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  A Grand Monday: Porsche 924S 17 Feb 2014 (News)
  It's an original, honest example, complete, with an immaculate interior, good service history, new brakes and premium tyres all round.  All that seems to let it down is that insurance status - and a few stone chips and one or two other battle scars. It's clearly owned by an enthusiast - he has nine cars - and thanks to those blemishes, that price is surely going to be a little negotiable.
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  Preview: Barons classic car auction, Esher, 25 February 4 Feb 2014 (News)
  A 1953 Bentley R-Type, which runs and drives, looks to be mid-restoration, having already received engine work, new brakes, clutch, exhaust and tyres. Barons has it pegged at £10,000-12,000, which potentially looks good value for someone who wants to finish this one themselves. A 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II, which outwardly looks lovely, having spent much of its life in California, is described as 'all-original  and now requires some TLC'.
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  'Steady' Barker's Lancia to star at the Autosport show 6 Jan 2014 (News)
  Wayne Kelham, one of Thornley Kelham’s directors said: 'Our brief was to return the car to its original splendour. This has required a full restoration, including engine, suspension, gearbox and brakes. We are bringing the car back to life, including the fabrication of an all-aluminium body based on Steady’s sketches, turned into reality with the help of the latest technology, using the expertise of Stuart Brown of 3D Engineering.'
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  McClaren MP4-12C in BCA Blackbushe Auction 17 Oct 2013 (News)
  It features a carbon fibre composite chassis and is powered by a mid-engined 3.8-litre V8, twin-turbo engine developing approximately 616 BHP delivered through a seven-speed seamless Shift dual-clutch gearbox. It boasts sophisticated driving technology sourced from the F1 world including brake steer and a host of other performance driving aids. The car goes from 0 to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds and has a top speed of 207 mph.   To give you some idea what to bid, Britain's top specialist dealer, Tom Harley has two for sale on his website: tomhartley.com 2011/61 McClaren MP4-12C Gemballa GT, Titanium Silver with Black hide, 3,300 miles £142,950 2011/61 McClaren MP4-12C, Ice Silver with Carbon Black leather, 3,600 miles £139,950.
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  Preview: Historics classic car auction, Brooklands, 31 August 29 Jul 2013 (News)
  This has included a gearbox overhaul and the fitting of high-ratio gears, the refurbishment of the cylinder head, oil pressure relief valve, trio of downdraught Solex carburettors, clutch (new centre plate), brakes, steering column and rear suspension. This well-presented and extremely competitive example is being sold with FIA Appendix K papers as well as an HTP passport that make it eligible for most of the world's high-profile historic racing events.
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  NEW VAUXHALL ASTRA WINS THE GOLDEN STEERING WHEEL AWARD 2009 7 Nov 2009 (News)
  The all new Vauxhall Astra won by a comfortable margin, getting top marks in the engine, fuel consumption, chassis, braking, steering and driver assistance safety systems categories. Race drivers and technical experts ranked the Astra number one, awarding the Astra seven out of eight points while technical experts awarded the compact car five out of eight.
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  Suzuki Helps its Owners Drive Greener 12 Aug 2009 (News)
  The Suzuki Green Light campaign is the opportunity for Suzuki customers to get their car checked at a local Suzuki dealership to ensure that the vehicles emissions are at the correct level, fuel economy is at its optimum and all contributing factors such as tyre wear, pressure and brakes are balanced.  These are all elements which can impact on fuel consumption and emissions; which not only affect the environment but also the customers’ wallet. The Green Light check is not a full service but will allow dealers to ensure that Suzuki drivers are getting the most from their vehicle.
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  ALFA MITO FOR UNDER £150 A MONTH 18 May 2009 (News)
  Like all Alfa MiTos in the range, the Alfa MiTo 1.4 16V Turismo features air conditioning, electric power-assisted steering, alarm and immobiliser, electric windows, electrically adjustable door mirrors, LED rear lights, seven airbags, VDC (ABS + ASR + Brake Assist) with Hill Holder, plus a stereo radio with audio CD and MP3 reader as standard. It even has supercar technology in the form of a DNA (Dynamic, Normal and All Weather) switch that alters the driving characteristics of the car for different driving situations and, for an even more entertaining drive, an electronic Q2 system that simulates the presence of a limited slip differential.
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  Alfa Scrappage Deal means MiTo For £8,995 6 May 2009 (News)
  Unlike any other compact car in the sector, every Alfa MiTo features as standard equipment: air conditioning, electric power-assisted steering, alarm and immobiliser, electric windows, electrically adjustable door mirrors, LED rear lights, seven airbags, VDC (ABS + ASR + Brake Assist) with Hill Holder, and car radio with audio CD and MP3 reader. For an entertaining and rewarding driver experience, the iconic sporting Italian manufacturer has also bestowed the Alfa MiTo range with an electronic Q2 system that simulates the presence of a limited slip differential, and supercar technology in the form of a DNA (Dynamic, Normal and All Weather) switch that alters the driving characteristics of the car for different driving situations.
