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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
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  MoT Data for Bournemouth 6 May 2014 (News)
  . The failure rates across all areas except brakes are below average, with brakes showing very slightly better than average performance.  Cars registered between 2004 and 2010 actually do pretty well in the MoT and all are above the national average. It's cars that were registered before this date
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  Michelin Launches Two New High Performance Winter Tyres 29 Feb 2012 (News)
  . But as soon as you got yourself into anything approaching trouble, the ESP cut the power and the car and its tyres sorted themselves out. In tests conducted by TÜV SÜD in 2012 on 245/40 R 18 V tyres the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 was rated highest overall in terms of braking, traction, handling
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  Five Fabulous 1930s Packards in Mecum Las Vegas Classic Car Auction 8 Nov 2018 (News)
  synchromesh manual gearbox; 4-wheel vacuum-assisted mechanical drum brakes; Dual remote spotlights; Pilot Ray lights; Wind wings; Chrome wire wheels and Wide Whitewall tires. It is estimated at $450,000 to $550,000
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  Michelin Puts New Tyres to the Test at MIRA 15 Jul 2012 (News)
  braking. It also has to cover dry braking where 70% of all crashes occur. Urban conditions where 60% of all crashes occur. Straight roads where 75% of all crashes occur. Cornering where 25% of all crashes occur and where crashes tend to have the most severe consequences
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  Drivers leaving tyre changes to the last minute 30 Aug 2012 (News)
  recommend a change when tread depth is 3mm, while the legal minimum is 1.6mm. Braking performance in wet conditions is reduced severely when tread is at the legal minimum, and more so when tread depth falls to illegal levels. You can read
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  Cover comes off Ian Callum's redesign of the Mk2 Jaguar 28 Aug 2014 (News)
  suspension and uprated front brakes. But it’s the looks that will have everybody talking. Sitting 30mm lower than standard on 17-inch split rim wheels, Callum’s ditched the bumpers and much of the chrome work to bring out what he calls the purity and excitement of the original design