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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Vauxhall Market Share Continues To Grow
Outperforming a declining market, Vauxhall’s first half 2019 market share for cars and light commercial vehicles (LCV) has increased by 0.19 percentage points, from 7.36% in H1 2018 to 7.55% this year.
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2020 Insignia Shows Off Its New Corsa-Inspired Grille
Vauxhall is putting the finishing touches to the facelifted Insignia as a lightly camouflaged prototype has been spotted undergoing testing.
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MPs call for five-year plan to tackle ‘pothole plague’
MPs have called for a front-loaded, five-year funding settlement to tackle the ‘extreme state of disrepair of the English local road network’.
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Vauxhall Astra subtle facelift revealed with major tech upgrades
Vauxhall has revealed the first pictures of the brand-new Astra, which sets the standard for efficiency and low emissions with a range of petrol and diesel powertrains. Building on the wide success of the outgoing model, customers will benefit from reduced CO2 and fuel consumption, as well as a series of class-leading technology and equipment.
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New Vauxhall Astra will not be built at Ellesmere Port if UK leaves EU without a deal
Since the acquisition of Vauxhall Motors by Groupe PSA, they have been working hard to turn around the fortunes of the brand and to address the performance of the commercial and manufacturing divisions.
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Vauxhall reveals new Corsa with petrol and diesel engines
Just a few weeks after the presentation of the battery-electric version, Vauxhall has released first pictures of the all-new fifth generation Corsa, that features a new range of high-efficiency petrol and diesel powertrains.
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Sections of M4 now have permanent 50mph limit
Temporary speed limits of 50mph on the M4 have been made permanent in a bid to cut pollution.
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Vauxhall Vivaro Life goes on sale with £27,760 price tag
Arriving in Vauxhall showrooms in July, the British-built Vivaro Life is available to order now in two trims: the stylish and well-appointed Elite and the multi-purpose Edition version.
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WRC To Go Hybrid In 2022
The FIA has announced that the World Rally Championship will adopt petrol-electric hybrid rally cars from the 2022 season.
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Animated ‘Fast & Furious’ Series Coming To Netflix
The “Fast & Furious” franchise is headed to Netflix, only this time the blockbuster car and action series will arrive in the form of an animated series.
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New road sign to improve road safety and protect animals
Hundreds of people are injured every year in collisions involving animals in the road, according to the latest Department for Transport figures.
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PSA ordered to recall petrol Adam & Corsa
German authorities have ordered a recall the Adam and Corsa after it was found that they exceeded emissions allowed by law, according to the information published by Bild am Sonntag. The order covers 210,000 cars, of which 53,588 in the UK.
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