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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
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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