Congestion clogs the capital as crossings at Hammersmith and Vauxhall are CLOSED

They are an emblem of Britain’s engineering prowess and steeped in hundreds of years of history, but pictures reveal how London’s bridges are disintegrating into the Thames as they suffer through lack of funds.   In recent months a number of the Capital’s bridges have either needed emergency repairs or been closed to the public due to … Read more

Congestion clogs the capital as crossings at Hammersmith and Vauxhall are CLOSED

They are an emblem of Britain’s engineering prowess and steeped in hundreds of years of history, but London’s bridges risk disintegrating into the Thames as they suffer from lack of funds and crumble under the weight of party politics.   In recent months a number of the Capital’s bridges have either needed emergency repairs, or been … Read more

To the Batmobile! Stowaway bat hides in Vauxhall car from France to Hartlepool

To the Batmobile! Stowaway bat hides in Vauxhall car boot for 500-mile journey from France to Hartlepool Bat flew out from a new Vauxhall after it had arrived at a Hartlepool showroom The 10cm bat was trapped in the car’s boot after leaving a factory in France ‘I don’t know how it wasn’t squashed’ says … Read more

Ford and Vauxhall to restart production at UK factories on 18 May

Bosses at Ford and Vauxhall have confirmed that their UK engine and car plants are due to restart manufacturing next week. Ford confirmed that it intends to resume initial production at its engine plants in Dagenham, Essex and Bridgend, South Wales from May 18. French bosses at Vauxhall also confirmed that manufacturing of commercial vehicles will also … Read more

Vauxhall boss Stephen Norman: showrooms must reopen

Vauxhall boss warns UK factories will remain mothballed until it gets clarity over when showrooms can reopen UK factories in Ellesmere Port and Luton are ‘ready to go’ with production However, bosses said there is no point making cars if they can’t be sold due to dealerships being closed Vauxhall has prepared its manufacturing sites … Read more

Vauxhall Zafira and diesel Audi A3 among the least dependable models on the road 

The cars most likely to fail you: Survey by consumer group Which? names Vauxhall Zafira and diesel Audi A3 among the least dependable models on the road A What Car? magazine poll saw Vauxhall Zafira among the least reliable in the UK Thousands of drivers bought second generation version when launched in 2005 Meanwhile Japanese cars … Read more