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  IAM Celebrates 60th Birthday with Party Event and Change of Name 6 Jul 2016 (News)
  Highlight of the day will be a display of 60 cars representing each year of the IAM's existence – all of which have their own unique stories attached. Below are just a few examples. 1959: Austin A35. Now with MG engine gearbox and brakes, turbo engine, ventilated discs with split circuits and modified suspension. Capable of 140bhp and 0-60mph in less than eight seconds 1961: Morris Minor. Complete with semaphore-type indicators called trafficators, which still work.
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  Real MPG challenge: Range Rover Evoque covers 530 miles on a single tank 5 Jul 2016 (News)
  There is also a driving monitor, which rates the driver’s performance for smooth acceleration, braking and economical driving. It’s likely that if Evoque owners follow these tips, they can still drive in a way they find comfortable and safe, while saving money on fuel.  Why we almost didn’t make it . . .
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  Historics Classic Car Auction 28-11-2015 Analysis 29 Nov 2015 (News)
  A very interesting highly modified late entry 1952 XK120 FHC with all round disc brakes and a 5-speed transmission estimated at £68,000 - £76,000 failed to sell at £60,000.  A 1959 XK150 S DHC estimated at £65,000 - £85,000 sold for £85,000, but a rarer 1958 XK150 3.4S roadster estimated at £110,000 - £130,000 failed to sell to a top bid of £85,000.
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  Honest John’s deals of the week 30 Jun 2014 (News)
  catalogId=10151&storeId=10001&categoryId=165581&langId=-1&action=listrefine&scope=inl||partnumber||6||431585||167984||929596||929711||151566||327533&constraints=sor||Price||1&cm_re=10cms+slides-_-Slide+2-_-20pcmobil">Click here Monday 2 June ATS Euromaster is offering £20 off when you order a set of front or rear brake pads . Simply visit the firm’s website to download your voucher.   Click here
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  Curios: British Leyland Safety Research Vehicles 25 Apr 2014 (News)
  This MGB GT-based car featured a wealth of innovative features, including airbags (which worked in combination with passive seat-belts), anti-lock brakes, AP developed no-roll suspension ( detailed here ), impact-absorbing side-panels, and a rather curious roof-mounted rearview mirror which afforded the driver a 120-degree field of vision.
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  2012's Most Reliable and Least Reliable Cars, According to Warranty Direct 28 Dec 2012 (News)
  "As an example, the first car we ever covered was an Audi 100 - that was replaced by the A6, which features start/stop technology, an electromechanical parking brake, a park assist system and sensors for tyre pressure, light and rain, to name but a few new gadgets." Up-to-date vehicle reliability information can be found at any time at Warranty Direct's www.reliabilityindex.com website.
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  Barons Jaguar Heritage Auction, Sandown Park, 19th April 9 Apr 2011 (News)
  The body and chassis were restored, the running gear was adapted from XJ40 and every aspect of the ride, handling and braking were brought up to modern standards. The car received a custom wiring loom to accommodate the modern electronics, which includes sat nav, CD stacker, DVD player, power seats, power windows, central locking, air conditioning alarm and immobiliser.
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  2009 Mazda MX-5 Now On Sale With Auto Option 2 Apr 2009 (News)
  Prices for the 2009 Mazda MX-5 soft-top range start from £16,340 (on the road) for the 126ps, 1.8i SE with a five speed manual gearbox. Every Mazda MX-5 now comes with leather trimmed steering wheel, gear knob and hand-brake, alloy wheels, plus an MP3 compatible audio system with six speakers and a new auxiliary (AUX) input jack for MP3 and iPod connection. All 2.0i SE models (from £17,340), delivering 160ps, feature DSC (dynamic stability control), TCS (traction control system), a Limited Slip Differential (except PowerShift models) and side airbags.
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  The Last 'As New' MG Rovers? 11 Dec 2007 (News)
  The MG TF 160 was the performance flagship model of the sports car range, delivering - appropriately - 160 brake horsepower from the 1.8 litre mid-mounted engine. This example is finished in metallic blue with black hood and leather interior and sits on 11-spoke alloy wheels. The Rover 75 V8 (pictured) was launched in 2004 and is powered by the Mustang 4.6 litre V8 engine.
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  Interesting Americans at BCA Classic Sale 10 Oct 2005 (News)
  There are also plenty of fun cars in the sale. A1969 Mini ‘woody’ Countryman with 1275cc running gear, disc brakes and Minilight wheels, estimated at £2,950 - £3,500, a 1976 TVR 1600M with engine mods to 138bhp estimated at £3,750 to £4,250, and a 1989 TVR S2, estimated at £4,250 - £4,850.
