At the start of every new year, many of us often make resolutions as we aim to try and improve as a person.
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These are the best motoring destinations to visit today
The UK has an abundance of great stop-offs, cafes and attractions for avid motoring enthusiasts. But better still, many of these places offer something for people who aren’t keen on cars or motorcycles, meaning everyone can enjoy a day out.
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SWVaux wishes you a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year
SWVaux would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and we hope you all have a wonderful New Year!
Thank you for all of your support since 2022 and we look forward to seeing you in 2023!
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Electric and hybrid cars account for a third of cars made in the UK
UK car production rose again in November, with 80,091 cars rolling out of assembly lines. But it is still below pre-pandemic levels as the semiconductor shortage continues to batter the motor industry.
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Drivers warned over long queues during ‘frantic’ Christmas getaway
Drivers are being warned to prepare for long queues as millions of people embark on journeys to spend Christmas with friends and family.
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Christmas getaway fuel prices at record high
Drivers are being hit by record Christmas getaway fuel prices, new analysis shows.
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Motorists over 50 facing ‘steep’ rise in car insurance premiums
Drivers over the age of 50 are enduring significant increases in car insurance premiums, new figures have shown.
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Sunak refuses to rule out fuel duty hike, insisting it is a matter for Hunt
Rishi Sunak has refused to rule out the prospect of motorists facing a 12p-a-litre hike in fuel duty in March.
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Stellantis to produce one million electric motors a year in France by 2024
Stellantis has announced a ramp-up of electric motor production as it cements a joint venture at its manufacturing plant in Trémery, France.
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Car dealers make £2.6bn profit in 2021 in “best year for motor trade ever”
The UK’s top 100 most profitable car dealers made a combined £2.6bn in profit in 2021 – a huge increase of £950m compared to 2021.
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Christmas getaway traffic to build throughout week as 20m journeys expected
UK drivers are embarking on an estimated 20 million car trips to see friends and family in the run-up to Christmas Day.
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Smart motorway safety targets missed
Smart motorway safety targets for detecting stranded vehicles are being missed, a regulator has found.
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Top Gear ‘fully investigating’ accident that led to Andrew Flintoff injury
Top Gear has stressed “all health and safety procedures” were followed ahead of host Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff’s injury during filming and confirmed the incident is being “fully investigated”.
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Vauxhall Mokka Electric upgraded with extra power and range
Vauxhall has introduced a new 54kWh battery on the Mokka Electric, with the range increasing to 252 miles (WLTP) – an improvement of 20% over the outgoing 50kWh unit.
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UK regions with the most disqualified drivers revealed
The areas of the UK with the highest number of disqualified drivers in 2021 have been revealed.
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Top Gear host Andrew Flintoff injured in accident while filming show
Top Gear presenter Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff was injured and taken to hospital to receive medical treatment after being involved in an accident while filming for the show.
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Vehicle breakdowns hit record levels on freezing roads
Vehicle breakdowns reached record levels on Monday due to freezing conditions across the UK.
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Stellantis to supply all-electric vehicle production at Ellesmere Port with new maritime logistics service
Stellantis is launching a new maritime logistics service, in partnership with Suardíaz and Peel Ports, in order to supply parts to our Ellesmere Port manufacturing plant and reduce carbon emissions in line with our Dare Forward 2030 Strategic Plan.
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40 YEARS YOUNG: Vauxhall reveals the life goals Brits think should be achieved by 40
Learning to drive, buying a house, and starting a family are among the life goals more than half of Brits think should be achieved by the time they turn 40, according to research* by Vauxhall.
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Drivers warned over Christmas getaway traffic hotspots
Drivers are being warned to expect lengthy traffic jams on major routes in the run-up to Christmas.
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