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  World debut of new 911 GT3 R leads Porsche display at Autosport International show 10 Jan 2010 (News)
  (2,646 lb) - has a larger 4.0-litre engine delivering 480 bhp and other technical developments designed to improve the performance of the car further still.   For example, an anti-lock braking system, traction control and an electronic throttle with ‘blip’ function
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  BCA CLASSIC CAR AUCTION ON MONDAY 27 Nov 2001 (News)
  has been rebuilt to full competition specification, with no expense spared. The fully seam-welded shell is fitted with lightweight panels all round, foam filled fuel tank and twin pumps, Aeroquipe fuel and brake lines throughout and a custom-built wiring harness, with all circuits being individually
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  Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 25-4-2015 25 Apr 2015 (News)
  to be specialists in classic cars and asked them to renew the battery, change all the fluids, free off anything that needed freeing off and overhaul the brakes.  The bill came to about £4,000 with VAT.  That was last autumn and I have just taxed it from the 1st April. Q1: I am now driving it again
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  Motoring firsts to be celebrated at London Classic Car Show 18 Jan 2019 (News)
  to a manufacturer. In celebration of Ferguson Formula Developments’ pioneering four-wheel drive and ABS braking innovations, the first all-wheel drive Formula One car will lead a convoy
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  IAM Celebrates 60th Birthday with Party Event and Change of Name 6 Jul 2016 (News)
  . Highlight of the day will be a display of 60 cars representing each year of the IAM's existence – all of which have their own unique stories attached. Below are just a few examples. 1959: Austin A35. Now with MG engine gearbox and brakes, turbo engine, ventilated discs with split circuits
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  Real MPG challenge: Range Rover Evoque covers 530 miles on a single tank 5 Jul 2016 (News)
  seek to follow on our drive). There is also a driving monitor, which rates the driver’s performance for smooth acceleration, braking and economical driving. It’s likely that if Evoque owners follow these tips, they can still drive in a way they find comfortable and safe, while
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  Historics Classic Car Auction 28-11-2015 Analysis 29 Nov 2015 (News)
  . A very interesting highly modified late entry 1952 XK120 FHC with all round disc brakes and a 5-speed transmission estimated at £68,000 - £76,000 failed to sell at £60,000.  A 1959 XK150 S DHC estimated at £65,000 - £85,000 sold for £85,000, but a rarer 1958
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  Honest John’s deals of the week 30 Jun 2014 (News)
  . Click here Monday 2 June ATS Euromaster is offering £20 off when you order a set of front or rear brake pads . Simply visit the firm’s website to download your voucher
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  Curios: British Leyland Safety Research Vehicles 25 Apr 2014 (News)
  . This MGB GT-based car featured a wealth of innovative features, including airbags (which worked in combination with passive seat-belts), anti-lock brakes, AP developed no-roll suspension ( detailed here
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  2012's Most Reliable and Least Reliable Cars, According to Warranty Direct 28 Dec 2012 (News)
  considerations, like safety, it also means there is more and more that can go wrong. "As an example, the first car we ever covered was an Audi 100 - that was replaced by the A6, which features start/stop technology, an electromechanical parking brake, a park assist system and sensors for tyre
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  Barons Jaguar Heritage Auction, Sandown Park, 19th April 9 Apr 2011 (News)
  , the running gear was adapted from XJ40 and every aspect of the ride, handling and braking were brought up to modern standards. The car received a custom wiring loom to accommodate the modern electronics, which includes sat nav, CD stacker, DVD player, power seats, power windows
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  First pictures and details of Hyundai's new i40 17 Feb 2011 (News)
                      5.46 metres Brakes Front                                     320 mm ventilated discs Rear
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  2009 Mazda MX-5 Now On Sale With Auto Option 2 Apr 2009 (News)
  with a five speed manual gearbox. Every Mazda MX-5 now comes with leather trimmed steering wheel, gear knob and hand-brake, alloy wheels, plus an MP3 compatible audio system with six speakers and a new auxiliary (AUX) input jack for MP3 and iPod connection. All 2.0i SE models (from
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  The Last 'As New' MG Rovers? 11 Dec 2007 (News)
  . (The limousine body continues to be produced in China.) The MG TF 160 was the performance flagship model of the sports car range, delivering - appropriately - 160 brake horsepower from the 1.8 litre mid-mounted engine. This example is finished in metallic blue with black hood and leather interior
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  Interesting Americans at BCA Classic Sale 10 Oct 2005 (News)
  . It’s estimated at £6,000 - £7,000. There are also plenty of fun cars in the sale. A1969 Mini ‘woody’ Countryman with 1275cc running gear, disc brakes and Minilight wheels, estimated at £2,950 - £3,500, a 1976 TVR 1600M with engine mods to 138bhp
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  Unrestored, low-mileage Ferrari ‘Dino’ heads to auction 12 Sep 2019 (News)
  stablemates. Entrusted to Graypaul Nottingham on 24 September, 2018, for a thorough service, Chassis 07420 also had its fuel system flushed, brake system fettled and cylinder head gaskets replaced (the latter an engine out job). The work was completed at 9968 miles and cost £14,091.76. Now showing
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  Hugely Varied Entry to Historics September 23rd Classic Car Auction 12 Sep 2017 (News)
  , Historics also has a 1927 Austin 7 Chummy, Britain's answer to the Model T Ford, about a third of the size, and the first mass-market car with a conventional pedal arrangement of clutch, brake and accelerator in that order, left to right. This charming Ausin 7 with bulkhead mounted headlights is estimated
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  Honest John's Deals of the Month - January 28 Jan 2015 (News)
  and DAB radio at no extra charge. Click here Tuesday 20 January Car owners can get free brake and exhaust inspections at Kwik Fit
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  Castle Coombe Autumn Classic is a hit 15 Oct 2014 (News)
  the corners in a car with wooden wheels and nothing much in the way of brakes provided a lovely contrast to some of the more ‘modern’ machinery, albeit still 50 years old! Event sponsor, Julian Bronson of Bristol Forklifts, couldn’t resist pushing his 1960 Scarab Grand Prix car almost
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  Goodwood Festival of Speed: Renault's classics in action 6 Jul 2013 (News)
  This car remains one of the most technically advanced Formula 1 cars ever made, because rule changes subsequently barring electronic driver aids. Active suspension, ABS anti-lock brakes, and traction control all featured, although the fundamental competitiveness of this car also contributed to its