The proportion of car occupants killed in crashes who were not wearing a seatbelt has reached the highest level on record, figures show.
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Astra GSe revealed as 222bhp plug-in hatchback and estate
Following the recent announcement that Vauxhall will introduce GSe as a new electrified performance sub-brand, the brand is today announcing the first models to launch with a GSe version – the All-New Vauxhall Astra GSe and the All-New Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer GSe.
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11 hurt as vehicle at car meet hits bystanders
Eleven people were injured when a car hit bystanders at what was thought to be a car meet in Scunthorpe.
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2022 Business Car Awards: All-New Vauxhall Astra named ‘Best Family Car’
The All-New Vauxhall Astra has won the ‘Best Family Car’ category at the 2022 Business Car Awards.
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Young drivers hit with £385 year-on-year jump in car running costs
The cost of running a car for young drivers has risen by an average of £385 in the past year, according to new figures.
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The majority of drivers are against relaxing MOT rules
Drivers have serious concerns about Government proposals to relax MOT rules to ease the cost-of-living crisis, a new survey suggests.
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Fuel prices fall to the lowest level since mid-May
Fuel prices at UK forecourts have fallen to the lowest level since mid-May.
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Vauxhall GSe electrified performance sub-brand launched
Vauxhall is committed to going electric and will offer an electrified version of every model on sale by 2024 and only sell 100% electric vehicles from 2028.
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Queen Elizabeth II unique 1982 Vauxhall Viceroy
Vauxhall was one of the marques most associated with Queen Elizabeth II. A total of five Griffin-badged, six-cylinder shooting brakes entered Royal service, including PA and PC Crestas and this 1982 Viceroy that John Worth now owns.
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
We are deeply saddened that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has passed away and express our sincere condolences.
Our thoughts are with The Royal Family at this sad time.
Motoring
Cost-of-living crisis creating risk to road safety, warns Halfords boss
The boss of Halfords has warned that the cost-of-living crisis is creating “a risk to road safety” as drivers buy older cars and struggle with maintenance costs.
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Petrol drivers still getting ‘raw deal’ despite record fall in pump prices
Petrol drivers continue to get a “raw deal” at the pumps despite a record price drop last month, according to new analysis.
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Vauxhall Corsa retains its place as UK’s best-selling car
The award-winning Vauxhall Corsa remains the UK’s best-selling new car, according to the latest new car registration figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Used car prices rise again with ‘no crash in sight’
Used car values have risen for the 29th month in a row, quashing fears of a crash in prices.
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Liz Truss could axe mandatory motorway speed limits if she becomes PM
Liz Truss suggests she is “prepared” to look into scrapping mandatory speed limits on motorways as prime minister.
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Vauxhall Combo-e Life named ‘Best Electric MPV’ at What Car? Electric Car Awards 2022
The Vauxhall Combo Electric Life has been named the UK’s ‘Best Electric MPV’ at the annual What Car? Electric Car Awards.
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