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Coronavirus

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Drivers planning 13m trips this Christmas – but thousands won’t be travelling due to Covid concerns

Drivers are planning to undertake around 13 million separate trips by car to see friends and family during the coronavirus ‘travel window’ between December 23 and 27.

By SWVaux Staff, 3 months3 months ago
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Road traffic sees largest falls since quarterly records began

The amount of motor vehicle traffic on the roads fell 18.9% for the year ending September 2020 following coronavirus lockdown measures.

By SWVaux Staff, 3 months3 months ago
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Speeding increased during the first lockdown, government data confirms

A reduction in traffic levels during the first coronavirus lockdown saw a seven per cent increase in the number of drivers speeding, new government data shows.

By SWVaux Staff, 3 months3 months ago
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Third of UK motorists have put off car servicing because of coronavirus

A third of UK drivers have delayed getting their car serviced as a result of the financial constraints caused by the coronavirus pandemic, a new survey has found.

By SWVaux Staff, 6 months5 months ago
Motoring

Millions of motorists at risk of driving illegally this autumn as MOT demand increases

Millions of motorists in the UK could be at risk of driving illegally this autumn according to new data.

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By SWVaux Staff, 6 months6 months ago
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Don’t forget the MOT extension is ending, motorists warned

Motorists have been reminded that the MOT extension period ends next week and those that forget could face a hefty fine, points on their licence or even a ban.

By SWVaux Staff, 7 months7 months ago
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Vauxhall production restarts at Ellesmere Port

The home of the Vauxhall Astra is getting its operations up and running again.

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By SWVaux Staff, 7 months7 months ago
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Drivers urged to book MOT tests now to avoid the rush

Drivers are being urged to get their cars MOT tested this summer to avoid the rush as thousands look to get their vehicles tested after making use of the six-month coronavirus extension.

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By SWVaux Staff, 8 months8 months ago
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The 2021 Geneva motor show has already been cancelled

The 2021 Geneva motor show has been cancelled with its organisers blaming the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.

By SWVaux Staff, 8 months8 months ago
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Mandatory MOT tests to be reintroduced from August 1

MOT tests will be made mandatory once again on August 1, roads minister Baroness Vere has announced today (June 29).

By SWVaux Staff, 8 months8 months ago
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Lockdown costs Treasury £2.5bn in lost fuel duty

The coronavirus lockdown has cost the Treasury more than £2.5 billion in lost fuel duty, figures show.

By SWVaux Staff, 8 months8 months ago
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Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival events postponed until 2021

The Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival events will not take place this year as a result of the ongoing social distancing rules to combat the spread of coronavirus.

By SWVaux Staff, 8 months8 months ago
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Coronavirus no barrier to getting cars MOT’d and serviced, say drivers

One in seven drivers plan to make full use of the six-month MOT extension, a new survey suggests.

By SWVaux Staff, 9 months9 months ago
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Vauxhall Ellesmere Port plant will remain shut until at least September

Vauxhall has confirmed its Ellesmere Port site will not reopen until September.

By SWVaux Staff, 9 months9 months ago
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Calls for car scrappage scheme to revive the UK industry

The UK Government should consider a car scrappage scheme to help protect the country’s industry, according to several leading car makers.

By SWVaux Staff, 9 months9 months ago
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‘Truly shocking’ lockdown speeding offences revealed

Gwent Police caught motorists driving at speeds in excess of 130mph.

By SWVaux Staff, 9 months9 months ago
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[CANCELLED] Silverstone Classic

Silverstone Classic, the three-day historic racing festival has been cancelled for this year as a result of the coronavirus crisis.

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By SWVaux Staff, 9 months9 months ago
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Kwik-Fit Warns on MoT Extension

Research by Kwik Fit reveals that almost 1.1 million unroadworthy vehicles are set to return to the UK’s streets as the lockdown begins to ease and people increasingly take to their cars.

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By SWVaux Staff, 9 months ago
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MOT extension should be scrapped ‘as soon as possible’

The six-month MOT extension introduced at the start of lockdown should be ended as soon as possible, according to the UK’s leading automotive trade body.

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By SWVaux Staff, 9 months ago
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Top Gear Resumes Production in June, BBC Confirms

Top Gear will be among the first BBC shows to return to production, following the industry-wide pauses due to the global coronavirus crisis.

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By SWVaux Staff, 10 months ago

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