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Vauxhall Astra GTC and Zafira Tourer to debut at Frankfurt Show

Vauxhall Astra GTC and Zafira Tourer to debut at Frankfurt Show

Vauxhall is set to unveil two new cars at this year’s Frankfurt Show (September 15-25) in addition to the surprise debut of an experimental car that will emphasise the company’s passion for driver-focused vehicles.

Vauxhall Astra GTC: far more than just a 3-door Astra

Vauxhall Astra GTC: far more than just a 3-door Astra

Vauxhall’s mid-size coupe challenger caused a stir when it became available to order in June. With a starting price of just £18,495 and dramatic styling from a design team led by Brit, Mark Adams, the GTC is set to wow UK customers and rock the established front runners in its class – the Volkswagen Scirocco and the Renault Megane Coupe.

Ellesmere Port Plant produces 100,000th Astra Sports Tourer

Ellesmere Port Plant produces 100,000th Astra Sports Tourer

The 100,000th Astra Sports Tourer left the production line at Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port Plant in Cheshire (UK) today.

Vauxhall Astra ecoFLEX hatch emits just 99g

Vauxhall Astra ecoFLEX hatch emits just 99g

Vauxhall has pulled out all the stops to make its latest Astra ecoFLEX one of the cleanest and most efficient compact cars in the UK, using technology like energy recuperation and adaptive aerodynamics to achieve combined fuel consumption of 76.3mpg and C02 emissions of just 99g/km.

Vauxhall tows away top caravan gong

Vauxhall tows away top caravan gong

The British-built Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer 1.7 CDTi (125PS) SE ecoFLEX has scooped the Green Award at the prestigious Practical Caravan Towcar of the Year awards 2011.

Vauxhall Astra GTC to premiere at Goodwood Festival

Vauxhall Astra GTC to premiere at Goodwood Festival

Vauxhall’s new Astra GTC will make a surprise debut at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, more than two months ahead of its official world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Vauxhall opens Astra GTC order book

Vauxhall opens Astra GTC order book

These are the first official shots of the new Astra GTC, which will lay down the gauntlet to VW’s Scirocco and Renault’s Megane Coupe with a heady mix of dynamic excellence, dramatic design features and competitive pricing as order books open at Vauxhall retailers today.

Vauxhall Astra GTC a reality from June 7

Vauxhall Astra GTC a reality from June 7

These first images of the GTC may show it in a virtual landscape, but as it races down an imaginary road, real test cars are now running final validation drives – that’s right, the Astra GTC is officially a production reality.

Astra-nomical savings on Vauxhalls at Motorpoint

Motorpoint are offering real out-of-this-world savings on the Vauxhall Astra.

Astra Start/Stop - mpg in the 60s, 0-60 in the 8s

Astra Start/Stop - mpg in the 60s, 0-60 in the 8s

With a 0-60mph time of just 8.5 seconds and combined mpg of 62.8, the new Astra 2.0 CDTi Start/Stop Hatch really is a case of having your cake and eating it.

Vauxhall Astra to be installed with Toughbook rugged PCs

Vauxhall Astra to be installed with Toughbook rugged PCs

Vauxhall is taking its technology offerings to the next level, by offering fleet customers the option of a built-in Panasonic Toughbook in its Astra model.

New Astra model trumps key rivals for kit, value and warranty

New Astra model trumps key rivals for kit, value and warranty

A new model joins Vauxhall’s Astra range today, which squarely targets similarly-priced five-door hatch rivals from Ford and VW by offering levels of standard equipment and trim not usually seen outside the options list.

Pipercross release new Vauxhall Astra J panel filter

Pipercross release new Vauxhall Astra J panel filter

Performance filtration specialists Pipercross have added yet another core tuner car to their 3,000-strong model portfolio; the new Vauxhall Astra J.

Astra Sports Tourer turns down price, turns up volume

Astra Sports Tourer turns down price, turns up volume

The new Astra Sports Tourer will enter the UK market later this year priced at just £16,575, over £500 less than the current entry-level Astra Estate, yet incorporating a long list of additional standard kit.

New Astra hitches top Towcar Award

New Astra hitches top Towcar Award

A jury from three of the UK’s leading caravan and car publications has awarded the new Vauxhall Astra 2.0 CDTi (160PS) SRi 5dr its 2010 Towcar Award for cars weighing 1425-1574kgs.