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  Restyled Clio on the way 20 Apr 2001 (News)
  . The Clio will be powered by a choice of seven units (five petrol, two diesel), including Renault's new 67.3mpg 1.5dCi common rail diesel. Safety features include Emergency Brake Assist, fitted as standard across the range except in the Clio Renaultsport 172. More details
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  New cut price Suzuki 4x4 for Spring 26 Jan 2001 (News)
  , halogen headlamps, hard spare wheel cover and a high mounted central rear brake light. The engine is an all alloy 1.6 single cam unit putting out 92.5bhp and 102 lb ft torque at 4,000rpm. The driver can switch from two to four wheel drive at speeds of up to 62mph (100kph). Both soft top and hard top
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  Wraps come off new Kia Rio at Geneva 1 Mar 2011 (News)
  compliant ride. An all-disc braking system - with 256 / 262 mm (front / rear) diameter discs - is standard on all new Rio models fitted with Electronic Stability Control.  The performance of the braking system is supported by ABS anti-lock, electronic brake force distribution and emergency 'brake
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  New Michelin tyres last longer, and save fuel without sacrificing grip 30 Jun 2010 (News)
  that brings the direct benefit of fuel economy can be measured in a drum test by TUV, that conforms to ECE R1007 / SOO 28580 1srt edition 2009.   Tyres are rotated against a 3-metre drum driven by an electric motor. The braking effect, deceleration
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  IAM Stays Stay Off The Roads, Especially If You Have Been Drinking 30 Dec 2009 (News)
  preparation. Check that screen washers are not blocked and that the screen washer bottle is topped up and has a winter additive to stop it freezing. Check that the windscreen wipers are in good condition and work effectively.   Ensure that all lights, brake lights, indicators are working
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  Geneva Motor Show 2015: Track-only Aston Martin Vulcan cleared for take off 4 Mar 2015 (News)
  , with advanced suspension, transmission and braking components. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed sequential transmission. Buyers can customise the car ‘almost infinitely’ in terms of colour and trim. They will also be able to attend track events organised by Aston
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  Geneva Motor Show 2015: SEAT to launch Qashqai rival in 2016 2 Mar 2015 (News)
  it is. A production model will likely get a slightly toned down appearance. It will use the Volkswagen Group MQB platform and should be priced from around £18,000. It’ll no doubt get the full array of Volkswagen Group safety technologies, including automated braking and lane assistance. 
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  Paris Motor Show 2014: Honda revises Civic 2 Oct 2014 (News)
  running lights, redesigned bumpers, new side skirts and a black rear spoiler. The updated Civic also gets new infotainment, with DAB and internet radio, Bluetooth, web browsing, navigation and a reversing camera. City Brake Active, which is designed to mitigate or prevent low-speed
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  Mot Data for Kirkcaldy 6 May 2014 (News)
    Porsches , which have the highest pass rate in KY, are have a rate 49% lower than their national average. Failure rates for steering are 88% higher in Kirkcaldy than in the average UK town and failure rates for brakes 95% higher than average. Suspension and lighting failure rates are also higher
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  Platinum service by Saab Parts UK 22 Nov 2012 (News)
  brakes, tyres, steering systems and fluid levels are carried out.  Also Included in the price is an engine flush and fuel treatment, plus six months free Saab Secure Warranty. All work is carried out by Saab factory trained technicians, using only Saab Genuine Parts that are covered by a two
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  Jeep to debut 6.4-litre V8 Grand Cherokee 31 Aug 2011 (News)
  , 20-inch wheels, blind spot monitor and high performance brakes amongst the standard equipment, as well as paddle-shift gears and leather upholstery. For more information, follow our live Frankfurt coverage
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  Scrappage initiative is not a green one, says ETA 16 Apr 2009 (News)
  ," remarked ETA director Andrew Davis. Some of the suggestions the group gave for changing motoring habits included removing unneeded items from a car to minimise weight and avoiding sudden or harsh acceleration and braking. The ETA was established in 1990 and aims to raise awareness about
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  Toyota's new model 'is a safe choice' 2 Dec 2008 (News)
  . Commenting on the iQ, Toyota said it offered "an unprecedented level of active and passive safety protection" for a car of its size. The manufacturer claimed handling and braking features - including Steering Assist Stability Control and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution - could help
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  Motorists 'distracted' by speed cameras 22 May 2008 (News)
  cameras. The poll showed that a significant proportion of motorists automatically slam on the brakes whenever they see one of the distinctive yellow boxes - possibly causing havoc among the cars behind them. "It is worrying that many people think that speed cameras are having
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  Motorists name children as 'big distraction' 19 Feb 2008 (News)
  concentration more than anything else. It added that 25 per cent of motorists have been involved in crashes as a result of unruly children and ten per cent say that screaming and fighting in the back seat is a regular occurrence. Brake head of education Jools Townsend comments that people need
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  Sleep problem 'unwittingly affects drivers' 25 Jan 2008 (News)
  them realising it, is concerning. Drivers should check for symptoms of OSAHS and be extra vigilant when planning long drives," says Dr Idzikowski. Research from Green Flag and Brake earlier this month found that sleeping at the wheel has been a problem for one in ten people who drive
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  Sleepy motorists 'will not always take a break' 22 Jan 2008 (News)
  choice ... The question is whether the people who drive on are underestimating the risks or simply ignoring them." This comes after research from road safety charity Brake and Green Flag found that ten per cent of motorists revealed they had fallen asleep at some point in the last 12 months.
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  Alternative fuel systems revealed at Detroit show 14 Jan 2008 (News)
  , the ecoVoyager saves energy through a technique called regenerative braking, which allows for it to transfer energy to the engine when the vehicle slows down. And the all-electric Dodge Zero Emissions Operation (ZEO) is "as expressive as any petrol-powered vehicle ... and then some
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  Mercedes rolls out C 63 AMG Estate 7 Sep 2007 (News)
  , while maximum torque is 600 nm at 5,000 rpm. Mercedes has commented that the model will also benefit from "optimum stopping power" because of its internally-ventilated and perforated disc brakes - a specification typical of the car. "The design and appointments
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  Bugs cost motorists £44m in damage 24 Aug 2007 (News)
  , with four per cent admitting to reacting by slamming on the brakes and 22 per cent claiming they take their hands off the wheel. Esure's risk and underwriting head Mike Pickard said: "With an influx of insects expected to hit the UK, it's worrying that over three quarters of the driving