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July brings nine consecutive months of petrol price increases
The month saw the largest increase in the price of unleaded since January, putting the average price of a litre of fuel at 135.13p – a price not seen since late September 2013.
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SWVaux Monthly Meet Returns
We’re back. Our first meet post COVID!
Sunday 15th August 2021 from 10am at The Friendly Fox (33 Caerphilly Rd, Bassaleg, Newport NP10 8LW)
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Volunteer race marshal dies in Brands Hatch crash
A volunteer marshall was killed after being hit by a car that went off the track during a race at Brands Hatch.
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Vauxhall bolsters Corsa-e and Crossland with new Griffin trim
Vauxhall has expanded its Griffin line-up – that offers high levels of standard specification, including comfort and safety
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Police warn keyless car theft is on the rise
CC) show there has been a 3.1 per cent increase in vehicle crime between May and June this year, the ‘bulk’ of which is down to keyless car theft.
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Jeremy Clarkson confirms second series of his hit farming show
A second series of Clarkson’s Farm has been commissioned following the huge success of the first series.
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Vauxhall Mokka earns four stars in latest safety ratings
The Vauxhall Mokka has fallen short of full marks in the latest Euro NCAP safety ratings. The latest round of testing, which looks at how cars perform in various collisions as well as what safety systems they offer, shows the Mokka did not excel in any area. The crossover was Read more…
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First trailer for ‘The Grand Tour Presents: Lochdown’ released
Called ‘Lochdown’, the show will see former Top Gear presenters Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond travel to Scotland.
Astra
Vauxhall reveals all-new Astra
Vauxhall has today revealed the all-new, eighth generation of the Astra.
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Stellantis Intensifies Electrification Pledging almost £26bn
The investment is targeting the production of electric cars with 300 to 500 miles of range, with fast charging capable of adding about 20 miles per minute.
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Vauxhall to go all-electric by 2028
Vauxhall is opening the next chapter of its comprehensive electrification offensive: the British brand will focus entirely on full battery electric vehicles from 2028.
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Vauxhall confirms the new Grandland will start at £25,500
The New Vauxhall Grandland is available to order now, with full specifications and pricing confirmed.
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BRING YOUR CAR STORY TO LIFE THIS SUMMER WITH FACTS DISC
Sharing personalised trivia about your pride and joy is now a piece of cake thanks to Facts Disc founder and classic car enthusiast.
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SMMT figures show Vauxhall is UK’s best-selling electric LCV manufacturer
Vauxhall is the UK’s best-selling electric Light Commercial Vehicle (e-LCV) manufacturer, according to the latest sales and registrations figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Ellesmere Port to build EV Van’s
According to the Financial Times, citing three people briefed on the plans, Stellantis will announce on Tuesday (6th July) that it will retain the Cheshire site once production of the current-generation Vauxhall Astra draws to a close in the coming months.
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Vauxhall provides support vehicles for electric paramotor world record attempt
The record is being attempted by biologist and adventurer Sacha Dench, who is also the UN Ambassador for the Convention on Migratory Species and founder of the charity Conservation Without Borders.
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Millions of garages too full of junk to store cars
More than half (53%) of drivers with garages surveyed for the RAC said they never put their cars in them.
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British Grand Prix to host 140,000 in biggest UK crowd since the start of the pandemic
The announcement – which follows months of tense discussions between the Government and Silverstone – paves the way for the biggest UK crowd since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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MOT garages pass nearly one in seven vehicles that should have failed
Close to one in seven vehicles that passed their MOT last year should have failed, according to a new investigation.
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1 million UK vehicles won’t be compatible with new petrol
From September the government is changing the standard petrol that will be available from E5 to E10, and around 1 million vehicles in the UK are not compatible with the new fuel.
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