UK drivers put the brakes on stability

From: Birmingham Mail | Date: May 25, 2007 | Copyright information

ALTHOUGH life-saving anti-lock brakes are now mandatory on all new cars, optional electronic stability control is being snubbed by UK motorists.

Now a major campaign to promote its uptake has been launched.

Research reveals that British buyers are almost at the bottom of the league table for the fitment of the life-saving technology.

The European Commission is looking to make ESC mandatory on all new cars by 2012.

Gunter Verheuge...

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