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  106s from £5,995, Including Insurance 9 Apr 2003 (News)
  Both 307 models have electric front windows, central locking and immobiliser and ABS with EBFD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution), with the Rapier model also getting a remote control radio/CD, air conditioning, alloy wheels and body coloured bumpers, mirrors and door handles. Prices start at £9,860 for the 307 Style, and from £10,460 for the Rapier.
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  Limited production run for Callum Mk2 Jaguar 5 Sep 2014 (News)
  Subframe repositioned to improve anti-dive characteristics Rear independent suspension designed by CMC, incorporating: 18. Uprated coil springs 19. Blade control wishbones 20. Outboard disc brakes 21. Anti-roll bar 22. Adjustable dampers Braking system, hydraulic servo assisted 23. Front discs vented 320mm diameter with fully floating single pot calliper 24.
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  Time warp Porsche 924GTR to go under the hammer 29 Jun 2016 (News)
  Benefitting from constant development, the cars were delivered from Porsche with fully integrated roll cages, fully adjustable suspension and four-piston 935 brake callipers squeezing larger 31cm discs. The engine was a highly modified version of the 2.0-litre motor used in all 924s, featuring dry sump lubrication, which helped it produce 375bhp.
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  KIA Launches High Spec, Low Price VR7 Range 22 Jan 2014 (News)
  The safety additions on top of the range's standard features include emergency stop signalling, ESC, VSM, ABS (Anti Brake System) and finally HAC.  The cee'd Sportswagon ‘VR7' 1.4 99PS also comes with a luggage under-floor box and side tray, luggage 12V power outlet and roof rails. The ‘VR7' range is available in four colours, white, black, silver and red.
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  Volvo launches winter checks, tyres and new 4WD models 17 Oct 2011 (News)
  Winter Tyres Winter tyre performance is not just about dealing with snowy conditions. Below 7 o c, winter tyres offer more grip and shorten braking distances by up to 10% on wet, and up to 20% on icy roads. During the months between October and April, the average temperature is usually 7 o c and below, exactly where winter tyres can help.
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  Autoadapt on Display at the Mobility Roadshow 4th - 6th June 2 Jun 2009 (News)
  "The effect will be that the driver will be able to try out adaptations that are unique to his/hers individual needs, and test acceleration, braking and steering cues as if he or she were actually driving a real car", states Don Beattie, Marketing Manager at Autoadapt UK Ltd. in Birmingham. The Autoadapt Group is by far one of the largest European car adaptation companies, and an internationally leading product provider in the field of car adaptation for the elderly and disabled.
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  Mazda 2 and Mazda 6 Tamura at 6.9% APR 15 Jan 2009 (News)
  Mazda2 Tamura models come with the generous TS2 standard equipment level that includes: body coloured electric folding door mirrors, manual air-conditioning, silver bezels on the steering wheel, electric front windows, driver seat height adjustment, CD radio with auxiliary input jack and four speakers, multi‑function glovebox with magazine rack, 60/40 split rear seats, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, as well as a leather steering wheel and gear knob. Safety and security equipment includes ABS with Emergency Brake Assist and Electronic Brake‑force Distribution, driver and passenger front airbags, side and curtain airbags, remote central locking with deadlocks plus Thatcham Category 1 alarm and immobiliser.
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  FIAT Stilo is an Inside Job 15 Jan 2002 (News)
  Both 3-door and 5-door Stilos share all the latest safety equipment, including up to eight airbags, six of which are standard equipment, three rear head restraints and three 3-point rear seatbelts There are disc brakes on all four wheels, and ABS anti-lock braking with EBD and ASR is standard. Three trim levels are available: Active, Dynamic and Abarth, with a choice of four petrol engines of between 80bhp and 170bhp and a 115 bhp direct injection common rail (JTD) diesel.
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  Rare 1937 Rolls Royce Phantom III Barn Find in Classic Car Auction 14 May 2019 (News)
  The fabulous design boasted cruciform-braced chassis featured independent coil-sprung front suspension, a fully floating 'live' rear axle, hydraulic shock absorbers and gearbox driven servo-assisted four-wheel drum brakes. Based on decades of aero-engine manufacture, its 7,340cc ohv V12 was fabricated largely from aluminium alloy boasted a seven-bearing crankshaft, eight-bearing camshaft, hydraulic tappets and dual downdraught Stromberg carburettors.
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  A Grand Monday: Morris Marina 1.3 11 Mar 2019 (News)
  While it was quite stylish for its era, the Marina was massively flawed - prone to understeer, with horrendous brakes. At launch, the mtoring media fed back to BL that something needed to be done with the front suspension before the car was launched to the general public, and BL’s management listened intently and acknowledged the car’s shortfalls - then promptly did nothing.  As a result, early Marinas were slated by the press.
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  A Grand Monday: Rover 216 14 May 2018 (News)
  It’s currently sitting on MG wheels and has blue-tinted rear Lexus lights. It also has drilled and grooved front brake discs with Mintex Green Stuff pads. The K&N air filter has been removed and a new, standard one has been fitted. The car has plenty to keep the budding spanner-wrangler happy. The indicators don’t self-cancel, there’s an oil leak from the O-ring seal on the camshaft, and there’s a squeal on start up.