A survey has found that drivers are ‘unclear’ on the MOT rules relating to the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.
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Battery failures double due to Coronavirus lockdown
The number of drivers visiting Kwik Fit over the past four weeks needing a new battery has been double the usual rate for the time of year.
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UK new car registrations fall by 97% in April
New car registrations in Britain hit their lowest point since the year after World War Two in April, figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveal.
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Fifth of drivers will use car less after lockdown lifted
One fifth of drivers say they will use their cars less once the lockdown is over, according to a new AA survey, ‘Life after lockdown’.
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New Vauxhall Vivaro-e delivers zero-emissions – as well as 1 ¼ tonne loads
Vauxhall today released the first pictures of the Vivaro-e, its first factory-built, fully-electric van, set to arrive in the market as more and more UK cities welcome emissions-free vehicles.
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Road safety charities call on drivers to slow down during lockdown
Each day during the Government’s official coronavirus briefing, we are shown how the use of motor vehicles has fallen by around 60% since February – as a result of the ‘lockdown’ restrictions first announced on 23 March.
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Admiral to refunds car and van insurance customers due to lockdown
Admiral is giving its car and van insurance customers a £25 refund. It’s in recognition of the fact that customers are staying at home and driving less during the lockdown.
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Average car insurance premium increases to £809
The average price of car insurance premiums has risen by around £47 per year to £809, according to data from Confused.com.
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Vauxhall to introduce new safety measures when UK factories re-open
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 health crisis, Groupe PSA’s priority has been to protect its employees and preserve the company’s long-term future.
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Speed limits still matter during the coronavirus lockdown
GEM Motoring Assist is asking drivers to pay close attention to the speeds they use whilst out and about during the current period of lockdown.
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Vauxhall launches companion app for Corsa-e
Set to be Britain’s most popular electric car, the Corsa-e is now available with Vauxhall Connect, a clever feature accessed via the MyVauxhall app, which allows owners to access information, such as the remaining range, the cheapest re-charging options and pre-conditioning of the interior.
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Sir Stirling Moss dies at the age of 90
Motor racing great Sir Stirling Moss has died at the age of 90.
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Vauxhall Boss Expects Car Buying Process To Permanently Change Following Pandemic
Vauxhall boss Stephen Norman has seen a surge in demand for his company’s new phone-based sales system during the coronavirus lockout, and now believes that buyers will embrace this way of doing business even after things return to normal.
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Vauxhall Workers Shift From Vans to Ventilators
Workers from Vauxhall’s Luton plant this week downed their regular tools in favour of slightly more clinical surroundings to meet huge NHS demand for ventilator production.
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Vauxhall achieves RDE2 compliance across entire line-up
Vauxhall has become the first mainstream volume manufacturer to achieve full RDE2 compliance across its entire model line-up, giving company car drivers and businesses significant savings.
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Sharpest drop in fuel prices in 12 years
Amid exceptional circumstances, UK petrol prices fell by their largest margin in 12 years in March, triggered by a complete collapse in the world oil price, new RAC Fuel Watch data shows.
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Young Driver welcomes a new fleet of 170 Vauxhall Corsa SE Premiums
The UK’s largest provider of pre-17 driving lessons has welcomed a brand new fleet of All-New Vauxhall Corsa SE Premiums, which it will use to teach the next generation of drivers.
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Vauxhall offers free breakdown cover to NHS staff
To enable NHS staff to stay mobile and remain focused on their critical jobs, Vauxhall will today extend its Roadside Assistance programme to all NHS workers who drive a Vauxhall vehicle, and do not already have mechanical breakdown cover.
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Vauxhall Willing To Build Ventilators at UK Plants to Fight Coronavirus
Vauxhall along with Honda & Toyota have confirmed they are willing to build medical ventilators to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
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Vauxhall Close Ellesmere Port & Luton over Coronavirus
Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port & Luton plant will close over coronavirus fears.
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