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  Audi A2 Concept to debut at Frankfurt 2 Sep 2011 (News)
  red when braking, with the brightness determined by the amount of brake force. Inside, there is a flat interior floor to maximise legroom, with lightweight materials used to reduce weight. There’re four individual seats, and  space between the rear seats for a bicycle. The boot has two levels
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  Men 'more likely to speed' 3 Apr 2009 (News)
  from road safety charity Brake and Direct Line Car Insurance revealed one in three male motorists exceed 30 mph limits at least several times a week. In comparison, one in seven women admitted committing the same offence
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  Penalties 'need to be tougher for dangerous drivers' 21 Nov 2008 (News)
  Plans revealed by the government this week - which could see a reduction in car insurance claims in the UK - have received the backing of a road safety charity. Brake has welcomed proposals to crack down on people
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  New Jag XJ Features Sixes and Eights 13 Sep 2002 (News)
  transmission with J gate manual override. Safety features will include ABS with Brake Assist, traction control, Dynamic Stability Control, and Adaptive Cruise Control which senses when the car is getting too close to the car in front and either emits an audible warning or applies the brakes
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  Flash Floods - Advice For Drivers 18 Aug 2011 (News)
  car control, slippery road surfaces and increased stopping distances. IAM chief examiner Peter Rodger said: "A suddenly very wet road surface increases the chances of slipping when braking or steering, which is a problem not just for motorists, but cyclists and motorcyclists too
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  New Megane Coupe Cabrios: Just £13,750 29 Oct 2005 (News)
  Folding Glass Roof with Sunblind Tinted Windows DRIVING & SAFETY Puncture Repair Aerosol (no Spare Wheel) High Level Rear Brake Light Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Emergency Brake Assist Front Fog Lamps Variable Power
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  New Polo To Debut at Frankfurt on 11th September 15 Aug 2001 (News)
  longer than the current generation, with the wheelbase extended by 53 mm. Numerous items of optional equipment will enhance comfort and safety: in conjunction with the electronic stability program (ESP), Volkswagen is offering a hydraulic brake assistant (HBA), designed to cut emergency braking distance
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  One in seven drivers victims of 'risky' overtaking 26 May 2015 (News)
  Company car drivers are being urged to hang back to avoid dangerous manoeuvres as a survey reports one in seven drivers have had to take evasive action as a result of poorly judged overtaking. The survey by  Brake and Direct Line insurance shows 14 per cent
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  One in five people think their partner is a dangerous driver 27 Sep 2018 (News)
  to braking too late, men complain that their partner drives too slowly and lacks confidence when  overtaking. In fact, the average couple tend to start arguing just 28 minutes into a car journey, with 69 per cent of the 2000 motorists surveyed by Budget
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  Addison Lee Fits Michelin Cross Climate Tyres to 5,000 Private Hire Cabs 12 Nov 2015 (News)
  the fantastic results in testing. Achieving this level of traction and on-road performance in all weather conditions is a key consideration with a passenger and courier fleet like ours. Braking performance is paramount in an inner-city environment for the safety of our drivers and passengers, as much
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  Paris Motor Show 2014: Volvo reveals all-new XC90 2 Oct 2014 (News)
  will be a seven-seater and the third row will have enough for passengers up to 170cm tall (five foot seven inches). As you’d expect, the new Volvo is packed with safety kit, which includes run-off road protection package and automatic braking. In the event of the XC90 leaving the road, the car
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  First Lynx Eventer could make £30,000 at auction 2 Sep 2014 (News)
  A rare shooting brake version of the Jaguar XJS made £28,750 when it went under the hammer on Saturday, 20 September. The first production spec
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  Paris Motor Show 2012: Volkswagen premieres new Golf GTI 27 Sep 2012 (News)
  by a 2.0-litre turbo engine with 220PS, but it’ll be available with 230PS if buyers choose a factory performance pack, which also enhances handling and brakes. Both a six-speed manual and seven-speed DSG are to be offered. Acceleration from 0-62mph takes 6.6 seconds and top speed is 155mph
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  Save on a Ford Fiesta with Motor Provider 23 Nov 2009 (News)
  .       Standard equipment includes:   Climate control Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) Anti-lock brakes with Electronic Brake-force  Distribution (EBD) Radio CD, MP3 compatible, 6 speakers, remote  audio controls, AUX
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  Road rage habits revealed 20 Mar 2008 (News)
  Braking hard when someone is driving close behind them and throwing a Chinese takeaway at another motorist are among some of the worst things drivers have done through road rage, according to research. The RAC Foundation has revealed that 45 per cent of drivers view other road users
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  NEW DISCO ARRIVES SIX MONTHS EARLY 29 May 2002 (News)
  Land Rover has announced that its 2003 Discovery goes on sale from 1 June. The new Disco not only features Range Rover like lights, but a new interior, technical enhancements and more than 700 changes designed to improve both its on and off-road ability. Brakes and suspension have
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  Toyota Unveils its new Avensis MPV 20 Feb 2001 (News)
  . Combined consumption for the diesel is 43.5mpg. All-round disc brakes with ABS, EBD and Brake Assist are standard, as are driver and passenger airbags, remote central double locking and an engine immobiliser. The Avensis Verso will go on sale in Summer 2001. Prices and specs will be announced
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  Three new Sports Saloons from MG 2 Feb 2001 (News)
  brakes. There will also be a cheaper 160bhp version with the same body mods and two V8 models developing 260bhp and 375bhp respectively. The 45 based X20 will have up to 177bhp from a 2.5litre KV6, seventeen inch alloys and uprated suspension and brakes. Lower powered X20s will include 1.6 and 1.8 litre
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  New MoT Rules from 1st January 2012 2 Jan 2012 (News)
  with your car you've got until the first MOT renewal date after 1 April 2012 to get it fixed. The main changes from 2012 Electronic parking brake Electronic parking brake
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  April 2018 DVSA recall round-up: Volkswagen recalls 16,600 diesels due to fire risk 4 Apr 2018 (News)
  . >>>What is a safety recall on a car? And how should you deal with it? Ford has issued a UK safety notice for almost 5000 Fiestas – built in December 2017 – due to a brake issue that may lead to loss of servo assistance. According to the Driver & Vehicle