June 2017

A brief history of Vauxhall

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Vauxhall is one of the oldest established vehicle manufacturers and distribution companies in Great Britain. Vauxhall, the trading name of General Motors UK, has become an icon of British industry and Vauxhall cars are British icons. But, how did Vauxhall achieve its legendary status? We take a look at the interesting history of Vauxhall. Vauxhall was founded in 1857 by Alexander Wilson. It started as a pump and marine engine manufacturer. It was bought in 1863 and began producing travelling cranes. It was then that the company was christened Vauxhall Iron Works.

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Motoring Industry throughout the years

Motoring Industry throughout the years

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The year 1866 is widely considered to be the birth of the modern motor vehicle. A date which transformed how we transport ourselves and goods. And the start of a long-lived love affair between human and car. In just 131 years vehicle engineers have transformed the car into a technical wonderland. Cars with on-board computers, parking sensors and in-car infotainment systems are a thing of the norm.

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Popular cars for estate agents

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Estate Agents spend a lot of time out and about. It’s a huge part of their job. Which means that they need decent cars, right?

If you are an Estate Agent then you need a car that’s efficient, easy to drive and comfortable. Not to mention easy to park and practical. There are a lot of cars on the market that could be perfect for Estate Agents, but which ones are the best?

In this article, we look at the top cars for Estate Agents and what you should look for when looking for a new car.

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Safety features in cars and what they’re for

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Your car comes with a whole host of incredible safety features, some of which you probably don’t even know are there. The safety of modern cars surpasses all of its predecessors. Safety is a constant area of focus for manufacturers eager to make vehicles safer on the road. This article will detail some of the main safety features you can find in your car, what it’s designed to do and how it works.

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How to stay calm on the road

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Sometimes, getting angry when you’re driving is inevitable. We’ve all been there. And we, as Brits, are the worst for road rage. Road rage is dangerous, and it can come with fatal consequences. So how do you stop it? How do you become calmer on the road? In this article, we are going to look at some of the ways you can stay calmer on the road and reduce your road rage.

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Are you a good driver?

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Everyone thinks they’re a good driver, or at least no one will admit they’re a bad driver. We all like to think we follow the rules (more or less) and never make any mistakes. However, we all also know that that isn’t quite true. We do make mistakes and sometimes, we aren’t the best drivers.
But is there any way to know if you are actually a good driver? In this article, we look at the signs you are a good driver and the signs that mean you are actually a bad driver.

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