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British Motor Heritage's 2014 catalogue is out now 12 Mar 2014 (News)
, the company’s Free-Of-Charge quarterly magazine of the same name, and the full list of British Motor Heritage Approved Specialists from the UK to Japan. Other featured items in the catalogue include: EBC brake discs and pads Tex mirrors, mirror glasses and wiper components -
Geneva Motor Show 2014: Audi unveils RS4 Avant Nogaro 4 Mar 2014 (News)
received Porsche alloys wheels or brakes, like the original, so it's a pure marketing effort. A shame really considering how much of a distance there was between a 1994 S2 Avant and its RS2 cousin. As you’d expect of a performance Audi, the RS4 Nogaro has quattro all-wheel drive, which splits -
Dewar Trophy presented to McLaren for the P1 20 Nov 2013 (News)
it to British companies or individuals for outstanding technical achievements. Previous winners include the Ford in 2012 for the Ecoboost engine, Dunlop in 1957 for its work on disc brakes and Jaguar for its all-aluminium chassis in 2003. The Dewar Technical Committee -
New Nissan X-Trail launched 10 Sep 2013 (News)
damping to compensate for poor road surfaces. The X-Trail will also feature Active Trace Control, which will reduce understeer by constantly monitoring speed, steering, throttle and braking. The aditions of these systems should, in theory, allow Nissan’s new SUV to be as firm footed on the road -
Red Driving School To Offer Affordable Fully Comprehensive Insurance For Young Drivers 15 Oct 2012 (News)
of sight' black box, which collects data on how the car is being driven. The box assesses individual driving styles and driver feedback is available via the ingenie mobile app and online. Key areas of driving are assessed including speed, cornering, braking and acceleration. The policy -
Paris Motor Show 2012: Lamborghini shows revised Gallardo LP560-4 26 Sep 2012 (News)
If that's all a little too plain for your taste, then Lamborghini has the Gallardo LP 570-4 Edizione Tecnica. The design is described at being even more focused and is the 'very pinnacle of the Gallardo family'. These cars get better kit, including afixed high rear wing and carbon-ceramic brake -
Mercedes-Benz premieres all-new A-Class 6 Mar 2012 (News)
, attention assist and collision mitigating braking are fitted as standard while automatic high-beam, blind spot warning and park assist are optional, amongst other equipment. -
Geneva Motor Show 2012: Mitsubishi introduces new Outlander 6 Mar 2012 (News)
speeds. There’s also a collision mitigating braking system and lane departure warning system. There’s also a power tailgate, which opens to reveal a flat boot floor. There will be a choice of two engines - a 2.0-litre petrol and a 2.2-litre DI-DC diesel with 177PS. The Outlander -
New insurance saving tech from TomTom 8 Feb 2012 (News)
drivers, young and old, and, rather than basing the price of insurance on gender, age or postcode the system uses technology, in the form of a special TomTom PRO 3100 sat nav unit, to measure your driving, picking up on things like hard braking, excessive speed and cornering too quickly. "We've -
The IAM Urges Motorists to Look Out For Traffic Signs Ahead 8 Sep 2011 (News)
to be clear so that drivers can act on them immediately. Read the road signs to double check your route – don’t rely too heavily on your sat-nav in case things have changed. Never make a last minute manoeuvre that could be dangerous, such as a sharp turn, sudden braking or a u-turn -
Toyota's latest safety technology 2 Aug 2011 (News)
,’ or PCS, and is designed to brake if there is an obstacle ahead and the driver fails to do so on their own. It’s being further developed to help steer the car out of the way of stationary obstacles or away from the edge of the road if the driver goes off course. Toyota has also developed -
SEAT Young Driver scheme goes green 18 May 2011 (News)
SEAT Young Driver, which offers driving lessons to youngsters from 11 to 16 years old, has just taken delivery of a brand new fleet of SEAT Ibiza Ecomotives. Featuring fuel-saving technology such as an engine stop/start system and brake energy recovery, the Ibiza Ecomotive is among -
Ford Fuelsaving Driver Training 3 Aug 2010 (News)
Econo Check data logger is removed, a personalised report highlights four areas for possible driving-style improvements: speed, anticipation, braking and gear change. The Econo Driver Training targets the specific issues highlighted on a customer's report. Paul Holmes, fleet director, AA -
Toyota Acclerator Pedal Recall Has Started 10 Feb 2010 (News)
are being attended to. Toyota service centres have the combined capacity to modify 6,000 pedal assemblies a day. Toyota service centres have also received the necessary software to update the Prius brake system. The accelerator pedal recall involves 180,865 vehicles in the UK -
Extra Kit For Forester Diesel 24 Jul 2009 (News)
. Already equipped with Subaru’s trademark Symmetrical AWD and Subaru Vehicle Dynamics Control, the Forester 2.0D XC boasts ABS with EBD and emergency brake assist; eight airbags; ring shaped reinforcement frame; ISOFIX child seat mountings; and Subaru's legendary build -
Honda Legend: Just £249.99 a Month 21 Feb 2009 (News)
Windows Front + Rear Electric/Heated Mirrors Electric Sunroof Front Fog Lights Headlamp Washers High L Brake Light Leather Upholstery Metallic Paint Outside Temp Gauge PAS -
Lease a high spec 4x4 pick up from £239.99pm 20 Feb 2009 (News)
3+35 10kpa £239.99+VAT This is the standard factory spec; 16" 6 Spoke Dished Wheels Adjustable S/Column Air Con CFC Free Anti-Lock Brakes Driver Airbag Electric Mirrors -
Aewsome New 200mph Ferrari 575M 2 Mar 2002 (News)
can be set to operate in 'normal' or 'sport' modes. The engine has been stretched to 5,750cc and develops 379kW (515bhp) at 7,250rpm and 589Nm (434 lb ft) torque at 5,250rpm. Adaptive suspension offers 'sport' or 'comfort' settings. The braking has been uprated. Weight distribution -
Ford Focus Facelift and TDCi Engines 7 Dec 2001 (News)
consists of Services Operator, Automated Traffic Information and a Voice Activated Communications System. 2002 improvements to the Mondeo include standard Emergency Brake Assist across the range, a standard auto-relock security feature, standard automatic reverse wash/wipe and optional -
All New Toyota Corolla 5 Sep 2001 (News)
will feature VSC (Vehicle Stability Control), Brake Assist and the same 1.8 litre VVTLi (Variable Valve Timing and Lift intelligent) high performance engine used in the Celica T Sport, linked to a 6-speed gearbox. The design of the hatchback, saloon and estate is developed from an original