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Vauxhall Heritage to display historic models to the public for the first time
For the first time in its 72-year history, Vauxhall Heritage is showcasing its collection to the public for the first time.
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Black remains top car colour but white surges in popularity
Black has taken the top spot as the most popular car colour during 2020, though white has been rapidly increasing in popularity throughout the year.
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Openreach Goes Electric with Vauxhall Vivaro-e & Corsa-e
One of the UK’s largest fleet operators, Openreach, has placed an order of 270 fully electric Vivaro-e vans and 9 Corsa-e cars.
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More than 7 million people missed their MOT renewal last year
Over seven million motorists in 2019 risked a £1,000 fine by missing their MOT renewal, according to new data.
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Millions of motorists had vehicles MOT tested in June despite the extension
With MOT tests set to become mandatory once more tomorrow (August 1), official figures show that many UK drivers have chosen to have their cars tested instead of using the automatic extension.
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Pendragon to slash 1,800 jobs and shut 15 car dealerships
The Evans Halshaw and Stratstone owner said it expects around 400 redundancies as a result of closing its loss-making sites, with a further 1,400 job cuts coming as part of plans to make its operations “leaner and more sustainable”.
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Groupe PSA strengthens its electric offensive with a new eVMP platform
PSA Group has unveiled new plans for an electric car platform for larger vehicles.
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Fuel duty revenue down by £2.4bn in April and May
Fuel duty revenue was down by £2.4bn in April and May compared with the same period last year as the coronavirus pandemic and resulting lockdown brought the number of drivers on the UK’s roads tumbling down.
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Vauxhall Workers Complete Their NHS Assignment Helping Deliver More Than 13,000 Ventilators
A handpicked team of 15 workers from Vauxhall’s Luton plant have completed their 16-week assignment at Smiths Medical, working as part of a consortium that delivered 13,437 ventilators for the NHS to combat the on-going Covid-19 virus.
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Sabine Schmitz reveals cancer diagnosis
Racing driver and Top Gear presenter Sabine Schmitz has revealed she has been fighting “extremely persistent cancer” for the last three years.
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Don’t forget the MOT extension is ending, motorists warned
Motorists have been reminded that the MOT extension period ends next week and those that forget could face a hefty fine, points on their licence or even a ban.
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Plans for 20mph speed limit in residential areas in Wales backed by Senedd
Lee Waters, the Deputy Minister for Economy and Transport, set up a task force last year to look at changing the default 30mph limit.
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BBS declares bankruptcy
The effects of the coronavirus pandemic continue to shake the automotive industry: this time the manufacturer of BBS wheels has declared bankruptcy.
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Vauxhall production restarts at Ellesmere Port
The home of the Vauxhall Astra is getting its operations up and running again.
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Goodwood digital Speedweek event announced
Goodwood is set to host a completely digital festival in October.
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Groupe PSA and FCA merger will be called Stellantis
Groupe PSA and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles have revealed that the corporate name of their new merger will be #STELLANTIS
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Thousands of drivers suffer pothole breakdowns despite low traffic during lockdown
Thousands of drivers suffered pothole-related breakdowns between April and June despite traffic volumes plummeting amid the coronavirus lockdown, new figures show.
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Drivers encouraged to report obscured road signs
Drivers should be reporting any road signs that are hidden or obscured, a leading road safety association has stated.
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Vehicle thefts increase by 56% in four years
Thefts of motor vehicles in Britain have risen by 56% in four years, new figures show.
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Motorists facing fuel price rises as lockdown eases
Petrol prices went up 3.74p per litre, from an average of 107.11p to 110.85p, while diesel was up 2.89p per litre, rising from 112.07p to 114.96p.