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  Unrestored, low-mileage Ferrari ‘Dino’ heads to auction 12 Sep 2019 (News)
  Entrusted to Graypaul Nottingham on 24 September, 2018, for a thorough service, Chassis 07420 also had its fuel system flushed, brake system fettled and cylinder head gaskets replaced (the latter an engine out job). The work was completed at 9968 miles and cost £14,091.76. Now showing just 10,000 warranted miles to its odometer, the Ferrari has never been allowed to deteriorate to the point of needing restoration.
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  Hugely Varied Entry to Historics September 23rd Classic Car Auction 12 Sep 2017 (News)
  If that's a little too quick for you, Historics also has a 1927 Austin 7 Chummy, Britain's answer to the Model T Ford, about a third of the size, and the first mass-market car with a conventional pedal arrangement of clutch, brake and accelerator in that order, left to right. This charming Ausin 7 with bulkhead mounted headlights is estimated at £10,000 to £14,000. More exciting: a postwar amalgamation of English special building and Mercury V8, the 1947 Allard M-Type DHC.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Month - January 28 Jan 2015 (News)
  Click here Tuesday 20 January Car owners can get free brake and exhaust inspections at Kwik Fit, along with 15 per cent off all related work . After the inspection Kwik Fit will provide a written report and a quote for any work which is required - and if you print off and bring along your on-screen confirmation you will receive 15 per cent off.
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  Castle Coombe Autumn Classic is a hit 15 Oct 2014 (News)
  As was that of Robert Dyke, who just managed to tame the awesome ‘Whistling Billy’ steam powered racing car from 1905, with a potential top speed of 130 mph! Sliding through the corners in a car with wooden wheels and nothing much in the way of brakes provided a lovely contrast to some of the more ‘modern’ machinery, albeit still 50 years old! Event sponsor, Julian Bronson of Bristol Forklifts, couldn’t resist pushing his 1960 Scarab Grand Prix car almost to the limit and admitted he had been driving ‘about nine tenths’.
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  Goodwood Festival of Speed: Renault's classics in action 6 Jul 2013 (News)
  1926 Renault 40CV Type NM des records 1902 Renault Type K Also on static display will be: 1993 Williams Renault FW15C ex-Alain Prost This car remains one of the most technically advanced Formula 1 cars ever made, because rule changes subsequently barring electronic driver aids. Active suspension, ABS anti-lock brakes, and traction control all featured, although the fundamental competitiveness of this car also contributed to its spectacular tally of 10 wins from 16 races. Drivers Alain Prost and Damon Hill enjoyed the power of Renault’s 760bhp-plus 3.5-litre V10, which won Prost the driver’s championship and Williams the constructors’ title.
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  BCA Warns Against Pimping Your Ride 30 May 2012 (News)
  Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems Adding a stainless steel exhaust system is a way of increasing brake horsepower without modding the engine, but has little effect on value in the used market.  Could add £50/£100 to the right buyer Engine Chips/Remapping With modern engines effectively governed by computers (ECUs), chipping or remapping the engine management system is a popular way to increase a car’s performance – not just top speed, but throttle response, economy and towing ability.
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  New Michelin Supercar Tyre Shaves 5 Seconds Off a 2.7 Kilometre Lap 20 Nov 2010 (News)
      To improve the tire’s road-holding and braking ability and thereby its overall safety performance, even in the most extreme conditions, while also providing excellent mileage, Michelin has uniquely combined three technologies, including two developed for tyres used at the 24 hours of Le Mans:   the Twaron® fibre belt as well as the bi-compound tread band and the variable contact Patch 2.0, both of which were derived from innovations validated and used in endurance racing.
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  Clouseau Boss's Jaguar Among Top Sellers 11 Jul 2008 (News)
  The 1972 Triumph Stag is strikingly finished in black and has been the subject of extensive refurbishment in the care of the current owner. The automatic transmission has been reconditioned and the brakes fully overhauled, whilst the radiator has been replaced. The car has both hard and soft tops and is exceptionally well presented throughout, with the black mohair hood and frame having been recently replaced.
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  RMI Car Buying Advice 27 Dec 2000 (News)
  Check vision, especially the A-pillar, and mirrors How is the road-handling and do the brakes feel safe? Seat belts working and comfortable? If the car you've now tested and the advice you've had from the dealer fulfills your requirements you should feel confident about buying the vehicle.
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  Volkswagen Golf Mk 1 To Be VED Free 28 Mar 2014 (News)
  .  It was then on the Golf that the regulated catalytic converter was introduced (1984), anti-lock braking system (ABS, 1986) and power-steering to the lower medium class.  The Golf Mk II GTI and Mk II GTI 16v followed.