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  New Lexus GX470 4x4 for North America Only 8 Jan 2002 (News)
  ) and full-time four-wheel drive system from the larger LX470 model. The full complement of dynamic handling technology includes anti-lock brakes (ABS), Active TRAC (traction control), Brake Assist, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). A new Downhill Assist Control
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  First Pix of New Peugeot 307 12 Feb 2001 (News)
  . Peugeot engineers have paid huge attention to safety. All models will have ABS brakes with Electronic Brake Force Distribution. On sudden, very heavy braking the fuel supply is automatically cut off and the hazard warning lights illuminated. Inside are six airbags, front and side, and active front seats
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  £1,000 Off Daihatsu Terios S 22 Apr 2009 (News)
  comes as standard with all Terios models, with full-time four-wheel-drive, wheel-spin-limiting central locking differential, 15-inch front disc brakes, Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Anti-Lock Braking and Brake Assist functions, independent suspension with excellent ride and handling, twin
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  Nissan X-Trail Prices and Specs 2 Oct 2001 (News)
  unit developing 138bhp at 6,000rpm and 142 lb ft (192Nm) torque at 4,000rpm. This gets to sixty in 11.0 seconds, tops out at 110mph, does 30.4mpg on the combined cycle and emits 221g/km CO2. (Auto: 12.8 secs, 101mph; 28.2mpg; 237g/km CO2.) Kerb weight of the manual is 1,415kg and maximum braked trailer
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  Hot New Variants from FIAT and Skoda 5 Apr 2001 (News)
  an aluminium gearknob and gearlever surround, an aluminium handbrake, Abarth branded kick plates, Abarth styled front and rear spoilers, Abarth branded side skirts, aluminium sports pedals, Abarth steering wheel and Abarth alloy wheels. Driver, passenger and side airbags, ABS anti-lock brakes, a satellite
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  Bargain New Ssangyong Kyron Diesel Auto, Only £13,495 8 Oct 2009 (News)
     £13,495 12V DC power outlets  x 2 18" alloy wheels 6 speaker sudio system 60:40 split  folding 2nd row of seats ABS with EBD (Electronic Brake  Distribution) Auto climate control air conditioning Battery  saver Centre storage console
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  MoT Data for Darlington 6 May 2014 (News)
  . That said, those cars that do fail have some numbers significantly higher than the national average – like the failure rate for brakes, which is 28% higher than average. This is probably down to the DL postcode covering a lot of countryside, including some of the Yorkshire Dales and Teesdale, where
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  Young drivers taught benefits of safer motoring 3 Oct 2007 (News)
  People who will be taking to the road in the next few years are the target of a new campaign by a national road safety charity. In 2005, there were 292 young drivers between the ages of 15 and 25 killed in collisions in the Thames Valley area. The FedEx & Brake Road Safety
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  Editing Error in Today's HJ Column 23 Jun 2001 (News)
  it is likely to cause other problems, like the car running away with you. Either use the parking brake and release it against torque converter take-up. Or learn to use your left foot on the footbrake and release it gradually like a clutch as you apply pressure on the accelerator. Left foot braking is the only
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  Michelin campaigns for introduction of worn tyre ratings 12 May 2017 (News)
  Michelin is calling for the introduction of worn tyre ratings after it emerged that wet braking distances for some tyres can exceed 60 metres when the tread depth approaches 1.6mm.  Under current EU rules, tyres are measured for noise, rolling resistance and wet
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  New Mercedes C-Class Executive SE adds value and efficiency 31 Oct 2009 (News)
  . As with every manual C-Class the Executive SE features Hill Start Assist, removing the need to operate the parking brake whilst moving away from a standstill.  The system holds the car for a second enabling the driver to move from the brake onto the accelerator for a smooth pull away
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  Michelin Pilot Performance Tyres - Tested at Estoril 11 Jul 2011 (News)
  HJ tests wet braking and track performance of Michelin Pilot 3, Michelin Pilot Super Sport, Michelin Pilot Cup and Michelin Pilot slicks at Estoril circuit in Portugal.
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  Surplus Parts Up For Grabs At Sensible Money 10 Jun 2010 (News)
  with prices.  "It's a great deal for customers" says Martin Mosley of Carparts-direct. "We've got to get rid of these items and this is the best way to do it. There are some exciting things there. Brakes, Shockers, Electrical and even the famous Rossini Brake Discs
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  New Ford Mondeo 'creates a smooth and stress-free drive' 17 Jan 2008 (News)
  , Ford said in a statement. Indeed, ACC also provides extra safety to motorists by utilising radar technology that automatically slows the vehicle down if a car in front puts on its brakes. Commenting on the high-tech equipment, Ford active safety supervisor Volker Weinhold said
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  Day-after-drinking 'a problem in young drivers' 11 Dec 2007 (News)
  A large amount of young people are taking to the road despite drinking a large amount the night before, it has been claimed. Research from breakdown firm Green Flag in conjunction with road safety charity Brake has shown that 45 per cent of drivers have risked their lives in such a fashion
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Updated Santa Fe breaks cover 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  bumpers and a larger rooftop spoiler, along with a new range of 17, 18 and 19-inch alloy wheels. Hyundai has improved the Santa Fe's safety kit, with three stage automatic emergency braking that will warn the driver, gradually increasing the braking force and finally apply the brakes fully
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  Wednesday near-miss: Lynx Eventer 17 Apr 2013 (News)
  brake. And unsurprisingly, many observers felt that the Eventer offered a significant improvement to thelines of the XJS. There was no argument that it offered far greater versatility, for while the boot space was similar to that of the standard car with the rear seats in place
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  Automatic 'Smart City' Braking Standard on new Mazda CX-5 8 Jun 2015 (News)
  Mazda has developed a new advanced safety technology called ‘Smart City Brake Support' (SCBS), which helps a driver to avoid a frontal collision when driving at low speeds in the city or in slow moving traffic.  The SCBS system will make its first appearance fitted as standard
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  The Good Garage Guide: Passing your MoT 9 May 2011 (News)
  of the vehicle. It should settle after a couple of bounces, and if it doesn’t then it probably means a shock absorber needs replacing. The brakes need to work, obviously. If the brake pedal feels spongy then topping up the brake fluid may fix the problem and is fairly simple.Be careful though, brake
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  A Grand Monday: Renault Clio 1.2 21 Jan 2019 (News)
  .  For that, you’ll be getting a late Mk1 Clio with extremely good bodywork, with only a few small rust scabs to sort out at the back of the sills, and not enough to bother the MoT tester. Of more pressing concern are a need for a complete exhaust system, rear brake cylinders and a corroded brake pipe. Nothing too