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Record rise in pothole breakdowns as roads ‘resemble the surface of the moon’

The RAC said many roads “resemble the surface of the moon” after receiving 4,694 call-outs for vehicles likely damaged by potholes between January and March.

By SWVaux Staff, 3 days3 days ago
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Matchbox cars to take a new climate-friendly direction

Matchbox cars, playsets and packaging will be created from 100% recycled, recyclable or bio-based plastic by 2030, their creators Mattel have stated.

By SWVaux Staff, 1 week1 week ago
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New online-only car auction site launches with celebrity backing

A new online-only car auction site has launched, promising free listings for everything including classic cars, race cars, supercars and motorbikes.

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By SWVaux Staff, 2 weeks2 weeks ago
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Vauxhall Corsa Retains its Place as UK’s Best Selling Car

The new Vauxhall Corsa is the UK’s best-selling car for the first quarter of 2021, according to the latest new car sales and registration figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

By SWVaux Staff, 2 weeks2 weeks ago
Motoring

Fuel prices return to pre-pandemic levels ahead of Easter weekend

Rising fuel prices have reached pre-pandemic levels, hitting drivers venturing out on the roads over Easter.

By SWVaux Staff, 3 weeks3 weeks ago
Motoring

Motorists would back using speed cameras to catch tax and insurance cheats

A road safety charity is calling on the police to take note of the overwhelming support for using cameras to catch motorists flouting driving legislation.

By SWVaux Staff, 1 month1 month ago
Entertainment

Top Gear host Sabine Schmitz dies aged 51

Sabine Schmitz has died aged 51 following a battle with cancer.

By SWVaux Staff, 1 month1 month ago
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50mph speed limit on M4 around Newport set go live on March 15

The permanent 50mph limit with average speed enforcement between junctions 24 and 28 on the M4 around Newport will go live on Monday, March 15th.

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By SWVaux Staff, 2 months2 months ago
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Government seeks views on updates to Highway Code

Motorists are being invited to share their views on a proposed update to the Highway Code, which is being modernised to include more detail on high-speed roads and motorways.

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By SWVaux Staff, 2 months2 months ago
Government

MPs launch an inquiry into the safety of smart motorways

The inquiry by the Commons’ Transport Select Committee will also analyse the impact of the roads on reducing congestion.

By SWVaux Staff, 2 months2 months ago
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Vauxhall factory could close if deal not reached on electric car production

The owners of Vauxhall are reviewing options for the Ellesmere Port car factory, including closing the site if a deal cannot be reached with the Government.

By SWVaux Staff, 2 months2 months ago
Blog Post

Government confirms E10 fuel is coming in September

The government has confirmed that petrol with a higher ethanol count will be introduced at UK pumps from September.

By SWVaux Staff, 2 months2 months ago
News

Announcement on future of Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port plant expected

Workers at Vauxhall’s UK car factory are waiting for news about the future of the plant, with an announcement expected later on Thursday.

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By SWVaux Staff, 2 months2 months ago
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Drivers facing rising forecourt prices as barrel of oil hits 13-month high

With the price of a barrel of oil back up to January 2020 levels and some analysts predicting prices could hit $80 this year as pandemic restrictions ease

By SWVaux Staff, 2 months2 months ago
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Police receive 89 dashcam videos of driving offences every day

Members of the public submitted an average of 89 pieces of dashcam footage to police forces every day in 2019. A freedom of information request from breakdown service the RAC shows that 32,370 video recordings were submitted that year, which is double the number recorded in 2018 (15,159). The data Read more…

By SWVaux Staff, 3 months3 months ago
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Petrol prices rise for third consecutive month

The price of petrol rose by 3.5p in January, reaching prices last seen just before the first lockdown was introduced on March 22, 2020.

By SWVaux Staff, 3 months3 months ago
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EU flag removed from UK driving licences and number plates

UK driving licences and number plates will no longer feature the EU flag, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.

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By SWVaux Staff, 3 months3 months ago
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Ministers told to slash drink-drive limit

Drink-drive limits should be cut in England and Wales due to the failure to reduce deaths from crashes, ministers have been told.

By SWVaux Staff, 3 months3 months ago
Blog Post

Who is Stellantis?

This week marks the beginning of the first official week of Stellantis, which is already one of the biggest car manufacturers in the world.

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By SWVaux Staff, 3 months3 months ago
Blog Post

Over a Million drivers took speed awareness course in 2020

More than a million drivers took a speed awareness course in 2020 despite car use plummeting due to the coronavirus pandemic.

By SWVaux Staff, 3 months3 months ago

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