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  Hollywood Stunt Drivers Adopt Simple British Seatbelt Safety Device 10 Jan 2010 (News)
  ' in BBC's Top Gear.  The road safety charity BRAKE also recently gave the device a 'highly commended' award, in acknowledgement of the many saved lives and positive crash test data provided by the manufacturers. CG Lock facts- The CG Lock secures the seatbelt
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  Peugeot 307 Specs and Prices 2 Apr 2001 (News)
  mpg of 54.3. A new 70bhp 1.4 litre HDI diesel and a 110bhp 2.0 litre HDI diesel will be launched in late summer. All 307s will have six airbags: front, side and curtain; ABS with electronic brake force distribution and emergency brake assist; active anti-whiplash front seat head
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  Toyota to sell heritage parts 15 Jan 2020 (News)
  , weatherstrips and front emblems. For the A80 model this includes headlamps, door handles and brake boosters.
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  MoT Data for Paisley 6 May 2014 (News)
  as in most other areas, but both suspension and brakes have increased failure rates in PA over the national average. The rest of the tables show plenty of red numbers, meaning below average performance for most registration years and most car makers. Very few pre-1990 cars were tested, again showing
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  Which? launches car fault report tool 24 Jul 2013 (News)
  (VOSA). The hope is that particularly dangerous problems will lead to a recall for free-of-charge repair. If you have suffered a fault or issue with your car which affected safety, like for instance a steering problem, an electrical problem, a brake issue or a fire
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  Worldwide Mercedes Benz Recall 31 Mar 2005 (News)
  control unit software is to enhance the on-board power supply. In addition, the braking systems on E-Class, SL-Class and CLS-Class models from the production period June 2001 to March 2005 are also to be updated. Customers are being informed in writing. Mercedes-Benz has set up a special hotline to answer
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  137mph Vauxhall Zafira 7-Seater 27 Feb 2001 (News)
  and dampers and the Electronic Stability and Traction Control systems have been re-programmed to intervene later. Wheels and tyres have grown to 17 inch with 225/45 R17 tyres to accommodate 16 inch ventilated front disc brakes. Who would want such a family car? In a reference to the 175mph
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  We have a go at the Audi Driving Experience 5 Nov 2015 (News)
  – brake and avoid. This activity requires you to drive flat out at a set of cones and then, at the last possible second, brake as hard as possible and swerve around them – something that feels wholly unnatural and, first time around, a little scary. It simulates driving down a motorway
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  Campbell’s DB4 GT for sale at Goodwood Revival 12 Sep 2019 (News)
  . For many, the DB4 was the ultimate Gran Turismo of its time. Introduced in 1958, marrying state-of-the-art British engineering, it featured a new steel platform chassis with disc brakes all round and a race-developed twin-cam six-cylinder engine. An aluminium body designed by Carrozzeria Touring
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  Volvo to replace batteries with nano powered body panels 17 Oct 2013 (News)
  . It is claimed that the nano panels can be charged from a standard plug socket or energised by the use of brake regeneration.  It is claimed that the nano panels can be charged from a standard plug socket or energised by the use of a brake regeneration system. It is also said
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  Proton Clearance Sale. At Least £2,000 Off 23 Sep 2008 (News)
  . £8,495 for the manual and £8,995 for the automatic. Up to £2,800 off the list price. The GEN-2 offers Lotus design, a firm ride and responsive handling. GEN-2’s 1.6 litre Lotus engineered CamPro engine offers 110bhp and 148Nm of torque. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS
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  3 Years Free VED For KIA Sportage 12 Sep 2008 (News)
  with 2.0 petrol or diesel versions in either 2WD or 4WD with the range starting at £13,995 for the XE 2WD and moving up to £19,195 for CRDi TITAN 4WD. All models have anti-lock brakes and electronic brake force distribution as standard, as well as air conditioning, electric windows, USB
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  Export success as Europeans buy Car Parts from UK online supplier 26 Aug 2008 (News)
  vehicles - every day.” A set of brake discs and pads for a prestige vehicle in Europe can cost well over £250, or the equivalent of around 317. Similar parts bought online from the UK can cost less than a £100 (126). Even after taking in to account around £30
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  Save £8,000 on Jaguar XK8s or Lease from £652 a month. 17 Oct 2005 (News)
  of £19,470. APR 8.9% Added extras for this model include: Crossed Drill Brembo Discs, Brembo Silver Brake Calipers, Alloy Space Save Wheel, F9 R10X20 Sepang, Sepang Brembo Brake Pack (XK8), Black Hood, Carbon Fibre Veneer. Jaguar XK8 4.2 S Coupe
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  Your Chance to Drive Classic American Muscle on UK Tracks 22 Jul 2013 (News)
  to the test, pushing the cars to the limit in a real race track environment, challenging their performance in acceleration, braking, cornering and high speed driving. (All driving is carried out under expert ARDS instruction.) For those who want to feel the thrill of a classic muscle car but would
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  Nissan X-Trail Arrives 1st October from £16,800 15 Aug 2001 (News)
  on that of the Skyline GT-R. ·Every X-TRAIL comes equipped with two airbags, side airbags (Sport and SE+), anti-lock brakes with EBD and brake assist, electric windows all round, electric sunroof and door mirrors, remote central locking with anti-hijack, 3-point centre rear seatbelt, plus ISOFIX child-seat
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  Advent Calendar Competition Day Five Prize - Haynes Juke Manual 5 Dec 2017 (News)
  . The practical step-by-step instructions and clear photos are easy to follow and provide information on maintenance, servicing, fault finding, the MoT, brakes, electrics and Haynes tips to make many tasks easier. For more information on this and other Haynes products
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  BCA to Auction Supercharged Ariel Atom on 28th May 23 May 2014 (News)
  specification includes 16" Alloy Wheels, Aero Deflectors, Quaife Limited Slip Differential, upgraded 3” Seatbelts, Quick Release Boss Steering Wheel and uprated Alcon brakes. It was built in 2008 by the Ariel Motor Company based in Crewkerne, Somerset, has covered less than 10,000 miles from new
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  MoT Data for Perth 6 May 2014 (News)
  Fewer than 100,000 cars were tested in Perth (PH) areas in the period which our data covers, and a lot of the numbers below are red, meaning below average MoT performance. The failure rate for brakes is 49% higher than the UK average, and is 32% higher for steering
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  As many as 68% of cars have underinflated tyres 23 Jun 2011 (News)
  and braking performance than those with the correct pressure. Additionally, fuel economy is decreased when driving on underinflated tyres. Overcompensating for low pressures is also a problem, with 14% of cars being driven with at least one overinflated tyre. Overinflated tyres wear unevenly and more