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  Mercedes-Benz announces new B-Class 25 Aug 2011 (News)
  with radar-based collision detection and a brake assist system as standard, as is a tiredness monitor, hill hold assistance and parking assistance. Blind-spot assistance, adaptive headlamp assistance and radar assisted sat-nav are amongst the optional safety systems. Another important safety
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  Beautiful 1958 Jaguar KX150 DHC in Barons 9th February Auction 31 Jan 2010 (News)
  manual gearbox and Coopercraft brakes. This splendid Carmen Red machine is estimated at £46,000-£50,000.   Other notable lots include a 1961 Series 1 Jaguar E-type FHC (£35,000-£39,000), a 1969 Mercedes Pagoda 280SL
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  Le Mans-spec Austin Healey 100/4 in Barons Auction on 9th February 18 Jan 2010 (News)
  manual gearbox and Coopercraft brakes. This splendid Carmen Red machine is estimated at £46,000-£50,000.   Other notable lots include a 1961 Series 1 Jaguar E-type FHC (£35,000-£39,000), a 1969 Mercedes Pagoda 280SL
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  Mercedes Benz Offers Snow Tyres Service 11 Jan 2010 (News)
  .        In snow, the difference between a cold weather tyre and a standard tyre is even more evident, with stopping distances, braking and cornering performance all  dramatically enhanced with the cold weather tyres fitted.  Stopping from just 20 mph on an icy road can be improved by 11 metres
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  Ford Offers Low Cost Service and Breakdown Package 9 Nov 2009 (News)
  . Among the items examined are the brakes, clutch, seat belts, tyres, steering, suspension links, driveshafts, wheel bearings, transmission, wheel nuts and several major engine components, including the cooling system
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  Waterloo Road Star Chooses FIAT 500C 8 Oct 2009 (News)
  into the sump. If the sump level rises significantly as a result, the engine will start running on its sump oil and, if it cannot be stalled against the brakes, it will over-rev and blow up. As soon as FIAT 500 diesel owners notice the oil 'oil exhausted' warning they need to visit their dealer have an oil
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  New MINI For FIAT 500 Money 17 Jul 2009 (News)
  front and rear suspension systems combine with Dynamic Stability Control to put a smile on the driver’s face every time they get behind the wheel. MINIMALISM technologies including Auto Start-Stop, Brake Energy Regeneration, Variable Valve Technology and Shift Point Display
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  BROUGHTONS BRINGS SUPERCAR GLAMOUR TO MOTOR SHOW 16 Jul 2008 (News)
  , the double wishbone suspension is all-new, the AP Racing braking system can be upgraded with (optional) carbon ceramic discs, and the 400ps 4.2-litre V8 engine can be now be specified with a 6-speed Getrag manual or 6-speed ZF automatic transmission. Founded in 1946 in Cheltenham as a Bentley
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  Permanent Micra Price Cuts by up to £1,500 6 Apr 2007 (News)
  door 1.4 engine, manual) All equipment levels on all grades remain untouched. Initia still comes complete with driver, passenger and side airbags (passenger side can be de-activated), active front headrests, ABS with Brake assist, ISOFIX child seat anchorage points, central
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  Very Successful Classic Auction Today 3 Dec 2001 (News)
  Austin 12/4 two seat tourer sold for £6,900. A rebodied 1970 Ford Escort Twin Cam, said to be development car for the model and with original engine and gearbox (but not much else) made £11,000. Cheapies included a rebodied 1946 Alvis TA14 shooting brake, sold for £4,200
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  Rage Concern: Wrong Answer 14 Jul 2001 (News)
  kph along a twisting country road, the only way to know the driver had received a phone call would be if you saw his hand/arm raised towards his head - certainly the speed didn't change. Nowadays, as soon as the phone rings in the car ahead you can tell because he/she slams the brakes on and skids
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  'Speed Kills' a Dismal Failure 15 Jun 2001 (News)
  only 14 fewer fatalities and 967 fewer serious injury accidents in 2000 compared to 1999 and these are easily accounted for by improvements to car braking, roadholding and passive safety. In contrast, the number of minor accidents actually rose by 954 and reached 5,658 more than occurred
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  Honest John’s March deals 6 Apr 2014 (News)
  .  Click here Thursday 3 April Halfords Autocentresare offeringfree brake checksandlifetime replacement brake pads or shoes.Owners pay for the first set of replacement pads and shoes, then all further replacements are free of charge
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  Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 set for Autosport auction 4 Jan 2019 (News)
  wheels, distinctive fibreglass front bumper and iconic ducktail spoiler. The powerful 2.7-litre engine with Bosch mechanical fuel injection, Type 915 five-speed manual transaxle, powerful four-wheel disc brakes and fully independent suspension provide the driver with a car that offers brilliant
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  MoT exemption for classic cars - your questions answered 8 Aug 2018 (News)
  ? If your vehicle isn’t considered to be in roadworthy condition, then you won’t be insured. And that’s illegal. So can I just chuck new fuel and a new battery on this barn find or…? Unlikely. If the car hasn’t moved in years and the brakes
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  Aston Martin DBR1 to go under the hammer at Monterey auction 12 Jul 2017 (News)
  . It boasted a lighter, faster 3.0-litre engine than its DB3S predecessor, set into a small tube spaceframe chassis with an all-new rear end. The gearbox was replaced by the new semi-dry sump, five-speed transaxle, and the new racer was equipped with cast-iron Girling disc brakes with groundbreaking light
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  Future Classic Friday: Citroën Saxo VTR and VTS 19 May 2017 (News)
  an evolution of the Citroën  AX and Peugeot 106, the sporty models gained rear disc brakes and ventilated discs at the front, along with the largest version of the stalwart TU engine, delivering 89bhp in the VTR, and 119bhp in the more highly tuned VTS.  Thanks
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  Surprising and delightful vehicles in Historics 26th November Classic Auction 3 Nov 2016 (News)
  Jeep. In 2008, this one underwent a total nut and bolt restoration including the fitting of a more effective servo assisted braking system, 12-volt electrics and halogen headlamps, making it a viable daily driver. Unusually for such a collectible car it’s offered at no reserve. More about
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  Mini to be auctioned for charity 31 Oct 2016 (News)
  A panels, cleaning and replacement of interior, engine and brakes service and road wheels refurbishment. Richard Morley, operations director at Lancaster Insurance comments 'One family from new, low mileage classics make excellent auction cars, and everybody loves a British Mini. We are delighted
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  1978 MV Agusta Magni 861 to Star in Historics 20th August Auction 6 Jul 2016 (News)
  .  A bit cheaper, this 1958 Jaguar XK150S FHC  represents an affordable entry into XK ownership. The car was originally an export model but returned to the UK where it was converted to RHD and repairs to its bodywork were carried out. The four wheel disc braking system has also been overhauled