This time last year, a new major player in the automotive space entered existence. Called Stellantis, it was born from the merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Groupe PSA, instantly becoming one of the biggest car companies in the world.
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Failure to reduce road deaths linked to police cuts
The failure to reduce road deaths over the past decade has been linked to a cut in the number of dedicated traffic police officers.
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Misery for drivers as pothole breakdowns hit three-year high
Pothole-related breakdowns have reached a three-year high, new figures show.
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Car insurance costs up for older drivers and in some parts of UK, figures show
Typical car insurance premiums started to rise for some age groups and in some parts of Britain towards the end of last year, analysis has found.
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Government pauses smart motorway rollout amid safety concerns
The rollout of “all-lane-running” smart motorways is being paused amid safety concerns, the Government has announced, although critics say the move does not go far enough.
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Clarkson, Hammond and May’s ‘DriveTribe’ website will close this month
DriveTribe, the car culture website started by Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond, is set to close at the end of this month.
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Petrol retailers not passing price drops on to customers, warns RAC
The RAC has accused petrol retailers of taking advantage of customers by not passing on lower wholesale prices.
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What are the changes to the Highway Code for 2022?
The Highway Code is something all road users should be well aware of. It includes everything you need to know about being on the road, with all of the laws, advice, and information required to safely get around.
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Drivers slapped with more than 22,000 parking tickets every day
Drivers are being handed an average of more than 22,000 tickets every day by private parking firms, according to new research.
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Insurance renewals can no longer be more expensive than deals for new customers
From tomorrow, insurers will no longer be able to charge existing customers more to renew than they would charge new customers.
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SWVaux wishes you a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year
SWVaux would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and we hope you all have a wonderful New Year!
Thank you for all of your support since 2019 and the reduction of events and meets due to COVID. We look forward to seeing you in 2022 with the hope of more events and meets!
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The two car shows every petrolhead should watch this Christmas
One of the best things about Christmas is the fact that you get to spend time with relatives – Covid restrictions and symptoms allowing, of course.
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Motorists warned to be careful over Christmas with snow forecast
Motorists have been warned to take care on the roads over the holidays as snow has been forecast.
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Only half of drivers check a car’s MOT or service history before buying
Only around half of drivers carry out MOT and service history checks before buying a used car, new research has found.
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[OFFER] Get a complete winter kit from just £21
Getting out and about this winter is no problem, thanks to Vauxhall’s handy Winter Car Care Kits.
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Majority of drivers don’t know how much alcohol will tip them over the drink-drive limit
The majority of drivers don’t know the legal threshold for drink driving, leading to concerns that motorists could get behind the wheel while over the limit this Christmas.
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Speeding fines are down, but careless driving offences increase in England and Wales
Speeding offences in England and Wales fell by 12.9% in lockdown-affected 2020-21 compared with 2019-20 but fines for careless driving increased by a fifth.
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Stellantis targets €20 billion in revenue through connected vehicle software upgrades
Stellantis is planning to generate up to €20 billion (£16.9bn) in incremental annual revenue by 2030 through connected cars and over-the-air updates.
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Vauxhall Corsa remains the UK’s best-selling new car this year
The Vauxhall Corsa is the UK’s best-selling new car so far this year, according to the latest new car sales and registration figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Petrol price hikes branded ‘completely unjustified’
An increase in the cost of petrol at the pumps has been called ‘completely unjustified’ following a declining wholesale price.
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