Vauxhall’s famous Heritage Collection and Archive are set to move from the company’s Griffin House site next month, as plans develop to create an all-new public-facing Heritage Centre in the future.
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Vauxhall Astra Named ‘Used Car of the Year’ By CarBuyer
Vauxhall’s Astra has won the ‘Used Car of the Year’ at the Carbuyer Best Cars 2021 awards, thanks to its impressive combination of comfort, great driving dynamics and low running costs.
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Motorists submitting more than 35 dashcam videos to UK police each day
Drivers across the country submit more than 35 dashcam videos of potential traffic offenses being committed to UK police forces each day.
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Vauxhall Corsa gets price drops for 2021
Vauxhall has announced updates to the Corsa range that will see updated styling, new engines, more trim choices and lower prices.
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Speeding increased during the first lockdown, government data confirms
A reduction in traffic levels during the first coronavirus lockdown saw a seven per cent increase in the number of drivers speeding, new government data shows.
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Ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans brought forward to 2030
Sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans will be phased out by 2030, Boris Johnson has confirmed as he set out his 10-point plan for a “green industrial revolution”.
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One in six drivers exceeds 100mph
One in six drivers admits to driving at speeds above 100mph, a new survey suggests.
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Treasury ‘looking to road pricing’ as sales of electric cars rise
Motorists could be charged for using Britain’s roads under plans reportedly being considered by Chancellor Rishi Sunak.
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Nearly half of UK drivers putting off essential car maintenance in 2020
Close to half of UK motorists have delayed servicing their cars or performing essential maintenance during 2020, a new survey has found.
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Expired Driving Licences Automatically Extended by 11 months
Photocard licences or entitlement to drive that expires between 1 February and 31 December 2020 have been extended for 11 months from the date of expiry.
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Drivers say coronavirus crisis has made car access more important
Access to a car has become more important to the majority of drivers (57%) due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new survey.
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Vauxhall Confirms New Crossland Prices and Specifications as Order Books Open
Vauxhall has released prices and specifications for the new Crossland with order banks now open. The new Crossland will start from £19,060 on-the-road in SE trim, with first customer deliveries of the compact SUV starting in early 2021.
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Vauxhall Vivaro-e Named Van of the Year at Inaugural What Car? Van Awards
Vauxhall has dominated the inaugural What Car? Van Awards, taking home several category wins, alongside the top prize as the all-new Vivaro-e was being named Overall Van of the Year and Electric Van of the Year.
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Drivers set to enjoy fuel price cut as low oil demand drives down cost
Low demand for oil in October should lead to fuel cuts of up to 5p per litre within the next two weeks, according to the RAC.
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UK Illustrators Come Together to Broaden Appeal of Electric Vehicles
A new campaign from Vauxhall Motors is ‘switching up’ the electric vehicle industry with a burst of colour and creativity. The eye-catching creative campaign, which sees 24 up-and-coming British Illustrators collaborate to create a digital stop-motion artwork, aims to drive active consideration of Vauxhall’s first electric vehicle, the all new Corsa-e, and get more people excited about electric vehicles in general.
Despite electric vehicle sales growing fast, there is still work to be done when it comes to showcasing the diverse ways and places in which an electric vehicle can be used, and the variety of lifestyles they are suited to. For this campaign each artist was commissioned to create an illustrated world in their own inimitable style, with the Corsa-e sitting centre screen, thus showcasing Vauxahll’s very first electric car in a mind boggling variety of different scenarios each with a unique story behind them.
Kyle Platts, known among other things for his ‘Vibe Consultant’ comic strip in the Guardian, provided a frame for the project entitled ‘All Good Signs’. Kyle commented: “My contribution was inspired by my own love for driving around the UK on summer road trips. I wanted to celebrate the exploration of the countryside and all the visual stimulus that it brings, from rolling landscapes to road sign iconography.”
Peter Hope, Marketing Director at Vauxhall Motors commented: “To celebrate the launch of the Corsa-e we wanted to show that electric vehicles can do all the things ICE vehicles can, in the same number of varied scenarios. It’s been fantastic to collaborate with such exciting and diverse British talent to help us get more people talking about zero-emissions vehicles.”
Seb Underhill, Creative Director at Creative Communications agency, 33Seconds, commented: “Our goal with this campaign was to break the mould of traditional electric vehicle marketing, providing Vauxhall with an array of incredible, visually arresting images that embody the Corsa-e’s ‘Switch It Up” tagline. The campaign allowed us to tell an authentic story about the car, through the unique perspective of some of the UK’s most exciting creative talent.”