Highways England is to trial the use of traffic lights on motorway link roads to see if they can ease congestion.
Opel Teases Mysterious Vehicle
Opel has released a mysterious teaser image that partially reveals what appears to be an entirely new product.
VAUXHALL GO PROFITABLE, ELECTRIC AND GLOBAL WITH PACE!
Michael Lohscheller, CEO of Opel Automobile GmbH, today announced the strategic plan PACE! to restore financial fundamentals and enhance sustainable competitiveness and growth.
Via Livestream: Vauxhall Presents Plan for the Future
Vauxhall CEO Michael Lohscheller, accompanied by the Chairman of the Managing Board of Groupe PSA Carlos Tavares, will present the contents of the plan.
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The American Will Not Return For Season 2 Of The Grand Tour
Mike Skinner, the NASCAR driver known as “The American” who acted as The Grand Tour’s on-hand expert driver, announced today via Twitter he will not be returning for season two. (more…)
Hundred pink kittens feature in latest Think! Campaign
How many pink kittens can you see in THINK!’s latest road safety campaign? (more…)
PSA to Disclose Opel And Vauxhall Turnaround Plans
General Motors was unable to turn a profit at Vauxhall & Opel for 17 years, and now it’s PSA Groupe’s chance. The French automaker announced it will present it’s future business plans for Vauxhall & Opel on Thursday. (more…)
Half of UK Speed Cameras are Switched off
Only around half of fixed speed cameras on British roads are switched on, according to new data.
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‘Tax it or lose it’, DVLA warns
The DVLA is warning drivers that their car will be taken away if they try to avoid paying vehicle excise duty – commonly known as road tax. (more…)
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The Grand Tour Series 2 Trailer Is Here
Those of you looking forward to watching the second season of The Grand Tour need only wait until December 8th when the series kicks off again. (more…)
The Driving Tests In The Is About To Change
Driving tests are set to undergo the biggest change in generations in a bid to help new drivers to be safer and more independent on the roads. The DVSA has announced that prospective drivers need to demonstrate “real life” driving skills if they want to pass their test, with changes coming into force from 4 December 2017. (more…)
Vauxhall Will Likely See Further Cuts
Vauxhall’s future has been uncertain since its sale from General Motors to the PSA Group earlier in the year, with job cuts already announced at Ellesmere Port and worries about whether the next Vauxhall Astra will even be built in the UK. (more…)
Drivers hit with a penalty charge fine every 2.5 seconds
Increasing automatic enforcement of traffic rules is partly to blame for 12 million British drivers receiving penalties each year, according to a new report.
Zafira Tourer Gets Next Generation Infotainment
With a versatile interior and space for up to seven passengers, Vauxhall’s Zafira Tourer MPV is now available with the new Navi 4.0 IntelliLink integrated infotainment system. (more…)
General Motors records £2.26bn loss due to Vauxhall-Opel sale
GM recorded a loss of £2.26bn in the third quarter of this year, due to costs related to the sale of the Vauxhall and Opel brands. (more…)
Winter Is Coming – Be Prepared With A Winter Check From Vauxhall
Vauxhall is helping its customers beat the winter blues when they book in their vehicle for a comprehensive 25-point health check. The seasonal Check and Treat programme looks after vehicle and driver alike, with customers able to choose between coffee and cake, cinema tickets or headphones for themselves as an added bonus. (more…)
Tougher prison sentences for killer drivers
The government has announced plans to introduce harsh new sentences for drivers who kill others by driving dangerously or under the influence of drugs and alcohol. (more…)
Vauxhall set to axe 400 jobs at Ellesmere Port plant
Vauxhall is planning to cut 400 jobs at its Ellesmere Port operation by the end of the year. (more…)
Crash repair rules should make it easier for car buyers
A new way of categorising crash-repaired vehicles will give secondhand buyers a clearer picture of the history of their car, says the Department for Transport. (more…)
Grandland X Gets The Tuning Treatment From Irmscher
It’s only been a few months since the Grandland X was unveiled and already, Irmscher has previewed its upgrade options for the crossover.
