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Vauxhall Astra ‘Best New Car’ at 2010 Fleet World Awards

Vauxhall Astra ‘Best New Car’ at 2010 Fleet World Awards

The 2010 Fleet World Awards held on 18 May at the Royal Automobile Club in London saw Vauxhall’s all new Astra win the highly coveted ‘Best New Car’ Award.

Astra Brit Flick Pilgrimage

Astra Brit Flick Pilgrimage

After last week’s chaos of an erupting volcano, what better a reason to holiday at home? With three quarters (76%) of Brits expected to holiday in the UK this year and over half (55%) keen to visit locations they’ve seen in a film, car company Vauxhall has teamed up with Visit Britain to create a film fanatic’s dream expedition, the Astra Brit Flick Pilgrimage.

New Astra reports for Police duty

New Astra reports for Police duty

The new Vauxhall Astra is ready to enter Police service with the potential for the highest level of integration with emergency service systems.

Vauxhall Astra VXR Arctic Editions available from today

Vauxhall Astra VXR Arctic Editions available from today

British Summertime may have begun, but Vauxhall’s latest addition to the VXR range still looks cooler than last week’s snowstorms, yet its performance is as hot as ever.

Vauxhall celebrates 30 years of Astra sales in UK

Vauxhall celebrates 30 years of Astra sales in UK

After 30 years, nearly three million UK sales and six generations, Vauxhall’s Astra can now lay claim to be one of the Britain’s best loved cars, accounting for almost one in 20 of all vehicles currently registered in the UK.

New Astra encased in giant snow globe

New Astra encased in giant snow globe

Vauxhall Motors provided a sneak preview of a giant, bespoke snow globe, specially designed and built for the hotly-awaited Vauxhall Ice Skate event.

First ecoFLEX model to join all-new Astra range

First ecoFLEX model to join all-new Astra range

With CO2 emissions of just 109g/km and combined fuel consumption of 67.3mpg, the new Astra ecoFLEX brings even greater efficiency to Vauxhall’s recently launched compact hatch range, which has already seen a 13.3 per cent average improvement over the previous model.

New Astras entering used car market – opportunity on older model

New Astras entering used car market – opportunity on older model

With the arrival of an all-new and very attractive Astra at the end of Last year, the used market for nearly new Astras is in flux.

New Astra hits road today

New Astra hits road today

First customers will receive the keys to their new Astras today as Vauxhall celebrates the retail launch of what’s set to be the best-selling British-built car in the UK.

Vauxhall retail sales soar by more than double in November

Vauxhall retail sales soar by more than double in November

Vauxhall posted retail sales of 6,643 cars during November, a year on year increase of 128 per cent, according to figures issued by the Society of Manufacturers and Traders.

New Astra receives five-star Euro NCAP rating

New Astra receives five-star Euro NCAP rating

Europe’s leading safety assessment body, Euro NCAP, has awarded Vauxhall’s new British-built Astra five stars for safety – the top rating available in tough new regulations rolled out this year.

Exclusive Vauxhall’s Motor Insurance offer

Exclusive Vauxhall’s Motor Insurance offer

Thanks to an exclusive offer, motorists buying a Vauxhall Motor Insurance policy do not need to suffer the drama of a road traffic accident to start enjoying the benefits of the manufacturers’ comprehensive and cost effective motor insurance cover.

New Vauxhall Astra at Brands Hatch

New Vauxhall Astra at Brands Hatch

The final round of the 2009 British Touring Car Championship, and the manufacturer’s race team, VX Racing’s, swan song, will be the venue for the first UK public appearance of the new Vauxhall Astra.

Vauxhall Astra models offer SmartBeam High-Beam Assist

Gentex Corporation has announced that it is supplying auto-dimming mirrors with its proprietary SmartBeam feature for the 2010 Opel/Vauxhall Astra. Gentex is the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry.

New Vauxhall Astra raises quality and value

New Vauxhall Astra raises quality and value

The new Vauxhall Astra received its global debut today at the Frankfurt Motor Show with the promise of aggressive pricing, exceptional quality, and levels of equipment and technology seldom seen in the compact class.