Vauxhall has released prices and specifications for the new Crossland with order banks now open. The new Crossland will start from £19,060 on-the-road in SE trim, with first customer deliveries of the compact SUV starting in early 2021.
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Vauxhall Vivaro-e Named Van of the Year at Inaugural What Car? Van Awards
Vauxhall has dominated the inaugural What Car? Van Awards, taking home several category wins, alongside the top prize as the all-new Vivaro-e was being named Overall Van of the Year and Electric Van of the Year.
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Drivers set to enjoy fuel price cut as low oil demand drives down cost
Low demand for oil in October should lead to fuel cuts of up to 5p per litre within the next two weeks, according to the RAC.
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UK Illustrators Come Together to Broaden Appeal of Electric Vehicles
A new campaign from Vauxhall Motors is ‘switching up’ the electric vehicle industry with a burst of colour and creativity. The eye-catching creative campaign, which sees 24 up-and-coming British Illustrators collaborate to create a digital stop-motion artwork, aims to drive active consideration of Vauxhall’s first electric vehicle, the all new Corsa-e, and get more people excited about electric vehicles in general.
Despite electric vehicle sales growing fast, there is still work to be done when it comes to showcasing the diverse ways and places in which an electric vehicle can be used, and the variety of lifestyles they are suited to. For this campaign each artist was commissioned to create an illustrated world in their own inimitable style, with the Corsa-e sitting centre screen, thus showcasing Vauxahll’s very first electric car in a mind boggling variety of different scenarios each with a unique story behind them.
Kyle Platts, known among other things for his ‘Vibe Consultant’ comic strip in the Guardian, provided a frame for the project entitled ‘All Good Signs’. Kyle commented: “My contribution was inspired by my own love for driving around the UK on summer road trips. I wanted to celebrate the exploration of the countryside and all the visual stimulus that it brings, from rolling landscapes to road sign iconography.”
Peter Hope, Marketing Director at Vauxhall Motors commented: “To celebrate the launch of the Corsa-e we wanted to show that electric vehicles can do all the things ICE vehicles can, in the same number of varied scenarios. It’s been fantastic to collaborate with such exciting and diverse British talent to help us get more people talking about zero-emissions vehicles.”
Seb Underhill, Creative Director at Creative Communications agency, 33Seconds, commented: “Our goal with this campaign was to break the mould of traditional electric vehicle marketing, providing Vauxhall with an array of incredible, visually arresting images that embody the Corsa-e’s ‘Switch It Up” tagline. The campaign allowed us to tell an authentic story about the car, through the unique perspective of some of the UK’s most exciting creative talent.”
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Vauxhall Intellilux LED Lights Bring Daylight To Dark Winter Months
Darkness arrives an hour earlier now the clocks have been put back, but Vauxhall is committed to extending daylight hours with its adaptive LED headlamp technology.
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Car insurance myths could see millions of drivers risk fines
Drivers across the UK could be risking fines, points on their licence or higher premiums by falling for car insurance myths, according to new research.
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Smart motorways cause confusion for the majority of UK drivers
Less than half (48%) of UK motorists know the rules for using smart motorways, a new survey suggests.
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Breath tests sink to the lowest level on record amid police cuts
Roadside breath tests for drink-driving have fallen to their lowest level on record amid police cuts, new figures show.
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PSA-FCA merger set for EU approval
Groupe PSA (PSA) and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) are reportedly set to win EU approval for their merger and create ‘Stellantis’.
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How can I get my car winter-ready?
It’s safe to say that it feels like winter is well and truly on its way. The clocks have changed, the weather is getting wetter and colder and the roads are getting grittier. It’s a perfect cocktail of car-eating conditions, which is why now is the perfect time to give your pride and joy a much-earned pre-winter check over. Though winter is still technically some way off, now is a great time to get your car ready.
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Police launch campaign to crack down on uninsured drivers
Police forces across the UK are launching a national effort to bring down the number of uninsured drivers on the roads.
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Cancelling the clock change could reduce road deaths
Annual road deaths in the UK could be cut by 4.5% by scrapping the October clock change, according to a road safety charity.
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Fast & Furious franchise to reach end of the road ‘after two more films’
The long-running Fast & Furious movie franchise is to come to an end after two more films, according to reports.
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Vauxhall Offers 15% Off All Accessories for a Limited Time Only
Vauxhall is offering 15% off the price of all genuine and approved accessories until 30th November.
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Government drops graduated driving licences plan
Plans to limit what new drivers can do on the road have been scrapped despite research suggesting it could save lives.
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Vauxhall introduces 48-hour test drive programme on Corsa-e
Vauxhall is offering potential buyers a 48-hour test drive in the all-electric Corsa-e for a limited time only.
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PSA launches Eurorepar Reliance tyre range
Groupe PSA UK has added a new family of tyres to its Eurorepar programme, giving motorists a wider choice of quality tyres to choose from when visiting retailers.
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Loophole over mobile phone use by drivers set to be closed
A loophole which can allow drivers to escape punishment for hand-held phone use if they are taking a photo or playing a game will be closed under plans announced by the Government.
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Motorists back tougher sentences for killer drivers
The majority of motorists back tougher prison sentences for killer drivers, a new survey suggests.
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Keyless car technology fuels rise in car theft
Keyless technology has been the driving force behind a rise in car thefts over the past four years, according to new data.
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