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  Another Jaguar E-type barn find up for auction 22 Sep 2016 (News)
  . ‘Naturally, a barn find like this is in need of some attention, but it will make a very exciting project and we expect bidders to be out in force for a chance at an opportunity like this one.’ The car features a 5.3-litre Jaguar V12 engine, manual transmission, uprated brakes, standard power steering, and air conditioning, as well as the distinctive large cross-slatted front grille, flared wheelarches, four exhaust tips and V12 badge on the rear. To find out more about the 1972 Jaguar E-type Series III V12 Roadster and CCA’s September Sale visit classiccarauctions.co.uk .
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  Skoda Fabia vRS Estate (2010-) 19 Jun 2016 (News)
  It’s fitted with a system called XDS as standard which acts like an electronic differential. Basically it improves cornering by slightly braking the inside front wheel when accelerating through corners, transferring power to the outside wheel. The result is that you don’t need as much steering turn in corners and the vRS is keen when tackling tight corners.
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  Skoda Octavia vRS (2013-) 19 Jun 2016 (News)
  .  To go with its sporting nature the vRS gets sports suspension and has been lowered by 12mm plus it gets the XDS electronic differential as standard. This system cleverly brakes the inside wheels in corners, making the car feel more agile and meaning less steering lock is required. On the road the Octavia is a revelation compared to the standard car with much improved steering feel and a sharper nature through corners.
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  Rare 1960s Costin-Nathan race car heads to auction 1 Jun 2016 (News)
  Mid-mounted and canted over by 54 degrees, the 998cc powerplant was allied to a close-ratio gearbox. Weighing in at just 700lbs and boasting all-round independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes and magnesium alloy wheels, the Costin-Nathan proved to be fast.
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  A Grand Monday: Mk1 Toyota MR2, £850 14 Mar 2016 (News)
  Although it had a full MoT before it was garaged, the potential purchaser will still have to make sure it’s recommissioned properly – brakes checked, fluids refreshed, and new filters. According to the advert, the cambelt was changed before the car was garaged. Make sure you see evidence of this and remember – you may even want to budget to do it again as we’re pretty sure it’s a seven year/70k interval.
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  Focus on: Empire Garages 25 Sep 2015 (News)
  But it’s not just locals who visit – customers from as far away as Wales come to Empire Garages. The usual array of garage services are offered, including brake repairs, tyre replacements, cam belt changes and MoT tests. Routine servicing is anything but routine at Empire – the checklist is tremendously comprehensive and goes right down to inspecting the pollen and pollution filters for the cabin.
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  Triumph milestones to be celebrated at Silverstone Classic 30 Apr 2015 (News)
  When released in 1955, the Triumph TR3 was a considerable progression from the previous TR2. Most notably, perhaps, it was the first British series production car to feature disc brakes, technology that we all now take for granted. Ten years later, the Triumph TR4A was introduced, again showcasing significant steps forward in sports car engineering with its independent rear suspension and revised styling to fit the requirements for indictor repeaters in the vital American market.
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  Historic racers wow Race Retro crowds 22 Feb 2015 (News)
  A gun synchroniser take-off is fitted to the front of the engine to stop the propellor shooting off. Like many veteran motors it only has rear cable brakes, and its top speed is limited to 120mph by drivetrain ratios.  A significant event at the start of the show was the unveiling of the Steady Special - a tribute to much-loved motoring writer Ronald ‘Steady’ Barker, who died recently.  Shortly after the end of the Second World War, the Vintage Sports Car Club and Lancia OC President transformed the 3-litre 1934 Lancia Astura into a two-seater racer.
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  Celebrate 30 years of the Sinclair C5 2 Jan 2015 (News)
  The C5 used both pedal power and an electric motor. Handlebars, located beneath the driver’s knees provided controls for steering, braking and acceleration. The design of the three-wheeled backbone chassis, constructed from steel, had been extensively developed by sports-car experts Lotus Cars. An electric motor powered the left-hand rear wheel, helping the C5 to reach 15mph – its top speed, as restricted by law.
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  We have a go at the Top Gear Track Experience 17 Nov 2014 (News)
  You get to go around with an instructor, who’ll show you the layout of the track and teach you where to brake and when to accelerate. It might only be in a Kia Cee’d but it’s very exciting indeed. Your time is recorded, along with a video of your lap from two points of view, with a USB stick to take home for posterity.
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  We have a go at the Top Gear Track Experience 17 Nov 2014 (News)
  You get to go around with an instructor, who’ll show you the layout of the track and teach you where to brake and when to accelerate. It might only be in a Kia Cee’d but it’s very exciting indeed. Your time is recorded, along with a video of your lap from two points of view, with a USB stick to take home for posterity.
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  A Grand Monday: Saab 99 7 Apr 2014 (News)
  Engine is very smooth and quiet and the gearbox works fine. New fuel pump and fuel pipes. Overhauled brakes with recon calipers and new pads.' The question is - if you bought this car, would you be tempted to respray it and make it look mint again? Or like me, would you leave it as is, and enjoy this Saab 99 for what it is?
