drivability
Click image to enlargeIt may not look like anything revolutionary to the untrained eye, but to hear DaimlerChrysler tell it, the all-new Freightliner Cascadia is very much a big deal. It's built on a ... Tags: powerplants, dcx, fuel savings, shock absorbers, fuel efficiency, sound deadening, big rig, drivability, detroit diesel, suspension settings, engine platform, freightliner cascadia, electronic architecture, hvac system, highway applications, road time, cascadia, untrained eye, class 8, repairable
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click image for a high-res view of the ROUSH F-150 LPI and some of its componentsThough mentioning ROUSH usually conjures up images of high-performance Mustangs, the company that Jack built is embarki ... Tags: automakers, fuel economy, different path, ford f 150, v8 engine, performance mustangs, drivability, gallon tank, ford dealers, national propane gas association, gallon fuel tank, propane gas association, propane injection, roush f 150, liquid propane, propane powered vehicles, toxic emissions, lpi, light duty truck, nationwide network
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In an effort to reduce emissions, increase drivability and/or prolong the life of the engine, most automakers spend an exhaustive amount of time balancing performance and usability on the factory engi ... Tags: automakers, annoyance, oem, emissions, amount of time, tweaking, insurance companies, extra power, premiums, drivability, parameters, turbocharged engines, german automobile association, government agencies, motorauthority, usability, german authorities, reputable shop, ecu tuning, engine computer
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Just a decade ago, engine management was a relatively simple affair. Spark advance and fuel injection quantities were the key parameters, and the determination of both was a relatively simple matter o ... Tags: fuel economy, variable valve timing, fuel consumption, drivability, engine speed, ecus, test cycle, convergence 2006, engine management systems, variable displacement, operation parameters, pressure measurement, ion detection, design of experiment, degree of freedom, loop feedback, spark advance, decrease time, mapping efforts, magner
Technorati Tags: fuel economy, variable valve timing, fuel consumption, drivability, engine speed, ecus, test cycle, convergence 2006, engine management systems, variable displacement, operation parameters, pressure measurement, ion detection, design of experiment, degree of freedom, loop feedback, spark advance, decrease time, mapping efforts, magner
Just as Acura finally allowed its new MDX to touch tarmac, Joe Wiesenfelder ran up, snatched the keys and left a bewildered PR person wondering what the hell happened. After the senior writer for Cars ... Tags: automaker, acceleration, rivals, touch screen, acura, interior design, mdx, mmi, nurburgring, drivability, market appeal, critique, acura mdx, wit, ala, joy ride, pr person, design ergonomics, rotary knob, 12th century
Technorati Tags: automaker, acceleration, rivals, touch screen, acura, interior design, mdx, mmi, nurburgring, drivability, market appeal, critique, acura mdx, wit, ala, joy ride, pr person, design ergonomics, rotary knob, 12th century
Mitsubishi will use the Paris Motor Show in September to debut the Mitsubishi Outlander Concept, which really isn't a concept at all, but a preview of the Euro-spec Outlander that will launch early ne ... Tags: 20 inch wheels, mid size, paint job, red paint, mitsubishi outlander, suv market, euro spec, paris motor show, mitsubishi motors, turbodiesel, suv segment, drivability, silver accents, compact suv, 2007 outlander, sport utility truck, roof rails, skid plate, release source, mount fuji
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Few people think about car crashes before they happen, and immediately after one occurs isn't the time to start. Therefore, putting a few minutes into post-crash preparation makes sense before finding ... Tags: car connection, few minutes, insurance, parking lot, airbag, odds, physics, wits, drivability, insurance company, psa, roadside assistance, household, authorities, car crash, fender benders, crash experience, nerves of steel, car crashes, assistance plan
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Now that carburators have been in the auto industry's rear-view mirror for nearly two decades, we experience remarkably few problems getting the correct amount of fuel into the cylinders. Lighting tha ... Tags: rear view mirror, fuel economy, auto industry, cylinder head, odometer, spark plug, service interval, drivability, optimal performance, spark plugs, precious metal, performance applications, electrode material, proper combustion, platinum plugs, engine health, heat range, frequent service, new spark, excessive wear
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The Blue Oval used the Bangkok International Motor Show to debut the “All New Ford Ranger” to the world. Unfortunately, this world market Ranger is not destined to be the replacement for o ... Tags: new ford, ranger pickup, fuel economy, world debut, blue oval, new ranger, ford ranger, series trucks, abs brakes, drivability, passenger airbags, compact pickup, rsquo, american ford, bodystyle, john fink, truck heritage, bangkok international, thailand market, performance fuel
While its official introduction date isn't clear, the rear-wheel-drive GT3 appears close at hand. Near-to production-ready prototypes have already been snapped undergoing road testing, and now images ... Tags: porsche 911, lbs ft, rear wheel drive, brake rotors, traction control, dry sump, speed gearbox, piston calipers, drivability, free lunch, steering rack, porsche 911 gt3, fire resistant fabric, dealer brochure, lightweight carbon, variable ratio, battery switch, sump lubrication, point harness, genuine article
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Our last post about the Euro-spec Ford Focus being absent from our own market obviously touched a nerve with some readers. We thought we would ease your pain by highlighting some of the Focus performa ... Tags: manual transmission, lb ft, supercharger, throttle body, calibration, ford focus, air to water intercooler, hilt, entire system, foci, euro spec, eaton, eaton m62, focusforce, supercharger system, roots style, air induction, focus performance, drivability, powerworks
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