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  MINIs and BMWs Beat New Congtestion Charge 15 Feb 2008 (News)
  Duty tiers and cost just £35 a year to tax. All four vehicles employ technologies such as Brake Energy Regeneration, Auto Start-Stop and Electric Power Steering under the EfficientDynamics banner to help cut fuel bills and emissions. An optimum gearshift change indicator is included
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  Sustainable Mobility, According to Renault Eco2 16 Jun 2010 (News)
  response is also instant pulling the car forward with a jet aircraft like electric motor whine. On deceleration and braking, the motor regenerates power back into the battery, potentially giving it a longer range in cities than out on the open road, though in reality the range works out about the same. Top
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  Peugeot Reveals Prices and Specs of 3008 31 Jul 2009 (News)
  electric parking brake with hill assist, electronic stability programme (ESP), height and reach adjustable steering wheel, remote central door locking with deadlocks, ABS, EBFD
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  Huge Engine Technology Breakthrough From FIAT 7 Mar 2009 (News)
  ; the intake valves do not follow the intake camshaft anymore and close under the valve spring action. The final part of the valve closing stroke is controlled by a dedicated hydraulic brake, to ensure a soft and regular landing phase in any engine operating conditions. Through
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  Historics Auction Results 23rd November 2013 at Mercedes Benz World, Brooklands. 23 Nov 2019 (News)
  172 1972 Datsun 240Z with recently rebuilt 2,800cc engine fitted with three Weber DCOEs and putting out 235HP through a 5-speed box and Quaife differential. Fully sorted and immaculate RHD car on new Minilite alloys with Avon CR6ZZ tyres. Ventilated brake discs and four piston front calipers
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  Classic Auctions in Surrey on 2nd and 15th June 1 Jun 2010 (News)
  Estimate: Refer Department The 4½ Litre was an evolution of the 3 Litre, sharing that car's basic chassis, including its semi-elliptical suspension at all four wheels and four-wheel brakes. The straight-4 engine was bored out to 100mm to produce 4.4 litre of displacement
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  New Audi A6 2.0 TDI Here for 54 reg at £24,020 6 Aug 2004 (News)
  and interior enhancements, and also add a larger 17-inch ventilated disc braking system (not 2.4 or 2.0 TDI) and special S line decorative facia inlays in brushed aluminium. Drivers of A6 S line models also have the option to stand further out from the crowd by adding
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  Honest John’s Motoring Agony Column 18-4-2015 18 Apr 2015 (News)
  and while I can recommend some autoboxes I don't recommend these. Even though the 6-speed wet clutch DSG is not as problematic as the dry clutch 7-speeder fitted to lower powered engines, when you're really using the advantages of an auto to left foot brake into corners, a DSG will override your decision
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  Brexit Fears Banished by Historics Classic Car Auction Results 20 Aug 2016 (News)
  No Reserve £5,000s 251 1956 Bentley S1 saloon no brakes No Reserve £10,000s 252 1992 Mercedes SL300 R129 No Reserve Withdrawn
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  BMW to Launch M5 F10 at Goodwood Festival of Speed 22 Jun 2011 (News)
  limited top speed is 155mph. With BMW’s seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission Drivelogic and Efficient Dynamics technology, including engine Auto Start-Stop and Brake Energy Regeneration, the M5’s fuel consumption has been reduced by more than 30 per cent to 28.5mpg, while CO 2 emissions
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  50 years of Mercedes cars in Historics auction 25 Feb 2011 (News)
  engine and gearbox as well as many other new parts including shock absorbers, brake lines, callipers etc. All ancillaries were removed prior to preparation of the body shell which in itself has been correctly prepared and finished as well underneath as the rest of the car (with accompanying
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  Historics 7th July Brooklands Auction Provisional Results 7 Jul 2018 (News)
  (no brakes): £11,648s 241-1965-Mini Moke: £12,750s 242-1952-MG TD: £18,112s 243-2001-Range Rover 4.6 Holland and Holland: £10,000p 244-2003-Jaguar XKR Supercharged: £12,880s 245-1987-Jaguar Sovereign 2.9 13k miles: £5,660s 246-2001-Alfa
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  More Fantastic Bargains at Auction Today 28 Nov 2008 (News)
  911 993 Turbo is finished in Speedline Yellow and has some significant options over the standard Turbo specifications, including a 430 horsepower upgrade, electric sun-roof and air-conditioning, factory supplied yellow brake callipers, the distinctive ‘curled lip’ GT2 front splitter
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  Manufacturer new car offers, deals and promotions 26 Aug 2010 (News)
  .       Alfa Romeo new car offers, deals and promotions The Alfa Brera Italia Independent and Alfa Spider Italia Independent special editions come with 18-inch turbine alloy wheels and red brake callipers. Plus there are money-off deals from Alfa Romeo
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  Honest John’s Christmas Bookshop 13 Oct 2003 (News)
  Honest’s Opinion: Haynes produces its famous manuals for more than 200 different models of car. Now it’s done one for their owners. Just like the car manuals, Haynes MAN manual covers routine maintenance; engine; cooling system; engine management; fuel and exhaust; clutch, transmission and braking
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  Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 9-5-2015 9 May 2015 (News)
  unless it is in Park and cannot move the lever out of Park unless your foot is on the brake. It's jamming.   Unhinged I have
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  Scrappage schemes explained: All you need to know to make the most of 2017's offers 2 Oct 2017 (News)
  Scrappage discount A-Class £3000 GLA £3500 CLA £3500 CLA Shooting Brake £4000 B-Class £4500 C-Class
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  Huge Historics Classic Car Auction on Saturday 6th June 3 Jun 2015 (News)
  £8,000 - £12,000 136 1958 Morris Minor 1000 £5,000 - £7,000 137 1965 Fiat Nuova 500D £8,000 - £12,000 138 1986 Jaguar XJ-SC £8,000 - £10,000 139 1972 Volvo 1800ES Shooting Brake £13,000 - £18,000 140 1971 Bentley T1
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  Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 11-4-2015 11 Apr 2015 (News)
  If the 17" wheels fit around the front brakes then you could make the change. But that model may not be EC Type Approved with 17s and yes, you will have to disclose the 'modification' to your insurer. The 17” size is 225/60 R17 and 60 profile can make a surprisingly big difference to an SUV. The new
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  Rover P8 & P9 2 Aug 2013 (News)
  . This modification to the rear suspension that Spen King had put in place was the start of something much more ambitious: he designed a hydraulic ring main that not only served the rear self-levellers, but also acted a servo for the power steering and braking system – somewhat similar to the already employed