Vauxhall confirms Luton plant will close in April
Vauxhall’s Luton factory, a site with over a century of history, is set to close in April.
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Drivers Face Fourth Consecutive Month of Fuel Price Hikes
Motorists are experiencing continued pain at the pump, with petrol and diesel prices rising for the fourth straight month, according to new data from RAC Fuel Watch. Unleaded petrol is now 5p per litre more expensive than at the start of October, while diesel has increased by 6p per litre.
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Stellantis complies with the ZEV mandate for cars and vans
Stellantis has become one of the few OEMs (vehicle manufacturers) in the UK to comply with the UK’s Vehicle Emissions Trading Scheme (VETS) – more commonly known as the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate – for both cars and vans in 2024.
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Fuel prices rise for third month in a row but still close to level last seen three years ago
Fuel prices went up by under a penny in December making for the third rise in as many months but still remain close to late 2019 levels, new data from RAC Fuel Watch* shows.
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Drivers Express Frustration Over Delay in Government-Backed Private Parking Code of Practice
Drivers are increasingly frustrated that the government-backed Private Parking Code of Practice has still not been implemented, five years after becoming law.
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“Flat Battery Blues” Looming for Drivers After Christmas Break
The RAC is urging drivers to be mindful of their car batteries during the Christmas holiday season, as the first working Monday of the new year (January 6th) is expected to be a peak day for breakdown calls.
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SWVaux wishes you all a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a fantastic New Year from everyone at SWVaux! Thank you for your support this past year – we’re excited for what 2025 will bring!i
Government Urges Stellantis to Reconsider Luton Factory Closure
The UK government is calling on Stellantis, the parent company of Vauxhall, to review its decision to close the Luton van factory. The move, which would result in the loss of over 1,100 jobs, has drawn criticism from unions, local officials, and politicians.
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Breathalyser Designer Banned From Road After Drink-Driving Incident
A retired scientist who helped design breathalysers to catch drunken motorists has been banned from driving for 13 months after failing a roadside breath test.
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Black Mountain Pass Speed Cameras Attacked
Power tools have been used in a series of attacks on speed cameras along the scenic Black Mountain Pass (A4069) in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), a road famously featured on BBC’s Top Gear.
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Rare Red Wind Warning Issued as Storm Darragh Approaches
RAC Breakdown spokesperson Alice Simpson urged drivers to avoid unnecessary journeys during the storm
Stellantis Cuts Rüsselsheim Plant to Single-Shift
Stellantis has announced a significant reduction in operations at its Rüsselsheim plant, moving to a single-shift model starting 9th December.
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Board Accepts Carlos Tavares’ Resignation as Chief Executive Officer
Stellantis N.V. (“Stellantis” or “the Company”) announces that the Company’s Board of Directors, under the Chairmanship of John Elkann, accepted Carlos Tavares’ resignation today from his role as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect.
(more…)Stellantis announces proposed plan to invest £50 million to strengthen the Ellesmere Port plant
Stellantis today announced the start of a consultation with its employees and Trade Union partners on a proposal to consolidate its UK manufacturing of light commercial vehicles (LCV) to create an all-electric, sustainable vehicle hub at its Ellesmere Port site in Cheshire through a £50 million investment.
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Vauxhall Corsa Crowned ‘Used Small Car of the Year’ at Car Dealer Used Car Awards
The Vauxhall Corsa has been crowned ‘Used Small Car of the Year’ at the Car Dealer Used Car Awards 2024, held at The Brewery in London last night, during a glittering ceremony with hundreds of attendees.
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Fact Discs Black Friday Sale has Began!
These ingenious little discs basically allow petrolheads like us to share and create stories about our dearly beloved vehicles.
Haynes Motor Museum Announces Inaugural Classic Car Show
Haynes Motor Museum in Sparkford, Somerset, is thrilled to announce its own signature classic car show, The John Haynes Classic, taking place on Sunday, 7th September 2025.
Sales of used electric cars reach record high
Some 53,423 of the cars changed hands between July and September, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said.
Opel Corsa Rally Electric Shines in World Championship Setting
An impressive field of 16 Opel Corsa Rally Electric teams from seven nations will compete in front of the stunning World Championship backdrop.
‘Vauxhalloween’ at Evans Halshaw Vauxhall Newport
We are delighted to announce that the we will be joining Evans Halshaw for their ‘Vauxhalloween’ event on Saturday 26th of October 2024.
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