Vauxhall Reveals the UK’s Biggest Driving Pet Peeves
New research from Vauxhall has revealed British motorists’ biggest pet peeves, with congestion, roadworks, and lane-hogging emerging as the top three annoyances on UK roads.
Read moreBusiest Easter bank holiday on the roads in three years with 19m trips expected
This year’s Easter bank holiday weekend could be the busiest since 2022 – the first full getaway after COVID lockdowns – with more than 19m leisure journeys planned, according to a new study of drivers’ getaway plans by the RAC and traffic analytics specialists INRIX
Read moreKelly turns around cup fortunes – from Cork crash to Kielder King
Irishman Joseph Kelly put to bed his opening round misfortunes by dominating the Carlisle Stages Rally in Cumbria, UK last weekend – taking his first ever Stellantis Motorsport Rally Cup IRE & UK victory to put himself back in the title hunt.
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Stellantis champ Lloyd takes fifth on Junior ERC opener
Reigning Stellantis Motorsport Rally Cup champion Ioan Lloyd made a superb start to his FIA Junior European Rally Championship with a tremendous fifth place on Rally Sierra Morena in Spain (April 4-6).
Strong start to the season for Opel
The 2025 European Junior Rally Championship kicked off at the Sierra Morena Rally in Spain. Sweden’s Calle Carlberg just missed out on victory in the Opel Corsa Rally4 by a hair’s breadth. His Austrian teammate Luca Pröglhöf finished his European Championship debut in the top 10.
Petrol and diesel prices could drop to their lowest in three-and-a-half years
Motorists across the UK could be set to enjoy significantly cheaper fuel prices ahead of the busy Easter weekend, following a sharp drop in oil prices triggered by newly announced import tariffs in the United States. According to the RAC, drivers should anticipate savings of up to 6p a litre at the pumps.
(more…)Vauxhall Celebrates Hat-Trick of Which? Best Buy Endorsements
Vauxhall is celebrating a hat-trick of Which? Best Buy endorsements in the latest Which? Car Guide 2025, with the Corsa Electric, Astra Electric and Astra Sports Tourer Electric all recognised as stand-out choices in their respective categories.
Vauxhall Corsa Is UK’s Best Selling Supermini in Latest SMMT Figures
he Vauxhall Corsa is the UK’s best selling supermini, according to the latest new vehicle registration figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)
Ready to let loose – Stellantis Motorsport Rally Cup
The Stellantis Motorsport Rally Cup IRE & UK returns to rallying action this weekend with Kielder Forest the next challenge for the intrepid crews
Vauxhall Corsa Electric Enhanced for 2025 With Improved Range and Vehicle-to-Load Capabilities
Vauxhall is continuing to make electric mobility more accessible by improving the range of the Corsa Electric. Thanks to improvements in battery technology and drivetrain efficiency, the Corsa Electric Long Range now offers a range of up to 266 miles (WLTP), an increase of 14 miles over the previous model’s 252 miles.
(more…)Vauxhall Reveals New 2025 Special Edition Mokka Griffin
Vauxhall has opened orders for the new 2025 special edition Mokka Griffin, with a new and improved specification.
Carmakers and trade bodies fined almost £78m by UK watchdog
Ten carmakers and two industry groups have been fined almost £78 million by the UK regulator for “colluding to restrict competition” over vehicle recycling.
High ambitions in the Opel Team
The Junior European Rally Championship (JERC) starts in Spain this weekend. Opel Motorsport is entering two Corsa Rally4 for Luca Pröglhöf and Calle Carlberg. The ex-champions of the ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup want to fight for victory.
21m getaway trips planned as schools break for Easter
More than 21m leisure journeys are expected to be made by car this weekend as most schools in England finish for the Easter holidays, according to an RAC survey of drivers’ getaway plans.
Entire Vauxhall Electric Car Range Now Priced Under £40,000 in Response to Road Tax (VED) Changes
From today, all Vauxhall electric cars are priced below the threshold for the new ‘Expensive Car Supplement,’ thereby saving Vauxhall customers £2,125 in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED or ‘road tax’) over the first few years of ownership
End of an Era: Vauxhall Luton’s Production Line Goes Silent After 120 Years
A somber moment for British automotive today, March 28th, as the final Vauxhall Vivaro van rolled off the production line at the Luton plant. After 120 years of continuous vehicle manufacturing, the iconic factory has ceased operations, leaving a community and an industry reeling.
(more…)Four-in-10 say they have no alternative but to drive to work
A car-dependent nation: 81% would struggle to adjust to life without their vehicle
Car production falls for 12th month in a row
The total for cars and commercial vehicles was down by 11.6% in February to 82,178 compared with a year ago, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Stellantis winner Lloyd set for Junior ERC prize campaign
Rising Welsh rally star Ioan Lloyd will take on the biggest challenge of his career so far when he contests this year’s FIA Junior European Rally Championship.
Unexpected car repairs cost drivers more than £600 a year
RAC Mobile Mechanics increasingly doing ‘garage-type’ repairs on the drive