Drivers now have more public places to charge electric cars than they do to fill up with petrol or diesel in a landmark tipping point for motorists.
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All roads lead to a multi-million bestseller: Vauxhall Corsa through the years
Vauxhall is preparing to launch the newest generation of its best-selling Corsa, building on the great success of the previous versions that have proved so popular since the model was introduced in 1993.
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Vauxhall celebrates three world premieres at IAA Frankfurt
Vauxhall will debut three new models at the 2019 IAA Frankfurt International Motor Show (press days: 10th and 11th September; public days: 12th to 22nd September) including Corsa, Grandland X Hybrid4 and Astra. The Luton-built Vivaro Life will also feature on stand D31 in Hall 11.0.
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Councils receive a pothole complaint every 46 seconds
Councils are being bombarded with pothole complaints, with new figures revealing that local authorities receive one every 46 seconds.
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All-New Insignia Coming in 2022
Vauxhall is currently testing a mid-life facelift for the second-generation Insignia models. Once complete the development team will turn their attention to the all-new model which will be launched around 3 years from now.
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Ban On Drivers Using Hands-Free Phones ‘Should Be Considered’
A ban on drivers using mobile phones in hands-free mode should be considered, MPs have said.
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Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer axed
Vauxhall has removed the Insignia Country Tourer from sale, due to lack of interest in vehicles of its type.
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Vauxhall Rids new Combo of blind spots
Vauxhall has announced the brand-new Surround Rear Vision camera system for the Combo Cargo, further enhancing safety for the driver and other road users.
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New Vauxhall Corsa’s aerodynamics are best in class
Vauxhall has revealed that wind tunnel tests on its new fifth-generation Corsa will make it among the most aerodynamic in its class. Designed to cut drag and save energy, the all-new Corsa is engineered for high efficiency and low fuel consumption.
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SWVaux at Forge Action Day 2019
We have secured a club stand at Forge Action Day on Saturday 7 September 2019 at Castle Combe Circuit.
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Rising fuel prices in July… and more could be on the way
After a month of falling fuel prices in June, July saw both petrol and diesel rise once again as the pound lost 3% on the dollar, data from RAC Fuel Watch reveals.
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Netflix’s Hyperdrive Is Like Ninja Warrior But For Cars
We are in for a treat following Netflix’s release of an action-packed trailer for its new show ‘Hyperdrive’.
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Vauxhall announces pricing for Grandland X Hybrid4
Arriving in showrooms in January, Vauxhall’s new Grandland X Hybrid4 is available to order now, priced from £35,590 on-the-road and bringing with it significant cost benefits for business drivers.
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Attention deficit—millions of drivers causing road collisions when using mobile phones
New research reveals that over 2.7 million drivers have had a collision or veered off the road in the last two years because they were distracted by their mobile phone.
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Vauxhall Astra 2019: Prices and specifications revealed
Vauxhall has announced prices and specs for its updated Astra, with the highlight being a raft of new engines.
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Vauxhall warns Ellesmere Port plant could close under no-deal Brexit
Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port plant could be closed if the UK’s exit from the EU makes it unprofitable, warned Groupe PSA boss Carlos Tavares.
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Bennetts British superbike star Danny kent collects all-new Vauxhall Vivaro vans
To celebrate its light commercial vehicle partnership with the 2019 Bennetts British Superbike (BSB) Championship, Vauxhall invited MV Agusta team rider Danny Kent to its Luton van plant, to receive the first customer delivery of the all-new Vivaro van.
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Government injects £348 million into boosting local roads quality
The Department for Transport has announced nearly £350 million is being made available for councils to improve local roads up and down the country.
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17 Hurt as Car Slam Into Crowd at “Cruise”
Near-tragedy happened last night in Stevenage, when 2 speeding cars collided and then careered into the crowd at what was supposed to be a “static” event for car enthusiasts, according to the organizer.
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