The long-awaited enforcement of Wales’ blanket 20mph speed limit is set to begin tomorrow (Sunday 17th December 2023), much to the dismay of many drivers who have expressed their concerns about the impact of this reduction on traffic flow and road safety.
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You can drive home for Christmas in Chris Rea’s Ferrari
Chris Rea’s Driving Home for Christmas is one of the most popular festive songs, but you could be playing it out of the speakers of the musician’s own Ferrari.
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Vauxhall Grandland now available with 48V hybrid powertrain
Vauxhall has opened orders for the Grandland Hybrid – the first model from the brand to be offered with 48-volt hybrid technology – with prices starting from £32,415 OTR and first deliveries commencing from early 2024.
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Drivers putting themselves in danger during motorway breakdowns – RAC
Most drivers put themselves in danger during motorway breakdowns, a survey suggests.
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Drivers feel safer with assistance tech but don’t want to pay for it – survey
The vast majority of drivers feel safer behind the wheel in a car fitted with advanced safety systems but nearly half would be happy to buy a model without them fitted, a new survey has found.
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UK hits 10,000 rapid EV charger milestone
The UK has installed its 10,000th rapid electric vehicle charger, according to a leading device mapping provider.
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Speed cameras locations in South Wales in December 2023
Speed limits on residential roads across Wales were reduced to 20mph from 30mph in September.
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Vauxhall Corsa is the UK’s best-selling supermini
Vauxhall’s Corsa range continued its strong UK sales performance in November, topping the charts in two segments according to the latest new car registration figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Vauxhall Launches New PCP Offers on Electric Models, Bringing Total Monthly Ownership Costs in Line with Petrol Versions
To make the switch to electric as accessible as possible, Vauxhall has launched updated PCP offers on its latest Electric models, bringing total monthly ownership costs (including running costs) in line with the equivalent petrol versions.
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All-New Vauxhall Astra Electric Wins 2024 Electrifying.com Efficiency Award
The All-New Vauxhall Astra Electric has been named the Efficiency Award winner at the 2024 Electrifying.com Awards for its impressive overall efficiency and innovative technology.
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UK car production increases again
Car production in the UK has increased for the eighth month in a row, with more than 91,000 vehicles built in October, new figures show.
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Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May to leave The Grand Tour
Motoring presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are to leave Amazon’s The Grand Tour after a ‘final special’ airs next year.
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Quarter of young drivers put off vehicle repairs to save money – survey
Many young drivers are not maintaining their cars properly due to inflation and cost-of-living pressures, a new survey suggests.
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Vauxhall opens orders for Astra Sports Tourer Electric
Vauxhall has opened orders for the All-New Astra Sports Tourer Electric, the first fully electric estate car from the brand and one of just a handful available on the market. Prices for the All-New Astra Sports Tourer Electric start from £39,995 OTR, with first deliveries from the second quarter of 2024.
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BBC to ‘rest’ Top Gear for ‘foreseeable future’
Top Gear will be rested for the “foreseeable future”, the BBC has announced, following a crash during filming last year in which host Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff was seriously injured.
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Majority of drivers feel intimidated by other road users – survey
Close to four-fifths of motorists feel intimidated by other road users when they’re behind the wheel, a new survey has found.
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Drivers stranded as car makers ditch spare wheels to meet emissions laws
New analysis shows just 3% of new car models sold in the UK have a spare wheel as standard, leading to more drivers being stranded after a puncture.
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EG Group to acquire Tesla’s ultra-fast chargers
Petrol station giant EG Group has announced it is to acquire ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers from manufacturer Tesla.
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Motorcyclist is prosecuted for dangerous driving using his own camera footage
A motorcyclist who filmed himself pulling a wheelie and riding at an estimated 150mph has been given a one-year driving ban after being prosecuted with his own footage.
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