Coffee, eggshells and rice could be used as materials for car interiors of the future, a new study has discovered.
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Drivers hit by rise in fuel prices
Drivers are being hit by rising fuel prices after an increase in oil costs.
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Vauxhall not going to ‘overplay’ its heritage when creating new EVs
Vauxhall won’t create “retro cars’ and isn’t keen on ‘overplaying” its heritage, according to the firm’s design boss.
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CarMats.co.uk Becomes Latest Club Partner
SWVaux is delighted to announce another exciting new partnership this time with CarMats.co.uk specialises in bespoke car mats for all makes and models including a wide range of Vauxhall car mats.
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Car production sinks to its lowest level since the 1950s
UK car production fell to its lowest level since 1956 last year as output was hit by global shortages of semiconductor chips, new figures show.
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Vauxhall opens order books for GSe range
Vauxhall has opened order books on the Astra GSe and Grandland GSe models.
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A quarter of drivers can’t identify what’s under a car’s bonnet – survey
More than a quarter of drivers aren’t able to identify what is under their car’s bonnet, a new survey has revealed.
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MOT rules could be eased to cut costs for drivers
Owners of new cars, motorbikes and vans could be permitted to delay their vehicle’s first MOT by a year under Government plans to cut costs for drivers.
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Self-driving cars could nearly double road congestion, says Government report
Motorists could be stuck in congestion nearly twice as bad as current levels if self-driving cars become commonplace, a Government report warns.
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Councils issuing nearly 20,000 parking fines each day
UK councils issued an average of nearly 20,000 parking fines each day last year, according to new analysis.
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Unmarked mobile police speed camera vans rolled out in a bid to improve safety
Unmarked mobile speed camera vans are now being used in the UK as police acknowledge a ‘worrying escalation’ in falling driving standards.
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Electric Drivers Best Winter Breaks
Britain’s best winter breaks for electric car drivers have been revealed, with York in North Yorkshire featuring the best combination of accessibility, public charging options and electric car-friendly accommodation, according to new research by Vauxhall.
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Vauxhall Corsa is the UK’s best-selling supermini
The award-winning Vauxhall Corsa is the UK’s best-selling supermini, and the second-best selling new car in the country, according to the latest new car registration figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Fuel price reductions in December ‘should have been far bigger’ – RAC
A reduction in fuel prices last month “should have been far bigger”, according to new analysis.
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Sales of new cars sink to lowest level in three decades
Supply shortages have been blamed for new car registrations falling to the lowest level since 1992.
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More than a third of drivers want smart motorways scrapped – survey
More than a third of UK drivers want the government to scrap smart motorways in 2023, a new survey has revealed.
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Rally star Ken Block dies aged 55
Pro driver Ken Block has died aged 55 following a snowmobile accident, his team has confirmed.
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These are the best motoring destinations to visit today
The UK has an abundance of great stop-offs, cafes and attractions for avid motoring enthusiasts. But better still, many of these places offer something for people who aren’t keen on cars or motorcycles, meaning everyone can enjoy a day out.
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SWVaux wishes you a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year
SWVaux would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and we hope you all have a wonderful New Year!
Thank you for all of your support since 2022 and we look forward to seeing you in 2023!
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Electric and hybrid cars account for a third of cars made in the UK
UK car production rose again in November, with 80,091 cars rolling out of assembly lines. But it is still below pre-pandemic levels as the semiconductor shortage continues to batter the motor industry.
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