Vauxhall will embark on an electric-focused technology drive, which will transform its range over the next two years at a similar rate to its first heady days as a car manufacturer at the start of the last century.
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Vauxhall market share continues to grow
Vauxhall registered its third consecutive month of market share growth in the car and commercial vehicle market segment, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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F1 2019 calendar gets final approval from FIA
The FIA has formally approved the 2019 Formula 1 calendar.
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F1 to use artificial intelligence TV graphics in 2019
Watching a Formula 1 race in 2019 could turn out to be a lot more immersive than ever before, as Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be used to power a range of new in-race TV graphics, aimed at making viewers more aware of what’s going on at the track.
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November fuel cuts were largest in four years
November saw the UK’s sharpest fuel price drops in four years, according to the RAC, but the organisation says retailers should have cut prices even further.
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Number plate thefts top 25,000 per year
More than 25,000 number plates are stolen in the UK every year, according to government data obtained by the AA.
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Drivers three times as likely to be breathalysed in December
As the countdown to Christmas begins, drivers are being warned they are nearly three times more likely to be breathalysed in December than a normal month.
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Millions could be forced to alter parking habits if rules change
Millions of UK motorists may have to change the way they park if the government chooses to ban pavement parking, according to new research.
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Daytime running lights causing confusing for drivers
A new study reveals daytime running lights (DRLs), which have been required to be fitted to all new cars since 2011, may be causing confusion for drivers.
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EU proposes fresh safety measures for new cars
The European Union has taken a step closer to announcing new legislation that makes a range of safety measures compulsory for new passenger cars, after the European Council agreed its position.
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Coca Cola Designated Driver Campaign – Buy One Get One Free Back for it’s 11th Year
For the 11th year in a row, Coca-Cola are bringing back their Designated Driver campaign.
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Competition Time with T2S
T2S are offering a winter Package Detail On a Lottery Base Exclusive to members of SWVaux.com
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Third of drivers would ‘brake test’ a tailgater
More than a third of drivers would ‘brake test’ a tailgater if they found one following them down the road, according to new research.
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Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport is CarBuyer’s Best Large Family Car for second year running
The Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport has been crowned Best Large Family Car for the second year in a row at the CarBuyer Best Car Awards.
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Four Young And Bold British Icons Replace Naomi Campbell And Kate Moss In Statement Film That Embodies A New Generation
A lot can change in a quarter of a century. From 1993 to 2018, icons and idols have evolved considerably and a new generation that redefines what it means to be a ‘model’ has landed.
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The Grand Tour Season 3 Returns On 18 January, Watch The First Trailer Here
The Grand Tour returns to Amazon Prime on 18 January, and a new teaser trailer provides a wonderful glimpse of what to expect from the new episodes.
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Insurers pay out record amounts thanks to tech and thefts
Data from the Association of British Insurers (ABI) shows that insurers paid out a total of £6.4 billion to private motorists and personal injury claimants during the first nine months of 2018.
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Government launches two-year plan to improve road safety
The government has announced measures to tackle road rage and encourage mutual respect between road users as part of a two-year plan to improve road safety.
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Vauxhall Motors announces restructuring at Ellesmere Port
Today, Vauxhall Motors announced that it has entered into a 45-day consultation period with Trade Union and employee representatives to propose a restructuring of the Ellesmere Port Manufacturing Plant.
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