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  300SL Makes European Record at H&H Auction 26 Feb 2003 (News)
  A stunning silver 1959 Mercedes 300SL with good history and desirable disc brake conversion, conservatively estimated at £100,000 to £120,000 sold for a European record price of £174,100 + commission at H&H's Classic Car Auction at Pavilion Gardens Buxton on 19th February.
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  £7,995 YRV, Plus 5 Year Warranty from Daihatsu 30 Jun 2001 (News)
  Both Radical models also lose electric rear windows, split sliding and folding rear sear, body colour door handles and side skirts still included in the £9,440 base model YRV. The YRV Premium model at £10,440 also has air-conditioning, anti-lock brakes, electronic brake force distribution and radio CD, together with the option of Steershift F-Speed automatic (which needs to be switched on with a dashboard button). Included in the prices of the Premium and F-Speed only is a fantastic five year bumper to bumper unlimited mileage warranty, five years roadside assistance, five years free servicing and either a £1,000 cashback or 0% finance.
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  EC Control Freaks Trying to Impose ISA on Europe 30 Oct 2013 (News)
  This would be capable of detecting limits through cameras or satellites and automatically applying the brakes. Existing vehicles could be forced to be retrofitted with the devices. But in trials in the UK ISA was proven to be extremely dangerous. Where a 30, 40 or 50mph road crossed a 70mph motorway, drivers on the motorway were finding their cars suddenly braking to the lower limit.
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 31 28 Jun 2013 (News)
  Snow was falling and visibility was down to 15 metres. Glen Duthie in the big black 1939 Cadillac La Salle, car 33, cooked the brakes on a mountain descent, and they were not alone… Rhys Timms and James Stone in the big 1936 MG SA also had issues with no brakes, overheating causes failure of the oil-seals. Andy Actman driving one of the sweep-vehicles reckons it was just “routine problems” and welding up a hub and coming across cars with no brakes was just a typical day.
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  MoT Data for Wakefield 6 May 2014 (News)
  The most common cause for a failure is lighting and signalling, though it affects 3 per cent fewer cars in WF areas than on average across the nation. The same can't be said for suspension and brakes though, which are 12 and 15 per cent more problematic here than on average, respectively.  Top of the manufacturer table is Triumph, but very few were tested. The best performing maker with more than 1000 models tested was Audi, with a pass rate 6 per cent above the national average for Audi models.
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  MoT Data for The Outer Hebrides 6 May 2014 (News)
  The Outer Hebrides, right in the north of Scotland and exposed to the Atalantic, doesn't do too badly in the grand scheme of things, with a fairly average overall pass rate. That said, the common failure items table reveals that braking and steering related problems cause significantly more failures in HS postcodes than in the average town. The sample size for HS postcodes is smaller than in most areas thanks to the sparse population density.
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  MoT Data for Falkirk and Stirling 6 May 2014 (News)
  With a lot of twisting country roads in the FK postcode area it’s little surprise that failure rates for suspension and braking components are higher than average and steering suffers, too. All registration years with the exception of 2011 are more likely to fail an MoT when tested in FK postcodes than elsewhere.
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  MoT Data for Durham 6 May 2014 (News)
  . Most of the causes for an  MoT  failure are a little less likely to affect cars tested in DH postcodes, although suspension and braking issues are about 8% and 9% more common than the national average, respectively. Steering, however, is significantly more likely to cause an problem in Durham, with steering related issues accounting for 4.3% of failures, 27% more than the average elsewhere.
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  Contract Hire HiLux 280 VX Double Cab £200 a month 30 Nov 2004 (News)
  www.simplycontracthire.co.uk is offering Toyota HiLux 280 VX Double Cab Pick Ups at £599.99 deposit then 24 months at £199.99 a month + VAT, Non-Maintained The HiLux VX grade offers top end luxury with air-conditioning, tilt-adjustable steering column, heated rear window and twin airbags, a four-speaker radio/CD player, aero style rear deck, remote alarm, alloy wheels, over fenders and ABS brakes. Also think about the massive BIK tax saving until 2007. This deal is a real price break-through. www.simplycontracthire.co.uk
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  Awesome 450bhp Audi RS6 on sale soon 4 May 2002 (News)
  Audi’s Quattro four wheel drive system, Dynamic Ride Control and race bred composite design ventilated disc brakes keep the power under control. More at www.audi.co.uk
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  Kia launches Ray as Korea's first electric car 23 Dec 2011 (News)
  The Kia Ray EV embodies numerous innovations.  The electric motor achieves 93% efficiency, which is the best in its segment.  The lithium ion polymer battery's cell is optimised and highly integrated, which has enabled its weight to be reduced by 13% and its energy density to be increased by 15% compared to competitors' systems.  The on-board charger, current inverter, high-low voltage converter and EV-specific VCU (vehicle control unit) each features advances over previous equipment. Ray EV is also equipped with a new type of regenerative braking system featuring an Active Hydraulic Booster that utilises the electric motor, instead of the gasoline engine in the regular model, to create hydraulic pressure for the brake system.  The result is consistent brake pedal force throughout a wide variety of driving conditions and the ability to harvest excess energy and use it to recharge the car's battery.
