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Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Rolls-Royce sees a new Dawn on the horizon 15 Sep 2015 (News)
braking and automatic cruise control. There is also a Bespoke Audio system which Rolls-Royce says is the “most exhaustively designed automotive hi-fi system ever”. Phew -
TomTom launches driver behaviour smartphone app 26 Jun 2015 (News)
. TomTom Curfer uses the latest developments in connected car technology to provide drivers with visual information on how they drive – including live and retrospective feedback on their braking, cornering, acceleration and idling. “This new aftermarket solution brings the benefits -
Rare Ferrari prototypes to lead the 2015 Goodwood Revival 27 May 2015 (News)
This year’s Goodwood Revival will host a Lavant Cup race featuring hundreds of millions of pounds worth of drum-braked 1950’s Ferrari sports prototypes. It’s set to be one of the headline events of a packed schedule at this year’s Revival -
Geneva Motor Show 2015: UK specification for new Jazz announced 3 Mar 2015 (News)
city braking. -
Geneva Motor Show 2015: Finer details of new Honda HR-V emerge 3 Mar 2015 (News)
material and the instrument binnacle, with its large central speedometer, is inspired by sports coupe cars. A touchscreen system is present and can link up with smartphones to offer online services like traffic warnings. Most models will get recent safety technologies as standard including brake -
Geneva Motor Show 2015: More efficient Range Rover Evoque appears 3 Mar 2015 (News)
and convenience features include a lane assist function, collision mitigating braking and an electronically operated automatic tailgate, operated handsfree by waving a foot under the rear bumper. Prices are to be announced but don’t expect much difference from the outgoing Evoque, which is available -
Paris Motor Show 2014: Honda Civic Type R revealed 2 Oct 2014 (News)
colours. Prices should start at just under £30,000. The aggressively styled Type R features a huge rear wing with integrated brake lights, a rear diffuser, quad tailpipes and large, 20-inch alloy wheels. The front features a new headlight design and a larger grille. Power comes -
Paris Motor Show 2014: Peugeot launches performance 308 GT 1 Oct 2014 (News)
with an uncomfortably firm ride. To that end the suspension has been revised and lowered by 7mm, while brakes have been improved for extra stopping power. The 308 GT will compete with the likes of the SEAT Leon FR range when it launches in 2015. -
A Grand Monday: Triumph 2000 MkII 29 Sep 2014 (News)
will need some attention as it has developed a leak. The vendor suggests the brakes could do with being overhauled, too. Finished in Mallard Blue it comes with Grey Ambla trim. According to the advert, the seats are in good condition (if a little grubby) although the driver’s seat is torn -
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