The United Kingdom is considering pushing back the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by five years, to 2035. This is due to a number of factors, including the cost of living crisis, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and the global chip shortage.
Oil prices have hit their highest level of 2023, raising concerns that fuel prices will follow suit. This is bad news for consumers, who are already struggling with the rising cost of living.
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Over £47 million worth of motor insurance claims were rejected during the second half of 2021, new research has found.
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Progress in developing self-driving vehicles risks stalling if the Government fails to include relevant legislation in the King’s Speech, MPs have warned.
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The ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup “powered by GSe” has been running for three seasons now, and the most important finding is that electric rallying works.
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Residents in the UK woke up on Thursday morning to find their cars covered in a layer of orange dust.
The dust was caused by Saharan dust, which is a mixture of sand and dust from the Sahara desert. The dust is carried by winds across the Atlantic Ocean and can sometimes reach the UK.
The dust is not harmful to humans, but it can be unsightly and can also damage car paintwork. If you find your car covered in Saharan dust, you should rinse it off with water as soon as possible. Do not use a hose, as this can spread the dust around. Instead, use a bucket of water and a sponge.
Saharan dust can also have some beneficial effects. It can help to fertilize crops and can also help to reduce air pollution. However, it can also make air quality worse for people with respiratory problems.
The Met Office says that the Saharan dust is expected to clear from the UK over the next few days. However, it is possible that more dust could be brought to the UK in the future.
Here are some additional facts about Saharan dust:
Despite the potential negative effects, Saharan dust also has some beneficial effects. It can help to fertilize crops and can also help to reduce air pollution. Overall, Saharan dust is a natural phenomenon that can have both positive and negative effects.
Stellantis has marked the start of electric vehicle production at its Ellesmere Port manufacturing facility, as the first all-electric vans roll off the production line.
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Red Bull, the energy drink brand, is heavily involved in motorsports, including Formula 1.
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Stellantis, the world’s fourth-largest automaker, today announced that 28 million of its European vehicles sold since 2014 can run on low-carbon eFuel without any powertrain modification.
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Vauxhall’s Corsa range continued its strong UK sales performance in August, topping the charts in two segments according to the latest new car registration figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Calle Carlberg won the 2023 Rallye Mont Blanc Morzine, his third victory of the season, to extend his lead in the ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup standings. The Swedish driver finished the rally 17.4 seconds ahead of his rival Max Reiter.
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The Schleizer Dreieck racetrack in Thuringia, Germany, celebrated its 100th anniversary last weekend with the XS Carnight Classic 10.0 event.
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The average price of petrol in the UK rose by 7p per litre in August, the fifth largest monthly increase in 23 years. Diesel prices also rose by 8p per litre, the sixth largest increase over the same period.
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Half of drivers in the UK break the 30mph speed limit, new data shows.
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We are saddened to learn about the death of club member and partner William Worsdell (Will Mech). May he rest in peace.
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Vauxhall is celebrating the recent launch of the Astra Electric with British artist Iain Macarthur, who has created two eye-catching murals in London and Manchester.
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One of Devon and Cornwall’s busiest roads has been the testing ground for a new generation of road safety cameras.
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Vauxhall has launched a five-year Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) offer for its core electric passenger car models – Astra Electric, New Corsa Electric and Mokka Electric.
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A leaked email from a senior South Wales Police officer has said that the new 20mph speed limit in Wales will have an “influence” on how fast police can travel to emergencies and may affect how they respond.
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