Motoring
Petrol prices shoot hit record highs
at the petrol pumps reached an all-time high on Sunday, while diesel is still a little short of its previous record, new data shows.
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Petrol prices close to record high
The average price of a litre of petrol on Monday was 139.46p, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy said.
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Petrol prices have a hit a nine-year high
The average price of a litre of petrol has hit its highest level since September 2012.
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VAUXHALL CORSA NAMED VALUE CAR OF THE YEAR AT NEWS UK MOTOR AWARDS
The Vauxhall Corsa has been recognised as the UK’s best value car at the News UK Motor Awards.
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Gritter driver shortage could leave more motorists stuck on icy roads
Councils admitted that their difficulties retaining and recruiting bin lorry drivers could also affect gritters, which spread salt on roads when temperatures drop below freezing for a prolonged period or when there is heavy snowfall.
Government
Funding for 9.5 million pothole repairs ‘lost from council budgets’
gland for local road maintenance in 2021/22 is £1.39 billion, down from £1.78 billion the previous year.
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Car traffic sinks to lowest level since May amid fuel crisis
st week was at 86% of pre-pandemic levels.
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GB car sticker no longer valid for British drivers travelling abroad
The old sticker used on the back of vehicles is no longer valid and drivers must replace it with a new “UK” one to drive on foreign roads.
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The government insists there is ‘no shortage of fuel’ as BP closes some forecourts
The government insists there is ‘no shortage of fuel’ as BP closes some forecourts
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BP to ration fuel deliveries to forecourts due to HGV driver shortages
The HGV driver shortage has hit oil giant BP with deliveries of petrol and diesel to forecourts across the UK set to be reduced to ensure supplies do not run out.
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Vauxhall Opel Vice President Design Mark Adams is a Eurostar 2021
Automotive News Europe has chosen Vauxhall-Opel Vice President Design Mark
Adams as one of the Eurostars 2021.
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Corsa retains its place as UK’s best-selling car
The New Vauxhall Corsa is the UK’s best-selling new car so far this year, according to the latest new car sales and registration figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Petrol prices fall for first time this year
Analysis by the PA news agency showed that average prices across UK forecourts reached an eight-year high this summer after rising for 39 consecutive weeks.
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Vauxhall offers 30,000 miles of free charging with EV models
Vauxhall is aiming to encourage no emission motoring by extending its offer of a free home charger and 30,000 free green miles of electricity in partnership with British Gas.
Motoring
Drivers warned over spike in demand for September MOTs
Owners of cars due an MOT next month are being urged to book early because of a surge in demand.
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Corsa Retains its Place as UK’s Best Selling Car
The New Vauxhall Corsa is the UK’s best-selling new car so far this year, according to the latest new car sales and registration figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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July brings nine consecutive months of petrol price increases
The month saw the largest increase in the price of unleaded since January, putting the average price of a litre of fuel at 135.13p – a price not seen since late September 2013.
Motoring
‘No need to panic’ about E10 fuel arriving next month, says AA
The AA is advising drivers not to panic-buy super unleaded petrol given the official arrival of E10 fuel next month.
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Volunteer race marshal dies in Brands Hatch crash
A volunteer marshall was killed after being hit by a car that went off the track during a race at Brands Hatch.
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Vauxhall Mokka earns four stars in latest safety ratings
The Vauxhall Mokka has fallen short of full marks in the latest Euro NCAP safety ratings. The latest round of testing, which looks at how cars perform in various collisions as well as what safety systems they offer, shows the Mokka did not excel in any area. The crossover was Read more…