The brakes on a third of all cars could fail without notice, a new report warns. Tests carried out by independent service garages on behalf of car care company, Comma, found 1 in 2 motorists had defective braking systems, with 29 percent of them so poor they were unintentionally risking their lives every day.
>> moreThe Gravett name needs little introduction to motoring journalists. Some of you, however, may not be aware that for the past few years the ex-British Touring Car Champion has been applying his intimate understanding of car control to more pressing issues of road safety and accident prevention.
>> moreTouring car hero Matt Neal, celebrates his second consecutive British Touring Car Championship win at Silverstone. Driving his Castrol EDGE-supported Team Halfords Honda Integra, he had once again won the Dunlop MSA BTCC by the first round of the day.
>> more[PIC=986:left]Antonov, a European automotive technology company, is presenting its innovative 2-speed supercharger drive system at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show running Tuesday 31 October to Friday 3 November 2006 at the Las Vegas Convention Centre.
>> moreAt the 2006 Paris Motor Show Aston Martin debuts a new automated manual transmission option for the V8 Vantage – Sportshift.
>> more[PIC=937:left]The well-known BMW styling specialist breyton design is extending its wheel rim range with a further beautiful creation.
>> moreThe active safety system that could save 400 lives in the UK
>> more[PIC=911:left]The Ultrac Sessanta, a new collaboration with Giugiaro Design, is Vredestein’s latest entry in the ultra-high performance tyre segment. Incorporating all the assets of the Ultrac series as a basis, the Ultrac Sessanta is further optimised for optimal steering and handling.
>> more[PIC=900:left]The addition of the recently-launched S.drive tyre from Japanese manufacturer Yokohama means that the three-strong ‘.drive’ range now offers something for everyone when it comes to choosing tyres. The A.drive, C.drive and S.drive tyres are the culmination of Yokohama’s experience and expertise at developing tyres for car manufacturers, for the replacement and aftermarkets and, of course, for motorsport.
>> more[PIC=868:left]When it comes to the disciplines of performance, handling and spectacular body design the world’s most exclusive sports cars like the Porsche Carrera GT, Mercedes SLR, Ferrari Enzo or Lamborghini Murcielago rarely leave anything to be desired
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