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  ATS Euromaster open 'tyre hotels' 7 Sep 2011 (News)
  winter, and snowfall a possibility as early as October, winter tyres are expected to be in greater demand than ever. They offer improved grip and reduced braking distances not only in snow but in low temperature conditions (-7°C). Drivers who choose to buy winter tyres will be given the option
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  Hints and tips given to used car buyers 17 Mar 2008 (News)
  check that the documentation they are given matches the vehicle they are looking at. The brakes also need checking for problems, commented technical advisor for the firm John Gregory, but he added that this is easy to do. "Even a novice will be able to spot signs of corrosion
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  Sportage redesigned by Kia for 2008 19 Nov 2007 (News)
  will receive an SUV with 16-inch brakes and a towing capability of 1,800 kg. Drivers who opt for the new model will be pleased to learn that Kia has dropped the price, offering a two-wheel drive variation for £13,995 on the road. "The 2008 Sportage has changed only the front bumper
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  Restyled Clio on the way 20 Apr 2001 (News)
  . The Clio will be powered by a choice of seven units (five petrol, two diesel), including Renault's new 67.3mpg 1.5dCi common rail diesel. Safety features include Emergency Brake Assist, fitted as standard across the range except in the Clio Renaultsport 172. More details
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  New cut price Suzuki 4x4 for Spring 26 Jan 2001 (News)
  , halogen headlamps, hard spare wheel cover and a high mounted central rear brake light. The engine is an all alloy 1.6 single cam unit putting out 92.5bhp and 102 lb ft torque at 4,000rpm. The driver can switch from two to four wheel drive at speeds of up to 62mph (100kph). Both soft top and hard top
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  New Michelin tyres last longer, and save fuel without sacrificing grip 30 Jun 2010 (News)
  that brings the direct benefit of fuel economy can be measured in a drum test by TUV, that conforms to ECE R1007 / SOO 28580 1srt edition 2009.   Tyres are rotated against a 3-metre drum driven by an electric motor. The braking effect, deceleration
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  Mot Data for Kirkcaldy 6 May 2014 (News)
    Porsches , which have the highest pass rate in KY, are have a rate 49% lower than their national average. Failure rates for steering are 88% higher in Kirkcaldy than in the average UK town and failure rates for brakes 95% higher than average. Suspension and lighting failure rates are also higher
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  Platinum service by Saab Parts UK 22 Nov 2012 (News)
  brakes, tyres, steering systems and fluid levels are carried out.  Also Included in the price is an engine flush and fuel treatment, plus six months free Saab Secure Warranty. All work is carried out by Saab factory trained technicians, using only Saab Genuine Parts that are covered by a two
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  Jeep to debut 6.4-litre V8 Grand Cherokee 31 Aug 2011 (News)
  , 20-inch wheels, blind spot monitor and high performance brakes amongst the standard equipment, as well as paddle-shift gears and leather upholstery. For more information, follow our live Frankfurt coverage
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  Scrappage initiative is not a green one, says ETA 16 Apr 2009 (News)
  ," remarked ETA director Andrew Davis. Some of the suggestions the group gave for changing motoring habits included removing unneeded items from a car to minimise weight and avoiding sudden or harsh acceleration and braking. The ETA was established in 1990 and aims to raise awareness about
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  Toyota's new model 'is a safe choice' 2 Dec 2008 (News)
  . Commenting on the iQ, Toyota said it offered "an unprecedented level of active and passive safety protection" for a car of its size. The manufacturer claimed handling and braking features - including Steering Assist Stability Control and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution - could help
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  Motorists name children as 'big distraction' 19 Feb 2008 (News)
  concentration more than anything else. It added that 25 per cent of motorists have been involved in crashes as a result of unruly children and ten per cent say that screaming and fighting in the back seat is a regular occurrence. Brake head of education Jools Townsend comments that people need
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  Alternative fuel systems revealed at Detroit show 14 Jan 2008 (News)
  , the ecoVoyager saves energy through a technique called regenerative braking, which allows for it to transfer energy to the engine when the vehicle slows down. And the all-electric Dodge Zero Emissions Operation (ZEO) is "as expressive as any petrol-powered vehicle ... and then some
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  Mercedes rolls out C 63 AMG Estate 7 Sep 2007 (News)
  , while maximum torque is 600 nm at 5,000 rpm. Mercedes has commented that the model will also benefit from "optimum stopping power" because of its internally-ventilated and perforated disc brakes - a specification typical of the car. "The design and appointments
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  Bugs cost motorists £44m in damage 24 Aug 2007 (News)
  , with four per cent admitting to reacting by slamming on the brakes and 22 per cent claiming they take their hands off the wheel. Esure's risk and underwriting head Mike Pickard said: "With an influx of insects expected to hit the UK, it's worrying that over three quarters of the driving
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  Peugeot to recall 307-model 23 Aug 2007 (News)
  in the antilock brake and electronic stability systems. Martine Faucon, spokesperson for the automaker, said: "It's a pre-emptive measure. There are no short-term problems with the car." This will be the third short-circuit related recall of the 307-model - awarded the title of 2002
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  Mitsubishi Cuts Evo 260 to £22,999 15 Oct 2004 (News)
  , coupled to its electronically controlled, ‘active’ four-wheel-drive transmission. The car also comes packed with equipment, including: Mitsubishi’s Super AYC (Active Yaw Control), ABS and EBD braking system, Recaro front seats, 6-spoke 17" alloy wheels and optimised suspension
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  Isuzu Rodeo Special: £1,110 Kit For £200 5 Aug 2004 (News)
  . In addition, the Denver can now also be ordered with a leather interior for an extra £1,102.13 excluding VAT. Braked towing limit of up to 3,000 kg and 1,000-plus kg payload for all models. All double cabs have three x three-point rear seatbelts. Link here
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  Nissan Navara 2.5Di 133PS Double Cab 17 Feb 2002 (News)
  and trailer towing this has raised the maximum braked trailer weight to 3,000kg. Performance, fuel consumption and CO2 figures aren’t given, but prices start at £12,600 + VAT for the basic single cab 4x4 pick-up, rising through £12,850 + VAT for the King Cab and £14,450
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  Rare 1969 Jensen FF in Historics 23rd November auction 17 Nov 2019 (News)
  One of only 193 built, the Jensen FF came with two important innovations: Ferguson Formula four-wheel drive and Dunlop Maxaret anti-lock brakes. Powered by a 6,276cc Chrysler hemi V8 engine with power fed through a Torqueflite automatic transmission it had a top speed of 140mph and could