The Grand Tour tent will once again be stationary for Series 3.
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Air-con and Bluetooth top list of most-wanted car features
New research from Kwik Fit reveals exactly what we want in our new cars. And, with a super-hot summer still fresh in our memories, air conditioning tops the list.
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Next Astra Expected In 2021 With PSA Platform, PHEV Powertrain
The Astra L will shift to the EMP2 platform that underpins a variety of PSA products, including the new Grandland X SUV, reports Caradisiac.
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Married Brits says their other half is a dangerous driver
One in five married Brits think their partner is dangerous driver, according to a new study.
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Number of road deaths in Britain hits five year high
The number of people killed on Britain’s roads reached a five-year high last year, new figures show.
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Rise in ‘black-box’ insurance helps drive premiums down
Car insurance premiums have fallen by more than 9% in the past 12 months, according to new statistics.
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Codemasters announces Dirt Rally 2.0
Codemasters has announced Dirt Rally 2.0, the successor to its first game in the series, in a first-look trailer.
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What Happens If You Pull An Electronic Handbrake At 120 Mph?
Cars with a good old fashioned handbrake are a dying breed, which leaves fanatics without the possibility of doing a proper handbrake turn.
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Superbike, F1 And Tesla Go Against Aston Martin, Lotus And F-16 Fighter Jet
Races between supercars and fighter jets are a getting a bit old, right? Well, some crazy folks over in Turkey beg to differ as they decided to put together a fleet of the fastest vehicles on wheels, plus a jet, for an epic drag race.
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Vauxhall Grandland X reaches 100,000 orders
Vauxhall’s Grandland X SUV has reached 100,000 orders across Europe.
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MI5 is Hiring In-House Driving Instructors
If you happen to hold a valid license as a driving instructor, today is your lucky day! MI5 is looking for in-house instructors, to help actual spies and other agency staff hone their skills at the wheel.
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Vauxhall to offer EVs and hybrids across the ranges
From next year, every new model of Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroen, and DS will be available with either a hybrid or electric powertrain.
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Do you feel the need, the need for speed? Then you need to read this
IAM RoadSmart, the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, has put together a list of tips to help drivers manage their speed on UK roads. (more…)
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Keyless systems to blame for car theft rise
Car theft is on the rise once again in England and Wales with keyless entry systems said to be the among the biggest causes.
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UK traffic expected to rise by 50 percent by 2050
A Department for Transport (DfT) study into future traffic congestion found that the number of vehicles on the road could increase by between 17 to 51 percent in the 35 years from 2015 to 2050.
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Jeremy Clarkson returns to Who Wants to be a Millionaire in 2019
Jeremy Clarkson will be returning to ITV’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire for 10 brand new episodes in 2019.
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Chancellor criticised for not doing enough to help curb rising fuel prices
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Phillip Hammond has been criticised after hinting that the eight-year freeze on fuel duty could end amid petrol prices being at a four-year high.
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UK driving licence ‘may not be valid in EU’ after no-deal Brexit
UK drivers could be faced with difficulties when driving in continental Europe after Brexit if the UK fails to reach a deal. (more…)
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Chemical Spill at Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port
Emergency services were deployed to Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port factory this morning (Thursday, September 13) following reports of the spillage.
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Network Q iVendi tie-up delivers online finance for used Vauxhalls
Vauxhall’s approved used car scheme, Network Q, has become the largest to offer online motor finance, using technology from iVendi.