More than four in 10 motorists are at risk of drink-driving on New Year’s Day, according to new research.
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New law could see car insurance premiums fall
A new law has been passed that is expected to help reduce consumers’ car insurance premiums.
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More than half a million potholes reported to councils last year
More than half a million potholes were reported by members of the public to local authorities for repair last year, according to new research.
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Number of cars off the road hit a record high in 2018
The number of cars declared off the road with a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) has risen dramatically over the last 10 years.
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Pothole compensation has quadrupled this year
This year has seen the amount of compensation paid out for pothole damage quadruple compared with last year’s figures.
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Merry Christmas from SWVaux
We would like to wish all Club members a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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New standards arrive to protect driverless cars from hackers
The government has announced a new standard for cyber security that aims to protect driverless cars from the threat of hacking.
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One in five thinks drink-driving is acceptable if you ‘feel fine’
Almost a fifth of motorists believe it’s sometimes acceptable to drink-drive, as long as you “feel fine”.
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London mayor: Formula 1 race in the capital ‘should be possible’
A grand Prix in London has been little more than a pipe dream for several years but it is an option F1 owner Liberty Media has continued to explore.
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Vauxhall Gives Customers A Genuine Reason To Ditch The In-Laws This Festive Season
Vauxhall is urging customers to ditch the in-laws and hot foot it down to its New Year Sales event running from Boxing Day to Monday 7th January 2019.
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More than a million cars deemed ‘dangerous’ by new MOT test
More than one million cars have failed their MOT due to ‘dangerous’ defects since the new, more stringent testing procedure was introduced earlier this year.
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Vauxhall Motors ‘Carries British Business’ With New Combo Cargo Campaign
Vauxhall Motors has launched a new through-the-line campaign for its new Combo Cargo, the van that ‘Carries British Business.’
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Speeds Camera installed on both Severn crossings
The new cameras, which are now in place on the approach to both bridges, are there to enforce the temporary speed limits on the narrow lanes which will be in place until work is finished next year.
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Ken Block’s Gymkhana 10 Video is Here
Ken Block’s Gymkhana videos never fail to rake in the YouTube views, and perhaps none have been so anticipated as Gymkhana 10.
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Government-funded charging points to get smart tech next summer
All government-funded home charging points for electric vehicles will have to use so-called ‘smart’ technology from July 2019, the government has said.
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Bloodhound is saved! Land speed record might still happen
The Bloodhound land speed record project might not be dead after all following an eleventh-hour sale of the programme.
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Christmas gridlock forecast as drivers make 20 million festive trips
Gridlock is set to ensure this week as drivers prepare to make more than 20 million leisure journeys in the run-up to Christmas.
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Vauxhall Combo Cargo Is What Van? Light Commercial Vehicle of the Year 2019
Vauxhall’s all-new Combo Cargo van has been awarded What Van? Light Commercial Vehicle of the Year 2019, a title reserved for the outstanding model debut of the previous 12 months. The class-leading Combo Cargo doubled up on accolades by winning the coveted Light Van of the Year 2019 title.
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Eco car names could confuse diesel drivers, warns motoring group
A drivers’ group has warned that confusing branding could cause issues for motorists as cities crack down on older, more polluting vehicles.
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‘Long Ranger’ speed camera catches 1,200 motorists in first month
Footage of Britain’s biggest and newest speed camera dubbed the ‘Long Ranger’ has been released by police.
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