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Vauxhall reveals new Astra Sports Tourer with bold new look
Following the world premiere of the next-generation Astra hatchback in September, Vauxhall has today unveiled the estate model, the All-new Astra Sports Tourer.
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‘Hugely concerning’ that nearly one in every 50 vehicles is untaxed
New government figures reveal the percentage of vehicles dodging vehicle excise duty (VED) is now 1.9%, up from 1.6% in 2019, excluding motorcycles.
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Fuel retailers will ‘lose credibility’ if they refuse to cut prices
Petrol is around 12p per litre too expensive due to a reduction in the price of oil, according to the RAC.
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The RAC just recorded its worst third quarter for pothole breakdowns in 15 years
The RAC breakdown service says that the period from June to September 2021 was its worst third quarter for the proportion of pothole-related breakdowns since 2006.
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UK authorises release of 1.5m barrels of oil from strategic reserves
The Government has authorised British oil companies to release up to 1.5 million barrels from their strategic reserves to ease pressure on energy prices, Downing Street has said.
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Vauxhall introduces new Plug and Go offer for buyers of its electrified cars
Available to buyers across its electric car and van range, Vauxhall’s new Plug & Go offer includes a free home charging unit, eight years’ roadside assistance and battery warranty, a free six-month BP Pulse subscription and three years’ free servicing.
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RAC urge fuel retailers to cut petrol price by 6p
The RAC called on retailers to “play fair with drivers” by reducing the price of a litre of petrol by 6p.
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New mobile phone laws for motorists: what you need to know
The government is strengthening the rules surrounding the use of mobile phones in cars. This change has been brought about as the number of ways we use our phones has increased, with smartphones now used for a variety of different reasons rather than just calls and messages.
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Petrol tops 146p a litre while diesel nears 150p
RAC Fuel Watch data shows the average price of petrol has topped 146p a litre for the first time ever. Diesel is also at an all-time high of 149.66p.
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The new Vauxhall Astra has gone on sale from £23,275
Vauxhall has confirmed pricing and specification for the All-new Astra. Available with a choice of powertrains, and for the first time as a highly-efficient Plug-in HYBRID-e version, prices for the All-new Astra range start from £23,275.
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Stellantis To Take Part In ‘EV Rally Of Scotland’ During United Nations COP26 Conference
Stellantis is taking part in the EV Rally of Scotland between November 8th-12th, helping showcase the capabilities of modern electric cars and the UK’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure over a 1,234-mile ‘e-Tour of Scotland’.
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Diesel hits record high price of 147.94p a litre
he average price of a litre of diesel on Sunday was 147.94p, the RAC said.
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Vauxhall stalwart retires after clocking up 75 years of service
Baylis Vauxhall Group warranty administrator, Bryan Webb, is celebrating his well-earned retirement after a Vauxhall career spanning more than 75 years.
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Petrol prices close to record high
The average price of a litre of petrol on Monday was 139.46p, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy said.
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Cost of car insurance fell by 9.4% in year to August
The average motor premium now stands at £751, with over a quarter (27%) of the cheapest insurance quotes now coming from telematics firms, Consumer Intelligence said. This is the highest proportion since it started collecting data in 2013.
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Petrol prices have a hit a nine-year high
The average price of a litre of petrol has hit its highest level since September 2012.
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More than a third of motorists driving with damaged alloy wheels
New research suggests more than a third of motorists are driving vehicles with damaged alloy wheels.
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Gritter driver shortage could leave more motorists stuck on icy roads
Councils admitted that their difficulties retaining and recruiting bin lorry drivers could also affect gritters, which spread salt on roads when temperatures drop below freezing for a prolonged period or when there is heavy snowfall.
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Car traffic sinks to lowest level since May amid fuel crisis
st week was at 86% of pre-pandemic levels.
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GB car sticker no longer valid for British drivers travelling abroad
The old sticker used on the back of vehicles is no longer valid and drivers must replace it with a new “UK” one to drive on foreign roads.