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  A Grand Monday: Tidy 1983 Honda Accord, £995 15 Feb 2016 (News)
  file. Recent work includes a service (spark plugs, oil and filter). Plus it’s also had a reconditioned alternator, new water pump, clutch, as well as rear brakes shoes and cylinders. Inside, the seller says it’s in good condition with dry carpets. He also adds that the radio
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  BMW E30 M3 makes £25k at auction 23 Sep 2015 (News)
  in the day’s sales went to an Austin A55 Half Ton van. This example had covered just 3700 miles from new is still on its original Dunlop cross-ply tyres. The only items that have been changed on the vehicle since 1962 are the exhaust, service items and the rear brake shoes.  Other rarities sold
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: SEAT unleashes most-powerful Ibiza Cupra ever 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  include larger brakes and a new bodykit, with new 17-inch wheels, LED lights, rear diffuser and new central rear exhaust. The cabin gets more tech too, with MirrorLink connectivity that will allow an Apple iPhone or Android phone be accesses via the in-car touchscreen
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  Original Focus RS spares available 8 Jun 2015 (News)
  Focus RS from Ford UK. As a performance model, the Focus RS goes through brake components, steering racks, differentials and suspension components relatively quickly. These parts, along with body panels, exhaust manifolds and various others, are now available to individual owners
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  New series of Car SOS to hit screens in April 20 Mar 2015 (News)
  fallen into a poor state. Lighter than the standard model, with race-tuned engine, upgraded suspension and brakes and a racing box, the Sprite was driven by Sir Stirling Moss to a third overall finish. Based at Fuzz's garage, Westgate Classics, the team brought the car back to life, trying
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  Geneva Motor Show 2015: Suzuki shows off iM-4 mini crossover 4 Mar 2015 (News)
  that a 1.2-litre Dualjet petrol engine is under the bonnet though, and that the lithium ion batteries are recharged via regenerative braking. No word on what this concept will eventually lead to, but don’t be surprised if it does indeed form the basis of a new Jimny in 2016. 
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  Geneva Motor Show 2015: Kia previews Optima Estate with Sportspace concept 3 Mar 2015 (News)
  - the headlights are very much like those of the Optima saloon and the trademark 'tiger-nose' grille is present. However the rear of the design is very much new, with slim, sharp-looking tail lights and a shooting-brake roofline. The interior features the usual concept car flights of fantasy, including once
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  Classic Advert: Vauxhall Cavalier MkIII 15 Jan 2015 (News)
  of ‘electronically controlled non-locking brakes’ on future vehicles. The downside though, is that ‘such technology won’t be available to you, the average motorist, until around the year 2000’. Happily for Vauxhall fans, such technology was actually available twelve years earlier than
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  A Grand Monday: Mini Mayfair 16 Jun 2014 (News)
  - £2000. For us, the MkV Mini is the most affordable of the bunch. It’s also better suited to the rigours of daily driving, with d isc  brakes and 12-inch wheels. The 1980s saw the launch of numerous limited edition Minis and it is here you’ll find the best
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  Using a phone at the wheel is UK’s most hated driving habit 14 Apr 2014 (News)
  % Middle lane cruisers 26% Last minute braking 23% Undertaking 19
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  Geneva Motor Show 2014: Vauxhall Astra VXR gets Extreme track version 4 Mar 2014 (News)
  brembo brakes.  The Astra VXR Extreme comes 10 years after the launch of the VXR brand and it will go into limited production later in the year. It’s not clear precisely how many will make it to the UK. Expect a fairly hefty premium over the standard, £27,260 car
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  Geneva Motor Show 2014: McLaren unveils 650S 4 Mar 2014 (News)
  – this includes carbon-ceramic brakes, sat nav, DAB, forged alloys and full Alcantara trim as standard with a rear parking camera and carbon-fibre racing seats offered as an option. The new 650S will be priced at £195,000 for the Coupe, and £215,000 for the Spider - it's already available
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2013: Porsche launches 918 Spyder hybrid 10 Sep 2013 (News)
  the Spyder from 0-62mph time of just 2.8 seconds, while returning 94mpg and just 70g/km of CO2. The chassis feature a carbonfibre monocoque, with adaptive dampers, rear-wheel steering and carbon-ceramic brakes. The power will be delivered via a seven-speed twin-clutch PDK gearbox
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2013: Volkswagen to launch all-electric Up and Golf 10 Sep 2013 (News)
  . That means a 0-62mph time of 10.4 seconds. Like the Up it has two driving modes, Eco and Eco+, plus four activate regenerative braking modes designed to help extend the maximum range. Standard features include automatic climate control, satellite navigation, a heated windscreen, LED daytime running
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  RM announces new Retromobile auction 21 Jun 2013 (News)
  , is high. Topping the early consignments is the ex-Works Gordini 24S, chassis 36 (above). It's one of the first racing cars in history to feature disc brakes all round. It was entered in the 1953, 1954 and 1955 24 Heures du Mans races, as well as numerous other well-known events including the 12
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  Geneva Motor Show 2013: Renault unveils Scenic XMOD 5 Mar 2013 (News)
  traction control system that helps maintain grip over loose or slippery surfaces. Depending on the road conditions, drivers can choose from three settings on a dial in the cabin – ‘Expert,’ which takes control of the braking system, ‘Road,’ for regular driving and ‘Loose
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  Buy a driverless car? Not yet, according to poll 29 Nov 2012 (News)
  emergency braking, 66% are happy with adaptive cruise control and 60% are happy with lane departure warnings. Younger drivers, aged between 18 and 34, are happier with the idea of using a driverless car or a car fitted with safety equipment than those over 55 years old
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  Paris Motor Show 2012: Ford reveals updated Fiesta 5 Sep 2012 (News)
  and USB connectivity, voice control and emergency assistance. Active City Stop is offere, which helps drivers avoid low speed accidents by applying the brakes if a collision is imminent. Another important feature is MyKey, which provides parents with a second key for their children. This second key
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  ATS Euromaster demonstrates the importance of tyre safety 27 Sep 2011 (News)
  October is Tyre Safety Month, and tyre specialist ATS Euromaster has clearly demonstrated the importance of regular tyre checks with the above image. A customer brought his Audi A3 in for a brake check, whereupon the shockingly bald
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  Peugeot Summer health checks for under a tenner 14 Jul 2010 (News)
  on their annual holiday or embarking on those special summer days out. The Summer Check covers tyres, brakes, windscreen wipers, steering and suspension, exhaust emissions, lights and all major fluid levels. Owners will receive a comprehensive report on their vehicle, with any potential issues or repairs