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  New Geodesy Picks Up Mobile Speed Scameras 23 Jul 2002 (News)
  contribution to road safety (as well as preserving motorists’ driving licences) by forewarning of accident blackspots where fixed cameras are located. GEODESY aids road safety by alerting users to up-coming speed cameras by an audible alarm plus flashing lights, thereby preventing spontaneous braking
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  Maserati Cambiocorsa Spyder Arrives 17 Nov 2001 (News)
  characteristics. Standard equipment on the Maserati Spyder includes 18-inch 15-spoke alloy wheels, electronic traction control, a powerful Bosch 5.3 anti-lock braking system and a fully automatic powered hood in lightweight fabric, which folds into a separate compartment with no intrusion on boot
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  100 years of small Fords 17 Jun 2011 (News)
  from the steering wheel, and the risks associated with this problem are compounded by the absence of seatbelts. On the plus side, the rod operated brakes work well, and luckily the brake pedal is in the middle, as you’d expect it to be. It’s not on the original small cheap car, the model T
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  Aftermarket Stop Start improves economy up to 25% 12 Sep 2010 (News)
  is achieved by simply coming off the brake pedal; and in less time than it takes the driver to move his foot to the accelerator the engine is running again. “The motorist needs a seamless integration of technology and the industry needs cost-effective solutions,” says CPT’s senior
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  New trailer and caravan towing rules introduced 20 Dec 2021 (News)
    If the trailer starts to snake or swerve it's a sign that either you're driving too fast or the trailer is loaded incorrectly. You should ease off the accelerator and reduce your speed gently.  When driving on a bend don't brake harshly as it will make the trailer unstable
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  Future Classic Friday: BMW 7-Series E65 29 Mar 2019 (News)
  how to operate the thing. Gone were the handbrake and conventional gear selector, replaced by a dashboard-mounted ‘e-brake’ and and a steering column-mounted gear selector that was little bigger than an indicator stalk.  In their place was BMW’s all-new ‘i-Drive
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  Are electric cars really cheaper to run than petrol vehicles? 16 Oct 2018 (News)
  , Chris Plumb. " An electric car motor has far fewer moving parts than a petrol or diesel engine. They also benefit from gentler driving styles that lead to lower wear and tear of brakes and tyres
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  Beaulieu's veteran bus celebrates 40th anniverssary 3 Jul 2018 (News)
  to transport troops to the front line. Beaulieu’s workshop engineers have kept the bus running for 45 years of service, modifying and improving its braking system
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  Self-driving car kills pedestrian 20 Mar 2018 (News)
  when she was struck by the SUV. Herzberg was transported to a local hospital where she later died from her injuries. Travelling at 38mph in a 35mph zone, the Uber self-driving car made no attempt to brake, according to the police department's preliminary investigation. However, Tempe Police
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  1929 Bentley 4.5 in Historics 6th June Auction 19 May 2015 (News)
  custom independent front suspension with Mustang disc brakes and a heavy duty 9" Ford diff. The estimate is £29,000 to £35,000. Finally, we did say
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  UK unlikely to impose US-style fines over misleading fuel consumption figures 11 Dec 2014 (News)
  with. For example, the alternator belt must be intact and the brakes must function fully to pass testing. The tests must be done within a controlled range of temperatures, between 20°C and 30°C to be valid. Testing is always undertaken in specific laboratory
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  New Mercedes ML Comes with Cut Price Command Satnav as Launch Offer 3 Apr 2012 (News)
  Speed Regulator, an electronic parking brake, ESP® Electronic Stability Programme including Acceleration Skid Control (ASR) and Trailer Stability Assist, automatic headlamp activation, Hill Start Assist and PRE-SAFE®. More at  Mercedes Benz
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  Classics spotted in the classifieds 20 Oct 2011 (News)
  but the engine was rebuilt in 2010, and since then it’s covered 5858 miles, which should put minds at rest when it comes to expensive bills coming up. It’s also had a suspension and brake system overhaul, and comes with a full service history. It’s an automatic, though, which might dull the sportiness for some
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  Peugeot-Citroen Cleans Up its Engines 9 Jun 2010 (News)
  -alternator.  - An e-booster system, for instantaneous engine restart.  - An electronic alternator management system, for regenerative braking.  - A gearbox with optimised gear ratios.  In addition, all e-HDi-powered models will be fitted with low rolling
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  MOTORISTS PROTECT THEIR INVESTMENT DURING CAR CARE WEEK 14 Oct 2008 (News)
  . Thoroughly rinse your car before washing as any grit particles can scratch paintwork as you start to wash 2. Wash wheels first, use Autoglym Custom Wheel Cleaner with a stiff brush to shift brake dust 3. Soak baked-on dirt (e.g. insects, droppings, tree sap) before trying to remove
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  Big Stuff at Blackbushe Today 23 Jan 2004 (News)
  for £13,100. RAV-4s are still impossible to buy right. A really scruffy 3 year old 65k mile 2001X 2.0GX 5-door with badly brake dust corroded front alloys bid to big £9,650 and was reserved for even more. A 76k mile 2002/51 reg Audi A6 2.7T Quattro with a full service history
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  Big Week For Classic Car Auctions 31 May 2003 (News)
  6.00pm. Entries include a 1915 Ford Model T speedster; the 1922 Blue Label 3.0 litre Bentley in the photo, with VDP body and factory fitted front brakes (they were optional in 1922); a 1923 Austin 12/5 Harley all-weather coupe; a 1925 Citroen 5CV Cloverleaf; a 1925 Citroen B10 tourer; a 1925 Chevrolet
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  Renault Zoe given zero-star rating in latest Euro NCAP test 8 Dec 2021 (News)
  Warning (shown to have a lower involvement rate in fatal crashes by up to 86 per cent) and Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), which has been shown to reduce front-to-rear crashes with injuries by 56 per cent.  Not having these as standard resulted in the Zoe
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  Today's Annual Crash Statistics 29 Sep 2011 (News)
  for conditions 8% Braked suddenly 7% Following too close
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  Tax Free 207 Arrives in October 22 Jul 2009 (News)
  . ABS, Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD) and Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) are all fitted as standard. ESP is available as an option. New In-Car Entertainment Systems