Fans blow conch shells, bang out a rhythm on steel brake-drums, and tote all-day liquid picnics of cold beer and rum.

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Several commentators have pointed out that this could put the brake on commercial lending, and this in turn might hit the big football clubs.

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Batteries, tires and brake components, for example, wear out after only a few years.

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Cars on the roads can already park themselves, brake automatically and alert a driver if they are slipping out of a lane.

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However, disaster struck on lap 26 when a brake failure forced the German's car onto the gravel and out of the race.

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"Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the park position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate, " stated NHTSA documents.

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It features similar exterior colors, carbon-fiber elements inside and out, enhanced leather equipment and numerous acid-green accents on items such as the brake calipers, illuminated sill plates, interior stitching and instrument cluster needles.

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Their feelings spiral out of control at the slightest push, like a car parked on a steep hill without an emergency brake.

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