A man has said he spent £30,000 in savings earmarked for his children’s inheritance unsuccessfully fighting a speeding fine.
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Flintoff Crashes Trike At 124 MPH During Filming
Top Gear host Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff was reportedly involved in a scary accident during filming.
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The weirdest questions asked by used car buyers
Used car dealers revealed the often strange – and sometimes downright bizarre – requests they have received from customers.
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Vauxhall at the 2019 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show
Vauxhall has debuted three new models at the 2019 IAA Frankfurt International Motor Show including Corsa, Grandland X Hybrid4 and Astra. The Luton-built Vivaro Life also features on stand D31 in Hall 11.
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Tiff Needell Booted From Fifth Gear By Discovery
Less than a month before the latest series of Fifth Gear returns to TV screens, Tiff Needell has made a shock announcement.
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MP’s recommend ban on pavement parking
The Government should introduce an outright ban on pavement parking across England, MPs have said today in a new report.
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Insurance pricing quirks could leave motorists out of pocket, Which? warns
Drivers could risk paying hundreds of pounds more than they need to for car insurance due to “quirks” in how insurers and comparison websites collect data, according to Which?
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Learner Driver Leads Police On 137 MPH Chase
A learner driver has been banned from driving for 3 years & jailed for 8 months after leading police on a high-speed chase at speeds reaching 137 mph.
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[HOW TO] Clean a car’s windows
Following these top tips you can have your glass looking perfect in no time.
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[HOW TO] Check your car’s oil level
Engine oil is very much the lifeblood of your car’s engine. Oil keeps the engine lubricated and cool, it also cleans out any impurities and contaminants and guards against rust appearing on the engine’s internal surfaces.
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[HOW TO] Check your tyres
Correct tyres are essential for getting the best out of your vehicle. What’s more, they are arguably the most important safety feature.
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Drivers ‘should be angry’ as retailers fail to pass on petrol savings
The RAC has said drivers should feel angry that filling stations around the country have not passed on significant savings on the cost of petrol in the last month.
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Drivers avoid using open hard shoulder on smart motorways
Drivers are avoiding using the open hard shoulder on all lane running smart motorways, new research has revealed.
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New Corsa could lead to revival of the VXR in 2021
Vauxhall is reportedly considering bringing the VXR moniker out of hiatus for a performance model of the all-new Corsa.
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New EURO 6 emission standard: All Vauxhall’s passenger cars are certified
All Vauxhall passenger cars are approved under the new EURO 6 emission standard effective on 1 September 2019
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MPs’ recommend switch to more eco-friendly asphalt
Highway authorities could be saving millions and reducing CO2 emissions if they switched to warm mix asphalt on road construction and maintenance, MPs have said.
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Drive Smart & Stay Connected With VauxhallConnect
Vauxhall has revealed VauxhallConnect, an innovative network service that gives emergency calling, live navigation and remote control features, and will work with the MyVauxhall app.
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Up to 21% Lower CO2: Most Efficient Astra of All Time
Vauxhall’s latest version of the Astra, with its all-new powertrain line-up, was already 21% more C02-efficient than the model that went before, but now new preliminary data shows further improvements to its emissions values.
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Exhaust-related MOT failures down 21% despite stricter rules
Fewer cars are failing their MOT test for exhaust issues, despite the introduction of new, more strict, regulations.
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Drink-drive deaths rise to eight-year high
The number of people killed in drink-driving incidents has risen to an eight-year high, according to government data.
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