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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
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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