Then we came to a stop, deactivated Winter mode and traction control, turned the steering wheel to full lock, and romped on the throttle.

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The first minister compared the system to having control of a car's steering wheel "but somebody else pushes the pedals".

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In the U.S., with much higher usage, customers much prefer the cruise control on the face of the steering wheel.

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We've got the whole of the global organization to switch to that setup, so you now see on the new Golf the cruise control on the face of the steering wheel.

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The A3 also boasts two paddles behind the steering wheel that let drives control the level of regenerative braking that adds charge to the battery.

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Standard features include leatherette seating, a 7-inch LED color-touch radio display, automatic climate control, remote start, power windows, steering wheel radio controls and no less than 10 air bags.

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The ultra-precise wheel, featuring 16-bit performance for more than 65, 000 values on the wheel's steering, allows players unparalleled control in turns.

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You control the throttle and brake, and electric power assist steering controls the steering wheel.

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