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  Geneva Motor Show 2012: New Mazda6 revealed 6 Mar 2012 (News)
  with a new i-Eloop system (that stands for Intelligent Energy Loop). This is regenerative braking system that converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking and slowing down. This power is then used to run electric components on the car, helping to reduce fuel consumption. The Takeri will also
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  Michelin Launches Two New High Performance Winter Tyres 29 Feb 2012 (News)
  . But as soon as you got yourself into anything approaching trouble, the ESP cut the power and the car and its tyres sorted themselves out. In tests conducted by TÜV SÜD in 2012 on 245/40 R 18 V tyres the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 was rated highest overall in terms of braking, traction, handling
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  Five Fabulous 1930s Packards in Mecum Las Vegas Classic Car Auction 8 Nov 2018 (News)
  synchromesh manual gearbox; 4-wheel vacuum-assisted mechanical drum brakes; Dual remote spotlights; Pilot Ray lights; Wind wings; Chrome wire wheels and Wide Whitewall tires. It is estimated at $450,000 to $550,000
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  Michelin Puts New Tyres to the Test at MIRA 15 Jul 2012 (News)
  braking. It also has to cover dry braking where 70% of all crashes occur. Urban conditions where 60% of all crashes occur. Straight roads where 75% of all crashes occur. Cornering where 25% of all crashes occur and where crashes tend to have the most severe consequences
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  Third of MoT failures could be prevented if drivers made basic checks 22 Feb 2019 (News)
  of the 7.3 million MoT failures that were recorded in 2017, 2.5 million could have been easily avoided if drivers had checked their tyres, lights, brakes and windscreen before the test. The number one cause of MoT failure in the UK is incorrect headlamp aim, with 976,569 failures. In second place
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  Drivers leaving tyre changes to the last minute 30 Aug 2012 (News)
  recommend a change when tread depth is 3mm, while the legal minimum is 1.6mm. Braking performance in wet conditions is reduced severely when tread is at the legal minimum, and more so when tread depth falls to illegal levels. You can read
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  Geneva Motor Show 2017: Nissan premieres revised Qashqai 7 Mar 2017 (News)
  . A key new feature is the addition of ProPilot. This advanced safety technology controls steering, acceleration and braking on the motorway, providing semi-autonomous driving in all traffic conditions. Further new tech includes rear cross traffic alert and improved auto emergency braking
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  Geneva Motor Show 2015: Track focused Porsche Cayman GT4 gets its debut 4 Feb 2015 (News)
  and emissions of 238g/km. The GT4 has a greater focus on track driving than other Caymans, so gets 30mm lower suspensiom, a stronger brake system and a limited slip differential, as well as a fixed rear
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  Cover comes off Ian Callum's redesign of the Mk2 Jaguar 28 Aug 2014 (News)
  suspension and uprated front brakes. But it’s the looks that will have everybody talking. Sitting 30mm lower than standard on 17-inch split rim wheels, Callum’s ditched the bumpers and much of the chrome work to bring out what he calls the purity and excitement of the original design
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  Audi A2 Concept to debut at Frankfurt 2 Sep 2011 (News)
  red when braking, with the brightness determined by the amount of brake force. Inside, there is a flat interior floor to maximise legroom, with lightweight materials used to reduce weight. There’re four individual seats, and  space between the rear seats for a bicycle. The boot has two levels
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  Men 'more likely to speed' 3 Apr 2009 (News)
  from road safety charity Brake and Direct Line Car Insurance revealed one in three male motorists exceed 30 mph limits at least several times a week. In comparison, one in seven women admitted committing the same offence
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  Penalties 'need to be tougher for dangerous drivers' 21 Nov 2008 (News)
  Plans revealed by the government this week - which could see a reduction in car insurance claims in the UK - have received the backing of a road safety charity. Brake has welcomed proposals to crack down on people
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  New Jag XJ Features Sixes and Eights 13 Sep 2002 (News)
  transmission with J gate manual override. Safety features will include ABS with Brake Assist, traction control, Dynamic Stability Control, and Adaptive Cruise Control which senses when the car is getting too close to the car in front and either emits an audible warning or applies the brakes
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  Flash Floods - Advice For Drivers 18 Aug 2011 (News)
  car control, slippery road surfaces and increased stopping distances. IAM chief examiner Peter Rodger said: "A suddenly very wet road surface increases the chances of slipping when braking or steering, which is a problem not just for motorists, but cyclists and motorcyclists too
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  New Megane Coupe Cabrios: Just £13,750 29 Oct 2005 (News)
  Folding Glass Roof with Sunblind Tinted Windows DRIVING & SAFETY Puncture Repair Aerosol (no Spare Wheel) High Level Rear Brake Light Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Emergency Brake Assist Front Fog Lamps Variable Power
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  New Polo To Debut at Frankfurt on 11th September 15 Aug 2001 (News)
  longer than the current generation, with the wheelbase extended by 53 mm. Numerous items of optional equipment will enhance comfort and safety: in conjunction with the electronic stability program (ESP), Volkswagen is offering a hydraulic brake assistant (HBA), designed to cut emergency braking distance
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  One in seven drivers victims of 'risky' overtaking 26 May 2015 (News)
  Company car drivers are being urged to hang back to avoid dangerous manoeuvres as a survey reports one in seven drivers have had to take evasive action as a result of poorly judged overtaking. The survey by  Brake and Direct Line insurance shows 14 per cent
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  One in five people think their partner is a dangerous driver 27 Sep 2018 (News)
  to braking too late, men complain that their partner drives too slowly and lacks confidence when  overtaking. In fact, the average couple tend to start arguing just 28 minutes into a car journey, with 69 per cent of the 2000 motorists surveyed by Budget
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  Addison Lee Fits Michelin Cross Climate Tyres to 5,000 Private Hire Cabs 12 Nov 2015 (News)
  the fantastic results in testing. Achieving this level of traction and on-road performance in all weather conditions is a key consideration with a passenger and courier fleet like ours. Braking performance is paramount in an inner-city environment for the safety of our drivers and passengers, as much
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  Paris Motor Show 2014: Volvo reveals all-new XC90 2 Oct 2014 (News)
  will be a seven-seater and the third row will have enough for passengers up to 170cm tall (five foot seven inches). As you’d expect, the new Volvo is packed with safety kit, which includes run-off road protection package and automatic braking. In the event of the XC90 leaving the road, the car