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  Lease a high spec 4x4 pick up from £239.99pm 20 Feb 2009 (News)
  Ford Ranger 2.5TDCi Thunder Double Cab Pick-Up Manual 3+23 10kpa £259.99+VAT Ford Ranger 2.5TDCi Thunder Double Cab Pick-Up Manual 3+35 10kpa £239.99+VAT This is the standard factory spec; 16" 6 Spoke Dished Wheels Adjustable S/Column Air Con CFC Free Anti-Lock Brakes Driver Airbag Electric Mirrors Front Foglamps Immobiliser Leather Seats Limited Slip Diff - Rear Metallic Paint PAS Passenger Airbag Radio/6CD Rear Electric Window Rear Head Restraints Remote Central Lock Side Airbags Quick delivery, most models available in 14 days.
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  Aewsome New 200mph Ferrari 575M 2 Mar 2002 (News)
  The engine has been stretched to 5,750cc and develops 379kW (515bhp) at 7,250rpm and 589Nm (434 lb ft) torque at 5,250rpm. Adaptive suspension offers 'sport' or 'comfort' settings. The braking has been uprated. Weight distribution is a perfect 50:50 front to rear. Belts are now full harness. And the seats offer more side support for spirited driving. No official performance figures are yet available, but expect a top speed of over 200mph, a 0-60 of less than ten seconds, fuel consumption of 10 – 15mph and correspondingly high CO2 emissions.
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  Ford Focus Facelift and TDCi Engines 7 Dec 2001 (News)
  Other improvements for the 2002 Focus include an optional Interior Versatility Pack which allows the passenger seat to fold into a table and an optional Telematics integrated communications system which consists of Services Operator, Automated Traffic Information and a Voice Activated Communications System. 2002 improvements to the Mondeo include standard Emergency Brake Assist across the range, a standard auto-relock security feature, standard automatic reverse wash/wipe and optional Telematics. More at www.ford.co.uk
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  All New Toyota Corolla 5 Sep 2001 (News)
  Engine choice will include two 2.0-litre common-rail diesel engines, and a selection of three VVTi (Variable Valve Timing-intelligent) petrol engines, ranging from a 1.4 to a 1.6 and a 1.8-litre version. A the top of the range, the T Sport Version will feature VSC (Vehicle Stability Control), Brake Assist and the same 1.8 litre VVTLi (Variable Valve Timing and Lift intelligent) high performance engine used in the Celica T Sport, linked to a 6-speed gearbox. The design of the hatchback, saloon and estate is developed from an original concept by Toyota's European designers, based in the design centre ED² in the South of France.
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  Daihatsu YRV On Sale 7 Feb 2001 (News)
  The CO2 figure is a low 145g/km for the five-speed manual and 156g/km for the four speed F-speed automatic. All but the entry level model have electronic brake force distribution and the F-speed has Formula 1 style paddle switches on the steering wheel for changing gear. The versatile interior has a slide adjustable rear seat so rear legroom or luggage capacity can be increased as necessary.
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  City Rover Goes on Sale from £6,495 6 Nov 2003 (News)
  Alloy wheels are standard on the Sprite and Style versions. Powerful and progressive braking is provided by 231mm diameter front ventilated discs and 200mm diameter rear drums, with diagonal split dual line hydraulics and servo assistance. Anti-lock braking is standard on the Style model, and available as an option on all other models.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Renault Trafic 2001-2014 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  From 2006 the Trafic’s engines were all Euro 4 compliant and came as standard with a six-speed manual transmission. The specification of the facelifted Trafics would also be increased to include ABS anti-lock brakes with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), security improved with a remote central locking with deadlocking and a cat 1 alarm and immobiliser.   Phase three Trafics would use the 2.0 dCi and 2.5 dCi engines, with the 2.0-litre coming with either 90PS or 115PS and 240Nm or 290Nm of torque, the 2.5 dCi being the 150PS output version.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2006-2013 25 Nov 2019 (News)
  Again an aftermarket physical add on will make stealing them trickier - or at least send thieves looking elsewhere.    Other niggles include check straps on the doors failing, sliding doors jamming and brake light switches failing - the latter confusing the ECU into thinking you’re braking when you’re not. There have also been a few recalls for fuel leaks. What to watch   The oil filter within the engine of 2007 Sprinters can become blocked and this causes the engine oil to be expelled through the dipstick hole (even though the dipstick is in place) leaving the engine to seize.  Sprinters have a bit of a reputation for rust, though it’s unfair and largely down to abuse from owners - and unlined load spaces.
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  Americana in Historics 19th May Classic Car Auction 14 May 2018 (News)
    One of a kind, this is a 1934 Pontiac based hot-rod with original steel body, a 350CI small block, GM TH400 3-speed auto and disc brakes all round. It even has a Thatcham 2 Meta ME6 immobiliser. Estimated at £13,000 to £16,000. This 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Hearse has been spoofed into a Ghostbusters ambulance, has just 53,000 miles on the clock, and is loaded with Ghostbusters props.
