Motorists are being warned they could face a £2500 fine, 9 points or even lose their licence if caught vaping behind the wheel.
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RAC patrol vans transformed with unique All-Wheels-Up recovery capability
The RAC has developed and launched new industry-leading equipment that effectively brings flatbed recovery capability to its breakdown patrol vans, potentially saving hundreds of thousands of drivers time and stress every year.
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Speed cameras installed on ‘Evo Triangle’
Average speed cameras have now been installed along the 20-mile stretch of roads known as the Evo Triangle.
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EU committee rejects Commission push for Wi-Fi-based car standard
A key committee of EU lawmakers on Monday rejected a European Commission push for a Wi-Fi-based technology for cars, backing critics who support the alternative 5G standard.
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Vauxhall’s market share continues to grow
As 19-plate vehicles hit the road, Vauxhall’s March market share was 8.2%, significantly up versus 7.7% last March.
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Insurers paid out £1m a day in vehicle theft payouts
A surge in vehicle thefts, including keyless car crime, has led to motor insurers paying out a record £1 million every day according to figures published by the Association of British Insurers.
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A rough month for drivers: petrol prices rise again
The average price of petrol rose for the second month in row with a litre going up by 2p in March to 122.58p, data from RAC Fuel Watch shows.
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EU Aims To Make Speed Limiters And Emergency Braking Systems Mandatory
The European Commission has revealed European Union institutions have reached a “provisional political agreement” on vehicle safety standards that will go into effect in 2022.
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Potholes cost drivers £1.2bn in repairs over past year
More than 11 million drivers were affected by potholes last year, with the resulting vehicle damage costing the country a staggering £1.2 billion. That’s according to a study by Kwik Fit.
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Britain’s busiest speed camera Revealed
New figures have revealed a speed camera in Southampton, caught 51,049 drivers between 2015 and 2017.
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Car tax crackdown: DVLA clamp 9000 in a month
The DVLA has clamped nearly 9,000 vehicles since it launched a campaign to crack down on untaxed vehicles at the end of February.
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Bloodhound back from the dead
The Bloodhound land speed record project is alive and kicking, with a new company behind it.
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Vauxhall Grandland X joins the ranks at Cornwall Fire, Rescue and Community Safety Service
Vauxhall’s Grandland X SUV is the dependable and versatile vehicle of choice for the Cornwall Fire, Rescue and Community Safety Service, which has ordered a fleet of eight vehicles. The vehicles will be used by officers to respond to incidents within the local community, including fire and emergency response.
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Severn Bridge travel to Wales rises after removal of tolls
Figures released by Highways England show that an increasing number of people are driving to Wales, with the M4 Severn crossing seeing a rise in use of more than 10% since tolls were abolished in December 2018.
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Government to clamp down on rogue parking firms
The Parking Act 2019 has now received Royal Assent and passed into law. As well as establishing a new single code of practice to ensure easier-to-understand regulations when it comes to private parking, the act should better enable motorists to challenge unfair tickets.
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Opel Returns to Russia
Opel is pressing forward with its export offensive: The brand with the ‘Blitz’ will revive its tradition on the Russian market this year.
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Corsa VXR could return with electric power in 2021
Auto Express have reported that Vauxhall plan to launch a electric Corsa wearing the VXR badge, as early as 2021.
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One in four drivers still using ‘red X’ lanes
Nearly a quarter of drivers have ignored a red X sign on a smart motorway, according to new research.
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New initiative to step up veterans’ employment in the automotive sector
Major players from across the automotive industry, including Jaguar Land Rover and Westway Nissan, today launched a new initiative to help service leavers and veterans take up jobs in the sector motor industry.
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Drivers urged to clean up their act as part of national litter campaign
Highways England today called on drivers to join them in doing their bit to reduce litter levels on the nation’s motorways.