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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2017: New Nissan Leaf set for early 2018 7 Sep 2017 (News)
  . One interesting new feature is called e-Pedal which, according to Nissan, lets you 'drive and brake in a totally new and seamless way'. Apparently it allows the driver to start, accelerate and brake just by using one pedal
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  1965 Ford Mustang GT manual added to classic hire fleet 3 Jan 2012 (News)
  The Open Road has been hiring out a classic 1966 Ford Mustang for about 5 years, to the delight of hundreds of customers.  However this received  a number of criticisms: Like most American cars of the era it had an automatic gearbox and the all round drum brakes left a lot
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  Drivers 'lack tyre-tread knowledge' 26 Nov 2007 (News)
  There is a significant lack of knowledge among UK motorists regarding tyre-tread depth, it has been claimed. Research from Brake and Green Flag has found that close to 66 per cent of motorists do not know the minimum level required by law. Cars and light trailers weighing up
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  The future of car safety 8 Jun 2015 (News)
  and collision mitigating braking systems. It’s all been in development for quite a while, and some high end models are fitted with the technology already, such as the Audi A8 and Volvo S60
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  Road safety charity targets hands-free phone ban 25 Apr 2014 (News)
  Brake is renewing its call to ban hands-free mobile phone kits after a survey revealed that almost half (45%) of drivers admit to using the devices when driving. The road safety charity says in Fleet News report of a survey run in conjuction with Direct Line
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  Special 18 month Contract Hire of Mazdas 19 Mar 2004 (News)
  maintained. Mazda 3 1.6 TS 5 Door - £225.00 + VAT Specification includes 15 " Alloy wheels Aircon CD Player Driver and Passenger Airbags ABS Braking Free of charge Metallic Paint Mazda 3 2.0 Sport 5 Door - £249.00 + VAT
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  Car Parts Increasingly Difficult to Obtain 14 Jul 2011 (News)
  steering rack. Try getting a rear brake calliper for a Passat, or a coil spring for a Suzuki SX4.  Over 90% of brake discs sold in Britain are made in China. Nigel Harvey of brake supplier Brakeworld comments, "The floods in Australia have left China with raw material shortages for coal and steel
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  Hands-free phones should be banned, says road safety charity 18 Nov 2013 (News)
  Hands-free phones should be banned and drivers should be forced to switch off their mobiles when behind the wheel, according to a road safety group. The road charity Brake wants the Government to ban all Bluetooth systems and has urged drivers to stop ‘fooling
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  Mazda CX-5 Insurance Rates Cut 20 Oct 2012 (News)
  Mazda's ‘active' safety technology to help drivers avoid accidents or reduce the severity of collisions has resulted in cheaper insurance for the owners of every Mazda CX-5.   Because Mazda's ‘Smart City Brake Support' (SCBS) system is standard-fit across
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  Extraordinary Display of Royal Cars at Goodwood Festival of Speed 28 Jun 2012 (News)
  30HP Brougham A 1937 Daimler 4.5 V32 shooting brake with room for 8 to diner at a table in the back. A 1947 Daimler DE36 Limousine Landaulette A 1951 Ford Pilot V8 7-seat shooting brake A 1956 Ford Zephyr 7-seat shooting brake A 1961 Vauxhall Cresta Friary 2.6 estate
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  Drivers ignorant on routine maintenance 29 Jan 2015 (News)
  Company car drivers are bring urged to take vehicle maintenance seriously, especially during winter weather, after a survey reveals alarming numbers of drivers do not make, or know how to make, basic and essential safety checks. Road safety charity Brake claims
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  Drivers 'risk lives' correcting sat-nav 22 Jan 2015 (News)
  A survey has found drivers making corrections when following sat-nav instructions are performing risky manoeuvres and putting lives in danger. The survey by road safety charity Brake and Direct Line found that m ore than one in seven (15%) drivers who use a sat
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  January 2017 recall round up: More Vauxhall fires and Land Rovers with faulty electrics 7 Feb 2017 (News)
  . The recall affects cars built between 2013 and 2015. Toyota has also issued a national alert over faulty parking brakes in the Lexus NX200t and NX300h. Due to the incorrect programming of the brake control module, there is a possibility that the parking brake may not be set automatically when
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  New Dacia Sandero Stepway receives "disappointing" two-star safety rating 14 Apr 2021 (News)
  brand’s no-frills ethos, with a starting price of just £11,495. However, the pared-down safety specification offered is a basic autonomous emergency braking system, which can react only to other vehicles. The Dacia Sandero Stepway, as well as the Logan, have been awarded a two-star (out
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  163bhp MINI Cooper S to Cost Just £14,500 8 Jan 2002 (News)
  Start the queue. BMW has announced that starter price for its 163bhp supercharged 1.6 litre MINI Cooper S is to be just £14,500 on the road. Deliveries start in June. The Cooper S comes with a standard six speed manual gearbox, ABS, cornering brake control (CBC)and automatic
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  EURO NCAP to Include AEB in Future Ratings 3 Aug 2012 (News)
  Autonomous Emergency Braking, that stops a car independently of the driver, has been praised by NCAP in awarding high marks to the Mazda CX-5 for Pedestrian Protection. AEB was initially developed by Volvo for the XC60, using camera systems to detect obstructions in front of the car
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  Working drivers urged to avoid tailgating and reduce rear end 29 Mar 2008 (News)
  New research by UK road safety charity Brake suggests that at-work drivers are significantly more likely to tailgate than other drivers. The research indicates that at-work drivers feel under pressure to 'get there quickly'. In total, 61% of at-work drivers admitted leaving less
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  Road-Legal Quads for 2,299 24 Jul 2003 (News)
  plates. Standard specification includes:- Choice of Colour - 170 cc - Quiet 4 Stroke Engine - Electric Start - 5 Speed Manual Gearbox - Park Brake - Adjustable Sports Suspension - Rear Disc Brake - Front & Rear Lights - Indicators & Wing Mirrors - 10 L Unleaded Fuel
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  BMW and Suzuki Free Service Deals 10 Jan 2003 (News)
  BMW and Suzuki are offering 3 year service and maintenance inclusive prices on new cars. The BMW deal includes oil services, inspection services, brake pads and discs, brake fluid, wiper blades and all labour charges for 3 years or 60,000 miles and BMW reckons it could be worth up
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  Dunlop’s new classic tyre range available exclusively from Vintage Tyres 6 Oct 2017 (News)
  Dunlop’s new Sport Classic range of tyres is now available from Beaulieu-based Vintage Tyres. The rubber promises the latest in tyre technology for handling and braking performance for classic cars. The Sport Classic comes in ten sizes covering a wide range