The next episode of The Grand Tour, which will see hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May follow in the footsteps of the Paris-Dakar rally in a journey across the African country of Mauritania, has been confirmed for release later this month.
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Opel-Vauxhall increases global sales by a strong 15 per cent in 2023
Opel-Vauxhall grew significantly in 2023 with a sales increase of 15 per cent. This is the highest per centage growth rate in more than 20 years. Global sales were up to around 670,000 vehicles giving the German-Anglo manufacturer its highest registration numbers in four years.
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Average motor insurance premium £157 higher at end of 2023 than a year earlier
The average price paid for motor insurance in the final quarter of 2023 was around a third, or £157 in cash terms, higher compared with a year earlier, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
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Drivers doubt Highway Code update boosted pedestrians’ safety
Fewer than a fifth (18%) of drivers think Highway Code changes made two years ago improved safety for pedestrians, a survey suggests.
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Yearly MOT tests to remain after government consultation winds up
Proposals to move MOTs to a two-year requirement have been quashed as a government consultation comes to a close.
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MP: Drivers should not receive penalty points for sub-30mph speeding
Drivers caught speeding between 20mph and 30mph would not receive penalty points under a proposed law tabled in Parliament.
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All-New Electric Vauxhall SUV Will Be Named Frontera
Vauxhall has announced the return of the Frontera nameplate in 2024. The name will make its comeback on an all-new SUV model.
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CCTV show cars drifting around ring of fire at Bedfordshire meet
CCTV footage has been released showing cars at a meet in a Bedfordshire industrial estate drifting around a “ring of fire”.
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Google to integrate AI tech into Android Auto
Google is planning to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) systems into its Android Auto in-car technology.
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[CLUB STAND] Forge Action Day
Forge Action Day is Castle Combe’s autumn-based performance car event alongside Forge Motorsport.
SATURDAY, 7TH SEPTEMBER 2024
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Electric car price war expected this year – report
Drivers will benefit from an electric car price war this year, according to new analysis.
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[CLUB STAND] Spring Action Day
Spring Action Day is the first of the much-loved Action Day events on Castle Combe Circuit’s calendar each year.
SATURDAY, 23RD MARCH 2024
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Trading Standards highlights risk of buying from car dealers posing as private sellers on social media
Trading Standards officers have warned of the dangers of buying from used car dealers pretending to be private sellers on Facebook.
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Vauxhall Opens Orders for Mokka Electric Long Range with New 54KWh Battery.
Vauxhall has opened orders for the new Mokka Electric Long Range, which features a new 54kWh battery and more powerful electric motor for improved efficiency, range and performance.
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The average car insurance premium is now £950
The typical car insurance premium increased by 52 per cent year-on-year in December 2023 to a steep £950, according to new research.
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How to claim for pothole damage to your car
Today is National Pothole Day, though with new figures showing further deterioration in the UK’s roads, it’s not a day that needs celebrating.
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Pothole breakdowns reach five-year high
Pothole-related breakdowns reached a five-year high in 2023, new figures show.
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Government launches crackdown on ‘disruptive’ street works
The government has announced new measures that aim to tackle street works that overrun into weekends and bank holidays.
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