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S-Max and Galaxy at Mobility Roadshow 8,9,10 June 7 Jun 2006 (News)
and Galaxy. These include Ford's Active Suspension System with Continuously Controlled Damping to improve performance and comfort, and Adaptive Cruise Control with Forward Alert and Collision Mitigation by Braking - driver aids based on radar distance control. Hill Launch Assist -
Vaneo Here 16th May, from £14,680 3 May 2002 (News)
-level brake light, is mounted in the rear spoiler. Four engines and three trim levels are offered, plus a wide selection of options, including five activity packages that add tailored equipment for customers with a variety of popular pastimes or hobbies. Three of the engines -
MAZDA 3 RANGE UPDATES 5 May 2008 (News)
. Mazda3 possesses one of the segment’s best active and passive safety packages. Active measures include a four-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) as standard on all models. Passive measures encompass driver and front -
DISHONEST JOHN'S GUIDE TO SERVICE SCAMS 6 Oct 2001 (News)
for an quantity of oil, coolant, ATF, gearbox oil, brake fluid, etc over and above what the car will actually take. Very few punters ever spot this and if they do, tell them it's a clerical error, revise the invoice and refund them the extra money. 99 times out of 100 you'll never have to. The Major -
DISHONEST JOHN'S GUIDE TO SERVICE SCAMS 16 Sep 2001 (News)
obtaining the new filter from stores and fitting it, plus, of course, the cost of the filter. The Fluids Overfill Charge the customer for an quantity of oil, coolant, ATF, gearbox oil, brake fluid, etc over and above what the car will actually take. Very few punters ever spot -
May 2018 DVSA recall round-up: BMW recalls 312,000 cars over stalling risk 9 May 2018 (News)
R/2018/081 Jeep Wrangler Brake light switch may fail R/2018/050 Lexus RC-F -
Dashcam Saves Trucker From Expensive Insurance Claim 17 Dec 2013 (News)
protect drivers against the scams which have now become a £1 billion industry. He said: "The cameras can help protect drivers against 'cash for crash' scenarios. This includes deliberate severe braking in front of a driver to instigate a 'slam -
Toyota to Challenge Audi at Le Mans This Saturday and Sunday 15 Jun 2012 (News)
rear hybrid motor within the gearbox casing. The car also makes good use of regenerative braking, with energy recovered and stored in super capacitors, located in the cockpit. This can then be used to provide extra boost on the exit from corners (up to 500Kj between braking zones, as dictated -
Saab: Five things we'll miss 19 Dec 2011 (News)
thing to do when a car ploughs on - or understeers - is to lift off the throttle and brake. Saabs usually tuck in and behave predictably when you lift off and brake, making them feel ‘safe’ through corners -
Co-op Insurance Launches Black Box Scheme For Young Drivers 16 Mar 2011 (News)
to calculate premiums: Braking and Acceleration · Cornering· Speed· Time of driving (e.g. day time, night time etc) 'Pay How You Drive' will help make the UK's roads safer by giving drivers a genuine insight into their driving behaviours. In the UK, an 18 year old driver -
BMW to give world debut to ActiveE 14 Feb 2011 (News)
into the vehicle battery, while at the same time braking torque is created, slowing the vehicle down. This recuperation of energy can increase the range by up to 20 per cent. For the first time -
FORD'S NEW MINI-TRANSIT KOMBI 31 May 2002 (News)
passenger car levels of comfort and refinement. Front and rear anti-roll bars enhance stability and handling and the driving experience is, apparently, “further honed by specially tuned and developed power steering and brake systems”. In its market segment, Ford claims that the five -
New Mazda 323 Models and Prices 31 Aug 2001 (News)
and tastes through a choice of 1.3, 1.6 and 2.0 four-cylinder 16 valve petrol engines, plus a 2.0-litre turbo diesel. All 323 models have ABS brakes with EBD, plus driver, passenger and side airbags as standard equipment. All have central door locking, power steering, tilt-adjust steering wheel -
Seven Seats for Toyota's New Midi MPV 29 Jun 2001 (News)
). Standard kit on all models is ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, lap and diagonal seatbelts for every seat, air-conditioning and a Thatcham Category 1 alarm/immobiliser and a single CD player. In addition, GLS models have rear air-conditioning, 16 inch alloy wheels, roof rails, turn-by-turn satellite -
Jaguar I-Pace gets range-boosting software upgrade 9 Dec 2019 (News)
-Pace will gain an extra 12 miles of real-world range, Jaguar says it will not seek to change the 292 mile official certified range of the I-Pace. Jaguar says it has improved the SUV's regenerative braking and the maximum electric range calculation - the latter using a new -
Geneva Motor Show 2017: Porsche reveals Panamera Sport Turismo 7 Mar 2017 (News)
Porsche has announced a shooting brake version of the Panamera, called the Sport Turismo. It will make its debut at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show and is and is available to order now, with first deliveries expected in Autumn 2017 and a start price -
Paris Motor Show: SsangYong previews next-gen Rexton 30 Sep 2016 (News)
screen on the dashboard, although the steering wheel controls will operate all Bluetooth smartphone functions. SsangYong has pledged to improve safety across the board, with autonomous braking, blind spot detection and an intuitive a traffic alert system that will notify -
Paris Motor Show 2016: Upgraded Renault Zoe will now cover 250 miles 29 Sep 2016 (News)
the ground up as an electric vehicle. Energy saving technology includes regenerative braking and a heater system that has no effect on the vehicle's range. Follow the Paris Motor Show 2016 LIVE: Live Blog Paris Motor Show 2016 -
New Kia Rio given debut 29 Sep 2016 (News)
. Inside, the cabin gets a neat, clutter-free layout with a smart dashboard that's dominated by a large touchscreen system. Kia is billing this Rio as the "most technologically-advanced it has ever produced", with automatic city braking and a pedestrian recognition camera -
Geneva Motor Show 2016: Ford reveals Fiesta ST200 2 Mar 2016 (News)
wheels and red painted brake callipers. Inside the Fiesta gets partial leather Charcoal Recaro front seats, ST200 illuminated scuff plates and branded seatbelts with silver detailing. Geneva Motor Show 2016 LIVE