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  Electric Mini unveiled at London Classic Car Show 19 Feb 2019 (News)
  A spokesman said, ‘To ensure the E Classic Mini can stand up to the rigours of today’s driving, the prototype has completed over 10,000 real world miles alongside thousands of hours of virtual simulations of the bespoke powertrain. ‘Contemporary corrosion protection together with completely new brake and suspension parts ensure Swind’s E Classic Mini is substantially easier to live with than other classics.’
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  Five-star Volvo XC90 smashes the Euro NCAP test 3 Sep 2015 (News)
  However, the new Mazda CX-3 only gained a four-star crash rating along with the Mitsubishi L200. This was because both cars lack standard automatic emergency braking – a feature that’s becoming increasingly common. The L200 doesn’t offer it at all, while according to Euro NCAP the Mazda has it on the options list but expects low take-up. That said, in the UK Mazda's Smart City Brake Support system is listed as standard on mid-level SE-L and top-of-the-range Sport Nav CX-3 models.
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  Hollywood Stunt Drivers Adopt Simple British Seatbelt Safety Device 10 Jan 2010 (News)
  This security prevents the body sliding down in the seat whilst driving; especially when braking hard. (In accidents, car drivers and passengers often sustain more injury to the lower limbs and spine due to slipping under the seatbelt waist strap.) The CG-Lock is designed to fit most vehicles, but is not designed to work with multi-pass seat belt tongue systems.
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  Peugeot 307 Specs and Prices 2 Apr 2001 (News)
  A new 70bhp 1.4 litre HDI diesel and a 110bhp 2.0 litre HDI diesel will be launched in late summer. All 307s will have six airbags: front, side and curtain; ABS with electronic brake force distribution and emergency brake assist; active anti-whiplash front seat head restraints; three three-point rear seatbelts; large front and rear storage bins with storage drawers under the front seats; air conditioned gloveboxes to cool drinks on most models; and a choice of 14 exterior paint finishes.
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  Toyota to sell heritage parts 15 Jan 2020 (News)
  . So far, parts available for the A70 model include propeller shaft, door handles, fuel sender gauge, weatherstrips and front emblems. For the A80 model this includes headlamps, door handles and brake boosters.
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  MoT Data for Paisley 6 May 2014 (News)
  The top three causes for a failure are the same as in most other areas, but both suspension and brakes have increased failure rates in PA over the national average. The rest of the tables show plenty of red numbers, meaning below average performance for most registration years and most car makers.
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  Which? launches car fault report tool 24 Jul 2013 (News)
  If you have suffered a fault or issue with your car which affected safety, like for instance a steering problem, an electrical problem, a brake issue or a fire then you can fill the fields in on the Which? website and submit the problem.
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  Worldwide Mercedes Benz Recall 31 Mar 2005 (News)
  On E-Class and CLS-Class models made from January 2002 to January 2005, new battery control unit software is to enhance the on-board power supply. In addition, the braking systems on E-Class, SL-Class and CLS-Class models from the production period June 2001 to March 2005 are also to be updated. Customers are being informed in writing. Mercedes-Benz has set up a special hotline to answer customers' questions: Hotline for Europe: 00800 1 777 7777
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  137mph Vauxhall Zafira 7-Seater 27 Feb 2001 (News)
  Wheels and tyres have grown to 17 inch with 225/45 R17 tyres to accommodate 16 inch ventilated front disc brakes. Who would want such a family car? In a reference to the 175mph Vauxhall Lotus Carlton, Jasper Carrot once suggested The Fittpaldis. More at www.vauxhall.co.uk