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  A Grand Monday: Audi 80 Cabriolet 12 Nov 2018 (News)
  . Owned by the current keeper since 2012, it has passed each MoT since then with flying colours.  During his tenure, the owner has treated it to a cylinder head overhaul, new clutch and new brakes all round, with only some minor wheelarch rust detracting from the car's overall condition
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  C1, C2 and C3 Corvettes in Historics 19th May Sale 5 May 2018 (News)
  .   The 1966 C2 Stingray roadster is a 350ci ‘big block’ 4-speed manual featuring an all original interior and soft-top. In 2014 the body was sandblasted and repainted, the suspension and braking systems were overhauled with new parts. And the engine was fitted with fresh oil seals throughout
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  How to claim from your insurer after an accident 19 Feb 2018 (News)
  the insurer's choice of supplier. This can be very important on modern van where advanced driver assistance systems, like adaptive cruise control or automatic city braking, are fitted. The insurer may try to add an additional excess should you wish to have your van repaired at your own choice of repairer
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  Jaguar builds its first D-type in more than 60 years 7 Feb 2018 (News)
  , but previous continuation models have sold for more than £1m each. The engineering prototype is the 1956 Longnose specification, identifiable by its extended bonnet, characteristic tail fin behind the driver’s head, wide-angle cylinder head and quick-change brake calipers.
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  A Grand Monday: Mazda RX-8 20 Nov 2017 (News)
  in it. A recent service, new brakes discs and pads and an expensive exhaust system also imply that the car has been enthusiast owned, as, indeed, do the photographs - good pictures are an essential part of any used car advert, and it's amazing how many sellers don't realise this.  It does need some
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  Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 MFI up for auction 3 Oct 2017 (News)
  delight!' explains Simon Corbett, PCT Cars. 'It drives and sounds fantastic - a proper driver’s car from the age of no servo steering or servo brakes.' Today, finished in its original factory colour of Light Yellow with black pinstripe cloth and leatherette upholstery, it will be offered
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  A Grand Monday: MG ZS 28 Aug 2017 (News)
  -free and the leather interior (with seats apparently from a Rover 45 Connoisseur) is in very good order. Adding to its visual appeal are optional 17-inch ZS alloys, and this MG also boasts a braking upgrade to ZS V6 spec
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 3 Jul 2017 (News)
  Students and Graduates Save 10% at ATS Euromaster ATS Euromaster offers students and graduates a 10% discount on all products and services if they have a valid NUS Extra Card or Graduate Extra Card. Some of the sevrices offered are tyres, brakes, batteries, exhausts
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  Save money: have your MoT done before your service 16 Jun 2017 (News)
  , which means thousands of motorists are being left out of pocket. The MoT test covers all of the major areas, such as bodywork, steering, suspension, emissions and brake performance. That just leaves any hidden leaks and planned renewal items, such as oil, filters, spark plugs and gearbox oils
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  One-owner low-mileage Porsche 911 Speedster for sale 20 Apr 2017 (News)
  and chassis and upgraded Turbo-spec brakes and suspension. This particular example was delivered in July 1989 by Porsche Cars Australia to Victor Berk of New South Wales, who is its one and only private registered keeper from new. It was factory fitted from new with the 'Super Sport' equipment option
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  One in four drivers don’t bother checking their car’s tyre pressures, research shows 14 Mar 2017 (News)
  harder and use more fuel. Overinflated tyres can be just as dangerous, with the tyres having a smaller contact area with the road, resulting in oss of traction, increased braking distances and a higher risk of skidding
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  Paris Motor Show 2016: Renault Koleos makes European debut 29 Sep 2016 (News)
  .  Standard equipment for UK models is yet to be finalised, but expect the Koleos to get a huge choice of leather trims, 19-inch alloy wheel designs and paint schemes. Tech levels will also be high, with autonomous city braking, traffic sign recognition with speed control, rear view camera, side parking
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  BGT prototype set for MGLive 23 May 2016 (News)
  in the US. The modified GT boasted a wealth of safety features, including airbags, anti-lock brakes, impact-absorbing side panels and the slightly odd-looking rearview mirror that gave the driver a 120-degree field of vision. Thick rubber bumpers were mounted low down for two reasons
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Vauxhall unwraps Astra Sports Tourer 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  , with even basic models getting touchscreen infotainment, phone connectivity and air con. Going for a top-spec car gets you heated front and rear seats and active safety technology including collision mitigating brakes. Navigation is standard on all Tech Line models, or on Elite Nav and SRi Nav
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Peugeot 308 GTi launched 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  only a 0.2-second difference between the two cars when it comes to the all-important 0-62mph sprint (6.2 seconds against six dead), but the higher-powered car has a mechanical limited slip differential which should make it handle significantly better, plus bigger and meatier brakes, deeper bucket seats
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  5 MINI Cooper S JCWs Available to Drive at Moving Motor Show 10 Jun 2015 (News)
    to get behind the wheel of the powerful new MINI, which packs a 2.0-litre TwinPower Turbo engine as well as suspension, brake, aerodynamic and interior upgrades. For those looking for an adrenalin rush within the confines of the MINI stand, a specially- designed simulator is being created to offer
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  Two 1963 E-Type Roadsters in Historics 6th June Auction 9 May 2015 (News)
  red car was completely stripped, painted and rebuilt by Trevor Grooms, with a new braking system, rebuilt 3.31 Power-Lok diff, new clutch, fuel pump and fuel lines, rebuilt suspension, new seats and hood. Still all matching numbers, mileage is recorded as 80,806, estimate £78,000 - £80,000
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  Legendary Jaguar test driver Norman Dewis awarded OBE 1 Jan 2015 (News)
  crashes in the days before seatbelts, without ever breaking a single bone. He also played a vital role in developing the revolutionary Dunlop disc brake. Of all the cars he worked on, Dewis considers the D-type to be the best. He said, ‘I got that car up to 192mph on the Mulsanne Straight
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  Paris Motor Show 2014: Vauxhall confirm specs for new Corsa 2 Oct 2014 (News)
  will be the most frugal unit, combined with a braking energy recuperation system to return a claimed 87.8mpg and 85g/km of CO2. The Corsa is available in three and five-door models and the cabin will include a new dashboard layout, with updated instruments and touchscreen infotainment system. Safety
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  Goodwood Festival of Speed 2014: Jaguar to build F-Type Project 7 26 Jun 2014 (News)
  and carbon ceramic brakes as standard. The suspension has been revised to cope with the extra power with height adjustable dampers both front and back. Inside there are lightweight race-inspired bucket seats, finished in a quilted racing-style diamond pattern with four-point racing harnesses