The “plague of potholes” will be addressed in new Government measures created to penalise companies responsible for leaving damage on roads after carrying out street works.
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Android Auto updates bring new look and adaptable layout
Google has announced updates to Android Auto that will make it more user-friendly, as well as adaptable to all screen sizes.
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Diesel prices hit new record high despite fuel duty cut
Diesel prices have soared to a new record high despite the cut in fuel duty, figures show.
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One in five cars has more than 100,000 miles on the clock, says DVSA
Britain’s drivers are taking a “mend and make-do approach” to car ownership with a fifth of vehicles having more than 100,000 miles on the clock, according to new analysis.
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Classic car community is divided over electric conversions with the majority wanting a new class introduced
Electric powertrain conversions for classic cars are rising, with many people seeing them as a fantastic way to keep the community alive while remaining eco-conscious.
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Motor insurance price falls to the lowest level since 2015
The amount paid by motorists for insurance fell to its lowest level in more than six years in the first quarter of 2022, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
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Grant Shapps bids to ‘banish the boy racer’ with noise cameras
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps declared he wants to “banish the boy racer” as he announced plans to deploy noise cameras to catch “rowdy drivers”.
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MOT test could be extended to ease cost of living crisis
Vehicles may only need to have an MOT test every two years under proposals being considered by the government to ease the UK’s cost of living crisis.
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Drivers see red when others take more than three seconds to pull away on green
Taking longer than three seconds to move off when traffic lights turn green is likely to frustrate drivers waiting behind, a new survey suggests.
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Watching TV to be allowed in self-driving cars in Highway Code update
Users of self-driving cars will not be responsible for crashes under proposed changes to the Highway Code.
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SWVaux Monthly Meets Return This Sunday!
This Sunday see’s the return of our Monthly Meets post COVID!
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Stellantis suspends vehicle production in Russia
Stellantis has suspended its manufacturing operations in Russia.
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Vauxhall offers 12-months free roadside assistance with each annual service
Vauxhall is providing owners with a free 12-month roadside assistance plan when they have their vehicle serviced at their local Vauxhall retailer as part of a new ‘Here For You’ aftersales promise.
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Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port factory donates 50 fire hoses to Chester Zoo
As Vauxhall starts its transformation of its Ellesmere Port plant into a purely electric vehicle manufacturing site, it has donated 50 fire hoses to Chester Zoo, which will be re-purposed to make hammocks, foraging tools and provide climbing opportunities for the animals at the charity zoo.
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UK motorists faced £18 billion car repair bill over the past year
UK motorists paid out more than £18 billion in vehicle repairs over the past year, with the average car owner forking out £803 each.
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New Vauxhall Corsa Remains UK’s Best-selling New Car
Vauxhall’s new line-up is continuing to grow in popularity in the retail car market as the British brand registered the largest private market share growth of any manufacturer so far this year, according to the latest new car registration figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Final Vauxhall Astra rolls off firm’s Ellesmere Port line
The final British-built Vauxhall Astra has rolled off the firm’s Ellesmere Port production line, ending a run that has seen more than four million models produced since 1981.
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Drug drivers to face mandatory rehab courses before getting back on the road
Drug drivers will be forced to undertake rehabilitation courses before being allowed back behind the wheel, under proposals from Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.
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Drivers suffer the biggest monthly surge in fuel prices
Drivers were hit by the largest monthly spike in pump prices on record in March, despite a cut in fuel duty, according to new analysis.
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Vauxhall Corsa and Mokka range revised with new trim levels for 2022
Vauxhall has updated both the Corsa and Mokka model ranges by introducing its new simplified version line-up as well as enhanced pricing making two of its most popular models more appealing than ever.
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