The Bloodhound LSR team has managed to get their car up to 334mph on the Hakskeenpan desert drag strip – the highest speed it’s ever hit.
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PSA and FCA agree 50/50 merger that will create the world’s fourth-largest automaker
Groupe PSA and FCA have agreed to work on a 50:50 merger that will effectively lead to the creation of the fourth-largest automaker in the world, with 8.7 million cars sold annually.
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Fiat Chrysler confirms merger talks with PSA group
Italian-American firm Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has confirmed that it is in talks with French rival PSA – which owns Vauxhall – over a tie-up to create one of the world’s biggest carmaker.
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DfT calls for long-term local road funding to battle potholes
The Department for Transport is pushing the Treasury to guarantee local road funding for several years at a time instead of annually.
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Smart Motorways to be Reviewed Following Investigation
The government is to review the safety of smart motorways, following an investigation by the Telegraph.
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Vauxhall Continues Electrification Offensive: 8 Electrified Models by 2021
Vauxhall continues to push ahead with its large-scale electrification offensive. As early as 2021, it will offer a total of eight electrified vehicles.
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Vauxhall Veteran Takes on London to Brighton Run for 64th time
Vauxhall Motors is fielding two pre-1905 cars from its Heritage Collection in this year’s Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, one of which has entered the famous event at least 64 times since 1927.
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Vauxhall Astra Takes First Place In Fleet World WLTP Challenge
The new Vauxhall Astra has been named the most efficient vehicle in the Fleet World WLTP Challenge, achieving an outstanding 85mpg.
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October Bonus Ball: Win an EZ Car Care The Ultimate Starter Kit
Our monthly bonus ball games and raffles are a great way to help support the club… and in the process, you may get lucky!
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German Parliament Rejects Plans for Speed Limits On Autobahn
The German parliament has rejected a proposal by the country’s Green Party to introduce a 130 km/h (80 mph) speed limit on unrestricted sections of the Autobahn.
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Perfect Combo: Vauxhall Named Double Winner At Parkers New Car Awards
Vauxhall’s highly-successful Combo Cargo and Combo Life models have received further praise at the Parkers New Car Awards 2020, sealing a category win each.
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Price of petrol is 7p a litre too expensive at the pumps
The RAC is urging fuel retailers big and small to reflect the drop in the wholesale price of unleaded with a significant cut at the pumps.
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Vauxhall Corsa-e’s Lead Engineer: ‘It’s Fun To Drive With No Compromises’
Vauxhall’s all-new Corsa-e made its very first visit to the UK last month to demonstrate its usability, practicality and accessibility to a range of potential buyers.
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Safety organisation slams ‘out-of-date’ eyesight test for driving
GEM Motoring Assist says the current eyesight test for drivers is long out of date and not fit for purpose. GEM is calling for a detailed check of every driver’s visual acuity and field of view every 10 years.
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CRACKDOWN ON THE CAR FINANCING INDUSTRY TO SAVE DRIVERS £165M
Car financing is set to face a crackdown saving drivers £165m, the UK’s financial regulator has announced.
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Opel presents new Corsa-e Rally at German Rally Championship finale
Development of the Opel Corsa-e Rally has begun as planned.
The Corsa-e Rally powered by a 50 kWh battery is currently undergoing numerous endurance and performance tests at the Test Center in Dudenhofen to ensure that the 136hp Corsa-e Rally with 260 Nm of torque meets the high standards of the ADAC Opel e-Rally Cup.
The debut of the world’s first rally brand cup for electric cars is scheduled for late summer 2020. The first Cup season will include at least eight events over the year into 2021, primarily within the framework of the German Rally Championship (DRM). The final schedule is planned to be announced at the Essen Motor Show (November 30 – December 8, 2019).
The Opel Corsa-e Rally will already be presented to participants and media representatives next weekend (October 18-19) at the 2019 DRM season finale, the ADAC 3-Städte Rallye around Freyung in Lower Bavaria. Presentation of the ADAC Opel e-Rally Cup and the associated Opel and ADAC joint promotion concept is scheduled for Friday at 1 p.m. for the teams and at 2 p.m. for media representatives.
The electric racing car will be on display in the Freyung service area on both rally days. Opel Motorsport Director Jörg Schrott will be on site and available to answer any questions from interested parties and journalists.
“Until now the German rally scene was able to read about the Opel Corsa-e Rally and admire the vehicle for the first time at the official world premiere at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt – and now we are pleased to present our show car to the rally teams at the DRM season finale. Some potential participants, some of them from abroad, will travel to the ADAC 3-Städte Rallye specifically to see the vehicle and learn more about our forward-looking concept on site. We’re looking forward to the contact and interaction with the teams,“ says Jörg Schrott.
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Production of new Corsa Starts in Zaragoza
The sixth generation of the Corsa is now rolling off the production line at the Spanish Groupe PSA plant in Zaragoza
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Pollution cut at Hopsots after reduction in speed limit
Lower speed limits in five poor air quality hotspots has reduced air pollution, says the Welsh government.
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Vauxhall’s New Astra and Corsa Outshine the Rest with Efficient LED Technology
As part of Vauxhall’s ongoing commitment to reduce CO2 emissions, the manufacturer has revealed information on the impressive, energy-saving LED headlight technology available in its new Astra and all-new Corsa models.
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Governmentconsider pay-as-you-go road pricing to fill car tax black hole
Drivers could be charged on a pay-as-you-go basis in the future as the Government looks to fill a £40 billion hole in motoring taxes.
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