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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.
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  Porsche Classics at Goodwood 18 Sep 2010 (News)
  Original old drawings, lubrication plans, racing posters and trophies will be on display; and fans of the Porsche 356 can examine many original parts which are still available from Porsche Genuine Parts, including the front grille, brake drums, wings or headlight lenses at a historic After Sales counter. The Classic experts from Stuttgart in Germany will be present at the Porsche exhibit to offer advice and information on all questions relating to the supply of Porsche original spare parts and the restoration of classic Porsche vehicles.
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  Summer Savings on Honda Civic 19 Jun 2009 (News)
  A top-of-the-range Accord saloon 2.2-litre i-DTEC with Honda’s Advanced Driver Assist System (ADAS) is available for £357 per month and is therefore equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) and Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS). Honda’s family-friendly FR-V which seats six passengers in 3+3 formation is also available on contract hire from £293 per month (FR-V 2.2 i-DTEC EX model).
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  SEPTEMBER OFFERSFROM SEAT 13 Aug 2008 (News)
  Even entry-level S 1.2 versions include the likes of a height- and reach-adjustable steering wheel; height adjustable driver’s seat; speed-sensitive electrohydraulic power steering; electric front windows; driver, front passenger and head-thorax front side airbags; ABS braking; remote central locking and six-speaker FM/AM RDS radio with MP3-compatible CD player. And there’s great news on insurance groups, with the new Ibiza five-door boasting competitive ratings ranging from Group 2 for the frugal S 1.2 to just Group 5 for the lively Sport 1.6.
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  Handbooks Help 93% of Drivers 9 Aug 2008 (News)
  For information ESP means Electronic Stability Programme, EBFD stands for Electronic Brake Force Distribution and RT4 is Peugeot’s Radio & Telematics system. More at www.peugeot.co.uk
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  Learn Winter Skid Control 6 Dec 2007 (News)
  They will also gain an understanding of vehicle stability systems and driver aids, such as Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS), Traction Control, and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and how these work to supplement the driver’s own skills. For the practical part of the course, participants will take their vehicles on to the Wet Grip area, where instructors will advise on how to cope with changing levels of grip on different surfaces, as well as the impact of wet and winter driving conditions.
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  New Volvo S40 Prices and Specs Confirmed 12 Dec 2003 (News)
  New S40s to be on display at Volvo dealers from February 2004. Standard Specifications: S Spec: ABS with Brake Assist, Dynamic sability and traction control. electro-hydraulic power steering, electronic climate control, 16” alloy wheels, radio/CD player, electric windows front and rear, electric heated mirrors, height/reach adjustable steering wheel, driver and passenger front airbags, inflatable curtain side airbags, WHIPS seats, SIPS-bags front, alarm/immobiliser, remote door locks, centre console cupholders/oddments holders, manually height adjustable front seats, curtain airbags, SIPS side impact protection, Intelligent Driver Information System.
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  Big Repair Bills in Two Years After Manufacturer Warranty. 13 Nov 2002 (News)
  The most common problems are with the suspension (24.4%), engine (12.1%) and braking system (9.5%). Suspension failure will cost an average £273 to repair, but can run to £1,800 for a popular volume model like the Volkswagen Golf. Meanwhile, engine trouble is costing a worrying £660.85 on average to fix - with the most frequent repair being to the cylinder head (7.6% of all claims) costing around £517.
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  New Geodesy Picks Up Mobile Speed Scameras 23 Jul 2002 (News)
  GEODESY aids road safety by alerting users to up-coming speed cameras by an audible alarm plus flashing lights, thereby preventing spontaneous braking and encouraging motorists to slow down in full control as they approach the danger area. The new total speed control system from Morpheous provides additional functionality to an existing GEODESY PLUS fixed camera locator by mating it to a high-tech advanced radar antenna to identify mobile devices.
