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  Mazda 2 Details Announced 29 Aug 2002 (News)
  Transmission options include an automated manual shift for both petrol and diesel engines (answering the often asked question: why no small diesel automatics?). Safety features include ABS, Brake Assist, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Dynamic Stability Control. Production and sales will begin early in 2003. More at www.mazda.co.uk
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  Toyota Announces Prices of New Camry 6 Nov 2001 (News)
  Four-speed auto only, it gets to sixty in 8.9 seconds, runs to 140mph, gives you 25.7 miles per gallon on the combined cycle and emits 263g/km CO2. Maximum braked towing weight of all models is 1,600kg. External dimensions are: length: 4,815mm, width: 1,795mm, height 1,500mm. Boot capacity is a big 587 litres. More at www.toyota.co.uk
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  Seven Seats for New Suzuki 4x4 22 Aug 2001 (News)
  Length is 4,700mm (15 ft 5 in); width is 1,780mm (5 ft 10 in) and height is 1,740mm (5 ft 9 in). The gross vehicle weight is 2,260kg and the maximum braked towing weight is 1,850kg. Luggage capacity with 2nd and 3rd rows of seats folded is 1,492 litres. Turning circle is a tight 11,800mm (39 feet) for this class of vehicle. The engine develops 170bhp at 6,000rpm and 231Nm (170 lb ft) torque at 3,300rpm.
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  Improved A Class Due in Spring 23 Jan 2001 (News)
  Fourth-generation Electronic Stability Programme operates in conjunction with an even more efficient hydraulic Brake Assist system. The new car has a redesigned front end. An extended air intake in the lower section of the new front apron gives the body a wider look. The new radiator grille has has four transverse fins instead of the previous three.
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  New Audi A4 Prices Announced 14 Dec 2000 (News)
  £18,640 buys the 130bhp 2.0 litre petrol model, which is very well equipped with such items as alloy wheels, electronic brake force distribution, abs, electronic climate control, electronic stability programme, full sized spare wheel and a zinc electro galvanized body guaranteed not to rust through for at least 12 years.
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  A Grand Monday: Alfa Romeo 916 Spider 26 Dec 2016 (News)
  In the past couple of years, it has seen a brace of pretty spectacular failures - but these were largely down to tyres, brakes and suspension parts, all of which have been renewed, incuding over £500 of work last May to sort out the front brakes, exhaust and rear bushes. We've spoken to the owner of this car and he seems a very straightforward and pleasant chap, and is a thoroughly committed enthusiast with a collection of Italian cars.
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  The MoT Files: Why the test is so important 6 May 2014 (News)
  Originally, the MoT test wasn't that complex, being more of a basic roadworthiness check, rather than something deeper and more detailed. Under review were the car's brakes, lights and steering - but as the years passed, the MoT was toughened up and, very quickly, the corresponding safety standard on UK roads was improved. In April 1967, the 10 year stipulation was brought down to a far more sensible three, while the items tested became more numerous over the years.
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  Going green: Volvo’s future technology 29 Apr 2013 (News)
  We got to try the single prototype – a tired S60 – and although the system is currently loud and unrefined it certainly works – press the brake and the flywheel whirs into life, press the throttle and it boosts the car up to speed. Volvo says a production KERS system would be much quieter and would fit neatly under the boot floor. The idea is tremendously sensible, much like stop-start.
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  IAM warns of council cutbacks over winter 31 Oct 2011 (News)
  If you get yourself into a skid the main thing to remember is to take your foot off the pedals and steer. Only use the brake if you cannot steer out of trouble. Plan your journey around busier roads as they are more likely to have been gritted. Avoid using short cuts on minor roads – they are less likely to be cleared or treated with salt, especially country lanes.
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  BMW Announces its Winter Tyre Offer - From £700 12 Oct 2011 (News)
  Summer tyres, fitted as standard equipment by all car manufacturers, operate best at temperatures above 7°C. This means summer tyres fitted by BMW provide excellent levels of grip, acceleration, braking, comfort and fuel economy in normal road conditions. However, once the outside air temperature gets nearer to freezing the rubber in summer tyres hardens, which detracts from their performance. In true wintry conditions of snow and ice tyre performance is even worse.
