinement of the designs.

Apple's head of retail, Angela Ahrendts, has made a number of refinements to in - store service over the past few years in an attempt to address some of the gripes Apple customers have had with the Genius Bar.

However, we are seeing this kind of form factor for the first time on a commercial device and its successor might come out later this year with some fine refinements.

Google added a ton of new features and refinements to Android Wear with the big 2.0 release this February, but neither the Watch Style or Watch Sport that pioneered this new software release were able to captivate an audience the same way devices like the original Huawei Watch or Moto 360 were able to the year before.

There are several fundamental hardware issues with this panel — issues that Samsung has solved through years of tech refinement — which can not be resolved through software updates.

Most of the refinements we've seen in the Mi Note last year were carried over to the Mi 5, and it is likely we'll see the same with next year's flagship in the Mi series.

His team will have more time to work on new features and focus on under - the - hood refinements without being tied to a list of new features annually simply so the company can tout a massive year - over-year leap, people familiar with the situation say.

Improving on the G3 was always going to be a challenge and this year's flagship, the LG G4, comes with a series of refinements instead of innovations.

The Huawei P10 follows a similar design to last year's P9, but with a couple of refinements.

Our Retained Executive Search Recruiting utilizes our unique executive search methodology developed over years of refinement by our hiring experts and unites rigorous candidate assessment strategies with sophisticated researching to produce a thorough evaluation of an executive job seeker's compatibility with a client's available leadership positions.

Along with Dr. Howard Markman and colleagues, he has been involved in the research, development, and refinement of the Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) for over 30 years.