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  Mercedes Benz Offers Snow Tyres Service 11 Jan 2010 (News)
         In snow, the difference between a cold weather tyre and a standard tyre is even more evident, with stopping distances, braking and cornering performance all  dramatically enhanced with the cold weather tyres fitted.  Stopping from just 20 mph on an icy road can be improved by 11 metres – around the  length of a bus.
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  Waterloo Road Star Chooses FIAT 500C 8 Oct 2009 (News)
  If the sump level rises significantly as a result, the engine will start running on its sump oil and, if it cannot be stalled against the brakes, it will over-rev and blow up. As soon as FIAT 500 diesel owners notice the oil 'oil exhausted' warning they need to visit their dealer have an oil change (because the sump oil is contaminated with diesel) and have the DPF regenerated.
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  New MINI For FIAT 500 Money 17 Jul 2009 (News)
  A multi-link rear axle and independent front and rear suspension systems combine with Dynamic Stability Control to put a smile on the driver’s face every time they get behind the wheel. MINIMALISM technologies including Auto Start-Stop, Brake Energy Regeneration, Variable Valve Technology and Shift Point Display are all included in the standard package, meaning owners will be able to take full advantage of the MINI First’s low running costs.
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  BROUGHTONS BRINGS SUPERCAR GLAMOUR TO MOTOR SHOW 16 Jul 2008 (News)
  The headlamp units have been redesigned to blend more closely with the body lines and feature LED indicators as well as Xenon headlamps. For the C8 Aileron, the double wishbone suspension is all-new, the AP Racing braking system can be upgraded with (optional) carbon ceramic discs, and the 400ps 4.2-litre V8 engine can be now be specified with a 6-speed Getrag manual or 6-speed ZF automatic transmission. Founded in 1946 in Cheltenham as a Bentley dealer, Broughtons has grown to represent five of the world’s most glamorous automotive brands - Aston Martin, Bentley, Koenigsegg, Spyker and Zagato - retailed from dedicated showrooms at locations in Cheltenham, Berkshire and Surrey.
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  Permanent Micra Price Cuts by up to £1,500 6 Apr 2007 (News)
  Initia still comes complete with driver, passenger and side airbags (passenger side can be de-activated), active front headrests, ABS with Brake assist, ISOFIX child seat anchorage points, central locking with anti-hijack feature, front electric windows, full body coloured front and rear bumpers, rear sliding seat that can split 60:40, front electric windows and a friendly lighting system along with battery save to help prevent the battery from going low on charge.
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  Very Successful Classic Auction Today 3 Dec 2001 (News)
  A rebodied 1970 Ford Escort Twin Cam, said to be development car for the model and with original engine and gearbox (but not much else) made £11,000. Cheapies included a rebodied 1946 Alvis TA14 shooting brake, sold for £4,200; a 1963 Morris Minor convertible, sold for £1,400; a 1974 Triumph GT6 MK III, sold for £1,500; a 1971 Triumph Spitfire 1300 Mk IV, sold for £1,700; a beautifully restored 1935 Morris 12/4 Series II, sold for £2,400; and an awesome but non-running 1973 Aston Martin V8 Banham converted convertible, sold for £6,700.
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  Rage Concern: Wrong Answer 14 Jul 2001 (News)
  Formerly, when following some SEAT driven at 140 kph along a twisting country road, the only way to know the driver had received a phone call would be if you saw his hand/arm raised towards his head - certainly the speed didn't change. Nowadays, as soon as the phone rings in the car ahead you can tell because he/she slams the brakes on and skids to a halt in a cloud of dust at the side of the road to avoid VERY LARGE ON-THE-SPOT FINES. Despite the fact I support the new law, I've had seen more near-misses since the law was implemented than before.
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  'Speed Kills' a Dismal Failure 15 Jun 2001 (News)
  There were only 14 fewer fatalities and 967 fewer serious injury accidents in 2000 compared to 1999 and these are easily accounted for by improvements to car braking, roadholding and passive safety. In contrast, the number of minor accidents actually rose by 954 and reached 5,658 more than occurred in 1989. "These figures are not surprising," says Mark McArthur-Christie, Spokesman for the ABD.
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  Honest John’s March deals 6 Apr 2014 (News)
  .  Click here Thursday 3 April Halfords Autocentresare offeringfree brake checksandlifetime replacement brake pads or shoes.Owners pay for the first set of replacement pads and shoes, then all further replacements are free of charge. 

  Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 set for Autosport auction 4 Jan 2019 (News)
  The powerful 2.7-litre engine with Bosch mechanical fuel injection, Type 915 five-speed manual transaxle, powerful four-wheel disc brakes and fully independent suspension provide the driver with a car that offers brilliant acceleration (0-60 in 5.5 seconds) and a maximum speed of 149 mph with excellent stability and road manners. Due to its rarity and value, the car was retired from rally use in July 2017 and treated to a full body restoration.
