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World Tour: Formula E Calendar with Races in Successful Opel Markets

Press Release by Stellantis Media - 24 June 2026

Opel now know when and where their Formula E adventure will begin. The German manufacturer will make its debut as a works team in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on December 18 and 19, 2026.

A third of drivers who use smartwatches at the wheel at risk of falling foul of the law

Club News by News Aggregator - 23 June 2026

Unclear legislation around the use of smartwatches while driving could mean more than a third of motorists (34%) who admit to using them at the wheel are unwittingly breaking the law, a new RAC study has found.* Smartwatches

UK Heatwave Alert: RAC Warns of Melting Roads and Record Breakdowns as Temperatures Soar

News by News Aggregator - 23 June 2026

A rare and severe heatwave is sweeping across the UK, prompting the Met Office to issue red weather warnings for extreme heat. As temperatures climb to dangerous levels, road safety experts are warning motorists to prepare

Jeremy Clarkson Reveals Prostate Cancer is in Remission

News by Maff - 21 June 2026

Just days after leaving fans deeply concerned during an emotional season finale of Clarkson's Farm, Jeremy Clarkson has delivered the ultimate sigh of relief: He is officially in remission. The 66-year-old television

Tragedy Strikes 2026 Donegal International Rally: 15-Year-Old Spectator Killed, Event Cancelled

News by Maff - 21 June 2026

A cloud of profound grief has settled over the Irish motorsport community following a fatal accident at the 2026 Donegal International Rally on Saturday, June 20. The tragic incident claimed the life of 15-year-old spectator

Jeremy Clarkson reveals prostate cancer diagnosis in Clarkson’s Farm

News by News Aggregator - 17 June 2026

Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The former Top Gear host shared the news in the latest episodes of the fifth season of his series Clarkson’s Farm, saying the disease is “aggressive”

Vauxhall Grandland Production Becomes More Efficient with New Monocoat Paint Process

Press Release by Stellantis Media - 16 June 2026

Vauxhall has introduced a new resource-saving paint process for the Grandland, helping to reduce the environmental impact of production while maintaining the high-quality finish appreciated by customers. The new monocoat

The best checks to make on your car this summer

How To’s by News Aggregator - 16 June 2026

The summer is here, and it's a time when lots of people rely on their cars to get them a little further afield than usual. Whether it's a summer road trip or going to more clubs and events, cars are put to work during the

High fuel prices from Iran conflict steer three-in-10 drivers towards EVs

News by News Aggregator - 16 June 2026

Three-in-10 UK drivers (30%) say they are more likely to consider an electric vehicle (EV) next time around as a direct result of the high fuel prices brought about by the Iran conflict, new RAC research shows.* Although the

Ioan Lloyd Celebrates Vauxhall’s First Win in ADAC GSE Rally Cup

Press Release by Stellantis Media - 15 June 2026

Vauxhall Mokka GSE rally driver Ioan Lloyd celebrated his first victory in the ADAC GSE Rally Cup at Rally Vosges Grand-Est, putting Vauxhall back on the top step of the podium for the first time since its return to

Every Hundredth Counts: Wind Tunnel Testing for Opel GSE 27FE

Press Release by Stellantis Media - 11 June 2026

With the new GEN4 era of Formula E starting next season, not only performance is increasing, but also the demand for even more precision and detail work. The next generation of vehicles will be significantly faster than its

Three Vauxhall Models in Top 10 of Auto Express Driver Power Survey

Press Release by Stellantis Media - 10 June 2026

Vauxhall has secured three places in the top 10 of the 2026 Auto Express Driver Power survey, with Grandland, new Frontera, and Mokka all recognised in the highly regarded annual study of owner satisfaction, based on

Next Generation Astra to be Designed, Engineered and Made in Rüsselsheim

Press Release by Maff - 08 June 2026

The next-generation Opel Astra, based on the new STLA ONE Stellantis platform, will be produced at its home plant in Rüsselsheim. As communicated by Opel CEO Florian Huettl during the Stellantis Investor Day, Opel plans to

More than 4,000 drivers with 12 or more speeding points still allowed on the road

News by Maff - 03 June 2026

More than 4,000 drivers who have accumulated 12 or more penalty points for speeding offences have escaped being banned and are still behind the wheel, according to new data analysed by the RAC ahead of a Parliamentary event

Ioan Lloyd Secures Podium Finish for Vauxhall on Its Return to Motorsport

Press Release by Stellantis Media - 01 June 2026

Ioan Lloyd secured a podium finish on his debut in the Vauxhall Mokka GSE Rally, as the brand made its return to motorsport at the ELE Rally in the Netherlands. The opening round of the 2026 ADAC GSE Rally Cup featured a

Mobile menace: drivers’ illegal and dangerous use of handheld phones for anything other than voice calls hits eight-year high

Press Release by News Aggregator - 29 May 2026

More drivers admit to using a handheld mobile phone to browse the internet, text or share to social media than at any point since 2018, detailed new RAC research shows.* The proportion of drivers who admit to these dangerous

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