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Lexus IS 300.(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
Our first quarter with the IS 300 was a pleasure, but in the car's second quarter we began to have problems-some our doing (collision), some not (ignition lock cylinder failure). Quarter three was no different: lots of repairs, lots of days out of service and more than $1,400 to maintain the sport sedan.
Once it returned from the collision shop we promptly shod the IS 300 in Dunlop Graspic DS-1 215/45QR-17 snow tires. No sooner were they mounted than a staffer hit a pothole on the way to the office, tearing the brand-new left-front tire. Finding a replacement snow tire was an adventure, but find one we did, and we were on our way.
Or so we thought. A couple of days later we noticed a loose exterior door handle on the driver's side. The dealer repaired it under warranty.
Over the next several weeks we got to enjoy our IS 300. Like any rear-driver, it could get ...
- Eaton improves traction-control system.(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: Automotive News CARNEY, SUSAN March 13, 2000 700+ words
...DETROIT - No matter what kind of vehicle you drive, better traction control in even the worst driving conditions may be just around...will be compatible with antilock brake and stability and traction control systems. Eaton's limited slip differential, unlike...
- Toyota launches 'active steering' traction control.(News)(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: Automotive News October 27, 2003 700+ words
...Rechtin Toyota Motor Corp. has unveiled its next generation traction control system, which will be deployed first in the redesigned...active suspension systems that also were involved in the traction control system. But while VDM still uses that basic technology...
- Group tests tires with traction sensors; On-the-road data could increase...
- Magazine article from: Tire Business Chappell, Lindsay August 1, 2005 700+ words
Byline: Lindsay Chappell Crain News Service Vehicles already use chassis and body sensors to detect when they are losing traction or are in danger of rolling over. A technology being researched in Europe could move those sensors closer to the road. A European industry consortium has successfully
- Group studies tires with traction sensors; On-the-road data could increase...
- Magazine article from: Automotive News Chappell, Lindsay April 18, 2005 700+ words
Byline: Lindsay Chappell Vehicles already use chassis and body sensors to detect when they are losing traction or are in danger of rolling over. A technology being researched in Europe could move those sensors closer to the road. A European industry consortium has successfully completed tests of
- ArvinMeritor announces the availability of new traction control information for...
- Magazine article from: Fleet Equipment November 1, 2003 700+ words
ArvinMeritor's Commercial Vehicle Systems business group announces a new, multimedia information kit. The kit features operation instructions for an optional Driver Controlled Differential Lock (DCDL) and the standard Inter-Axle Differential (IAD) lock for Meritor drive axles. The information is
- ABS, traction control no sub for winter tires-Tire Rack.(Special Report)(Brief...
- Magazine article from: Tire Business March 15, 2004 700+ words
Tire and wheel Internet and mail order company Tire Rack said it advises motorists that new tire and vehicle technologies are not a substitute for winter tires. The South Bend-based wholesaler/retailer pointed out that while a set of winter tires can cost as little as $300, damage from an accident
- Controlling traction. (automobiles with traction control) (Evaluation)
- Magazine article from: Popular Science Sherman, Don April 1, 1994 700+ words
...came along. In 1987, BMW introduced traction control as one of several technological advancements...success in Europe, BMW began offering traction control in the United States during the 1990...standard equipment on its 1990 Allante. Traction-control applications then spread ...
- Get traction control for more than just driving on ice, snow.(Auto Weekend)
- Newspaper article from: The Washington Times Deep, Said April 25, 1997 700+ words
...who doubts the usefulness of traction control should try navigating a steep...icy hill in a vehicle with traction control is enough to convince most...s an option worth having. Traction control gives you control and stability...
