Car theft is on the rise once again in England and Wales with keyless entry systems said to be the among the biggest causes.
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UK traffic expected to rise by 50 percent by 2050
A Department for Transport (DfT) study into future traffic congestion found that the number of vehicles on the road could increase by between 17 to 51 percent in the 35 years from 2015 to 2050.
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Jeremy Clarkson returns to Who Wants to be a Millionaire in 2019
Jeremy Clarkson will be returning to ITV’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire for 10 brand new episodes in 2019.
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Chancellor criticised for not doing enough to help curb rising fuel prices
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Phillip Hammond has been criticised after hinting that the eight-year freeze on fuel duty could end amid petrol prices being at a four-year high.
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UK driving licence ‘may not be valid in EU’ after no-deal Brexit
UK drivers could be faced with difficulties when driving in continental Europe after Brexit if the UK fails to reach a deal. (more…)
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Chemical Spill at Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port
Emergency services were deployed to Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port factory this morning (Thursday, September 13) following reports of the spillage.
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Network Q iVendi tie-up delivers online finance for used Vauxhalls
Vauxhall’s approved used car scheme, Network Q, has become the largest to offer online motor finance, using technology from iVendi.
Britain Could Ban Classic Cars From Roads in Next 30 Years
The sight of classic cars on Britain’s roads could soon become a thing of the past according to the CEO of Highways England.
PM pledges £106m funding boost for green vehicles
The Prime Minister used a speech in Birmingham on Tuesday to pledge a £106 million funding boost for research and development in the sector which also covers new batteries and low-carbon technology.
(more…)Edd China is all over the Wheeler Dealers YouTube channel
It has been over 18 months since everyone’s favourite mechanic Edd China announced that he was leaving Wheeler Dealers, with many fans wondering what he’s been up to during that time.
BBC investigation sheds shocking light on ‘cloned cars’ problem
A new BBC investigation has shed light on the shocking practice of cloning number plates.
Police Urged To Seize Mobile Phones From Drivers Caught Using Them Behind Wheel
80% of drivers say that giving police the power to seize and destroy the phones of drivers using handheld mobiles while behind the wheel would be a better deterrent than existing penalties.
Green number plates for clean cars
Low emission vehicles could be given green number plates, under new plans outlined by the Government. (more…)
Scammers use social media to offer bogus vehicle leasing deals
Motorists have been warned not to fall foul of fraudulent leasing deals advertised on social media sites such as Facebook.
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Vauxhall is skipping the 2018 Paris Motor Show
The 2018 Paris Auto Show kicks off in less than a month, but despite claiming to be the world’s largest automotive event, several important automakers have chosen not to attend this year’s edition.
Most Young Drivers Can’t Change a Car Wheel
Two in every five young drivers have no idea how to change a tyre or use a car’s puncture repair kit, a new survey has discovered.
Police will be watching Motorist heading to Forge Motorsport Action Day
Police have urged motorists attending Forge Motorsport Action Day to respect people in normally tranquil villages nearby.
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Fear Of Missing Out On A ’68-Plate Car? Vauxhall Has The Answer
Vauxhall wants to put your FOMO (fear of missing out) at ease this weekend, with ’68-plate savings of up to £1,000 on new cars and vans from its multi-award-winning range. (more…)
RAC say “No end in sight” for rising fuel prices
Petrol prices have risen for eight of the last 12 months, and the costly increases show no sign of stopping, the RAC has said. (more…)
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Vauxhall’s will be equipped with a smart assistant starting in 2020
PSA has signed a partnership agreement with Silicon Valley artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language voice recognition start-up, SoundHound. (more…)