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Tech Digest daily roundup: Cryptocurrency should be regulated as type of gambling, UK government told
UK authorities should regulate cryptocurrency trading as a form of gambling rather than a financial service, parliament’s Treasury committee has said after a fresh inquiry into the industry. The government must avoid wasting more taxpayer funds promoting tech innovations such as digital tokens, without demonstrating the clear benefits to the public, MPs said in a report…
Vauxhall partners with EV subscription service Onto
Vauxhall is partnering with Onto, the all-inclusive electric car subscription service, to provide 700 Corsa-e and Mokka-e cars for its fleet. This will provide British motorists with an alternative and flexible way to get an award-winning electric car from Vauxhall. The cars, which feature the Elite Premium trim are available for Onto customers to book…
Motor industry reacts to UK’s ‘Build Back Greener’ EV strategy
With the COP26 global climate summit around the corner, the UK government has announced another push towards electric vehicles (EVs) as part of an overall shift to a carbon-neutral economy. Ministers are investing £620m in grants for electric vehicles and street charging points. Car makers will also be forced to sell a proportion of clean…
Eighth generation Vauxhall Astra will be available as EV
In its eighth generation, Vauxhall’s All-New Astra will be available for the first time as battery electric Astra-e. Plug-in hybrid and highly efficient petrol and diesel versions of the All-New Astra go on sale next month, with the Astra-e following in early 2023. A Sport Tourer version of All-New Astra will follow the hatchback in…
Vauxhall extends free EV charger and 30,000 free miles offer
Vauxhall is aiming to encourage no emission motoring by extending its offer of a free home charger and 30,000 free green miles of electricity in partnership with British Gas. Originally available on the UK’s best-selling electric supermini, the Vauxhall Corsa-e, the offer is now also available on the all-electric Mokka-e, Combo-e Life and Vivaro-e Life.…
Vauxhall confirms updated Opel Manta as part of EV plans
Opel Manta GSe ElektroMOD Vauxhall says it is opening the next chapter of its comprehensive electrification offensive by focusing entirely on full battery electric vehicles, including a new version of the classic Opel Manta, from 2028. At the Stellantis EV Day 2021, held online yesterday, it was announced that a new,…
Vauxhall unveils hydrogen-powered Vivaro-e commercial vehicle
Vauxhall has unveiled a new hydrogen-powered zero emissions Vivaro-e HYDROGEN light commercial vehicle. With a range of up to 249 miles, it refuels in just three minutes and has a cargo volume up to 6.1m3 - the same as the diesel or battery electric versions. Vauxhall is actively speaking to business customers in the UK…
Vauxhall unveils all electric GT X concept car – no wing mirrors or door handles required!
Car design hasn't really changed that much in the last few years. However new technology means that in the not so distant future, cars will not only respond in a different way than they do today (largely thanks to increasing automation) they will also look much different too. Take the GT X concept car…
Satellite radio set to challenge DAB thanks to backing from BMW and Nissan
Satellite radio is already a huge success stateside, with Krueger heavily involved in the popular satellite subscription service Sirius.
Vauxhall launches Guide to getting a Second Life
Shameless brand promotion though it is, Vauxhall, makers of the Corsa, has teamed up with Second Life to produce a guide to the best, weird, wild, wacky, fun places to hang out in the virtual reality phenomenon.
The Corsa Guide to Getting a (Second) Life includes the top 10 places to hang out in the game, as voted for by its users. It includes the virtual Blarney Stone, Bora Bora Wavelabs, Acropolis Gardens, The Lost Gardens of Apollo, and the Bubblegum Music Factory.
