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  Paris Motor Show: 3008 born-again as SUV 30 Sep 2016 (News)
  assistance, autonomous emergency braking and drowsiness monitoring. Furthermore there are convenience technologies like automatic lights and wipers, active parking assistance and a 360 degree parking camera system. From launch buyers will be able to choose from a 1.2-litre 130PS PureTech petrol, a 1.6
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  Q2 is Audi's small SUV 1 Mar 2016 (News)
  be customised to display things such as satellite navigation or media - is offered and the MMI infotainment system can sync with smartphones. On the safety front there's traffic jam assist, collision assist (which can automatically apply the brakes), active lane departure and active cruise control
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  Rare ‘barn find’ Aston Martin show car heads to auction 11 Sep 2015 (News)
  rear lights. The harder the driver pressed the brake pedal the more lights were lit up. The car was built purely for show and was never road-registered. It will require much loving care to bring it back to show condition. A second, fully-functioning car was made for promotional duties
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  Do you need a dash camera? 18 Mar 2015 (News)
  will also help you avoid ‘cash for crash’ fraudsters – drivers who brake suddenly on purpose to cause a rear-end collision. It’s worth remembering, of course, that the dash camera works both ways – so if you do something stupid or make a mistake it will prove your guilt
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  Do you need a dash camera? 18 Mar 2015 (News)
  will also help you avoid ‘cash for crash’ fraudsters – drivers who brake suddenly on purpose to cause a rear-end collision. It’s worth remembering, of course, that the dash camera works both ways – so if you do something stupid or make a mistake it will prove your guilt
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  Geneva Motor Show 2015: 585PS Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 unleashed 3 Mar 2015 (News)
  posture and dimensions indicate it should. It also features speed-sensitive 'Sports Direct' steering, which sharpens up accordingly in dynamic driving situations for a more engaging experience. Plus there's an AMG high-performance braking system. That said, Mercedes-AMG is touting the car’s
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  Geneva Motor Show 2015: All-new flagship Skoda Superb on sale from Summer 2015 18 Feb 2015 (News)
  . The Superb adopts much of the latest Volkswagen Groupe tech including lane keep assistance, brake assistance, blind spot warning and traffic sign recognition, plus it comes with ‘Simply Clever’ touches like a bottle holder that allows 500ml bottles to be opened with one hand. Other touches
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  Geneva Motor Show 2015: All-new flagship Skoda Superb on sale from Summer 2015 18 Feb 2015 (News)
  . The Superb adopts much of the latest Volkswagen Groupe tech including lane keep assistance, brake assistance, blind spot warning and traffic sign recognition, plus it comes with ‘Simply Clever’ touches like a bottle holder that allows 500ml bottles to be opened with one hand. Other touches
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  A Grand Monday: Vauxhall Astra MkII 3 Nov 2014 (News)
  in late 1991, and looks to have been well cared for. It has spent most of its life in the hands of one family, and has always been garaged. It comes with an MoT until June next year, and also benefits from relatively recent Brembo discs and pads, new rear brakes shoes and a K&N air filter
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  Paris Motor Show 2014: Suzuki debuts new Vitara 2 Oct 2014 (News)
  including active systems like adaptive cruise control and automatic braking, as well as a high level of passive safety specification thanks to lightweight but strong bodywork.   
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  IAM Tips For the Long Christmas Drive Home 19 Dec 2013 (News)
  view as far as possible (and keep eyestrain down), keep your lights, mirrors and windscreen clean. Watch for tell-tale brake lights up ahead to foresee any changes in traffic speed or queues which you may be joining. In traffic don’t just watch the car in front of you
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2013: Vauxhall facelifts Insignia 10 Sep 2013 (News)
  , meaning VED band A and a BIK rate of 14 per cent for company car drivers. The range features a huge eight trim levels, but equipment is generous across the boards. All models feature DAB radio, Bluetooth, LED running lights, electric drivers’ seat adjustment, electric parking brake, climate
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  Skoda reveals Yeti facelift 10 Sep 2013 (News)
  steers the car into a parallel space while you control the accelerator and brake. Other new features are a double-sided boot liner and a detachable LED light in the boot. The engine line-up remains the same, ranging from the impressive 1.2 TSI with 105PS up to the strong 2.0 TDI with 170PS
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  Paris Motor Show 2012: MINI launches John Cooper Works GP 27 Sep 2012 (News)
  coilover suspension, which allows ride height to be lowered by up to 20 millimetres - a first for a MINI. The front camber has been increased compared with the regular MINI John Cooper Works plus it gets a racing-derived sports brake system with vented discs at the front. The low-weight 17-inch alloy
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  New A6 Allroad arrives in the UK 16 Jan 2012 (News)
  gets torque vectoring. During dynamic driving this system brakes the wheels on the inside of a bend, before they start to skid, to enhance traction and handling. The optional sport differential distributes the power in continuously variable proportions between the rear wheels. The adaptive air
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  Audi introduces winter tyre and wheel sets 22 Sep 2011 (News)
  , or high levels of surface water, is improved by up to 60 per cent while braking distances are reduced by as much as 20 per cent. When the quattro all-wheel-drive system that is widely available across the vast majority of model lines is also factored into the equation, Audi drivers can feel even safer
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  Company car tax: Is my employer right to put tracking equipment in my company car? 24 Aug 2011 (News)
  of calculating more effective utilisation of vans and trucks, but with more sophisticated equipment it has become possible to monitor much more than routes and position. As well as recording fuel consumption the equipment can also detect harsh manoeuvres (acceleration, braking
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  New 10 Reg Citroens From Just £139 a Month 19 Feb 2010 (News)
  available, on all three models, a low cost servicing offer - priced at just £199 (inc. VAT) - covers all recommended and scheduled servicing, and brake fluid replacement for up to 3 years/35,000 miles. Alternatively, customers looking to take advantage of the last few weeks of the Government's
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  Genuine Ford Parts Proven to be Better 29 Jan 2010 (News)
  £10 billion a year. "It is very scary to think what could happen if, for example, your car’s braking system was fitted with counterfeit parts," says Paul Muers, Ford Customer Service Division marketing manager.  "It's a risk if work isn't entrusted to a franchised dealer
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  Hyundai i20 Becomes "Perfect" Driving School Car 14 Aug 2009 (News)
  . ESP is standard along with active head-restraints, front seatbelt pretensioners, six airbags and seatbelt reminders.  ESP helps to minimise the risk of skidding by applying brakes to individual wheels to control the car in slippery conditions