Vauxhall has ended production of its Zafira Tourer and Astra GTC models following low sales, driven by growing demand for SUV alternatives.
New 50mph speed limit to come into force on the M4 in Newport on Monday
A temporary 50mph speed limit will come into force on the M4 at Newport from Monday 18 June.
Fifth Gear will return to TV in September
LFilming has started for a new series of Fifth Gear, which will return to our screens on Quest in
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Opel/Vauxhall develops next generation four-cylinder petrol engine for Groupe PSA
Opel/Vauxhall will take on the global responsibility for the development of the next-generation of high-efficiency petrol engines for all Groupe PSA brands (Vauxhall, Opel, Peugeot, Citroën, and DS Automobiles) at its engineering centre in Rüsselsheim, Germany.
New Vauxhall concept teased for 2018
Opel and Vauxhall designer, Mark Adams, has confirmed that there will be a new concept that will be revealed by the brand in the coming months. (more…)
Drink drivers face swifter justice with new roadside breathalysers
Drink drivers are to face swifter justice thanks to new roadside breathalyser technology that will allow police to gather on-the-spot proof.
Vauxhall confirms eCorsa name for all-electric city car
Vauxhall has confirmed that it will be building a new electric car called eCorsa.
Manufacturers urged to stop claiming cars are ‘autonomous’
Insurers have urged car manufacturers to be ‘more responsible’ when naming driver assistance systems fitted to their vehicles. (more…)
7 out of 10 think driving standards need to improve
A MoneySuperMarket survey of 1,000 drivers found that 71% feel that other road users need to improve, yet the majority of motorists (63%) would not take the Pass Plus training, which is designed to make drivers safer on the road.
Innocent drivers left £3k out of pocket after non-fault collisions
Over a third of motorists say they’ve suffered financial losses after being involved in a road traffic collision that wasn’t their fault.
‘Robo’ cones coulf be introduced to ease congestion
Traffic cones could soon be robotic under plans developed by British engineers.
‘Crash for cash’ cases forcing insurance fraud cost rise
Fake whiplash and ‘crash for cash’ cases accounted for more than 66 per cent of all detected insurance fraud cases in the UK last year, according to new data.
Cost of fuel increases by record levels
Drivers have endured one of the worst months for petrol prices in 18 years, new data has revealed.
Brake calls for ‘graduated’ driving licences
You will start to see learner drivers on the motorways from now on. (more…)
PSA moves Grandland X production to Germany
PSA has announced plans to move production of the Grandland X from France to Germany, in a move that has been met with a mixed response.
Astra
Vauxhall Motors launches its Astra ‘True Brit’ campaign
Today Vauxhall Motors launches its first advertising campaign on a new Brand positioning strategy. This campaign celebrates the Astra, its British roots and the vehicle’s award-winning credentials. (more…)
Matt LeBlanc Leaving BBC’s ‘Top Gear’
Matt LeBlanc will leave Top Gear after the next series which airs later this year. (more…)
Narrow escape for movie cars after transporter catches fire
Car Chase Heroes, a track-day experience provider, was fortunate to lose only three ‘easily replaceable’ cars after one of its transporters caught fire on Wednesday night.
Astra
Watch a 1,250HP Astra Hit 195 MPH in Half Mile Sprint
This is the kind of car used as a getaway car when you rob a bank. It blends in with traffic. However, the cvdzijden – Supercar Videos YouTube channel caught a-not-so-plain Kadett at the RACE1000. (more…)
Classic car rally set to return to Newport city centre
The festival of Classics car rally comes to Newport city centre again next month. (more…)