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  Nissan 4x4s. New Range. Lower Prices. 22 Apr 2009 (News)
  Not an option is the X-TRAIL’s superb on-road handling, acclaimed off-road ability and class-leading maximum braked towing capability of 2200kg. To mark the new X-TRAIL’s arrival in showrooms in June, Nissan is offering 0% finance (with minimum 10% deposit) for buyers who sign up for Preferences, Nissan’s personal contract purchase plan.
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  Historics 23rd November Catalogue Now on Sale 11 Nov 2019 (News)
  This fully sorted and immaculate RHD car sits on new Minilite alloys with Avon CR6ZZ tyres. It stops as well as it goes by virtue of ventilated brake discs and four piston front calipers. These cars are good to drive even when a bit baggy, but this perfect example should be sensational. Estimated at £37,000 to £42,000. Lot 207 is a 1958 Porsche 356A coupe.
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  Land Rover recreates 1948 Defender production line 10 Feb 2015 (News)
  .’ Phil had a large number of the ‘nuts and bolts’ he needed tucked away in his own ‘Aladdin’s Cave’ of Land Rover parts – he has amassed more than 8000 original parts but it was still a long and painstaking search to find all the brakes, clutches, gaskets and pedals required for the exhibit. He enlisted the help of skilled craftsmen and the Land Rover Series I Club to build a replica chassis for the Series I models, along with some of the aluminium bodywork for the vehicles.
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  Save up to £2600 on a new Mazda CX-5 9 Oct 2013 (News)
  SE-L Model Safety Features:Curtain airbags, front driver and passenger airbags,  front side airbags,  passenger airbag cut-off switch,  dynamic stability control (DSC) with traction control system (TCS), emergency stop signalling system (ESS),  hill-hold assist, smart city brake support (SCBS), tyre pressure monitoring system,  thatcham cat 1 alarm and immobiliser, ISOFIX child seat anchor points.  Mazda CX-5 SE-L Lux Deals: MAZDA CX-5 2.2d SE-L Lux 5dr - £22,372 - SAVING OF £2123 MAZDA CX-5 2.2d SE-L Lux Nav 5dr - £22,988 - SAVING OF £2207 SE-L Lux Adds The Following To the SE-L Model: Power tilt and slide sunroof, 6-way driver's seat power adjustment, leather trim seats, heated front seats and leather gear knob.
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  1934 Talbot Darraq makes £13,508 in Sandown Park auction 6 Aug 2011 (News)
  Firmly in the Vintage category with its 1929 build date, a pretty and nicely-prepared Chevrolet Roadmaster attracted much positive comment. With an overhead valve engine and four-wheel brakes this was a very practical and impressive performer and while making its pre-sale estimate of £14,000, Yanks of this period offer huge value for money and perky performance to match. There are always some fun lots and bargains in a Barons sale.
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  FIAT Annouces Prices of Punto EVO 2 Dec 2009 (News)
  Standard equipment in the entry-level Active model includes ABS anti-lock brakes with EBD, driver, passenger and knee airbags, radio/CD/MP3 player, power steering, electric mirrors and Blue&Me infotainment. Dynamic trim level adds such equipment as side and window airbags, leather steering wheel and air conditioning, while Eleganza models get alloy wheels, cruise control and rear parking sensors as standard.
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  Chauffeur Car Show 26th-27th September 11 Jun 2009 (News)
  Ultimate Car Control will be on hand at Drive ‘09 on both days armed with a fleet of Mercedes E class vehicles and top instructors. They will be providing an exciting ABS (antilock braking system) high speed motorway lane change exercise for attendees to complete. The exercise will demonstrate the dynamics and safety features of the vehicle and at the same time put the driver under pressure in a real life emergency situation.
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  Packard Eight Star of BCA Classic Auction 26 Nov 2007 (News)
  Beautifully presented in every respect and sitting on chrome wire wheels, the motor car has won various awards during the past few years and was featured on the cover of Jaguar Enthusiast magazine in December 2003. Fitted with manual transmission with overdrive and with uprated brakes, this fine Mk 2 is certain to attract considerable interest. It is estimated around £16,000. Other delights on offer at Blackbushe include a number of sportscars with the 1999 Ferrari 360 GT Race Car expected to attract a lot of attention (estimate refer Department).
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  Honest John Preview of Brightwells Classic Car Auction on 4th September 2019. 31 Aug 2019 (News)
  Total nut and bolt restored. Smooth 3,317cc, 7-bearing 6-cylinder 75HP engine. Very high quality. Hydraulic brakes with servo. Estimated at £60,000 to £70,000. 1995 Toyota Supra Mk IV 3.0 litre 220HP V6 non-turbo RHD automatic but still a chance to play ‘Fast & Furious’.
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  Q&A: Replacing tyres at 3mm tread “an absolute waste” says Michelin director 4 Oct 2016 (News)
  I’ve driven cars on low rolling resistance tyres and you can feel that the grip isn’t there when you’re braking at times. Isn’t a low rolling resistance tyre just a tyre with less grip? No. It should not be. You have to manage many performances at the same time: the grip, wet, snow, dry, you have the handling, comfort, noise and rolling resistance and, very important, the longevity of the tyre.
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  November's money saving deals 27 Nov 2013 (News)
  Click here Monday 11 November ATS Euromaster is offering 10 per cent off all brakes and exhausts. To get your discount, simply print off a discount voucher from the company’s website.  Click here Friday 8 November The AA is offering double Nectar points when you take out membership.
