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  New Small Car From Citroen 21 Aug 2001 (News)
  Standard equipment on all models will include electric power steering, ABS with EBD, six airbags, Multiplex wiring, two gloveboxes, dash 12v socket, passenger and driver's seat under-drawers, height and reach adjustable steering wheel, height adjustable driver's seat, central locking and 60/40 split rear seat. Options include brake assist with automatic hazard warning lights; a large electric glass sunroof; manual or automatic air-conditioning; electronic park assist; and a 'Child Pack' of a special mirror for watching children in the back seat, electric de-activation of the rear child locks, 12 volt rear socket for games machines and folding trays on the backs of the front seats.
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  Entry level Rally Car From Renault 13 Dec 2009 (News)
    Equipped with the latest in bump- and rebound-adjustable twin-tube shock absorbers, Twingo Renaultsport R2 has a broad range of settings, so being adjustable for every driving style.   Fitted with standard callipers and discs, the braking system also comes with specific motorsport brake pads. At the front, Twingo Renaultsport has 280mm-diameter ventilated discs and 240mm solid discs at the rear. The one-piece aluminium wheel rims are available in 6.5x16” (tarmac) and 6x15” (gravel) sizes and can be fitted with 195/50 R 16 (tarmac) or 195/65 R 15 (gravel) tyres.
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  Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 16-5-2015 16 May 2015 (News)
  An SP250 recently featured in ‘Car SOS’ and was modified by Fuzz Townsend with rack and pinion steering and power brakes.    
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  New Mazda 6 On Sale From 26th January 16 Jan 2013 (News)
  I-ELOOP is particularly interesting because it’s something no one else offers. Basically, it uses brake energy regeneration to charge a capacitor, so whenever you lift off or brake, the alternator charges the capacitor and that supplies electrical power for one minute before needing power via the battery.
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  Rare SS1 Tourer to Star in Barons 7th December Auction 10 Nov 2010 (News)
  The car remained there until October 2010, when it was acquired by the vendor. With just 2,600 miles covered, the Escort is still on its first set of brake shoes, and when the dipstick was withdrawn to check the (original) oil, it was still clean and like new. The interior is mint, as are the boot area and most of the paint and body. The spare wheel has never been used.
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  Four New Eco KIAs at Paris Show 26 Sep 2008 (News)
  Kia Soul cars supplied to the majority of countries in Western Europe and all of North America will be fitted with six airbags, four disc brakes and ESP (Electronic Stability Program) - increasingly a ‘proven technology' in accident avoidance - as standard. In other countries ESP will be available as a factory-fitted option. Kia Motors Corporation is planning to manufacture up to 136,000 examples of the Kia Soul annually at its Gwangju facility in Korea.
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  Race Retro pays tribute to Motorsport legend Norman Dewis 6 Feb 2020 (News)
  . The Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club, with the support of the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust, have assembled a line-up of three cars that represent key moments in Norman’s career. The display’s earliest car is a Jaguar C-Type. Dewis began developing the disc brake concept on the C-Type. The technology was fitted to Stirling Moss' Jaguar C-Type in the 1952 Mille Miglia, and Dewis accompanied him as a passenger. Next, is the oldest surviving convertible E -Type 77RW, that Dewis famously drove through the night, at short notice, from Coventry to the Geneva Motor Show ready for the 10am press launch for the car.
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  Classic powerhouses to go under the hammer at NEC resto show 6 Feb 2020 (News)
  It’s powered by the same engine that was in the M1 - a 3.5-litre, 24-valve, 6-cylinder M88, which pumps out 286bhp. This M635 has had some tweaks including a revised suspension and bigger brakes (estimate £28,000 to £32,000). If that doesn’t get you excited, how about a proper Jap-attack performance saloon?
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  Alvis returns with continuation cars 25 Jul 2019 (News)
  All models are made to an individual specification with owners encouraged to visit the Works and review some of the 50,000 drawings, build sheets and history files for inspiration. Updated specs include a five- or six-speed gearbox, disc brakes all round. While owners can select options such as power-steering, air-conditioning and modern stereo systems. The team at Alvis has worked closely with Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (previously the Vehicle and Operator Service Agency or VOSA) to ensure its range is fully IVA-approved and road-legal.
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  Prices Cut on Historics Unsold Cars 19 May 2019 (News)
  Not a standard DB7; this one has a 50HP works upgrade to its 335HP supercharged straight six, plus Driving Dynamics, upgraded front and rear brakes and split rim alloy wheels. Up on the miles at 104,860, yet with 24 stamps in the service book and the last service 50 miles ago. Asking £18,000. Lot 158: 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint.
