Three of the UK’s big four supermarket chains have announced that they are dropping their fuel prices.
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More than 11 million drivers have forgotten to MOT their car
An estimated 11.6 million UK motorists have forgotten to MOT their cars before the previous certificate had expired, according to a recent study.
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Nearly a third of drivers don’t know which fuel will power their next car
A third of drivers don’t know whether to go for petrol, diesel or electric when they purchase their next car, according to a new survey.
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Footage shows Flintoff’s high-speed crash during Top Gear drag race
Top Gear presenter Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff screamed “I’m running out of runway” seconds before his high-speed crash at Elvington Airfield last year.
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Car dependency rises due to lack of viable alternatives
More than a third of UK drivers (35%) say they are more dependent on using their car than 12 months ago, with public transport too often seen as an expensive and unreliable alternative, according to data released as part of the latest RAC Report on Motoring.
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Driving theory test gets a shake-up
The driving theory test is being updated to make it more reflective of real-world driving conditions.
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THINK! campaign calls on young men to step in and stop their mates from drink driving
Young men are over-represented in alcohol-related deaths and serious injuries on the road.
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Opel Returning To Japan In 2021 With Corsa, Combo Life And Grandland X
Opel continues its expansion outside Europe with a return to the Japanese market announced for 2021.
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Car park dings could cost motorists £1.5 billion per year
Motorists could be spending a whopping £1.5 billion each year on damage caused by car park prangs.
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A million drivers admit to using mobiles on every car journey
One is Six drivers have admitted to breaking the law at some point in the last year by using their phone while driving.
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GM will be retiring the Holden brand in Australia and New Zealand.
With a heavy heart, Holden announced today that General Motors will be retiring the Holden brand in Australia and New Zealand.
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Drink-drive crashes on the increase as roadside testing is halved in 10 years
The number of crashes on UK roads involving a drink-driver has increased 4%, according to the latest official data.
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Geneva Motor Show hangs in balance due to coronavirus
Geneva Motor Show organisers have said the event will still be going ahead as planned, despite the deepening coronavirus crisis cancelling a technology show in Europe.
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‘No plans’ to reintroduce tolls on Severn crossings
The UK Government said it has “no plans” to reintroduce tolls or charges on the Severn Crossings, after a suggestion a congestion charge was being considered for the two bridges.
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Learners in the dark over nighttime driving as 100,000 miss out on vital lessons
More than 100,000 learner drivers a year are missing out on vital knowledge by sitting their test without ever having practised in the dark.
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New Corsa Wins “Connected Car Award”
Vauxhall has once again collected a prominent award for its all-new Corsa, receiving the Connected Car Award 2019 in the small and compact car category.
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Ban on sale of petrol and diesel vehicles could come in 2032
A ban on the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars could be just 12 years away.
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Erhard Schnell, Opel Designer, Dies Aged 92
Erhard Schnell died last weekend in Trebur, Hesse.
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Car insurance ‘auto renewal’ costs motorists £674million
Drivers are being hit with heavy penalties if they don’t shop around for car insurance, according to research by MoneySuperMarket.
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Holzer and Michelin become partners for ADAC Opel e-Rally Cup
Opel Motorsport has extended the long-standing cooperation with Holzer Motorsport.
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