Half of drivers in the UK break the 30mph speed limit, new data shows.
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SWVaux are deeply saddened by the passing of William Worsdell
We are saddened to learn about the death of club member and partner William Worsdell (Will Mech). May he rest in peace.
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UK’s first free-standing AI road safety camera catches almost 300 offences in first three days
One of Devon and Cornwall’s busiest roads has been the testing ground for a new generation of road safety cameras.
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Motorists want noise cameras rolled out to catch offenders
Nearly three out of five drivers (58%) want to see cameras that detect illegally loud vehicles rolled out across the UK, a new survey suggests.
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New 20mph speed limit in Wales could slow emergency response times, leaked email suggests
A leaked email from a senior South Wales Police officer has said that the new 20mph speed limit in Wales will have an “influence” on how fast police can travel to emergencies and may affect how they respond.
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Get an emissions sticker or risk a fine driving abroad this summer, warns RAC
With UK travellers embarking on millions of trips by sea and Channel Tunnel this summer, the RAC is warning drivers taking their own cars abroad to be aware of local air quality regulations, and if needed buy the correct windscreen sticker before they go – or risk a nasty fine of up to €180 (£154).
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Sue Baker, presenter of BBC Top Gear dies aged 75
Sue Baker, one of the original presenters of BBC Top Gear, has died at the age of 75.
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Fining motorists using CCTV evidence ruled ‘illegal’
Transport for London (TfL) has been found to have issued motoring fines illegally using CCTV evidence. The ruling by the London Tribunals could see thousands of existing fines overturned and motorists eligible for refunds.
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Castle Combe Circuit reduces ticket prices for all shows and race days!
Castle Combe Circuit has announced a reduction in ticket prices, and display passes for its entire array of shows and race days, with immediate effect!
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Vauxhall Electric Models Top Sales Charts in Three Segments in Latest SMMT New Car Sales Figures
Vauxhall’s electric car range continued its strong UK sales performance in July, topping the charts in three segments according to the latest new car registration figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Foreign roads put the UK’s to shame, say drivers
An overwhelming majority of UK drivers think the roads they’ve driven on in other European countries put the UK’s potholed-plagued streets to shame, new RAC Europe research shows.*
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Pothole-related breakdowns at their highest level for five years, RAC reveals
The poor condition of Britain’s local roads is laid bare by new figures from the RAC which show its patrols went out to more than 8,100 pothole breakdowns between April and June 2023, the highest number in five years.
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Vauxhall Reveals Pricing and Specifications for New Corsa
Vauxhall has revealed UK pricing and specifications for the New Corsa.
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Drivers set to embark on nearly 13m getaway trips as schools break up for summer
As schools in England and Wales break up for summer drivers are set to make an estimated 12.6m getaway trips by car this coming weekend, a figure that exceeds the average annual exodus before the pandemic, data from the RAC suggests.
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Model car collection worth £20,000 to be sold at auction
A collection of 300 model cars estimated to be worth £20,000 will go on sale at an auction next week.
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Government Demands 99% Reliability From Public EV Chargers
The UK government has announced new regulations that will require public electric vehicle (EV) chargers to be 99% reliable.
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First Glimpse of Stunning New Vauxhall Experimental
After revealing the name of its upcoming concept car as the Vauxhall Experimental just last week, the British brand has now offered a tantalising preview of the design study by releasing the first images of the vehicle.
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[DEAL] Buy One Get One Half Price on A Range of Auto Glym @ Halfords
Halfords are running a `Buy One Get One Half Price on a Range of Autoglym Car Cleaning`
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RAC gives drivers the power to find the cheapest fuel
The RAC has given drivers the power to always be able to find the cheapest petrol and diesel wherever they are by launching the most up-to-date, freely available fuel finding app in the UK.
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Vauxhall Announces New Concept Car: Vauxhall Experimental
Vauxhall has revealed that the name of its new concept car will be the Vauxhall Experimental.
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