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These are high-speed autobahn maneuvers—testing can occur at speeds up to 122 mph (200 km/h).
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Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 26 July 2023
The traffic makes rush hour in Los Angeles seem like the autobahn.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2023
Still, for drivers who draw pleasure from the kind of precision and straight-line stability that come from autobahn breeding, the Golf does fairly well.
—Tony Swan, Car and Driver, 28 Aug. 2023
Spooling up to 125 miles an hour—on the German autobahn, of course—is utterly effortless in this all-wheel-drive sports car.
—Peter Robinson, Car and Driver, 23 July 2023
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Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 26 July 2023
The traffic makes rush hour in Los Angeles seem like the autobahn.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2023
Still, for drivers who draw pleasure from the kind of precision and straight-line stability that come from autobahn breeding, the Golf does fairly well.
—Tony Swan, Car and Driver, 28 Aug. 2023
Spooling up to 125 miles an hour—on the German autobahn, of course—is utterly effortless in this all-wheel-drive sports car.
—Peter Robinson, Car and Driver, 23 July 2023
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During my test-drive period, the Y managed 3.4 miles per kWh on short start-stop urban trips, but nearly 4.1 miles per kWh in general including more continuous driving and some motorway speeds.James Morris, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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The system will now support speeds of up to 95km/h (59mph) on German motorways, a sign that the automaker is feeling bullish about its boundary-pushing technology.Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 23 Sep. 2024
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In 2020, the Brent Spence Bridge that carries interstates 71 and 75 across the Ohio River was closed for weeks following a crash that sparked a huge fire.Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
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In some cases, interstates have kept mammal populations (like antelope, deer and elk) divided since the 1950s or 1960s when many national highways were first built.Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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The first winery to open along the highway in 1983, Grape Creek Vineyards, has a new branch called Heath Sparkling Wines and a members-only restaurant.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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Beard was selected as the bridge's namesake in a poll conducted by Kentucky highway officials, the first time a bridge anywhere had been named in that way, Enquirer coverage said.Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 1 Nov. 2024
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Solana is actively scaling its mainnet infrastructure, creating a superhighway for future growth without fragmenting liquidity across L2s.Amor Sexton, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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But after Idalia and two other storms in a little over a year, the area is beginning to feel like a hurricane superhighway.David Meyer, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2024
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Plan ahead this post-Halloween weekend and check out all the freeway closures and detours along U.S. 60, Interstate 17, Loop 202 and Interstate 10.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
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Their pickup truck hit a tow truck in the outer lane of the freeway at high speed, which caused westbound lanes to shut down for several hours, as per the Arizona Department of Transportation.Marina Watts, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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There’s also a Huracán Polizia version The Italian Highway Patrol uses a Huracán with police badging and a lightbar on the autostradas in and around Bologna.Sean Evans, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2024
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Barreling down the autostrada, idling in front of our hotel, or stopping for gas, coffee, or red lights, the wagon drew constant admiration and approval.Tony Quiroga, Car and Driver, 12 Aug. 2023
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Regular drivers will not be able to access roads pass Lucas Oil Stadium on West South Street between South West Street and South Delaware Street, starting at 11 p.m. except for Swiftie pickup and rideshare drivers waiting to pick up concertgoers.Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Nov. 2024
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The experience begins with the first turn off the main road following signs for the village of Poigny-la-Forêt, your bag packed with just the essentials, the anticipation of forest trails and clean air ahead.Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Chicago has less than 15 miles, excluding bus-on-shoulder lanes on expressways.Will Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2024
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After all, the expressway connects two of Cincinnati’s major highways.Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 3 Mar. 2024
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“Autobahn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autobahn. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.
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