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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 -
Daihatsu YRV On Sale 7 Feb 2001 (News)
, giving it a top speed of 109mph, 0-60 in 10.1 seconds and a excellent combined mpg figure of 55.4mpg. (F-Speed auto: 11.9 seconds and 105mph.) The CO2 figure is a low 145g/km for the five-speed manual and 156g/km for the four speed F-speed automatic. All but the entry level model have electronic brake -
City Rover Goes on Sale from £6,495 6 Nov 2003 (News)
in the top model, the 'Style', which also benefits from anti-lock braking and a passenger airbag. Paint choices include two solid and eight optional metallic/pearlescent colours. Solo: Driver's airbag Radio cassette Anti-glare rear view mirror 1.4-litre -
Americana in Historics 19th May Classic Car Auction 14 May 2018 (News)
based hot-rod with original steel body, a 350CI small block, GM TH400 3-speed auto and disc brakes all round. It even has a Thatcham 2 Meta ME6 immobiliser. Estimated at £13,000 to £16,000 -
'Black boxes' could become compulsory in cars 17 Jul 2014 (News)
duration, indicated vehicle speed, accelerator position, engine rpm, brake application and antilock brake activation, steering wheel angle, stability control engagement, number of times the vehicle has been started, driver and front-passenger safety belt engagement, and pretensioner or force limiter -
MINI Coupe concept For Frankfurt Show 26 Aug 2009 (News)
of 40.9mpg (combined). MINI’s revered handling dynamics will be a highlight of the MINI Coupe Concept. Front wheel drive, powerful disc brakes on all four wheels, the front axle with McPherson spring struts and a centrally guided rear axle with aluminium longitudinal arms and anti-roll bars -
Ford makes connected vehicle services free 26 Jun 2020 (News)
summaries of recent trips to look into fuel usage and costs to help claim business mileage. Journeys can also be overlaid onto a map to reveal places where harsh braking or acceleration were identified, promoting more efficient driving. FordPass can coordinate with roadside -
'World's Best?' 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS in Historics July 7th Classic Car Auction 27 Jun 2018 (News)
and tyres. Even the factory Gold 'deluxe' interior is described as perfect. Original power steering and re-sleeved power brakes complete the picture. We don't think you will find a better '67 350SS anywhere in the World. It is estimated at £36,000 to £42,000 -
Driverless cars will be on British roads by 2021 28 Nov 2017 (News)
that drivers of automated vehicles took, on average, six times longer to respond to emergency braking of other vehicles compared to manual drivers. -
Hillman Avenger Tiger heads to auction 8 Nov 2017 (News)
.’ Over the past nine years the car has been carefully maintained with the front seats revived, new headlining and carpets, as well as a mechanical overhaul that included new Bilstein rear suspension, carburettors, brake pads and a battery. The original rev counter is not fitted but available with the car -
Fiat Doblo is best performing van at first MoT, while Ford Ranger is pick of the pick-ups 16 Oct 2017 (News)
and reasons for failure. It has been published in full at vans.honestjohn.co.uk/mot-results On average, almost 30 per cent of vans will fail the first MoT, with lighting, brakes and tyres among the most-common failure points, which will cause -
Frankfurt Motor Show 2017: Renault announces 280PS Megane RS 12 Sep 2017 (News)
. As standard the Megane RS comes with a Trophy chassis, with 18-inch alloy wheels and Continental tyres. Optionally, a stiffer Cup chassis can be specified, which gets stiffer suspension, larger 19-inch alloy wheels, Bridgestone tyres and stronger brakes. Optionally it can be equipped with a mechanical limited