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  MoT exemption for classic cars - your questions answered 8 Aug 2018 (News)
  So can I just chuck new fuel and a new battery on this barn find or…? Unlikely. If the car hasn’t moved in years and the brakes are seized, then it’s not roadworthy. And it’s not insured. And you’re not legal. If my car doesn’t need an MoT, why have the DVLA sent me a reminder? Glad you asked.
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  Aston Martin DBR1 to go under the hammer at Monterey auction 12 Jul 2017 (News)
  . The gearbox was replaced by the new semi-dry sump, five-speed transaxle, and the new racer was equipped with cast-iron Girling disc brakes with groundbreaking light alloy calipers. DBR1/1 debuted at the 1956 24 Hours of Le Mans at the hands of Tony Brooks and Reg Parnell, retiring after more than 22 hours with engine bearing failure. The car’s impressive list of Works entries that followed reads like a who’s who of endurance racing.
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  Surprising and delightful vehicles in Historics 26th November Classic Auction 3 Nov 2016 (News)
  In 2008, this one underwent a total nut and bolt restoration including the fitting of a more effective servo assisted braking system, 12-volt electrics and halogen headlamps, making it a viable daily driver. Unusually for such a collectible car it’s offered at no reserve. More about the sale and full online catalogue at Historics    
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  Mini to be auctioned for charity 31 Oct 2016 (News)
  Already in exceptional, well looked after condition, the restoration works included a full, engine out strip down, bare metal respray, refurbishment of the original carpets, replacement of both A panels, cleaning and replacement of interior, engine and brakes service and road wheels refurbishment. Richard Morley, operations director at Lancaster Insurance comments 'One family from new, low mileage classics make excellent auction cars, and everybody loves a British Mini.
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  1978 MV Agusta Magni 861 to Star in Historics 20th August Auction 6 Jul 2016 (News)
  The car was originally an export model but returned to the UK where it was converted to RHD and repairs to its bodywork were carried out. The four wheel disc braking system has also been overhauled with all discs replaced and the car has been re-wired with £4,000 recently spent. Spares, tools, jack and handbook are included. Note that the 3.4 litre engine is not the original.
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  Skoda Fabia vRS (2003-2007) 19 Jun 2016 (News)
  That said, the Special Edition model we drove here has leather seats (each set individually numbered) although we actually prefer the standard vRS sports seats which were light grey fabric with black inserts. The Special Edition also gets red brake callipers and came exclusively in the Race Blue metallic paint. And the final big attraction of the Fabia vRS is fuel economy. Thanks to the 1.9 TDI engine it’s capable of a claimed 53.3mpg on average – a good figure now and an amazingly frugal level for a hot hatch in 2003.
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  SEAT Leon ST gets maximum NCAP rating 19 Sep 2013 (News)
  Alongside the five-star safety rating, the Leon ST received two Euro NCAP Advanced awards for its lane-keeping assistant and multi-collision brake systems. Euro NCAP Advanced was established in 2010 by Euro NCAP to reward groundbreaking emerging safety innovations. SEAT lane-keeping assistant (known as Lane Assist in the UK and available as part of the Leon’s optional Driver Assist Pack) uses a camera mounted behind the rear view mirror, which detects lane markings and helps the driver stay in lane.
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  HAT Award Winning Historics Auction Tomorrow 23 Nov 2012 (News)
  A 1963 Studebaker Avanti. Styled by the great Raymond Loewy, this fibreglass bodied, disc braked sports coupe was offered with the option of a supercharger and thus equipped was timed at 196mph on Bonnevile Salt Flats. The car on offer has a 4-speed manual transmission and in road trim was originally rated as capable of 168mph.
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  New RenaultSport Clio to go Racing 16 Oct 2012 (News)
  .  Featuring a 1.6-litre turbo-powered engine tuned by Oreca Magny-Cours and sealed at source, developing 220hp and 270Nm of torque, the new Clio Cup racer has a six-speed sequential gearbox (not the standard EDC) with an AP Racing clutch and limited slip differential. There is also the option of a paddle-shift change.  High performance braking is guaranteed with 320mm AP Racing front discs and four-piston callipers, while the suspension features one-way adjustable dampers from ZF-Sachs with specific aluminium wishbones. Electronically, the complete data acquisition system is integrated into the TFT full colour dash display.  Aerodynamically the car boasts a highly efficient rear wing, offering 40kg of downforce at 125mph, with the addition of a roof scoop similar to the one on the current Clio Cup.
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  Hyundai 5-Year Triple Care Now Available on Santa Fe and i800 1 Jul 2011 (News)
  To ensure that owners’ vehicles are kept in the best possible condition, a local Hyundai dealer will perform a check on key elements of car care across a range of areas such as tyres/clutch/brakes/lights operation, fluid levels and battery condition. Tony Whitehorn, Hyundai UK’s managing director, said, “The decision to make the 5 Year Triple Care package available across the Hyundai passenger car range reflects our commitment to ensuring customers can buy our products with total peace of mind.