Germany’s Transport Ministry said on Monday it would order roughly 100,000 Vauxhall/Opel vehicles to be recalled as part of an emissions probe, after prosecutors searched the carmaker’s offices earlier in the day.
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Jeremy Clarkson’s message to car enthusiasts: “Enjoy it while it lasts”
If we are to believe Jeremy Clarkson, dark times are ahead for petrolheads and car enthusiasts around the world, as continued advances in battery technology and self-driving car technology will fundamentally change the way we all use cars.
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More than half of UK drivers don’t recognise the roundabout sign
A survey conducted by the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, found that many drivers have a real lack of awareness of the rules of the road, putting themselves and others in danger.
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Bloodhound SSC project enters administration
The Bloodhound land speed record project is seemingly over after it was announced that the company behind it has entered administration.
Astra
Opel Kadett Dares To Challenge Lamborghini Huracan In Drag Race
Two very different rides from very different eras went head to head down the drag strip, and one of them was declared the big winner.
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Get ready for winter with these helpful tips
The long nights are drawing in and the temperatures are steadily dropping, which means it’s time to start preparing your car for winter.
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Petrol stations urged to slash prices by 2p per litre
Fuel retailers have been urged to reduce fuel prices after a drop in oil prices and a strengthening in the value of the pound.
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Too much scrolling and not enough strolling
In an age where children spend more time roaming their screens than the outside – over 50 per cent of parents say their children have no outdoor skills, according to new research from Vauxhall Motors.
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Pothole plague causes twice as many breakdowns as 12 years ago
Potholes continue to plague motorists, as the RAC’s breakdown statistics suggest that the scarred streets are causing twice as many mechanical failures than they did 12 years ago.
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The Grand Tour Series 3 studio tickets now available!
If you’ve always dreamed of being an audience member on The Grand Tour, here’s your chance to tick it off your bucket list!
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Vauxhall Working On An Updated Insignia Sports Tourer For 2020
Vauxhall is planning to launch eight new or updated models by 2020 and it appears the Insignia and Insignia Sports Tourer will be among them.
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Vauxhall launches new retailer recruitment service
Following a successful pilot phase in the first half of 2018, Vauxhall has launched its new Retailer Recruitment Service (RRS). The brand has offered the service to its entire UK Retail Network via long-standing partner, GMD People.
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Circuit of Wales-type development on the Cards
Blaenau Gwent borough council has submitted an application to renew outline planning permission for a motorsports facility at the site in Rassau, near Ebbw Vale.
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Eight new or updated Vauxhall models due by 2020
Vauxhall is continuing to execute the PACE! plan product offensive to meet customer needs and ensure compliance with Europe-wide CO2 guidelines which become effective in 2020.
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Former Top Gear Trio’s firm nets £7.6m profit
Chump Holdings, the production company set up by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May, and Andy Wilman to produce Amazon Prime Motoring show The Grand Tour made a massive profit last year. (more…)
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1,250 HP Kedett Is A Supercar Killer, Hits 194 Mph In 1/2 Mile Run
This Kadett can burn rubber like no other, but most importantly, it can humiliate modern supercars in a straight line acceleration.
Events
SWVaux Autumn Meet – Sunday 20th October 2018
Doesn’t matter what you got all Vauxhall welcome…
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Young drivers motoring costs hit ‘worryingly high’ levels
The cost of motoring for young drivers has risen to more than £2,400 a year, thanks to rising insurance and fuel prices. (more…)
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Separate UK and EU models would hurt British production, warns PSA
PSA’s Europe boss Maxime Picat has warned that British car production could be in danger if Britain’s impending exit from the European Union leaves manufacturers needing to build separately for both the British and European market.
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Vauxhall Zafira Tourer Is What Car? Used MPV Of The Year 2018
Vauxhall’s Zafira Tourer MPV has won the used MPV of the year category at the What Car? Used Car Awards 2018.
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