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  MINI Coupe concept For Frankfurt Show 26 Aug 2009 (News)
  MINI’s revered handling dynamics will be a highlight of the MINI Coupe Concept. Front wheel drive, powerful disc brakes on all four wheels, the front axle with McPherson spring struts and a centrally guided rear axle with aluminium longitudinal arms and anti-roll bars guarantee a safe, yet grin-inducing drive every time.
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  'World's Best?' 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS in Historics July 7th Classic Car Auction 27 Jun 2018 (News)
  Even the factory Gold 'deluxe' interior is described as perfect. Original power steering and re-sleeved power brakes complete the picture. We don't think you will find a better '67 350SS anywhere in the World. It is estimated at £36,000 to £42,000. As in Historics May sale there is a total of 180 lots in the Summer Auction at Blooklands Museum, Weybridge, Syrrey.
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  Driverless cars will be on British roads by 2021 28 Nov 2017 (News)
  . In addition, research showed that drivers of automated vehicles took, on average, six times longer to respond to emergency braking of other vehicles compared to manual drivers. 
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  Hillman Avenger Tiger heads to auction 8 Nov 2017 (News)
  .’ Over the past nine years the car has been carefully maintained with the front seats revived, new headlining and carpets, as well as a mechanical overhaul that included new Bilstein rear suspension, carburettors, brake pads and a battery. The original rev counter is not fitted but available with the car. It has covered just 1000 miles since the refresh. With just five owners from new, the car is accompanied by an extensive history file, original bill of sale, every MoT test and tax disc, as well as a new MoT until June 2018.
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  Fiat Doblo is best performing van at first MoT, while Ford Ranger is pick of the pick-ups 16 Oct 2017 (News)
  It has been published in full at vans.honestjohn.co.uk/mot-results On average, almost 30 per cent of vans will fail the first MoT, with lighting, brakes and tyres among the most-common failure points, which will cause worry for motorists as the Government pushes ahead with its consultation to extend the annual roadworthiness test for vans from three to four years.
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  Low mileage modern performance icons line-up at Silverstone Classic sale 11 Jul 2017 (News)
  Notorious in its day for its 176mph top speed of, the Lotus Carlton is powered by a 3.6-litre twin-turbo straight-six engine, uprated and strengthened by Lotus to deliver 377bhp. With a six-speed gearbox, AP Group-C derived brakes and specially developed Goodyear tyres, it carries an estimate of £60,000 to £65,000. Finally, a 1997 Lotus Elise S1 is up for grabs.
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  One in five admit to driving unroadworthy cars 3 Mar 2017 (News)
  The survey shows that men are more inclined to dodge necessary car repairs than women, with 19.5 per cent and 17.3 per cent respectively saying they drive cars carrying faults like worn brake pads and discs or broken suspension springs and shock absorbers. Warning lights – especially when intermittent – are also frequently ignored. Drivers in the North West (14.8 per cent) and East Midlands (15.0 per cent) are least likely to skip repairs, where as those surveyed in Scotland (22.8 per cent) were most prone to avoiding repairs because of the cost.
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  Possibly World's Best Mk IV Jaguar in Historics 4th March Auction 21 Jan 2017 (News)
  From the sublime to the sublime, Historics is also offering this non-original 1964 Chevrolt Impala convertible. Updatings include four wheel disc brakes, a 330HP 350ci 'crate' motor and lots of other modifications that make it viable for a run to the Mediterranean coast this summer. It's estimated at a sensible £25,000 to £30,000. Finally, for a bit of fun, back in the day Peugeot 205GTI owners used to speculate what kind of car the 160HP twin cam MI-16 engine would turn a 205GTI into.
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  Football legend Geoff Hurst’s Ferrari heads to auction 18 Jul 2016 (News)
  Finished in Argento Nurburgring with black leather Daytona style seats, it boast full carbon interior trim, leather headlining and silver-painted brake calipers. Nick Whale, Silverstone Auctions managing director, said, ‘Front-engined V12 Ferrari Grand Tourers have always been the stuff of legend since the days of the original 365 GTB/4 Daytona back in the early 1970s.
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  King Edward VIII’s Rolls-Royce sells for £161,280 24 Jun 2015 (News)
  Edward VIII would eventually abdicate the throne in 1936 to be with the American divorcee. Converted by Barker into a shooting brake with walnut-effect bodywork, the Rolls was the star of the H&H auction at Burghley House, Stamford, Lincs, on Saturday, 20 June. The Silver Ghost was one of 22 Rolls-Royce cars on offer at the sale, perhaps the most desirable being a 1964 Silver Cloud 3 Flying Spur – one of only 52 HJ Mulliner-bodied four-door sports saloons produced.
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  Coventry Transport Museum reopens after £9.5m revamp 24 Jun 2015 (News)
  It was a collection of cars that changed the automotive landscape forever, and included a Lamborghini Miura (the first supercar), a Mini (iconic compact car), and Jaguar C-type (pioneer of disc brakes). The parade also feature and Series One Land Rover (one of the world’s first commercially available 4x4s), and a Porsche 911 Turbo (the world’s first commercially successful turbo offering).