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  Pre-production Princess to star at NEC Classic Motor Show 2 Oct 2013 (News)
  : 'the car still has its fascinating hand-written engineering log book that describes every change made to the car during its life as a mule, describing changes in detail such as modified suspension components, different ride height settings, braking systems, steering, driveshafts, grilles, bonnets and so
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  Preview: RM Auctions classic sale, Monterey, 16-17 August 29 Jul 2013 (News)
  , a design element specifically requested by Kimberly in order to improve brake cooling. Chassis 0364AM was campaigned extensively by Kimberly in period and enjoyed an extraordinarily successful 1954 season, winning virtually every race and going on to secure the SCCA National Championship that year
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 26 22 Jun 2013 (News)
  of the street lined with local classic cars. The day began with a circuit-test outside Kiev. Again a network of fast flowing corners with very short straights – not a fast circuit, but a big emphasis on braking, and handling, requiring the right lines to hook them all together. Three
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 15 11 Jun 2013 (News)
  helped by local truck-drivers as their jack is proving to be useless, and is now running new springs, adapted from a military Jeep, after an all-night session in a workshop in Novosibirsk. They are running slowly as the front brakes are not working properly, and there appears to be no reason why
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 10 6 Jun 2013 (News)
  . Gerry’s rear shocks were being welded up when your correspondent arrived into camp, only to hear that the Mongolian welder with the torch burnt a rear brake-pipe…. adding to the day’s drama. Today saw three crews on the back of a truck, arriving at a workshop in a narrow street
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  Paris Motor Show 2012: Vauxhall shows new Adam hatchback 27 Sep 2012 (News)
  the driver controls the brakes and accelerator. Wheel sizes range from 16-inch to 18-inch and cars that are specified with 17-inch or 18-inch wheels come as with the lowered sports chassis. The latest generation ESP system is standard including a Hill Start Assist function. Handling on city roads
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  Paris Motor Show 2012: Audi's new A3 Sportback 20 Sep 2012 (News)
  to the outgoing model but the rest of the interior is identical to the A3 with the same high quality materials and neat design. All models get the MMI operating system with an electrically folding screen in the dash along with an electric parking brake rather than the manual handbrake of its predecessor
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  Audi reveals new RS4 8 Mar 2012 (News)
  in the wet. There is also an advanced centre differential which can vary the power delivery between the front and rear axles with up to 85 per cent going to the back wheels. This works with a torque vectoring system which can brake the inside wheel in a corner to stop it losing traction and to make
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  Honda Launches Last Minute Wintercare Programme 25 Nov 2011 (News)
  , tyres, brakes and lights, and will also ensure the engine coolant and screenwash are all filled up. The winter health check costs just £40 and customers will receive a complimentary winter safety kit worth £24.99. This handy pack includes a foldable snow shovel, foil blanket, high
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  Mazda MX-5 GT Improved for Thruxton on 11th/12th June 5 Jun 2011 (News)
  May 2011, where the team secured their second podium finish, Jota Sport has improved the rear brake package, modified the differential, added a new induction system and developed bespoke dampers. The latter will allow an increase in mid-corner speed and better feel for the driver, while the additional
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  Economy Driving Tips From Millers Oils 1 Feb 2011 (News)
   brand oils may save you money during the purchase but cost you more money in the longer term.  5. Maintain steady speeds to lower fuel consumption. 6. Avoid sharp acceleration and heavy braking to decrease fuel consumption. 7. Use a high performance fuel treatment to keep
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  NEW RENAULT MEGANE SPORT TOURER NOW IN UK 22 Aug 2009 (News)
  ” alloy wheels, automatic parking brake, electric panoramic sunroof and leather upholstery. Just like the New Clio and Scénic ranges, the load-carrying version of the New Mégane range also benefits from the new Carminat TomTom® satellite navigation
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  Winter Driving Courses at MB World 27 Nov 2008 (News)
  Circuits and Wet Skid Circle at Mercedes-Benz World to provide practical experience of braking at speed, steering control, cornering and taking evasive action behind the wheel, together with seminars on road safety and risk assessment. The driving facilities at Mercedes-Benz World simulate
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  Winter offers from Proton Cars 11 Dec 2007 (News)
  , 0-60 in 11.5 seconds and 111bhp top speed of 118mph. Prices now start from just £9,245 on the road and include 16-inch alloy wheels with Continental Sport tyres, climate control, electric mirrors, front fog lamps and a rear spoiler. All Satria Neo models have Lotus designed brakes
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  SEAT New Year Offers 21 Dec 2006 (News)
  seats, smart 17” alloy wheels, Bluetooth phone connection, rear parking sensors and ESP (Electronic Stability Programme) with EBA (Emergency Brake Assist) on top of the Stylance model’s specification, highlights of which include MP3 compatible CD player, four electric windows, dual zone
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  Citroen Picasso Car Leasing from £149.99 16 Oct 2005 (News)
  Foglights Height Adj Dr Seat Height Adj S/Wheel High L Brake Light Immobiliser Lateral Airbags Passenger Airbag Power Steering Radio + CD Player Rear Head Restraints Remote C
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  More Powerful Shogun Sport for 2002 5 Nov 2001 (News)
  of EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) to the ABS braking system on Equippe and Elegance models. The vehicle is fitted with a robust 4WD system, similar to that of the L200 Double Cab, which enables the driver to maintain maximum all-terrain performance or to save fuel and tyre wear, when driven
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  Another Yaris Makes Top Money at Auction 26 Oct 2001 (News)
  on. Then someone who hadn't read the day's papers went and paid £9,500 for a 54,000 mile 98R Freelander 1.8SEi. If he had managed to wrestle the morning rag from the dog, he'd have discovered that all 68,838 Freelanders built up to March 2001 were being recalled to have their parking brake mechanisms fixed
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  Cropredy Bridge Garage - Jensen Specialists 11 Nov 2013 (News)
  the latest incarnation of the Interceptor - Jensen International Automotive (JIA)’s Interceptor R. This car has received plenty of column inches during the past couple of years since launch, as it's a thoroughly updated Interceptor powered by a modern American V8 engine, with modern brakes
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  McClaren MP4-12C GT3 debuts at Goodwood Festival of Speed 1 Jul 2011 (News)
  Rear suspension Double wishbone adjustable for ride height camber and toe Dampers Coil over Multimatic dampers with DSSV technology with independent bump and rebound adjustment Front brake