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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Higher-ethanol petrol could be introduced
E10 fuel should be introduced to the UK by 2020 latest to help save the equivalent emissions of 700,000 cars and safeguard the future of the British Bioethanol Industry.
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The UK’s huge network of speed bumps Revealed
The UK is now home to more than 42,000 individual speed bumps – an increase of 5% in the last three years, according to an exclusive Citroen investigation into traffic calming coverage.
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Roads policing review to improve safety
A first-of-its-kind joint review into roads policing and traffic enforcement will be launched later this year, in a bid to improve road safety.
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Government looks at steps to make new drivers safer
New drivers could face limits on what they can do on the road, to ease them into a lifetime of safe driving.
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Over 9,000 motorists were caught doing over 100mph last year
Last year, over 9,000 motorists were caught by police speeding at more than 100mph on UK roads, according to data obtained by the road safety charity Brake.
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2020 Insignia Spied testing at the Nürburgring
After unveiling the slightly refreshed Astra earlier this year, Vauxhall is back testing the face lifted Insignia. This time around, two prototypes a saloon and a estate, are spied lapping the Nurburgring track in Germany.
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Government wants car industry to tackle brake and tyre emissions
Environment minister, Thérèse Coffey and transport minister, Michael Ellis are leading a push to tackle the impact of particulate and plastic pollution from brakes, tyres and road wear.
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Silverstone Circuit Secures British Grand Prix Until 2024
Silverstone circuit will continue to host the British Grand Prix until at least 2024 following a new deal between Formula 1 and the track owners.
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