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  Geneva Motor Show 2014: Jaguar XFR-S Sportbrake unveiled 4 Mar 2014 (News)
  as standard along with uprated brakes with vented discs. So that the XFR-S sounds the part, it's fitted with a sound symposer that channels some of the induction noise into the cabin while the exhaust has straight-through pipes to create a crackle when you lift off the power. On downshifts, the engine
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  Kia confirms plans to build all-electric Soul 12 Nov 2013 (News)
  speed of 90mph. The Soul EV will have a number of technological features to improve its range, including regenerative braking. The car will also be equipped with an artificial engine sound system that will emit an ‘audio alert’ to warn pedestrians of its passing when travelling below
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  Toyo Launches New Proxes Tyre 23 May 2013 (News)
  , an impressive 15% better wet-weather grip than the Proxes CF1, that, as we have found was already very good indeed. See Our Cars . An optimised tread pattern ensures maximum  braking
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  Another DB5 and Some Interesting Americans in Historics 24th November Auction 11 Oct 2012 (News)
  with seatbelts. This has a 186 cubic inch 85hp OHV straight six and is estimated at £14,000 - £18,000. A 1963 Studebaker Avanti. Styled by the great Raymond Loewy, this fibreglass bodied, disc braked sports coupe was offered with the option of a supercharger and thus equipped was timed at 196mph
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  Paris Motor Show 2012: Peugeot launches 208 GTi 27 Sep 2012 (News)
  with different bumpers and side skirts. At the back there's a gloss black rear skirt with trapezoid twin exhausts plus there are red highlights on the brake calipers, lower grille and Peugeot badges. Inside the 208 GTi continues the theme with red stitching on the seats and dash plus red trim throughout
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  Geneva Motor Show 2012: Ferrari debuts F12 Berlinetta 6 Mar 2012 (News)
  ceramic brakes along with the magnetorheological suspension control system, known as SCM-E for short. As with all Ferrari models the F12 gets E-Diff, ESP Premium, F1-Trac and a high
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  BCA Offers Auction Buyers Warranted Condition Reports 14 Nov 2011 (News)
  motoring organisation.  Only cars under 8 years and 120 000 miles are eligible and vendors will sign up in advance to have this check on their vehicles. The check includes an onsite drive to test brakes (to VOSA standards), warning lights, tyre depths, engine noise, limited gearbox check, suspension
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  British Company Launches New Winter Tyre 29 Oct 2010 (News)
  , the WM-SA2 and WM-ST3, are available now in sizes ranging from 13 to 16 inches. Cooper's UK-based engineers have used the latest state-of-the-art production technology to design tyres that offer firm footing on wet roads, snow and slush. While the WM-SA2 will offer optimum braking
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  Volkswagen launches improved fixed price servicing 15 Jul 2010 (News)
  conditioning service, replacement of brake pads, and a cambelt change. For each item it suggests a recommended change interval as well as a fixed job price. Convenience is exactly what it says - and includes a courtesy lift, collect and deliver service or a loan car while the service is taking place. Small
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  Vauxhall celebrates 20 years of Network Q 8 Jun 2010 (News)
  technicians - and are even checked against recall directories to make sure nothing has been overlooked. Once approved, they are wrapped in a comprehensive warranty that uniquely includes brakes, clutches and battery for the first year or 20,000 miles. With more than 15,000 competitively priced vehicles
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  MoT failure rates and causes published by VOSA 13 Jan 2010 (News)
  . Several manufacturers have complained that the figures are misleading, especially those that supply a large number of cars to fleets. Vauxhall told the BBC: “Many of the failed items highlighted in this report, such as brakes, driver's view of the road, registration plates and tyres, are directly
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  Honda CR-Vs Still On Offer Until 30th June 2 Jun 2009 (News)
  (ACC) and Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) can be specified as an option on EX models too. More at www.honda.co.uk
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  Hyundai i20 Earns 5* NCAP Rating 28 May 2009 (News)
  Programme (ESP). ESP helps to minimise the risk of skidding by applying brakes to individual wheels to direct the car where the driver wishes to go. Euro NCAP now insists that 85 per cent of volume sales should be fitted with ESP as standard before a new car can be eligible for a five-star rating
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  1920 Rolls 20HP Goshawk in Barons Auction 6 Mar 2008 (News)
  was also replaced, with the elegant cabriolet body by T H Gill & Co of Paddington. As an early, experimental car, it has the three-speed, centrally located gearbox, and brakes on the rear wheels only. The car has featured extensively in reference books, including The Rolls-Royce Twenty
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  FIAT 500 Prices Announced 6 Nov 2007 (News)
  FIAT has announced prices for its gorgeous new 500 and the good news is they start at just £7,900. Prices rise in simple steps of £1,400 for trim upgrades or engine upgrades. Standard equipment of the entry-level Pop includes ABS anti-lock brakes with EBD
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  eBay Charity Auction of WRC Xsara Replica 11 Dec 2004 (News)
  computer, boosting the power to well over the standard 170 BHP. To balance this power the Xsara WRC replica sports ‘WR Pro’ 6 pot brakes with semi-racing pads and 336mm discs. Lowered suspension sees the flared wheel arches hug the Michelin tyres shod on CITUNING WRC modula alloys
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  Mitsubishi Price Cuts 12 Dec 2001 (News)
  . Mitsubishi's compact 4x4 the Shogun Pinin 5-door 2 litre GDI Equippe remains priced at £15,995 but has £811 worth of added value spec which includes ABS braking and alloy wheels. The range topping Elegance model gains leather trim and is £800 better value as a result
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  Sebring Soft-top, Here This Summer 12 Jul 2001 (News)
  (34.4mpg extra urban); air-con; cruise; PAS; central locking; electric windows, electric drop top; tilt steering wheel; front fogs; solar glass; power antenna; cloth drop top; speed sensitive wipers; two front airbags; parking brake interlock; remote keyless entry; sentry key immobiliser; leather low-back
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  Three air-cooled 911s and a 997 GT3 RS in Historics 25th November Classic Car Auction 21 Nov 2017 (News)
  detailed throughout its life as well as a well stamped service history book, the most recent being 2017 and corresponds with a new MoT test certificate. A new hood and rear window were fitted in 2005 with new wishbones, brake discs, pads and sensors in 2009.  It is estimated at £22,000
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  Megane RenaultSport Snatches Back Nurburgring Record 16 Jun 2014 (News)
  the driver and passenger along with “unfiltered” feedback from the track.  Alcantara is also present on the steering wheel and hand brake gaiter, whereas leather is used for the gear lever knob. Available as accessories, Sabelt six-point safety harnesses complete the equipment