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Thousands of Speeding Fines to be Wiped After "Botched" Camera Upgrade

Thousands of motorists across England are facing unexpected relief this week as news breaks that a massive technical failure has rendered countless speeding convictions invalid. Following revelations of a "botched upgrade"

Should Wales Scraps Its M4 Speed Restrictions?

If you’ve driven along the M4 in South Wales recently, you’ll be familiar with the average speed checks. Whether it’s the stretch past Port Talbot’s steelworks or the busy run around Newport, the digital "50" signs have

Vanishing act: vital road markings are rapidly disappearing from Britain’s roads

A fifth of drivers (21%) claim most road markings in their local areas have faded away, while a further seven-in-10 (71%) state some have, new RAC research has found.¹ When asked whether they believe faded road markings are

Vauxhall Grandland Crowned Medium Car of the Year at Company Car & Van Awards

The Vauxhall Grandland has been named ‘Medium Car of the Year’ at the latest Company Car & Van Awards, following strong praise from the judges for its practicality, equipment levels, and electrified range. The Company

Vauxhall Supports Britain's Olympic Heroes as it Announces Partnership with Team GB

Two iconic British names are joining forces as Vauxhall becomes the official automotive partner of Team GB. The partnership will see Britain's most loved sports team and one of Britain’s most recognisable automotive brands

Fuel falls 2p a litre in December reversing most of November’s rise

Fuel prices fell by around 2p a litre in December, reversing some of the increases seen in November when unleaded went up more than 2p (2.2p) and diesel by almost 4p (3.8p), new data from RAC Fuel Watch shows.∗ Petrol came

Vauxhall Corsa Is the UK’s Best-Selling Supermini as Brand Celebrates Growth in 2025

The Vauxhall Corsa is the UK’s best-selling supermini in 2025, according to the latest new vehicle registration figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The Corsa’s podium position

Eight-in-10 drivers want tougher measures for drink-driving

Eight-in-10 (82%) UK motorists think tougher measures are needed to tackle drink-driving, according to new research from the RAC’s 2025 Report on Motoring.∗ The large majority calling for action follows the latest Government

Merry Christmas to the SWVaux Family! 🎄🚗

Hi everyone, Wishing all members of the SWVaux community a fantastic Christmas! May your day be filled with great food, good company, and hopefully a few car parts waiting for you under the tree. Whether you’re spending the

Government Confirms National Speed Camera Glitch: Thousands May Have Been Wrongly Fined

The Department for Transport (DfT) and National Highways (NH) have confirmed a significant technical anomaly affecting certain variable speed cameras across England’s Strategic Road Network (SRN). This glitch, which has been

Vauxhall to Exhibit at First-Ever Manchester Motor Show with Exciting Line-up of Latest Models

Vauxhall has announced it will be attending the first-ever Manchester Motor Show, taking place at the Manchester Central Convention Complex on Saturday, 10th January 2026. The debut event will showcase the latest Vauxhall

EU ditches 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales

The European Union has confirmed that combustion-engined vehicles will be permitted to remain on sale after 2035. It comes as a substantial U-turn on the bloc’s previous decision to impose a ban on the sale of new petrol and

2026 ADAC GSE Rally Cup Calendar Confirmed as Official Testing Marks First Milestone for New Mokka GSE Rally

The 2026 ADAC GSE Rally Cup season schedule has been confirmed, with the world’s first all-electric one-make rally cup set to enter an exciting new phase following the successful completion of official testing for the new

We're excited to announce that SWVaux.com now has an official WhatsApp Channel!

Stay in the know! We're excited to announce that SWVaux.com now has an official WhatsApp Channel! It's the easiest way to get all our updates, news, and offers sent directly to you. Click here to join and keep up-to-date

[How To] Make sure your car is as secure as possible

Car security is often at the top of many motorists’ thoughts. After all, it’s never nice to feel like your pride and joy is at risk of being broken into or stolen. With lockdown measures affecting the whole of the UK,

[How To] Reprogramming Your Vauxhall Remote Central Locking Key

This guide explains how to re-synchronise an existing Vauxhall remote control key fob with your car, saving you the money some people charge for this simple information on sites like eBay. A Crucial Warning About New Keys If

Vauxhall Announces New Astra and Astra Sports Tourer for 2026.

Vauxhall announces new Astra and Astra Sports Tourer, adding to the already renewed vehicle lineup of Mokka, Frontera, and Grandland. With a sharper and modernised design, the new Astra and Astra Sports Tourer will

Parliamentary group uncovers widespread number plate illegality, putting national security at risk

A major new report is warning that the UK’s outdated and poorly regulated number plate system has created a vast and rapidly growing crisis that enables criminals and organised crime groups to operate undetected on our road

Fuel prices rising at their fastest rate in eighteen months

Last month the average prices of both unleaded petrol and diesel rose at their fastest rates since April 2024, new data from RAC Fuel Watch shows.* Petrol pump prices went up 2.17p in November, taking the average cost of a

Claire Schönborn rocks the Ardennes in the Corsa Rally6

The Junior World Championship driver puts in a strong performance in her guest appearance in the new customer sports racer from Rüsselsheim at the Spa Rally, missing out on class victory due to bad luck. Newly minted Opel