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Fuel prices climb to new record highs
Statistics from data firm Experian Catalist show the average cost of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts on Wednesday was 168.2p.
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Petrol and diesel prices reach new record highs
Petrol and diesel prices have reached record highs, according to new figures.
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Diesel prices exceed 180p per litre setting a new record
The RAC said this was due to increases in wholesale prices caused by efforts to reduce the importation of Russian diesel.
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Vauxhall Insignia axed, but it could return as an EV
It is believed that the Insignia will be replaced by an electrified crossover with a raised ride height, though it will not be a full SUV.
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This new trailer offers your first look at the new series of Top Gear
The new series appears to have a large amount filmed in America, with the trio shown racing buggies through the alligator-infested swamps of Florida, drag racing ‘donks’ in Miami, and cruising around in a massive motorhome.
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Companies responsible for ‘plague of potholes’ to be penalised more easily
The Department for Transport (DfT) said utility companies will face financial penalties more easily for poor quality road works and leaving behind potholes.
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Android Auto updates bring new look and adaptable layout
Google has announced updates to Android Auto that will make it more user-friendly, as well as adaptable to all screen sizes.
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Diesel prices hit new record high despite fuel duty cut
Diesel prices have soared to a new record high despite the cut in fuel duty, figures show.
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One in five cars has more than 100,000 miles on the clock, says DVSA
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency figures show that 9.1 million vehicles on Britain’s roads have reached six figures on their odometers.
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Classic car community is divided over electric conversions with the majority wanting a new class introduced
Electric powertrain conversions for classic cars are rising, with many people seeing them as a fantastic way to keep the community alive while remaining eco-conscious.
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Motor insurance price falls to the lowest level since 2015
The average price paid for comprehensive motor insurance in the first quarter of the year was £416.
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Grant Shapps bids to ‘banish the boy racer’ with noise cameras
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps declared he wants to “banish the boy racer” as he announced plans to deploy noise cameras to catch “rowdy drivers”.
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MOT test could be extended to ease cost of living crisis
Vehicles may only need to have an MOT test every two years under proposals being considered by the government to ease the UK’s cost of living crisis.
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Drivers see red when others take more than three seconds to pull away on green
A poll of 2,498 drivers by the RAC indicated that 46% think it should take no longer than that to get going when the lights change.
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Watching TV to be allowed in self-driving cars in Highway Code update
It will still be illegal to use a phone behind the wheel.
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SWVaux Monthly Meets Return This Sunday!
This Sunday see’s the return of our Monthly Meets post COVID!
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Stellantis suspends vehicle production in Russia
It follows on from a number of other car manufacturers that have also had to postpone operations in the country due to the ongoing Ukraine conflict
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Vauxhall offers 12-months free roadside assistance with each annual service
The free 12-month Roadside Assistance plan is provided by the RAC and not only covers breakdown recoveries, but also instances of punctures, lost keys, misfuelling and home starts.
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Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port factory donates 50 fire hoses to Chester Zoo
As part of the plant upgrade, Vauxhall was looking for ways to repurpose the 50ft long hoses which had reached the end of their life for firefighting capabilities. Following conversations with nearby Chester Zoo, the hoses will now become a regular site in the zoo’s elephant and ape habitats, fulfilling a diverse range of uses.
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UK motorists faced £18 billion car repair bill over the past year
Research found repair costs ranged from £37 to almost £1,796, with 64% of the 2,320 UK drivers surveyed saying they had had to pay out for repairs at some point over the past 12 months.