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  Skoda Fabia vRS (2003-2007) 19 Jun 2016 (News)
  has leather seats (each set individually numbered) although we actually prefer the standard vRS sports seats which were light grey fabric with black inserts. The Special Edition also gets red brake callipers and came exclusively in the Race Blue metallic paint. And the final big attraction
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  Paris Motor Show 2014: All-new Hyundai i20 revealed 2 Oct 2014 (News)
  . Every model will be fitted with electronic stability control (ESC), along with Hyundai’s emergency stop signal (ESS) system, which activates the hazard warning lights if a driver suddenly brakes heavily, warning drivers of following vehicles of the car’s rapid deceleration. Hill start assist
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  SEAT Leon ST gets maximum NCAP rating 19 Sep 2013 (News)
  and ultra-high strength steels in key areas of the chassis ensure that the Leon ST remains as stable as possible during a collision. Alongside the five-star safety rating, the Leon ST received two Euro NCAP Advanced awards for its lane-keeping assistant and multi-collision brake systems. Euro NCAP
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  HAT Award Winning Historics Auction Tomorrow 23 Nov 2012 (News)
  to be fitted 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
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  New RenaultSport Clio to go Racing 16 Oct 2012 (News)
  and limited slip differential. There is also the option of a paddle-shift change.  High performance braking is guaranteed with 320mm AP Racing front discs and four-piston callipers, while the suspension features one-way adjustable dampers from ZF-Sachs with specific aluminium wishbones
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  Paris Motor Show 2012: Toyota reveals Auris prices 25 Sep 2012 (News)
  has to do it control the accelerator and brakes. It will then also help manouevre out of the space. The system is more advanced than previous Toyota equivalents and can now park on bends plus it takes into account anything on the other side of the road that might hinder parking
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  Geneva Motor Show 2012: Toyota shows NS4 Concept 8 Mar 2012 (News)
  to lane departure, pedestrians and other vehicles. In the event of a potential collision, the system will try to avoid other obstructions by applying the brakes and even changing the direction of the vehicle. The clever stuff isn't just confined to the underneath the skin though. The NS4 also has
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  Hyundai 5-Year Triple Care Now Available on Santa Fe and i800 1 Jul 2011 (News)
  vehicle health checks. To ensure that owners’ vehicles are kept in the best possible condition, a local Hyundai dealer will perform a check on key elements of car care across a range of areas such as tyres/clutch/brakes/lights operation, fluid levels and battery condition. Tony Whitehorn, Hyundai
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  EC Determined to Bureaucratise Motorcycling 4 Mar 2011 (News)
  of the report? We found that the information provided by the Rapporteur was incomplete andpiecemeal, furthermore it appears to have only taken into consideration a minority of views e.g. his comments about ABS (Advanced Braking Systems) and the "switch"; AHO (Automatic Headlight On) and the "switch
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  Smart to debut electric-powered Forspeed concept 22 Feb 2011 (News)
  is powered by a lithium-ion battery that delivers 16.5 kWh of electrical energy. It is simple to charge at any conventional 220 Volt socket. The charging point is located in the third brake light behind the smart logo and features a simple push/push opening mechanism. A fully charged battery is sufficient
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  IAM Calls For Common Sense Over Changes to MoT Test 7 Dec 2010 (News)
  3 Drivers view of the road  (Cracked/chipped windscreens, other obstructions) 120,095 4 Brakes  110,327 5 Steering and suspension  99,798 6 Fuel and emissions  23,634 7 Reg plates and VIN (vehicle identification number) 19,047 8 Seatbelts
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  Toyota reveals new Verso-S MPV 30 Sep 2010 (News)
  , including a driver's knee airbag. All seats are fitted with three-point seatbelts with emergency locking retractors while those on the front seats have pretensioners and force limiters. The active safety systems include ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), Traction Control
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  Porsche Classics at Goodwood 18 Sep 2010 (News)
  . Original old drawings, lubrication plans, racing posters and trophies will be on display; and fans of the Porsche 356 can examine many original parts which are still available from Porsche Genuine Parts, including the front grille, brake drums, wings or headlight lenses at a historic After Sales
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  Summer Savings on Honda Civic 19 Jun 2009 (News)
  , while the Tourer version is available from £327 per month. A top-of-the-range Accord saloon 2.2-litre i-DTEC with Honda’s Advanced Driver Assist System (ADAS) is available for £357 per month and is therefore equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Collision Mitigation Braking
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  MAKE YOUR FUEL AND YOUR ENGINE LAST LONGER 30 Aug 2008 (News)
  . Use a high performance fuel treatment to enhance your engine performance, providing wear protection and reduce emissions. 8. Maintain steady speeds to lower fuel consumption. 9. Avoid sharp acceleration and heavy braking to decrease fuel consumption. 10. Look
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  SEPTEMBER OFFERSFROM SEAT 13 Aug 2008 (News)
  , front passenger and head-thorax front side airbags; ABS braking; remote central locking and six-speaker FM/AM RDS radio with MP3-compatible CD player. And there’s great news on insurance groups, with the new Ibiza five-door boasting competitive ratings ranging from Group 2
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  Handbooks Help 93% of Drivers 9 Aug 2008 (News)
  messaging (it can read out a text in voice synthesis), and there are many, many more features that enhance the satisfaction of driving a Peugeot. For information ESP means Electronic Stability Programme, EBFD stands for Electronic Brake Force Distribution and RT4 is Peugeot’s Radio
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  Learn Winter Skid Control 6 Dec 2007 (News)
  an understanding of vehicle stability systems and driver aids, such as Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS), Traction Control, and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and how these work to supplement the driver’s own skills. For the practical part of the course, participants will take their vehicles
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  New Volvo S40 Prices and Specs Confirmed 12 Dec 2003 (News)
  to be on display at Volvo dealers from February 2004. Standard Specifications: S Spec: ABS with Brake Assist, Dynamic sability and traction control. electro-hydraulic power steering, electronic climate control, 16” alloy wheels, radio/CD player, electric windows front
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  Big Repair Bills in Two Years After Manufacturer Warranty. 13 Nov 2002 (News)
  ( www.warrantydirect.co.uk ) Although motorists will face an average garage bill of £308.71 during Years Four and Five of ownership, major mechanical failure can easily run into thousands of pounds. The most common problems are with the suspension (24.4%), engine (12.1%) and braking