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Video: 2012 Nissan GT R Launch Control |
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In this next video, Captain Slow James May from Top Gear is getting bit faster by demonstrating the launch control procedure for the 2012 Nissan GT-R. Mr. May tests the Nissan GT-R's ability to get off the line on the Top Gear test track and he's very impressed, to say the least. In Jeremy Clarkson's... More » |
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2012 Nissan GT R Launch Control Video |
| The new version, 2012 Nissan GT-R facelift now features a new launch control function, which hopefully will not void the warranty anymore. This is the first video to show the new 2012 Nissan GT-R launch control. After watching it we have to say the new Nissan GT-R facelift is quite impressive. Visually,... More » |
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Mercedes G Class BRABUS Ride Control |
| The BRABUS power house has launched today their Mercedes G Class BRABUS Ride Control system. The BRABUS Ride Control electronically adjustable suspension for the Mercedes G Class promises to offer a smoother ride without compromising the handling characteristics of the German SUV. The Mercedes G Class... More » |
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Capristo Exhaust Control |
| Capristo Exhaust Systems has launched a new Exhaust Control system designed for vehicles with serial flaps exhaust systems. The Capristo Exhaust Control monitors constantly the pressure within the exhaust system and when the back pressure increases under acceleration, it opens the hatches at the muffler,... More » |
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2009 Ford Explorer Trailer Sway Control |
| Ford announced that the 2009 Ford Explorer gets a new safety feature - Trailer Sway Control. The 2009 Ford Explorer Trailer Sway Control system works together with the Advance Trac with RSC system and adds extra security in case you need to tow with your vehicle. The 2009 Ford Explorer Trailer Sway Control... More » |
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Prodrive Active Toe Control |
| Prodrive announced that it developing a new dynamics system that actively adjusts the toe angle of a vehicle - the Prodrive Active Toe Control. Usually in a car there is a compromise between good handling at lower speeds and stability at higher speeds. The Prodrive Active Toe Control, depending on the... More » |
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Ford Mondeo ACC Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Ford announced that the new Ford Mondeo gets new Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) technology. The new Ford Mondeo ACC technology maintains a chosen speed, like conventional systems and also maintains a pre-set distance from the vehicle in front. The Ford Mondeo ACC adapts the cruising speed in order to... More » |
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Nissan Intelligent Cruise Control |
| The Nissan Intelligent Cruise Control will also debut on the new Nissan Fuga. The improved Nissan Intelligent Cruise Control system integrates route information via the on-board navigation system. This information is used to monitor if the vehicle's speed matches the road conditions (the sharpness of... More » |
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Nissan Distance Control Assist |
| The Nissan Distance Control Assist will debut in the new Nissan Fuga that will be released in Japan this month. The Nissan Distance Control Assist system helps control the distance between two vehicles on congested urban roads and high-speed expressways.
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Volvo Driver Alert Control and Lane Departure Warning |
| Volvo takes care of you when you want to sleep at the wheel. Two new safety systems will equip the next Volvo cars: Driver Alert Control and Lane Departure Warning . Driver Alert Control is a technology that alerts tired and unconcentrated drivers. Lane Departure Warning alerts the driver if the car... More » |
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Toyota Camry to Have VSC and Traction Control |
| All Toyota Camrys will feature VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) and Traction Control as standard from August this year. The Toyota Camrys will also feature Active Braking with Intelligence (AB-i), which incorporates ABS anti-skid brakes with Brake Assist (BA), and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD).
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TRW Automotive ESC Electronic Stability Control |
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TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. - the global leader in active and passive safety systems - has announced that it is supplying its Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system to several new vehicles, including the MINI Cooper and Cooper S hardtops, the Saab 9-3, and various... More » |
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Mitsubishi S AWC vehicle dynamics control system |
| Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has developed a new all wheel drive system that is expected to feature in the new Lancer Evolution X, due to be launched this autumn. S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control) is an advanced vehicle dynamics control system that regulates drive torque at each wheel.
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