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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 described as being ‘firmly in four-star territory’. The second-generation model has now moved to a new Stellantis vehicle platform.
Euro NCAP said the car “fails to break the five-star threshold in any area of assessment, including that of child occupant protection.” It was also noted for having no autonomous emergency braking for cyclist protection.
Euro NCAP’s secretary general, Michiel van Ratingen, said: “Stellantis seems to accept lower performance in general, and the new Mokka lacks some critical safety systems that have become increasingly commonplace by now. The latest edition clearly lacks the ambition of the previous Mokka that was a runner-up of 2012 Best in Class in the Small Family category.”
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Vauxhall to go all-electric by 2028
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British Grand Prix to host 140,000 in biggest UK crowd since the start of the pandemic
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MOT garages pass nearly one in seven vehicles that should have failed
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1 million UK vehicles won’t be compatible with new petrol
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Majority of motorists are not aware tyres have ratings for grip, efficiency and noise
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Drink driving is the most common reason UK motorists lose their licence
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Price of petrol hit a two-year high
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New Vauxhall Corsa Remains The UK’s Best Selling Car
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Petrol prices soar to the highest level in nearly two years
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DVLA staff begin strike over Covid-related safety
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Higher insurance premiums for loyal customers banned by regulator
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Petrol price hits a 20-month high as lockdown restrictions ease
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‘Vauxhall Mind Mile’ raises funds for the charity ‘Mind’ this Mental Health Awareness Week
This week, staff at Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port plant took part in the ‘Vauxhall Mind Mile’ walk, as part of Mental Health Awareness Week.
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