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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
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  Mitsubishi's ASX 'crossover' to start at £14,999 4 May 2010 (News)
  -level 1.6-litre petrol with 115bhp which can average an impressive 47.1mpg. Only one other engine is available - a 1.8 DiD diesel with 148bhp that's also economical at 51.4mpg. Both engines use a stop/start system along with brake regeneration and low rolling resistance tyres in order to keep CO2
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  Female motorists 'should brush up on car maintenance' 26 Jun 2009 (News)
  showed female motorists are less knowledgeable when it comes to what goes on under the bonnet than their male counterparts. Of those surveyed, 72 per cent of ladies were unsure about how they would go about checking their brake fluid. In comparison, 35 per cent of men could not explain
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  Free fluids check for all SEATs in UK 22 Jun 2009 (News)
  . The free check, which takes just a few minutes to complete and does not need to be booked in advance, covers oil and coolant levels as well as brake fluid and washer bottle. SEAT's expert technicians will advise owners of any levels that need attention and offer a chargeable top-up service where required
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  GRANDE PUNTO BETTER VALUE IN SCRAPPAGE SCHEME 12 May 2009 (News)
  includes electric front windows, remote central locking, driver and passenger airbags, ABS anti-lock braking with EBD, and Blue&Me, Fiat’s hands-free telecommunications and entertainment system. More at www.fiat.co.uk
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  Special edition Fiat takes inspiration from jeans 23 Oct 2008 (News)
  will also get the option of yellow brake callipers. Inside the vehicle, Diesel's presence can also be felt as the upholstery is made of denim and the front seats feature pouches which resemble the fifth pocket of the fashion label's jeans. A one-off version, signed by artists - including
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  Audi A3 1.8T Sports for just £14,480 14 Jan 2003 (News)
  ; Radio CD player; 4 Speakers; Rear Window Wiper; Front Sports Seats; 65/35 Split Rear Seats; Sport Suspension; Third Brake Light; Vanity Mirrors (Driver and Passenger; Vent Window at Rear; Balance of Audi European Warranty More
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  Car of the Year prices announced 24 Jan 2001 (News)
  is 34.4mpg. ABS with Electronic Brake Distribution; ASR traction control; air-conditioning; 15 inch steel wheels with 185/65 tyres; an 8 speaker radio/cassette sound system and a volumetric alarm system are all standard. For £14,090, the 1.6 Twin Spark Lusso has the additions of dual zone climate
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  Innovations at Mobility Roadshow to Include new Swivel Seat and new Flexible Ramp 18 May 2016 (News)
    The award winning Segway style Genny Urban wheelchair is a modern two-wheeled personal mobility device. It uses a self-levelling system derived from the Segway, can go forwards or backwards, accelerate and brake by using intuitive upper body leaning movements. Steering is simple with just a light push
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  New 206CC Quicksilver Down to Just £11,495 20 Dec 2004 (News)
  '' headlights - 2 piece electrically retractable rigid roof (in under 20 seconds) - Electrically operated and heated door mirrors - Intermittant front windscreen wiper - Location of car via plip SAFETY(ext) - ABS with EBFD (Electronic Brake
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  Owner review of the month: June 2014 9 Jul 2014 (News)
  . The quality of the seat and the braking performance is also criticised – even though the owner has had the brake system overhauled. JFBBlackbird2006 gives the Dispatch an overall score of three. Click
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  MoT Files: Winter 4x4s 20 Sep 2012 (News)
  % better than the average for other cars registered in 2007. A key area to watch out for is the brakes, which have above average failure rates. Toyota Rav 4  - 86.3% pass rate