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
Roads could be left covered in dangerous snow and ice this winter due to a shortage of gritter drivers.
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Car traffic sinks to lowest level since May amid fuel crisis
The fuel crisis has been blamed for bringing car use down to its lowest level since May.
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GB car sticker no longer valid for British drivers travelling abroad
Motorists planning to drive abroad in EU countries must remove any GB stickers from their vehicles, as new laws come into effect.
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The government insists there is ‘no shortage of fuel’ as BP closes some forecourts
Drivers are being urged by the Government to “buy fuel as normal” after the lorry driver shortage hit supplies.
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The UK’s most Googled motoring problems revealed
Car ownership can be an expensive experience, and unnecessary trips to the garage only add to the financial frustration.
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FRF Motors Present Bridgend Car Show
Not long to go until our Bridgend Car Show!
PARTICIPANTS – Please can all participants in the event arrive between 1 PM – 2 PM on 26th September in readiness for the show launch at 2 PM. This includes all suppliers and vehicle display cars.
On arrival, please ensure you drive around on Coity Cres road to avoid queuing on the Western Avenue main road.
Between 1 PM – 2 PM, FRF will have a professional photographer on-site taking photographs of all display vehicles entering the main gate. These photographs will be posted on their social media pages later in the week.
FRF will have marshals on-site in high-viz jackets who will help guide you through the premises into your designated bay for the show.
Visitors – Due to the volume of visitors expected at the event, FRF are kindly asking you to park on the Coity Cres main road safely, which is located behind our dealership to avoid too much congestion on-site, giving everyone ample space to walk around the show.
The car show will end at 6 PM.
FRF look forward to welcoming everyone on Sunday for a great day out and can’t wait to see you all and your cars.
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Opel Rocks E-xtreme – The Crazy Opel Rocks-e
The Opel Rocks-e was unveiled about two weeks ago as an all-electric heavy quadricycle. It is full of quirks and looks like a real toy car. This made it the perfect base for a fun little project by industrial design student Lukas Wenzhöfer, who created the Opel Rocks e-xtreme in just one week
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Vauxhall Opel Vice President Design Mark Adams is a Eurostar 2021
Automotive News Europe has chosen Vauxhall-Opel Vice President Design Mark Adams as one of the Eurostars 2021. Once again, the industry magazine has selected the year’s 17 most dynamic decision-makers in the car business. The
award winners met last night on the sidelines of the International Motor Show (IAA) in Munich.
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Corsa retains its place as UK’s best-selling car
The New Vauxhall Corsa is the UK’s best-selling new car so far this year, according to the latest new car sales and registration figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Petrol prices fall for first time this year
Petrol prices have fallen for the first time this year, new figures show.
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Vauxhall Continues its Electric Journey With All-New Astra-E
In its eighth generation, Vauxhall’s All-New Astra will be available for the first time as battery electric Astra-e.
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Cleaner petrol rolled out across forecourts
A cleaner form of petrol is being introduced at filling stations across Britain from today (September 1).
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Vauxhall heritage collection to be displayed at British Motor Museum
Vauxhall’s famous heritage collection to be displayed at the British Motor Museum at Gaydon, Warwickshire in August. It will tell the incredible story of Vauxhall Motors’ rise from a niche sporting car manufacturer to one of the UK’s best-known automotive brands.
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Vauxhall offers 30,000 miles of free charging with EV models
Vauxhall is aiming to encourage no emission motoring by extending its offer of a free home charger and 30,000 free green miles of electricity in partnership with British Gas.
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Christopher Montenegro Memorial Meet – WEDNESDAY AT 17:00
This is a memorial meet in honour of Christopher Montenegro often known as Monty for his birthday.
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Corsa Retains its Place as UK’s Best Selling Car
The New Vauxhall Corsa is the UK’s best-selling new car so far this year, according to the latest new car sales and registration figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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July brings nine consecutive months of petrol price increases
Drivers faced continued price increases after another 3.4p and 2.7p were added to a litre of petrol and diesel respectively during July.
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SWVaux Monthly Meet Returns
We’re back. Our first meet post COVID!
Sunday 15th August 2021 from 10 am 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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