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  Oxford garage deals with a slippery customer 12 Aug 2011 (News)
  and we had no idea who owned it. We also wanted to make sure we didn’t harm the reptile in removing it, as we’re more used to working on brakes than snakes!” “The snake was dealt with properly and luckily it had done no damage to the car. The RSPCA told us that it looked thinner than it normally
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  Mitsubishi e-compact concept hints at new Colt 4 Mar 2011 (News)
  and 1.2-litre MIVEC petrol engines that use brake energy regeneration and an engine stop/start system to maximise fuel economy and lower emissions. It's also likely there will be an electric version, using technology learnt from the Mitsubishi i
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  Fleet managers targeted by motoring advice 14 Dec 2009 (News)
  Fleet managers have been targeted by a car advice campaign from road safety charity Brake. Aimed at company drivers, a range of e-learning tools, workshops that are free across the country and catchy slogans have been
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  New Citroen C3 will get greener and greener 4 Dec 2009 (News)
  and the replacement of brake fluid for three years/35,000 miles.   Click HERE to read honestjohn.co.uk's full Citroen C3 roadtest  
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  Special edition Laguna Coupe 'stunning' 1 Dec 2009 (News)
  was based on the dCi 150 but with the addition of the Carminate TomTom system, automatic parking brake and a new interior that incorporates satin and chrome. Another vehicle recently introduced by the manufacturer is the Twingo Gordini RenaultSport, which it said had an "assertive character
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  High Spec Fiesta Special at £3,000 'saving' 19 Jun 2009 (News)
  www.motorprovider.co.uk offers as its Deal of the Month:- Brand New new model FORD FIESTA 1.4 5DR BASED ON TITANIUM SPECIAL EDITION CLIMATE CONTROL WITH AIRCON EBD ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL RADIO /CD
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  Hyundai i800 named number one towcar 29 Sep 2008 (News)
  of road tests carried out by the Caravan Club. The organisation has named the model towcar of the year in the £16,000 to £20,000 class after taking into consideration its abilities in a number of areas, including hill starts, acceleration and braking. Hyundai claimed
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  Driving after night of drinking 'could result in a conviction' 16 Jul 2008 (News)
  Brake, a personal breathalyser device could be useful for motorists. She said: "Most people don't even consider that after a night of moderate drinking they may still be over the limit to drive well into the next day." This comes as Department for Transport figures show
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  Citroen launches new C5 20 Mar 2008 (News)
  of an automatic electric parking brake, seat massager and self-levelling suspension among the features. Each model is fitted with at least seven airbags, while the Citroen C5 also benefits from air conditioning, cruise control, ESP with traction control and a lane departure warning system
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  British Fiat Bravo prices announced 19 Mar 2008 (News)
  in Active or Dynamic trim levels, both of which offer numerous comfort and safety features as standard [the Bravos] include power steering, air conditioning, ABS brakes, electric windows plus driver, passenger and side airbags." First established in 1899, Fiat's headquarters can be found
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  Motorists given winter weather advice 3 Jan 2008 (News)
  in their area. Similarly the company commented that people should not head out without everything they would need in the event of a breakdown. Once on the road, Avis states that motorists should move off in the highest gear possible without stalling, while they should not hit the brake pedal
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  New M3 saloon from BMW 'has supercar performance' 9 Oct 2007 (News)
  . Indeed, the unit can reach 62 mph from zero in 4.9 seconds while hitting 155 mph at top speed. Brake Energy Regeneration is also a feature, meaning that the car understands when it is over-run and charges the battery using the alternator accordingly. The firm believes that the M3 saloon
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  C220CDI or Landcruiser D-4D for £300 a Month 13 Feb 2003 (News)
  . These cars are all UK supplied, and available for immediate delivery in a choice of metallics. The specification includes automatic climate control, ESP, ABS and Brake Assist, driver & front passenger airbags, front sidebags and windowbags and electric front seat backrest and height adjustment
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  Citroen Announces its Winter Sale 3 Jan 2002 (News)
  remains £800. Cashback on Xsara 1.4iLXs is now £1,380, pulling the price to buy under £9,000 which is a staggeringly low price for a 1.4 litre car with ABS, brake assist, remote central locking, four airbags electric front windows and automatic air conditioning
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  New 261bhp Scooby WRX STi 1 Sep 2001 (News)
  to the car's four wheel drive system. 0 to 60 takes 5.2 seconds and top speed is 148mph. Further modifications over the standard car include larger 17 inch Brembo brake discs, 17 inch wheels with fatter 225/45 tyres, uprated suspension with inverted struts, front and rear Suretrac limited slip
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  April 2019 DVSA recall round-up: Thousands of Vauxhalls hit by emissions fault 24 Apr 2019 (News)
  /126 Audi Q5 Brake master cylinder may not meet required spec. Aug 2018 Nov 2018 R/2019/086
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  680HP Jaguar XJ220 S Spec in Historics May 20th Ascot Auction 30 Apr 2017 (News)
  to over 680HP. The braking system has been upgraded, wheels replaced with BBS split rim alloys, and a carbon fibre aerodynamic kit has been fitted. This unique car is regularly invited to top events such as Salon Prive, Beaulieu and the Goodwood Festival of Speed. It is estimated at £325,000
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  Mazda2 Venture Comes with Satnav for £12,995 11 Apr 2012 (News)
  ‘Venture Edition' (5-door only) Safety & Security ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) Front, side and curtain airbags Driver and front passenger seatbelt reminder Front
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  New FIAT Stilo Replaces Bravo and Brava 5 Sep 2001 (News)
  of which are standard equipment, three rear head restraints and three 3-point rear seatbelts There are disc brakes on all four wheels, and ABS anti-lock braking with EBD and ASR is standard. The Stilo range goes on sale with four petrol engine options, together with two common rail direct
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  Music mogul Pete Waterman’s Porsche up for sale 24 Jun 2019 (News)
  treated themselves to a Porsche each from Chariots of St Albans. Waterman’s low-mileage manual model has four new Continental Sport Contract tyres sitting on Magnesium wheels with factory spacers. Recent work includes new brake pads, all belts (including the cambelt), water pump