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  Honda's new Mean Mower can hit 150mph 4 Jul 2018 (News)
  The Mean Mower has a bespoke lightweight chassis made using T45 steel, intended to allow an element of flexibility - important for comfort and durability as it does without suspension. Brakes are fairly hefty four-piston calipers to the front and six-piston calipers to the rear. Honda hasn't said exactly when it's going for the record, but it has recruited 23-year-old stunt driver Jess Hawkins to help tame the mower.
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  Three Hot Rods, a Mustang 289 convertible and a ’54 Airstream caravan in Historics 3rd March Ascot Auction. 18 Feb 2018 (News)
  Unusual and very special thr chopped-top 1940 Ford pick-up based hot rod features a 289ci Mercury flathead V8 with Edelbrock heads, twin Strombergs and other period parts including 1947 drum brakes. Build is of a very high quality commensurate with an estimate of £45,000 to £50,000.   1964 was the first year of production of the Ford Mustang and this ’64 convertible features GT spec with an uprated 289ci (4.7 litre) V8 and a 3-speed torque converter auto. £12,500 has been recently spent and by ’64 Mustang GT standard it’s very competitively estimated at £23,000 to £27,000.
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  1972 Toyota Crown Custom returned to the road 20 Feb 2017 (News)
  After discovering that the Crown was potentially for sale, Robin snapped it up for a fair price and became its proud new owner. Minor issues such as blown bulbs, binding rear drum brakes and a small hole in the original exhaust system were fixed. And soon enougn the Crown was road legal again. Ready to cruise serenely around the Surrey Hills – with the running-in sticker still displayed as an excuse for driving slowly.
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  A Grand Monday: DAF 44 30 Jan 2017 (News)
  Obviously it needs a thorough mechanical overhaul, which isn't too onerous a task on one of these, as well as new brakes and tyres - but overall it looks like a relatively straightforward (or straight backward) project. At £950, it's a very sensible price for a car with such provenance, and promises to be a rewarding one to revive.
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  Concours winning MG Metro Turbo heads to auction 27 Jan 2017 (News)
  Benefitting from input from Lotus Engineering Race Technology, the Metro Turbo featured a 1275cc engine with a Garrett T3 turbo on a specially designed and cast exhaust manifold, powerful servo assisted brakes using four-pot calipers, ventilated discs up front, stiffer suspension, and also sported a new bodykit with a front spoiler, wheelarch extensions, and rear spoiler. It rides on Turbo-specific 13in alloy wheels and low-profile tyres.
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  A Grand Monday: Peugeot 106 XS 31 Oct 2016 (News)
  The cylinder head (a common XU failure point) has been replaced, along with the valve seals, radiator, clutch, brakes and timing belt. The car is also totally standard, with an immaculate interior – both rare for a 106 XS. Finding another one in such original, untouched condition won’t be easy, especially not with just the one owner from new.
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  1963 Innocenti 1100S Spider Joins Lots in Historics 24th November Auction 22 Oct 2016 (News)
  . Owned and by the vendor for the last 35 years, this charming and original example has a lovely used and cherished patina. The engine, rear differential and brakes were rebuilt in 2002. Estimated at £30,000 to £40,000. Now they are out of production, massive interest in LandRover Defenders will ensure this V8 example roars off to a new home.
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  Supercharged '63 Studebaker Hawk GT For Historics Winter Auction 8 Oct 2016 (News)
  With Studebaker's own 289ci (4.7 litre) R2 V8, Avanti R2 supercharger, Avanti Power Shift autobox and disc brakes, it's actually quicker than early 60s Mustangs and Corvettes with a top speed of over 150mph. Estimated at £15,000 - £20,000. We've seen this 1968 Ford Mustang GT500 Eleanor recreation before.
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  Another Jaguar E-type barn find up for auction 22 Sep 2016 (News)
  . ‘Naturally, a barn find like this is in need of some attention, but it will make a very exciting project and we expect bidders to be out in force for a chance at an opportunity like this one.’ The car features a 5.3-litre Jaguar V12 engine, manual transmission, uprated brakes, standard power steering, and air conditioning, as well as the distinctive large cross-slatted front grille, flared wheelarches, four exhaust tips and V12 badge on the rear. To find out more about the 1972 Jaguar E-type Series III V12 Roadster and CCA’s September Sale visit classiccarauctions.co.uk .
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  Skoda Fabia vRS Estate (2010-) 19 Jun 2016 (News)
  It’s fitted with a system called XDS as standard which acts like an electronic differential. Basically it improves cornering by slightly braking the inside front wheel when accelerating through corners, transferring power to the outside wheel. The result is that you don’t need as much steering turn in corners and the vRS is keen when tackling tight corners.