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  Maserati Cambiocorsa Spyder Arrives 17 Nov 2001 (News)
  Standard equipment on the Maserati Spyder includes 18-inch 15-spoke alloy wheels, electronic traction control, a powerful Bosch 5.3 anti-lock braking system and a fully automatic powered hood in lightweight fabric, which folds into a separate compartment with no intrusion on boot space. Inside, the Spyder has a full leather interior, air conditioning, remote central locking, powered seats with two memory settings on the driver's side, power lumbar seat adjustment and an electronic 'info centre' with a 5.8-inch colour display for climate, audio and trip computer controls.
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  100 years of small Fords 17 Jun 2011 (News)
  Matching the engine speed is essential if you don’t want to have to disentangle yourself from the steering wheel, and the risks associated with this problem are compounded by the absence of seatbelts. On the plus side, the rod operated brakes work well, and luckily the brake pedal is in the middle, as you’d expect it to be. It’s not on the original small cheap car, the model T. We didn’t drive the model T, and that's good because the throttle is on the steering wheel, the low gear selector is where the clutch normally goes and the other pedals do something eerie and hard to figure out.
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  Aftermarket Stop Start improves economy up to 25% 12 Sep 2010 (News)
     And with enough power and torque to maximise the number of stop-start events the system can significantly reduce real world fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions.  Its potential for energy recovery under braking is also considerable. Even under the test conditions of the New European Drive Cycle (NEDC), which includes just 12 stops, SpeedStart’s stop-start capability provides a 3-5 per cent reduction in CO 2 emissions.
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  Beaulieu's veteran bus celebrates 40th anniverssary 3 Jul 2018 (News)
  Beaulieu’s workshop engineers have kept the bus running for 45 years of service, modifying and improving its braking system, steering and parts of its body structure. In 1995, the worn-out original engine was replaced with a new, old stock ‘crate’ unit which had been destined to power a diesel generator.
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  1929 Bentley 4.5 in Historics 6th June Auction 19 May 2015 (News)
  This car runs a 359 inch Chevy putting out between 350 and 400 horsepower through a 350 automatic with Lokar shift. Instead of a transverse leaf it has custom independent front suspension with Mustang disc brakes and a heavy duty 9" Ford diff. The estimate is £29,000 to £35,000. Finally, we did say "something for everyone" and here's not a FIAT, but a SEAT 600, like the ones I used to hire on the Costas in the 1970s.
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  New Mercedes ML Comes with Cut Price Command Satnav as Launch Offer 3 Apr 2012 (News)
  Highlights among an extensive array of standard features include permanent intelligent all-wheel drive with an off-road switch (ML350 BlueTEC only), Direct Steer, steel suspension (lowered on the ML 250 BlueTEC), rain-sensing wipers, automatic climate control, split folding rear seats, an Active bonnet to protect pedestrians in an accident, ATTENTION ASSIST, Downhill Speed Regulator, an electronic parking brake, ESP® Electronic Stability Programme including Acceleration Skid Control (ASR) and Trailer Stability Assist, automatic headlamp activation, Hill Start Assist and PRE-SAFE®. More at  Mercedes Benz UK
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  Classics spotted in the classifieds 20 Oct 2011 (News)
  It’s covered more than 110,000 miles but the engine was rebuilt in 2010, and since then it’s covered 5858 miles, which should put minds at rest when it comes to expensive bills coming up. It’s also had a suspension and brake system overhaul, and comes with a full service history. It’s an automatic, though, which might dull the sportiness for some. BMW Z1 - £29,995 Just 8,000 Z1s were made by BMW in the late 1980s and almost all of them were sold in the German market, so finding one for sale in the UK is difficult at best, and if the exceptionally low mileage figure of 8900 is accurate on this listing it’s likely to be one of the neatest examples around. 170 horsepower comes from a 2.5-litre straight-six, so performance is brisk and matches the outstanding looks.
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  Peugeot-Citroen Cleans Up its Engines 9 Jun 2010 (News)
    - An e-booster system, for instantaneous engine restart.  - An electronic alternator management system, for regenerative braking.  - A gearbox with optimised gear ratios.  In addition, all e-HDi-powered models will be fitted with low rolling resistance tyres.  The first models to be equipped with e-HDi technology will be the Citroën C5, the new Citroën C4 and C4 Picasso, from the third quarter 2010.