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  King Edward VIII’s Rolls-Royce sells for £161,280 24 Jun 2015 (News)
  a secret. Edward VIII would eventually abdicate the throne in 1936 to be with the American divorcee. Converted by Barker into a shooting brake with walnut-effect bodywork, the Rolls was the star of the H&H auction at Burghley House, Stamford, Lincs, on Saturday, 20 June. The Silver Ghost
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  A Grand Monday: Audi A6 23 Mar 2015 (News)
  . There’s some service history, which shows the car has had new spark plugs, air filter, belts, oil, coolant and brake fluid. It’s also had a new thermostat (we’d suspect a heating issue and want to know how serious this was). New tyres, discs and pads (front) have also been recently fitted
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  Geneva Motor Show 2015: New Honda Civic Type-R most powerful ever 2 Mar 2015 (News)
  Brembo brakes and adaptive dampers, plus a ‘Dual Axis Strut’ system designed to reduce torque steer. It remains to be seen just how well the car will cope with its prodigious power output, though. The massive wing is designed to produce plenty of downforce without too much drag
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  Lexus recalls 759,000 cars 17 Oct 2014 (News)
  of 1.67 million cars worldwide by Toyota, including more than 1 million in Japan alone, most relating to a faulty master brake cylinder. But that number is dwarfed by the 6.4 million cars that the Japanese company voluntarily recalled in April this year, followed by a further 2.3
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  Paris Motor Show 2014: Vauxhall confirm specs and prices for new Corsa 28 Aug 2014 (News)
  , combed with a braking energy recuperation system to return a claimed 87.8mpg and 85g/km of CO2. The Corsa will be offered in three and five-door models and the cabin will include  a new dashboard layout, with updated instruments and touchscreen infotainment. Safety kit
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  Geneva Motor Show 2014: Range Rover launches Evoque Autobiography Dynamic 4 Mar 2014 (News)
  no affect on ride quality. There are also upgraded brakes with a torque vectoring system to improve cornering dynamics. Styling has been beefed up to match the enhanced performance with a new grille design, deeper front valance, 20-inch alloy wheels and Autobiography badging. The pictured colour
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  Mini and Studebaker top the lots in Dorchester 24 Feb 2014 (News)
  , although barn-stored for 20 years, has retained its original braking system and running gear, so will offer a Mini enthusiast an exciting and worthwhile project. For more information, visit www.dvca.co.uk .
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  Geneva Motor Show 2014: Range Rover to debut Evoque Autobiography Dynamic 18 Feb 2014 (News)
  is installed as standard, improving traction by sending torque to the wheel where it is needed most. The steering has been retuned to give greater precision, while the suspension has been firmed up – though Land Rover claims this has no affect on ride quality. There are also upgraded brakes
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  Preview: Bonhams classic car auction, Beaulieu, 8 September 5 Sep 2013 (News)
  - it was was exported when new to Argentina, and had a unique four-seater touring body fitted. Upgrades included upgrading the brakes with a vacuum servo in 1978 and rebuilding the engine with a new cylinder block in 1993, and new Arias forged pistons for more performance. It's a perfectly judged star lot
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  Michelin Energy Saver Tyre is 'Which?' Best Buy 13 Apr 2012 (News)
  wet and dry handling and braking, external drive-by noise, fuel consumption and wear. The Michelin Energy Saver is the Company’s fourth generation of “green” car tyres which replaced the previous Energy range and is designed to improve fuel consumption, and thus reduce
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  Motorway speed limit set to be increased to 80mph 29 Sep 2011 (News)
  on motorways and this is expected to remain. The 70mph limit was introduced in 1964 and, at the time, this was the top speed of most cars. Those in favour of increasing the limit will point out that safety and brake technology is unrecognisable today to what
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  Jaguar pulls the wraps off its stunning C-X16 Coupe ahead of its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show 7 Sep 2011 (News)
  these with attributes that set us on a course to create sustainable sports cars of the future.” The hybrid ‘boost’ motor is powered by a 1.6kWh battery pack mounted behind the seats. Charge comes from a brake energy recuperation system. Besides providing extra overtaking performance, the hybrid system allows
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  Bosch Car Service launches online booking 4 Jul 2011 (News)
  Bosch Car Service has launched a new online booking system for drivers who want to book their vehicle in for servicing, MoTs and repairs such as replacing brake pads and discs, air conditioning recharging and cam belt
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  Maserati unveils high-performance GranCabrio Sport 22 Feb 2011 (News)
  in the Quattroporte Sport GT S. The handling has been tweaked too, with an upgrade and revision of the Skyhook active-suspension system - now with a sportier tuning - and the fitting of grooved and drilled dual-cast brake discs. To help it stand out, the GranCabrio Sport gets a black grille and a Trident
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  Expensive Sports Seats for 500 and Grande Punto Abarth 11 Jun 2009 (News)
  , the ‘Abarth Corse by Sabelt’ is light, strong, comfortable and highly efficient in retaining body control under cornering, braking and acceleration forces, thanks to its mono-layer padding containment bands. The forward-tipping seatback comprises a headrest with slit for a full multi-point safety
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  £140 TRACK DAY DEAL AT CASTLE COMBE 31 May 2008 (News)
  years of age and must also sign the indemnity, prior to going out on the circuit. Instructors are on hand all day long, and are happy to assist and advise you on the correct lines, braking and turn-in points, to make your day as safe as possible. For full details on all Castle
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  HOW TO PREVENT SUSPENSION BOTTOMING OUT 6 Mar 2008 (News)
  Serious road accident are caused by motorists driving with their rear suspension ‘bottoming out’ resulting in a loss of steering control, ineffective braking and raised headlights that blind oncoming drivers – now there is a simple solution. Motorists who tow
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  National Distribution for Grey Import Parts 21 Feb 2006 (News)
  parts are available under the Blue Print brand for all Japanese vehicles. Routine service parts are available as well as all the wear and tear parts such as brake discs, pads and steering joints. The range is massive. Mail order specialist
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  New Micra Prices Announced 14 Nov 2002 (News)
  brakeforce distribution and Nissan Brake Assist, a huge 13 litre glovebox and, of course, chain-cam petrol engines. The range starts with the 65PS 1.0E at £7,495 for the 3-door or £7,995 for the 5-door. £7,995 also buys an 80PS 1.2S 3-door, which has side airbags
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  153mph Golf R32 Here October at £22,340 18 Aug 2002 (News)
  to the red line, it produces a distinctive engine note. Visual cues include new front and rear bumpers, side sills, blue brake callipers and imposing 18-inch ‘Aristo’ alloy wheels, while silver ‘R32’ badges take pride of place on the grille and tailgate. Inside