A key committee of EU lawmakers on Monday rejected a European Commission push for a Wi-Fi-based technology for cars, backing critics who support the alternative 5G standard.
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Marshall Junior reunited with iconic Vauxhalls ahead of Goodwood
History repeated itself today as Gregor Marshall, son of famous Vauxhall racer Gerry Marshall, got behind the wheel of his father’s legendary race car, ‘Old Nail’, ahead of this weekend’s Bonhams Goodwood Members’ Meeting Sale.
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Vauxhall’s market share continues to grow
As 19-plate vehicles hit the road, Vauxhall’s March market share was 8.2%, significantly up versus 7.7% last March.
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Insurers paid out £1m a day in vehicle theft payouts
A surge in vehicle thefts, including keyless car crime, has led to motor insurers paying out a record £1 million every day according to figures published by the Association of British Insurers.
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Ellesmere Port and Luton pause production over Brexit woes
Vauxhall’s two UK plants have been temporarily shut down in an attempt to minimise the impact of Brexit.
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1 in 14 Cars have been clocked
As many as 1 in 14 cars have been clocked, costing motorists around £800 million every year, according to data experts HPI.
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Over half motorists believe video games encourage dangerous driving
A new study has found more than half of the motorists polled believe that dangerous driving is being fueled by video games played by youngsters.
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EU Aims To Make Speed Limiters And Emergency Braking Systems Mandatory
The European Commission has revealed European Union institutions have reached a “provisional political agreement” on vehicle safety standards that will go into effect in 2022.
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Potholes cost drivers £1.2bn in repairs over past year
More than 11 million drivers were affected by potholes last year, with the resulting vehicle damage costing the country a staggering £1.2 billion. That’s according to a study by Kwik Fit.
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Britain’s busiest speed camera Revealed
New figures have revealed a speed camera in Southampton, caught 51,049 drivers between 2015 and 2017.
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Car tax crackdown: DVLA clamp 9000 in a month
The DVLA has clamped nearly 9,000 vehicles since it launched a campaign to crack down on untaxed vehicles at the end of February.
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Bloodhound back from the dead
The Bloodhound land speed record project is alive and kicking, with a new company behind it.
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Top Gear unveils trailer teasing new presenters
Top Gear is set to return for a new season this summer and it will be the first without Matt LeBlanc and Rory Reid.
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Vauxhall Grandland X joins the ranks at Cornwall Fire, Rescue and Community Safety Service
Vauxhall’s Grandland X SUV is the dependable and versatile vehicle of choice for the Cornwall Fire, Rescue and Community Safety Service, which has ordered a fleet of eight vehicles. The vehicles will be used by officers to respond to incidents within the local community, including fire and emergency response.
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Severn Bridge travel to Wales rises after removal of tolls
Figures released by Highways England show that an increasing number of people are driving to Wales, with the M4 Severn crossing seeing a rise in use of more than 10% since tolls were abolished in December 2018.
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Government to clamp down on rogue parking firms
The Parking Act 2019 has now received Royal Assent and passed into law. As well as establishing a new single code of practice to ensure easier-to-understand regulations when it comes to private parking, the act should better enable motorists to challenge unfair tickets.
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Opel Returns to Russia
Opel is pressing forward with its export offensive: The brand with the ‘Blitz’ will revive its tradition on the Russian market this year.
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Corsa VXR could return with electric power in 2021
Auto Express have reported that Vauxhall plan to launch a electric Corsa wearing the VXR badge, as early as 2021.
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Vauxhall open day & Luton transport fest set to attract thousands
A brace of high-profile transport events will come together on one day this summer, as Vauxhall’s Heritage Centre Open Day joins with the Luton Festival of Transport to create a motor-vehicle spectacular with an audience of well over 5,000 people.
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70% of Drivers knowingly Speed
Following the recent release of a new Google Maps update that now alerts users when they’re approaching a speed camera, fixter surveyed 1,000 people across the country to find out what they think about speed limits.
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