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Record rise in pothole breakdowns as roads ‘resemble the surface of the moon’
The RAC said many roads “resemble the surface of the moon” after receiving 4,694 call-outs for vehicles likely damaged by potholes between January and March.
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Matchbox cars to take a new climate-friendly direction
Matchbox cars, playsets and packaging will be created from 100% recycled, recyclable or bio-based plastic by 2030, their creators Mattel have stated.
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Unique Sound System for All-Electric Opel Corsa-e Rally Car
Opel is equipping the battery-electric Corsa-e Rally car with a special sound system that makes the car audible during rallies.
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New online-only car auction site launches with celebrity backing
A new online-only car auction site has launched, promising free listings for everything including classic cars, race cars, supercars and motorbikes.
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Vauxhall Corsa Retains its Place as UK’s Best Selling Car
The new Vauxhall Corsa is the UK’s best-selling car for the first quarter of 2021, according to the latest new car sales and registration figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Edd China is launching a new YouTube series called ‘Workshop Diaries’
Former Wheeler Dealers star Edd China is launching a new YouTube series, starting this week.
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New Vauxhall Mokka Campaign Empowers Drivers to ‘Unbox Themselves’
Vauxhall Motors has unveiled its striking new “Unbox Yourself” campaign to launch its all-new Mokka and all-electric Mokka-e models, which feature pioneering design and innovative technologies.
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Number of motorists missing MOT renewal by more than three weeks tripled in the past six months
Motorists are waiting longer to sort an MOT renewal than this time last year, following government extensions related to the coronavirus pandemic.
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30 Years of Exploring New Frontiers: Vauxhall Celebrates the Frontera’s 30th Anniversary
Thirty years ago, Vauxhall introduced the Frontera to the world at the 1991 Geneva Motor Show, a precursor to its modern SUV range today, and a trend setter at the time.
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[CLUB STAND] Spring Action Day 2021
SWVaux members can now purchase club passes and reduced-price track time for Spring Action Day.
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Vauxhall’s headquarters at Chalton House now feature the all-new Griffin logo
Employees and visitors to Vauxhall’s headquarters at Chalton House in Luton will now be greeted by the new Griffin logo, which has been installed on the building and around the site.
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50mph speed limit on M4 around Newport set go live on March 15
The permanent 50mph limit with average speed enforcement between junctions 24 and 28 on the M4 around Newport will go live on Monday, March 15th.
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Government seeks views on updates to Highway Code
Motorists are being invited to share their views on a proposed update to the Highway Code, which is being modernised to include more detail on high-speed roads and motorways.
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Vauxhall Launches 14 Day Return Guarantee on Cars Bought Online
Vauxhall has launched a new, ‘14 Day Return Guarantee’ for vehicles bought via its new Online Store – giving buyers up to two weeks to try their new car.
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Vauxhall factory could close if deal not reached on electric car production
The owners of Vauxhall are reviewing options for the Ellesmere Port car factory, including closing the site if a deal cannot be reached with the Government.
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Government confirms E10 fuel is coming in September
The government has confirmed that petrol with a higher ethanol count will be introduced at UK pumps from September.
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Motorists urged to check tyres during lockdown
With the UK being in lockdown since the start of January, many of us will have left our cars parked up, only using them for essential reasons.
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Drivers facing rising forecourt prices as barrel of oil hits 13-month high
With the price of a barrel of oil back up to January 2020 levels and some analysts predicting prices could hit $80 this year as pandemic restrictions ease
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Vauxhall reveals new Combo-e Life with 174-mile range
Vauxhall has released first images of the new Combo-e Life, a fully electric variant of its award-winning Combo Life van – giving families and fleets a practical, zero-emissions, choice on their next vehicle.
