Motorists are being issued with a drink-drive warning as police gear up for their annual summer crackdown.
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Huge fall in number of uninsured drivers caught by police
There has been a huge fall in the number of uninsured drivers caught on Britain’s roads, according to new government data.
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NCP Makes £700,000 a year from drivers without change
Car park operator NCP makes almost £700,000 a year from ticket machines that don’t give change back to motorists, it emerged in the High Court.
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Supermarkets hike petrol prices almost every day for three months
The UK’s four big supermarkets have raised the price of petrol almost every day for three months – including on days when other retailers managed to lower their prices.
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The Grand Tour Scraps Middle Eastern Adventure Special Over Terrorism Concerns
Jeremy Clarkson has revealed that The Grand Tour had to cancel ambitious plans for an epic road trip in the Middle East over safety concerns.
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Wales backs default 20mph limit for all residential areas
A blanket 20mph speed limit could be applied to all residential roads in Wales – even though data suggests the measure may prove fruitless.
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11% of used cars bought without a viewing
Around one in 10 used car buyers now purchase their vehicles online without ever seeing them in the flesh.
EVs
Vauxhall goes electric with new Grandland X all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid
Vauxhall is continuing its journey towards electrification with the new Grandland X all-wheel drive (AWD) plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).
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RAC reports improvements in UK road surfaces
The RAC says there may have been an improvement in the state of the country’s roads over the past year after its roadside patrols were called out to fewer pothole-related breakdowns in the first quarter.
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RAC develops UK’s first lightweight charger to deliver a ‘journey-saving’ boost to electric vehicles
In readiness for the UK’s expected electric vehicle boom, the RAC has developed a EV Boost system – the first lightweight mobile electric vehicle (EV) charger capable of giving stranded out-of-charge cars a power boost from one of its standard orange roadside rescue vans.
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Calls for drivers not wearing seatbelts to be given penalty points
Motorists who fail to wear a seatbelt should be given penalty points on their driving licenses, a new report has recommended.
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Vauxhall Puts Finishing Touches To All-New Corsa
Vauxhall’s all-new fifth generation Corsa is close to the end of development, primed to become the most efficient Corsa ever after undergoing extensive testing and tuning.
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Half of drivers think it should be illegal for insurers to overcharge loyal customers
A study by GoCompare found 61% of motorist feel insurers reserve the best prices for new customers at the expense of loyal policyholders.
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Vuaxhall Recall the Zafira B for a Third Time
Vauxhall is recalling 235,000 Zafira cars for a third time after a new source of fires was discovered.
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Drivers of “modified cars” more likely to have had a crash
Motorists who modify their cars are more likely to be involved in an accident, according to a study by MoneySupermarket.com.
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Vauxhall celebrates emissions milestone on path to electrification
Thirty years ago, on 21st April 1989, Vauxhall was first to cut emissions with three-way catalytic converter on every model in its range – from Nova and Astra, to Corsa and Cavalier, forging the way for new environmentally focussed innovations throughout the industry.
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Vauxhall announces extension of partnership with the Bennetts British Superbike Championship
After two successful seasons, Vauxhall has returned as the official light commercial vehicle partner (LCV) for the 2019 Bennetts British Superbike Championship (BSB).
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Vauxhall’s all-new Corsa achieves 10% weight loss
Available to order this summer, Vauxhall’s all-new, fifth generation Corsa has achieved a significant weight loss, with the new model weighing in from just 980kg.
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Footage shows car being sent flying across M4 in 100mph road rage smash
Road rage will never lead to anything good, and yet people continue to vent their frustration behind the wheel, often putting themselves and other motorists in great danger.
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Police to use mobile phone detection warning signs
Westcotec have revealed a new detector system that aims to warn drivers against using mobile phones while driving.
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