Good starting position for Opel
Opel junior driver Calle Carlberg wins the Junior European Rally Championship (JERC) classification at the Rally di Roma Capitale.
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Read moreStellantis may close factories due to EU fines for carbon emissions
Stellantis may have to close factories due to the risk of hefty European Union fines for not complying with CO2 emission targets, the head of the Franco-Italian automaker for Europe said on Tuesday. European car manufacturers have to sell more electric vehicles to cut CO2 emissions or risk penalties as part of the bloc’s efforts to limit the catastrophic effects of climate change. The automaker industry has successfully lobbied for more time to comply, as...
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Opel Juniors start in front of a historic backdrop
Opel junior driver Calle Carlberg aims to extend his lead in the standings in the Corsa Rally4. Teammate Luca Pröglhöf is back in the Rally di Roma Capitale.
Drivers fined almost £1m from just 36 yellow box junctions last year
Up until May 2022, only councils in London and Cardiff could enforce yellow box junctions and other moving traffic contraventions, such as driving the wrong way up a one-way street.
From Rally to Road: The New Mokka GSE
A few weeks ago, the Mokka GSE Rally celebrated its sensational premiere at the ELE Rally in the Netherlands.
Tom Heindrichs Wins Third Round of the ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup ‘powered by GSE’ 2025
Tom Heindrichs dominated the third round of the 2025 ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup ‘powered by GSE’ 2025.
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One-in-six drivers who ignore MOT advisories suffer a breakdown – or worse
One-in-six drivers (17%) who didn’t act on advisory notices following an MOT in the last 12 months – an estimated 6m people – went on to experience a vehicle breakdown or were involved in a collision as a result, according to new RAC research. *
Belgian dominance in the Vosges
Third race in the ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup “powered by GSE” 2025. Belgian Tom Heindrichs dominates the action at the Rallye Vosges Grand-Est. German Kilian Nierenz finishes on the podium again behind series leader Español.
Halftime title for Opel
Third round of the 2025 Junior European Rally Championship (JERC) in Poland. Opel junior Calle Carlberg celebrates his second win of the season at Rally Poland. The Swede extends his lead in the Junior European Championship.
Tailwind for Opel junior Carlberg
Third round of the Junior European Rally Championship (JERC) 2025 in Poland. Opel junior Calle Carlberg aims to defend his lead in the standings in the Corsa Rally4. Teammate Luca Pröglhöf sidelined due to health issues.
Electric racers speed through the Vosges
Third round in the ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup “powered by GSE” 2025. Spaniard Alex Espanol is the man to beat at the Rallye Vosges Grand-Est. The new Opel Mokka GSE Rally is presented to French rally fans.
Conquering New Terrain: Introducing the Vauxhall Grandland Electric AWD
Vauxhall is continuing its impressive electrification push in 2025 as it reveals the first glimpse of the new Vauxhall Grandland Electric AWD – the first fully electric model available with all-wheel drive.
New car market returns to growth
Industry body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said 150,070 new cars were registered last month, up from 147,678 in May 2024.
Vauxhall Opens Orders for the 2025 Astra Griffin with Upgraded Features
Vauxhall has opened orders for the 2025 Astra Griffin, offering an elevated level of comfort, design and technology at a more accessible price point. Available with electric, hybrid and petrol powertrains, the Griffin adds further choice and value to the Astra line-up.
Petrol drops for third month in a row to near four-year low
Diesel now at its lowest since end of September 2021
Be wary of the ordinary: talking to passengers and daydreaming found to be biggest causes of distracted driving mistakes
In total, more than six-in-10 (63%) surveyed said they made a mistake on the roads as a result of being distracted by internal or external factors.
Steve Catlin Appointed New Vauxhall Managing Directo
Vauxhall is pleased to announce the return of Steve Catlin as its new Managing Director.
Auto Trader boss says trade war could boost new car sales into UK
Chief executive Nathan Coe told the PA news agency that while increased trade friction could raise prices across the board, higher import levies could see more cars coming into the UK.
Stellantis Announces Antonio Filosa to Be Its New Chief Executive Officer
Stellantis announces that its Board of Directors has unanimously selected Antonio Filosa as its new Chief Executive Officer following a thorough search process of internal and external candidates, undertaken by a Special Committee of the Board, led by Executive Chairman John Elkann.
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