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  Peugeot to recall 307-model 23 Aug 2007 (News)
  in the antilock brake and electronic stability systems. Martine Faucon, spokesperson for the automaker, said: "It's a pre-emptive measure. There are no short-term problems with the car." This will be the third short-circuit related recall of the 307-model - awarded the title of 2002
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  Mitsubishi Cuts Evo 260 to £22,999 15 Oct 2004 (News)
  , coupled to its electronically controlled, ‘active’ four-wheel-drive transmission. The car also comes packed with equipment, including: Mitsubishi’s Super AYC (Active Yaw Control), ABS and EBD braking system, Recaro front seats, 6-spoke 17" alloy wheels and optimised suspension
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  Isuzu Rodeo Special: £1,110 Kit For £200 5 Aug 2004 (News)
  . In addition, the Denver can now also be ordered with a leather interior for an extra £1,102.13 excluding VAT. Braked towing limit of up to 3,000 kg and 1,000-plus kg payload for all models. All double cabs have three x three-point rear seatbelts. Link here
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  Nissan Navara 2.5Di 133PS Double Cab 17 Feb 2002 (News)
  and trailer towing this has raised the maximum braked trailer weight to 3,000kg. Performance, fuel consumption and CO2 figures aren’t given, but prices start at £12,600 + VAT for the basic single cab 4x4 pick-up, rising through £12,850 + VAT for the King Cab and £14,450
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  Drivers consider potholes a more significant concern than drink driving or texting at the wheel 5 Feb 2021 (News)
  around one in six (16 per cent) had reported a pothole to the authorities. Less than one in ten (7 per cent) made a claim for the damage. The study found that more than half of respondents (54 per cent) have had to steer away or brake hard to avoid impact and damage from a pothole. Neil
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  Rare 1969 Jensen FF in Historics 23rd November auction 17 Nov 2019 (News)
  One of only 193 built, the Jensen FF came with two important innovations: Ferguson Formula four-wheel drive and Dunlop Maxaret anti-lock brakes. Powered by a 6,276cc Chrysler hemi V8 engine with power fed through a Torqueflite automatic transmission it had a top speed of 140mph and could
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  Geneva Motor Show 2018: Volvo launches subscription service with all-new V60 estate 21 Feb 2018 (News)
  or specs for the V60, but like the XC40 it'll feature the carmaker’s sophisticated Pilot Assist system as standard, which supports the driver by assisting with steering, acceleration and braking on motorways and dual carriageways up to 70mph. The semi-autonomous City Safety
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  What are the MoT rules for cars registered before 1977? 6 Oct 2017 (News)
  before 1960, the overall pass rate for all the years combined was 85.2 per cent. And in some ways, this does make sense. Classic cars tend to cover fewer than 3000 miles a year. They’re also much easier to work on, which means the driveway mechanic can keep the brakes in check
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  Jaguar reveals electric E-type 7 Sep 2017 (News)
  . Using an electric powertrain with similar weight and dimensions to the outgoing petrol engine and transmission means the car’s structure, including suspension and brakes, has not changed, simplifying the conversion and homologation. It drives, handles, rides and brakes like an original E-type
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  Four in ten drivers admit to speeding in 20mph zones 6 Sep 2016 (News)
  survey carried out by Brake - the road safety charity - and insurance firm Direct Line. The statistics make for concerning reading in the week when most children are going back to, or starting school, for the new term. In 2014 a total of 53 children under the age of 16 were killed and more
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  A Grand Monday: Saab 900i 11 Apr 2016 (News)
  to the advert, it’s a solid and reliable car and has benefited from plenty of recent work: new rear springs, rear brake pipes, new windscreen, new radiator and thermostat, new headlining, and a fresh coat of underbody rust-proofing. It also had an oil and filter change in February. Okay, so
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  The cars we'd most like to take home from the CCA sale on Saturday 4 Dec 2015 (News)
  to the vendor, the only work that the car’s ever had is a new battery and brake pads. That could mean that it either needs a lot of work - or that it doesn't need much. And a decent inspection is crucial if you're thinking about buying it.  With just 26k on the clock, one thing is for sure
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  A Grand Monday: Mk2 Volkswagen Golf Driver for £750 30 Nov 2015 (News)
  , looking through the car's MoT history online shows that it’s recently had an advisory for corroded front and rear brake pipes. And in 2009, this Golf failed the test because of rot close to the front seatbelt point – so we’d want to make sure that the rectification work has been done
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  Rust-free Renault Dauphine to Star in Historics 7th March Auction 21 Feb 2015 (News)
  was 1967. But benefiting from a four speed gearbox and front disc brakes.  How Many Left  lists only 13 in the UK, so an estimate of £7,500 - £9,000 seems entirely reasonable for this pristine
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  Government considers driving test overhaul 1 Dec 2014 (News)
  known as the “show me, tell me” section – but these too could be overhauled. Today these include “show me how you would check the parking brake for excessive wear,” and “tell me how you would know if there was a problem with you anti-lock braking system
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  Advice on Avoiding a Crash for Cash 30 May 2014 (News)
  a sensible distance between it and you. If you are drivingt an automatic in slow moving traffic, left foot braking enables you to stop instantly if the car in front stops suddenly. Moneysupermarket advises: "Anyone caught up in what they think could be a suspected 'Crash For Cash' situation
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  Google to build self-driving cars 28 May 2014 (News)
  Google is to build its own self driving vehicles rather than modifying cars from an existing manufacturer. Currently a prototype, the small two-seater doesn't have conventional controls such as a steering wheel, accelerator pedal or brake - instead there is simply a stop/go button
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  1967 Lotus Elan SE FHC to Feature in H&H Classic Auction 21 May 2014 (News)
  -ratio gearbox, knock-on steel wheels, servoed brakes and a more highly tuned Lotus twin-cam engine. The vendor, who has owned the car twice in its life, first in 1978, and then from 2007 to date, states that much work has been done to keep the car in tip-top condition. Since an extensive refurbishment
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  Geneva Motor Show 2014: BMW M3 and M4 make their European debuts 4 Mar 2014 (News)
  and Sport+ modes so you can alter the stiffness depending on the road conditions. Alongside the standard brakes, carbon ceramic brakes are available as an option and come with gold callipers. Inside there are plenty of BMW M details including M branded door sill trims, gear lever, instruments
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  Radical revisions to driving test proposed 11 Oct 2013 (News)
  the proposed changes seem radical, road safety charity Brake supports the findings of the report. Julie Townsend, deputy chief executive at Brake, says: "…We urge the government to act swiftly and decisively by committing to a full system of graduated driver licensing, to help reduce the danger young