Vehicle thefts in England and Wales rocketed by almost 60 percent in the 2017/18 financial year, new data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has revealed. (more…)
3 in 4 tyre failure crashes could be prevented by ‘simple checks’
Almost three-quarters of tyre-related motorway incidents could be avoided if drivers carried out simple checks, according to new research.
Private parking firms issue record number of tickets
Private parking firms issued a record number of tickets during the 2017/18 financial year, according to new figures.
Grandland X Gains New PSA Diesel Engine, PHEV Option From 2020
The Grandland X welcomes a new 1.5-liter turbodiesel, which replaces the old 120PS 1.6-liter unit. (more…)
50mph speed limit to be introduced on the M4 at Newport
A new 50mph speed limit is to be introduced on the stretch of the M4 passing through the Brynglas Tunnels as part of an effort to tackle pollution the Welsh Government has been announced.
German state willing to help Opel keep factory open
The German state of Thuringia has indicated that it could be willing to support Opel in a bid to help the ailing carmaker keep one of its at-risk plants open. (more…)
‘Operation Tramline’ arrives in Wales
All four police forces in Wales are using an unmarked HGV, provided by Highways England, to catch dangerous drivers on the country’s motorways and main trunk roads. (more…)
Half of British drivers think speeding is ‘acceptable’
Half of all British drivers think it is acceptable to break the speed limit, new research has shown. (more…)
Councils call for more funding as roads continue to worsen
Councils have asked for more government to provide long-term road maintenance funding after data from the RAC showed that torrid weather conditions caused the third-highest proportion of pothole-related breakdowns in 12 years this winter. (more…)
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Vauxhall Astra facelift spied for the first time with new front
The Vauxhall Astra is one of the most popular cars in the family hatchback segment, but has often struggled to register an impact, which could explain why Vauxhall is readying a facelift of the stylish car.
1,200 drivers banned in 12 months for using phones at the wheel
Almost 1,200 drivers have been disqualified for using their phones behind the wheel since the introduction of stricter penalties last year.
The law was changed in March 2017 to impose a fine of up to £200 and six penalty points on any motorist caught using a handheld mobile phone while driving. As a result, drivers who have had their licence for less than two years can be banned for a single offence.
Since the introduction of the new rules, the government has disqualified 582 offenders who had held their licence for less than two years. A further 599 drivers who had more than two years’ experience were also banned.
Vauxhall confirms cut in dealer numbers
Vauxhall is to terminate all its dealer contracts from April 2019 and will re-franchise its entire dealership network, with some dealers facing cuts.
Fuel prices could fall in April as oil production ramps up
The cost of fuel could fall again in April as an increase US oil production threatens to bring oil prices down, according to the RAC. (more…)
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Vauxhall Adds Ultimate Trim Levels To Grandland X And Astra Hatch
Vauxhall’s latest addition to the Vauxhall X family, the Grandland X SUV, already has a high level of technology making it a true contender in the booming SUV segment. The latest trim level goes above and beyond, offering drivers the highest levels of specification. (more…)
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More than a quarter of Brits have had their car vandalised
More than a quarter of UK drivers have had their car vandalised, according to the latest research.
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Second Severn bridge to be renamed
The government has announced that the Second Severn Crossing will be renamed later this year and become The Prince of Wales Bridge at a special ceremony.
Convoy Detail: Spring Performance Action Day
We plan on meeting at 7am at Magor Services on Saturday 7 April to convoy to Castle Coombe for Spring Performance Action Day.
Green light given to turn Top Gear Test Track into housing estate
It’s official. Dunsfold Aerodrome, more popularly known as the Top Gear Test Track, will be demolished to make way for a housing estate that will feature 1,800 new homes. (more…)
INVESTMENT IN LUTON PLANT TO PRODUCE A BRAND NEW VIVARO BY 2019
As the European LCV market leader, Groupe PSA intends to strengthen its market share in this segment in Europe and accelerate its development in the other regions. The increase in manufacturing capacity in the compact vans segment will supply our customers from the Luton plant by 2019 in addition to the existing Hordain facility in France. (more…)
Corsas targeted by thieves stealing the front end!
Vauxhall Corsas have been hit by a spate of thefts in the North-east of England where motorists have had the front end of their car stolen. (more…)
