Vauxhall Cars

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
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.

Vauxhall advises what kit to fit this winter
Vauxhall Retailers are once again offering a comprehensive range of accessories in preparation for the winter months, including the popular and highly effective AutoSock Snow Socks, tyre covers to get you out of a slippery situation in snowy and icy conditions.

Vauxhall gets top billing as UK’s number one police vehicle supplier
Vauxhall Motors Special Vehicles has become the biggest supplier of low and intermediate Police vehicles in the UK after winning contracts for six Police regions in a tender process initiated by the National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA).

Vauxhall wins MPG Marathon in 6.2 litre V8
Vauxhall's VXR8 super-saloon is the unlikely winner of the Fleet World MPG Marathon, with an astounding 53 per cent improvement on the combined figure.

Vauxhall’s new pocket rocket set to corner market
Vauxhall’s new Corsa VXR Nürburgring Edition promises to be one of the quickest B-road cars in its class, as the first cars become available in UK showrooms this month.

Vauxhall provides whole picture for fleet costs with online calculator
Fleet decision-makers and company car drivers can now make more informed decisions about their next fleet of vehicles or individual cars using a smart new online tool from Vauxhall that provides whole life costs.

Vauxhall RoadTrip app keeps journeys on track
RoadTrip, a new iPhone app that has just been released by Vauxhall, provides drivers with a fast, simple way to track their business journeys.

Vauxhall undercuts Ford with new Zafira Tourer entry pricing
Coinciding with the its world premiere at Frankfurt, Vauxhall has confirmed that the entry-level price of the all-new Zafira Tourer will be £21,000, more than £1,200 less than that one of its key rival, the Ford S-Max.

Vauxhall to unveil 2-seat electric car at Frankfurt Show
Vauxhall/Opel is to reveal a striking concept with ‘production potential’ at this month’s Frankfurt show that could revolutionise urban transport, especially for younger drivers and those on a very tight budget.

Vauxhall Ampera takes top prize at What Car? Green Awards
What Car?, the UK’s leading consumer focused motoring magazine, has named the Vauxhall Ampera as its Green Car of the Year 2011. The Ampera was also its top alternative-fuel car.

A warranty really can last a lifetime for Vauxhall owners
Vauxhall’s Lifetime Warranty has just celebrated one year on the market, with more than 207,000 owners benefitting from the groundbreaking offer since it was launched in August 2010.

Vauxhall’s eco stars go full speed for London show
Visitors to EcoVelocity, London’s Low Carbon Motorshow, will be given the rare opportunity to test drive a prototype version of the revolutionary new Vauxhall Ampera at Battersea Power Station between September 8-11.

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 helps reduce avoidable insurance write-offs
Every year, thousands of vehicles classified as category C or D after an accident are written off by insurance companies because their repair is deemed too expensive relative to the vehicle’s market value.