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  Save £7000 on a new Hyundai 19 Nov 2013 (News)
  .  Hyundai i30 Hatchback 1.4 Classic 3dr £11,324 Saving of £2,876 Hyundai i30 Hatchback 1.4 Classic 5dr £11,735 Saving of £3,070 Hyundai i30 Hatchback 1.4 Active 3dr £12,030 Saving of £3,370 Hyundai i30 Hatchback 1.4 Active 5dr £12,241 Saving of £3,664 Hyundai i30 Hatchback 1.4 Style Nav 5dr £14,020 Saving of £4,005  Hyundai i30 Hatchback 1.6 CRDi Style Nav 5dr Auto £16,436 Saving of £4,689 Hyundai i30 Hatchback 1.6 CRDi Premium 5dr £17,439 Saving of £4,876 Hyundai i30 Hatchback 1.6 CRDi Premium 5dr Auto £18,190 Saving of £4,935 Classic models feature 15-inch steel wheels, Bluetooth with voice recognition, four speaker radio/CD/MP3 player with USB/AUX inputs and steering wheel mounted audio/Bluetooth controls, LED daytime running lights, front fog lights, electric front windows, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, air con, electronic stability programme (ESP), vehicle stability management (VSM), brake assist system (BAS) and six Airbags. Active adds 15-inch alloy wheels, cruise control with speed limiter, rear parking sensors, leather steering wheel and gear knob, electric rear windows, front centre armrest with storage.
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  Report: Spa Six Hours Motor Racing Legends, Belgium, 21 September 30 Sep 2013 (News)
  Geraint Owen/Charles Knill-Jones (Kurtis 500S), Martin Melling/Rob Hall (in Peter Collins’/Pat Griffiths’ 1952 Goodwood 9 Hours-winning Aston Martin DB3) and the Lister-Bristol ‘flat iron’ of Stephen Bond/Keith Fell headed the drum-braked classes, as competitors from nine nations populated the charismatic line-up. Among them, former Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt (now an MEP) started his first race on home soil in his pretty Elva-Climax Mk3 (car no. 43).
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  30 Millionth Volkswagen Golf Rolls Off The Production Lines 14 Jun 2013 (News)
  They are systems such as PreCrash preventive occupant protection and the Automatic Post-Collision Braking System – technologies that were more likely to be offered in the premium class than in the compact class previously. That too signifies a democratisation of automotive progress.
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  Preview: Barons Jaguar Heritage Auction, Sandown Park 29 Mar 2013 (News)
  The interior has been completely re-trimmed in fine Autolux leather, and the suspension, transmission, steering and brakes all upgraded, including large Brembo discs all round. Estimate: £15,000-£20,000. MkII Jaguars are always popular, and the April 14th sale features a 1960 3.4 litre MkII which has not been offered on the market for almost half a century, having been in the same ownership for nearly 50 years.
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  Volvo extends range of its EVs 17 Jul 2011 (News)
  The company's technological developments in this area currently encompass three different technology combinations, with three-cylinder petrol engines being installed to complement electric drive to the front wheels. All the variants feature brake energy regeneration. The engines can run on both petrol and ethanol (E85). Two of the solutions are based on the Volvo C30 Electric. In both cases, the standard battery pack has been somewhat reduced in size to make room for the combustion engine and its fuel tank.
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  Quick New Astra Diesel Uses Stop/Start to Achieve 62.8mpg in EC Tests 12 Apr 2011 (News)
  When the vehicle needs to move away again, the driver simply presses the clutch to re-start the engine and engages first gear. For safety reasons, and for passenger comfort, the temperature regulator and brake booster vacuum control remain active in Autostop mode. And if circumstances require – for example, in start-stop traffic – the driver can manually deactivate the system using the ‘eco’ labelled Start/Stop switch.
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  Nissan Leaf Voted European Car of the Year 29 Nov 2010 (News)
  The car has a range of more than 100 miles (New European Driving Cycle) between charges making it a practical proposition for many urban drivers. The vehicle is equipped with features such as regenerative braking, air conditioning, satellite navigation, parking camera and advanced on-board IT and telematics systems. Innovative connectivity will allow an owner to set charging functions to monitor the car's current state of charge and the remaining battery capacity, as well as to heat or cool the interior of the car remotely via mobile phone or computer.
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  Ssangyong goes to 5 year 250,000 mile warranty 22 Apr 2009 (News)
  The Kyron starts at on £14,995 and even at this price, gets air conditioning, electronic stability programme (ESP), hill descent control (HDC), ABS brakes, a Kenwood radio and CD player and steering wheel audio controls. All Kyrons are versatile and practical five-seaters that will tow up to 2.3 metric tons. The extra urban fuel consumption of the 2.0 diesel is up to a pleasing 45.6mpg.
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  Beat the Mazda Price Rise 14 Mar 2009 (News)
  The most popular model in the 14-strong line-up is the petrol 1.8 TS2. This Mazda5 is equipped with ABS anti-lock braking and front, side and curtain airbags, plus remote central locking, electric front and rear windows, manual air-conditioning and a radio/single CD with four speakers. 16-inch alloy wheels, driver’s seat adjustable lumbar support, leather steering wheel and gear knob, steering-wheel mounted audio controls, a Karakuri storage box, picnic tables and integrated roof rails.