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  Happy Birthday Ford Transit 30 Jul 2010 (News)
  The latest Transit Sapphire's specification and features list exceeds the 2005 Transit celebration vehicle as follows:   2005 Hallmark  2010 Sapphire 280 GVM   280 GVM SWB  SWB Low roof        Low roof 2.0L 100PS    2.2L 115PS Euro 3 TDi Euro 4 TDCi 5-speed transmission  6-speed transmission Torque 250Nm    Torque 300Nm 15,000 mile service intervals   20,000 mile service intervals £14,700    £14,995         Common Standard Features    Air conditioning      Air conditioning Full width unglazed bulkhead  Full width unglazed bulkhead 6000 RDS Radio/CD  6000 RDS Radio/CD Power operated & heated mirrors Power operated & heated mirrors Power operated front windows Power operated front windows Quickclear heated front screen  Quickclear heated front screen Tinted glass  Tinted glass Metallic paint  Unique Metallic paint (ink blue) Front fog lights  Front fog lights Partial wheel covers   Full wheel covers Front and rear mudflaps Front and rear mudflaps Second remote keyfob   Second remote keyfob ABS brakes with EBD  ABS brakes with EBD            Additional Sapphire Standard Features    Silver Painted grille  Silver painted mirror caps Silver painted rear light guards Electronic stability programme (ESP) Hill launch assist  Bluetooth with voice control Cruise Control     Auto headlights Auto wipers Shift indicator light Trip computer   Self charging fob MP3 socket    Rear trim boards Bodyside mouldings    DIN tie down hooks    
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  Even Hotter 265PS SEAT Leon Cupra R 19 Aug 2009 (News)
  Further distinctive detailing which underlines the Cupra R’s extreme nature includes arch-filling 19-inch, five double-spoke alloys shod with ultra-low profile 235/35 tyres.  The wheel assembly also enables a set of generous 17-inch 345 x 30 mm front disc brakes with 16-inch 286 x 12 mm at the rear, uprated to deliver the greater braking capacity obviously required to keep that 265 PS safely in check. The interior features eye-catching competition-styled bucket seats in grey alcantara upholstery, white LED lighting on the instrument dials, a leather-clad multi-functional steering wheel and sporty aluminium-trimmed pedals.
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  New Navara Prices Beat Independent Imports 6 Jul 2005 (News)
  There are high and low ratios. Nissan also fits as standard a limited slip differential as well as anti-lock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and Brake Assist. Up front there are twin airbags and a single CD audio system. Plus there’s a choice of pillar-less double doored King Cab version with rear-hinged rear doors and fold down jump seats, or for £15,745 the crew friendly Double Cab.
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  C Class Price Cuts 11 Jun 2002 (News)
  They mean the loss of automatic climate control as standard. You still get ABS (anti-lock brakes) with BAS (Brake Assist); alarm and immobiliser; electric heated mirrors; ESP (Electronic Stability Program) with ASR traction control; six airbags (two front, two side and window-bags); four electric windows; four seat belt pre-tensioners; multi-function steering wheel; partial electric seats and remote central locking all still feature as standard on every car.
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  New Bristol Bristles with Improvements 25 Oct 2001 (News)
  Less obvious but just as important to the cars enhanced performance are the fitment of four-piston front brake callipers and a brake servo system offering improved pedal feel. A stiffer front anti-roll bar is combined with adjustable dampers offering a revised ratio of bump-to-rebound damping for better body control during enthusiastic motoring.
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  Upgraded Mazda5 on sale 1 January 2010 19 Dec 2009 (News)
  Naturally, safety is paramount in a family segment vehicle so Mazda have equipped all upgraded Mazda5 models with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) as standard. Further safety enhancements include dynamic stability and traction control systems (DSC and TCS) as standard on the Mazda5 Furano.
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  Top 10: Wheeler Dealer cars 11 Dec 2018 (News)
  In storage for six years in Poland, it couldn’t be started because of a loose cambelt, or moved because of seized brakes. After Edd China and co gave it some much-needed TLC, it was sold for £35,000. Mike said: ‘It's fantastic that the nation has chosen such a great Top Ten. All of our favourites are in the list but the truth is we have loved every one of the 100 cars we’ve done over the past 11 years.
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  A Grand Monday: Citroen BX TZD 29 Oct 2018 (News)
  It’s a BX TZD, the best-specced diesel BX, and despite having 211,000 miles on the clock (barely run-in, you could argue) it’s in fine fettle, with an owner who clearly known his away around them.  On the plus side, new spheres, new tyres, a recent battery, new brakes and a long MoT are all things that suggest there’s plenty of life in it, while on the downside a slight radiator leak and a sealed-up sunroof are openly declared in the advert. But the best bit?
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  A Grand Monday: Renault 19 Cabriolet 17 Sep 2018 (News)
  s=carAndClassic&id=C1034038" target="_blank">1993 Renault 19 Cabriolet , finished in distinctive Heather Purple pearlescent paint, with refurbished Speedline alloys and in overall good condition, but in need of some recommissioning. It has been parked up for eight years, so a clean-up and overhaul to the brakes will be essential, along with a service and cambelt before it can be driven in anger. But on the plus side, the smart Karmann-styled body appears to be in good order, and and the interior is seemingly immaculate.
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  World's Nicest '50 Mercury Custom in Mecum Monterey Auction 10 Aug 2018 (News)
  The car sits on a spec-built Art Morrison chassis with Ride Tech airbag suspension, rack and pinion steering a four link rear axle and Willwood disc brakes.  Spec includes a Ford Racing 302 CI crate engine, Holley Terminator fuel injection, 200R4 overdrive transmission, narrowed 9 inch rear end, Strange 4.11 ring and pinion and axles, Vintage Air, custom HID headlights, custom HRE wheels, redesigned front and rear bumpers to flow with the body lines.