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  Save as much as £6261 off the price of a Peugeot 3008 18 Nov 2013 (News)
  PEUGEOT 3008 1.6 VTi Access 5dr £13,863 SAVING OF £3,787 PEUGEOT 3008 1.6 HDi 115 Access 5dr £15,085 SAVING OF £4,360 PEUGEOT 3008 1.6 VTi Active II 5dr £14,552 SAVING OF £4,648 PEUGEOT 3008 1.6 THP 156 Active II 5dr £15,160 SAVING OF £4,890 PEUGEOT 3008 1.6 HDi 115 Active II 5dr £16,047 SAVING OF £4,698 PEUGEOT 3008 1.6 e-HDi 115 Active II 5dr EGC £16,676 SAVING OF £4,919 PEUGEOT 3008 1.6 VTi Allure 5dr £15,696 SAVING OF £5,104 PEUGEOT 3008 1.6 THP 156 Allure 5dr £16,304 SAVING OF £5,346 PEUGEOT 3008 1.6 HDi 115 Allure 5dr £16,691 SAVING OF £5,654 PEUGEOT 3008 1.6 e-HDi 115 Allure 5dr EGC £17,298 SAVING OF £5,897 PEUGEOT 3008 2.0 HDi 150 Allure 5dr £17,516 SAVING OF £5,934 PEUGEOT 3008 2.0 HDi 163 Allure 5dr Auto £18,389 SAVING OF £6,261 PEUGEOT 3008 2.0 e-HDi Hybrid4 Active 5dr EGC £23,510 SAVING OF £3,735 PEUGEOT 3008 2.0 e-HDi Hybrid4 Allure 5dr EGC £24,350 SAVING OF £3,895 Access models feature: air con, refrigerated glove box, electric front windows, Radio/CD player with steering wheel mounted controls electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, LED daytime running lights, anti-lock braking (ABS), electronic stability programme (ESP), six airbags (front driver & passenger, side airbags and curtain airbags) and space saver spare wheel. Active models add: 16 inch alloy wheels (except EGC version), leather steering wheel, DAB Radio, colour touchscreen, USB input and Bluetooth.
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  Pre-production Princess to star at NEC Classic Motor Show 2 Oct 2013 (News)
  The car still has its fascinating hand-written engineering log book that describes every change made to the car during its life as a mule Kevin Davis also said: 'the car still has its fascinating hand-written engineering log book that describes every change made to the car during its life as a mule, describing changes in detail such as modified suspension components, different ride height settings, braking systems, steering, driveshafts, grilles, bonnets and so on.' He continues: 'The car is also unique as it is finished in BL's blaze orange; a colour that was never adopted for the 18-22 Series Princess once it went into production in March 1975.'
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  Preview: RM Auctions classic sale, Monterey, 16-17 August 29 Jul 2013 (News)
  It was specially commissioned new by Jim Kimberly, heir to the Kimberly-Clark business empire, the car on offer is the only 375MM Spider to sport pontoon fenders, a design element specifically requested by Kimberly in order to improve brake cooling. Chassis 0364AM was campaigned extensively by Kimberly in period and enjoyed an extraordinarily successful 1954 season, winning virtually every race and going on to secure the SCCA National Championship that year.
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 26 22 Jun 2013 (News)
  Again a network of fast flowing corners with very short straights – not a fast circuit, but a big emphasis on braking, and handling, requiring the right lines to hook them all together. Three outstanding efforts today show that there is now a spring in our steps as we all race for the European Trophy – the cups for best Vintageant and best Classic in the section from Kiev to Paris.
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 15 11 Jun 2013 (News)
  Tony and Lee Strelzow in the Bentley drophead, currently 13th in the Vintageants, had another puncture today, and were helped by local truck-drivers as their jack is proving to be useless, and is now running new springs, adapted from a military Jeep, after an all-night session in a workshop in Novosibirsk. They are running slowly as the front brakes are not working properly, and there appears to be no reason why. The local motor-federation have performed a great service in assisting the event, not just with guiding Kim Bannister’s route-planning work, including more off-road Time Trial sections than any previous visit to Russia, but also in the back up – their own mechanics sweep through the route to help the fallen.
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 10 6 Jun 2013 (News)
  Gerry’s rear shocks were being welded up when your correspondent arrived into camp, only to hear that the Mongolian welder with the torch burnt a rear brake-pipe…. adding to the day’s drama. Today saw three crews on the back of a truck, arriving at a workshop in a narrow street of a small town about an hour or so from the overnight camp-site, the yellow Rover of Barry Nash and Neil Ridley, car 73, had its long front suspension arms pushed back and needed the suspension fettling to get the wheels pointing straight again.
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  Mazda MX-5 GT Improved for Thruxton on 11th/12th June 5 Jun 2011 (News)
  Since the last race, held at Donington Park on 8 May 2011, where the team secured their second podium finish, Jota Sport has improved the rear brake package, modified the differential, added a new induction system and developed bespoke dampers. The latter will allow an increase in mid-corner speed and better feel for the driver, while the additional enhancements will provide improvements to overall performance.
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  Economy Driving Tips From Millers Oils 1 Feb 2011 (News)
    5. Maintain steady speeds to lower fuel consumption. 6. Avoid sharp acceleration and heavy braking to decrease fuel consumption. 7. Use a high performance fuel treatment to keep your engine clean and reduce your cars emissions. Fuel treatments such as Millers Oils ECOMAX ­Petrol or Diesel, will not only enhance your engine performance, but will improve your MPG, therefore making your fuel last longer and saving you money.