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  Michelin campaigns for introduction of worn tyre ratings 12 May 2017 (News)
  Michelin is calling for the introduction of worn tyre ratings after it emerged that wet braking distances for some tyres can exceed 60 metres when the tread depth approaches 1.6mm.  Under current EU rules, tyres are measured for noise, rolling resistance and wet
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  New Mercedes C-Class Executive SE adds value and efficiency 31 Oct 2009 (News)
  . As with every manual C-Class the Executive SE features Hill Start Assist, removing the need to operate the parking brake whilst moving away from a standstill.  The system holds the car for a second enabling the driver to move from the brake onto the accelerator for a smooth pull away
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  Surplus Parts Up For Grabs At Sensible Money 10 Jun 2010 (News)
  with prices.  "It's a great deal for customers" says Martin Mosley of Carparts-direct. "We've got to get rid of these items and this is the best way to do it. There are some exciting things there. Brakes, Shockers, Electrical and even the famous Rossini Brake Discs
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  New Ford Mondeo 'creates a smooth and stress-free drive' 17 Jan 2008 (News)
  , Ford said in a statement. Indeed, ACC also provides extra safety to motorists by utilising radar technology that automatically slows the vehicle down if a car in front puts on its brakes. Commenting on the high-tech equipment, Ford active safety supervisor Volker Weinhold said
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  Day-after-drinking 'a problem in young drivers' 11 Dec 2007 (News)
  A large amount of young people are taking to the road despite drinking a large amount the night before, it has been claimed. Research from breakdown firm Green Flag in conjunction with road safety charity Brake has shown that 45 per cent of drivers have risked their lives in such a fashion
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  Michelin Pilot Performance Tyres - Tested at Estoril 11 Jul 2011 (News)
  HJ tests wet braking and track performance of Michelin Pilot 3, Michelin Pilot Super Sport, Michelin Pilot Cup and Michelin Pilot slicks at Estoril circuit in Portugal.
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Updated Santa Fe breaks cover 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  bumpers and a larger rooftop spoiler, along with a new range of 17, 18 and 19-inch alloy wheels. Hyundai has improved the Santa Fe's safety kit, with three stage automatic emergency braking that will warn the driver, gradually increasing the braking force and finally apply the brakes fully
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  Geneva Motor Show: Volkswagen swings in with Caddy Maxi Life 5 Mar 2015 (News)
  -of-the-art tech for the Caddy, with the latest generation of EU6 qualifying TDI diesel and TSI petrol engines available. Power starts at 75PS and reaches a heady 150PS. It also has emergency city braking, which applies the brakes if a low speed collission is imminent, and a system that helps prevent knock
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  Wednesday near-miss: Lynx Eventer 17 Apr 2013 (News)
  brake. And unsurprisingly, many observers felt that the Eventer offered a significant improvement to thelines of the XJS. There was no argument that it offered far greater versatility, for while the boot space was similar to that of the standard car with the rear seats in place
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  IAM Advice on Driving in Floods 26 Apr 2012 (News)
  when braking or steering, which is a problem not just for motorists, but cyclists and motorcyclists too. “When driving in wet conditions remember that stopping distances will increase, and visibility will be reduced. Drop your speed and give yourself more time to slow down
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  Automatic 'Smart City' Braking Standard on new Mazda CX-5 8 Jun 2015 (News)
  Mazda has developed a new advanced safety technology called ‘Smart City Brake Support' (SCBS), which helps a driver to avoid a frontal collision when driving at low speeds in the city or in slow moving traffic.  The SCBS system will make its first appearance fitted as standard
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  Warranty Direct Allows Claims For Hidden Faults That Show Up During MoTs 13 Jan 2010 (News)
  show that, in 2007, 20 percent of three year old cars failed their first MOT, with mechanical and safety-critical parts, such as brakes and suspension, a factor in a high percentage of failures (36% and 15% respectively). Warranty Direct's database of 50,000 live policies shows
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  Comment: Are we ready for driverless cars? 31 Aug 2014 (News)
  there is a risk to road users. Features already exist on cars that can read the road ahead, adjust speed and braking distance according to the position of the vehicle in front, ensure a car remains in its lane, steer into a parking space, sense other vehicles approaching from behind and react
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  The Good Garage Guide: Passing your MoT 9 May 2011 (News)
  of the vehicle. It should settle after a couple of bounces, and if it doesn’t then it probably means a shock absorber needs replacing. The brakes need to work, obviously. If the brake pedal feels spongy then topping up the brake fluid may fix the problem and is fairly simple.Be careful though, brake
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  The Good Garage Guide: Passing your MOT 9 May 2011 (News)
  absorber needs replacing. The brakes need to work, obviously. If the brake pedal feels spongy then topping up the brake fluid may fix the problem and is fairly simple.Be careful though, brake fluid is hazardous so follow the instructions on the container. Brake pads and discs should be checked
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  Geneva Motor Show 2012: Aston Martin unveils improved Vantage 8 Mar 2012 (News)
  now available with a new six-speed Sportshift automated manual gearbox as an option. The chassis has also been worked on with quicker steering, larger brakes and wider tyres. The new braking system includes Hill Start Assist (HSA) for more control on steep inclines. The V8 Vantage also gets
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  Kia recalls Picanto and Cee'd models 14 Jun 2010 (News)
  to 468 cee'd models could be prone to suffer from insufficient braking on cars fitted with ESP (the electronic stability programme). Five-door, three-door Pro_Cee'd and SW estate models built between April 1 2008 and March 30 2009 are being recalled to have a new brake master cylinder fitted
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  A Grand Monday: Renault Clio 1.2 21 Jan 2019 (News)
  .  For that, you’ll be getting a late Mk1 Clio with extremely good bodywork, with only a few small rust scabs to sort out at the back of the sills, and not enough to bother the MoT tester. Of more pressing concern are a need for a complete exhaust system, rear brake cylinders and a corroded brake pipe. Nothing too
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  MoT Data for Bournemouth 6 May 2014 (News)
  . The failure rates across all areas except brakes are below average, with brakes showing very slightly better than average performance.  Cars registered between 2004 and 2010 actually do pretty well in the MoT and all are above the national average. It's cars that were registered before this date
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  Geneva Motor Show 2014: Vauxhall announces Adam S 4 Mar 2014 (News)
  A 150PS version of the Vauxhall Adam has been announced at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. Power comes from a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine and there are uprated brakes and suspension components to help the car cope with the extra power