Primed ready for this Sunday’s Virtual London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, Vauxhall Heritage’s 1903 5hp ‘Light Car’ – the world’s oldest four-seat Vauxhall – was brought together with the first Mokka-e to appear in the UK yesterday, the cars neatly booking-ending 117 years of technology from Britain’s oldest surviving car brand.
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Vauxhall Intellilux LED Lights Bring Daylight To Dark Winter Months
Darkness arrives an hour earlier now the clocks have been put back, but Vauxhall is committed to extending daylight hours with its adaptive LED headlamp technology.
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Car insurance myths could see millions of drivers risk fines
Drivers across the UK could be risking fines, points on their licence or higher premiums by falling for car insurance myths, according to new research.
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Smart motorways cause confusion for the majority of UK drivers
Less than half (48%) of UK motorists know the rules for using smart motorways, a new survey suggests.
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Breath tests sink to the lowest level on record amid police cuts
Roadside breath tests for drink-driving have fallen to their lowest level on record amid police cuts, new figures show.
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Opel Corsa-e Rally: Safety First
As the first car manufacturer worldwide, Opel is currently developing a fully electric rally car for use in a national championship.
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Vauxhall Scores Hat-Trick At 2021 Parkers New Car Awards
Vauxhall has scooped three awards at this year’s Parkers New Car Awards.
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PSA-FCA merger set for EU approval
Groupe PSA (PSA) and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) are reportedly set to win EU approval for their merger and create ‘Stellantis’.
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How can I get my car winter-ready?
It’s safe to say that it feels like winter is well and truly on its way. The clocks have changed, the weather is getting wetter and colder and the roads are getting grittier. It’s a perfect cocktail of car-eating conditions, which is why now is the perfect time to give your pride and joy a much-earned pre-winter check over. Though winter is still technically some way off, now is a great time to get your car ready.
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Police launch campaign to crack down on uninsured drivers
Police forces across the UK are launching a national effort to bring down the number of uninsured drivers on the roads.
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Vauxhall Wins Editor’s Choice Award At 2020 Business Car Awards
Vauxhall has won the Editor’s Choice category at the 2020 Business Car awards, impressing the industry title with its cost-efficient vehicle range and excellent customer service.
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Cancelling the clock change could reduce road deaths
Annual road deaths in the UK could be cut by 4.5% by scrapping the October clock change, according to a road safety charity.
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Fast & Furious franchise to reach end of the road ‘after two more films’
The long-running Fast & Furious movie franchise is to come to an end after two more films, according to reports.
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Vauxhall Offers 15% Off All Accessories for a Limited Time Only
Vauxhall is offering 15% off the price of all genuine and approved accessories until 30th November.
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Government drops graduated driving licences plan
Plans to limit what new drivers can do on the road have been scrapped despite research suggesting it could save lives.
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Vauxhall introduces 48-hour test drive programme on Corsa-e
Vauxhall is offering potential buyers a 48-hour test drive in the all-electric Corsa-e for a limited time only.
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PSA launches Eurorepar Reliance tyre range
Groupe PSA UK has added a new family of tyres to its Eurorepar programme, giving motorists a wider choice of quality tyres to choose from when visiting retailers.
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Loophole over mobile phone use by drivers set to be closed
A loophole which can allow drivers to escape punishment for hand-held phone use if they are taking a photo or playing a game will be closed under plans announced by the Government.
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Motorists back tougher sentences for killer drivers
The majority of motorists back tougher prison sentences for killer drivers, a new survey suggests.
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Keyless car technology fuels rise in car theft
Keyless technology has been the driving force behind a rise in car thefts over the past four years, according to new data.
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