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All-new Vauxhall Astra to make world debut at Frankfurt show

All-new Vauxhall Astra to make world debut at Frankfurt show

Vauxhall’s all-new Brit-built Astra will premiere at the 2015 International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt on September 15th, 2015 at 09:00 at Stand D09 in Hall 8.0.

Vauxhall reveals seventh-generation Astra

Vauxhall reveals seventh-generation Astra

These are the first images of Vauxhall’s seventh-generation Astra, which will reach production later this year from the company’s Ellesmere Port manufacturing plant in Cheshire.

Vauxhall’s GTC gets powerful, refined whisper diesel engine

Vauxhall’s GTC gets powerful, refined whisper diesel engine

Vauxhall’s rakish GTC, is now available with the refined and powerful 1.6 CDTi ‘Whisper Diesel’ engine. It is the latest model to benefit from the economical new engine, following its introduction in the Astra, Meriva and Zafira Tourer.

Vauxhall marks 10 years of VXR with latest 1600hp line-up

Vauxhall marks 10 years of VXR with latest 1600hp line-up

Vauxhall’s VXR brand has come of age in 2014 with the latest addition of the mighty VXR8 GTS marking ten years since the VXR brand made its debut on UK shores.

Vauxhall’s new 1.6 Ecotec engine hits 200PS in Astra GTC

Vauxhall’s new 1.6 Ecotec engine hits 200PS in Astra GTC

A new Astra GTC is now available with a powerful new 1.6-litre direct injection petrol engine, priced from just £20,995 on-the-road.

Superchips Astra GTC VXR high performance ECU remaps are go

Superchips Astra GTC VXR high performance ECU remaps are go

Superchips, the high performance ECU remapping specialist, can now make the rapid 280 PS Vauxhall Astra GTC VXR even hotter in a matter of minutes using the firm’s market-leading Bluefin handset.

Reasons To Be Cheerful 1, 2, 3

Reasons To Be Cheerful 1, 2, 3

Today, Vauxhall Motors launches its Astra ‘Reasons To Be Cheerful’ advertisement.

Vauxhall bolsters Astra range with hot new BiTurbo models

Vauxhall bolsters Astra range with hot new BiTurbo models

Hot on the heels of the GTC BiTurbo, Vauxhall is adding two more high performance diesels with 195PS and 400 Nm torque to its Astra range.

New-look Astra and hot GTC diesel join Vauxhall’s ranks

New-look Astra and hot GTC diesel join Vauxhall’s ranks

These are the first official pictures of the new-look Astra Hatch and Sports Tourer, along with the latest addition to the GTC range, the 195PS BiTurbo diesel model.

Astra VXR arrives at Rockingham

Astra VXR arrives at Rockingham

Vauxhall is using Rockingham motor racing circuit in Northamptonshire to launch its most powerful Astra to date, by holding a special motorsport event to demonstrate the car’s true potential.

Next-generation Astra to be built at Ellesmere Port

Next-generation Astra to be built at Ellesmere Port

Vauxhall has confirmed that production of its next-generation Astra compact car will be built at the company’s manufacturing plant at Ellesmere Port in Cheshire.

Vauxhall Astra VXR: Torque in-gear without the torque-steer

Vauxhall Astra VXR: Torque in-gear without the torque-steer

Vauxhall’s new Astra VXR will incorporate motorsport know-how in its transmission and deliver a class-leading 400Nm of torque, giving it a 0-60mph time of 5.9 seconds and robust mid-range performance when it arrives in the UK this July.

Astra popularity pushes Ellesmere Port to record line rates

Astra popularity pushes Ellesmere Port to record line rates

High demand for the Astra Sports Tourer helped Vauxhall Ellesmere Port to record line rates of 47 units per hour since July 2011.

Vauxhall’s all-new 155mph Astra VXR revealed

Vauxhall’s all-new 155mph Astra VXR revealed

Hot on the heels of the recently launched GTC, these are the first official pics of the new Astra VXR, which goes on sale next year and is set to become one of the most powerful cars in its class and the fastest production Astra in Vauxhall’s history.

New Vauxhalls get top marks in Euro NCAP tests

New Vauxhalls get top marks in Euro NCAP tests

Two of Vauxhall’s very latest models, the Zafira Tourer and the Astra GTC, have been awarded a maximum five-star rating by independent consumer organisation, Euro NCAP, for their exceptional safety and accident prevention performance.