Vauxhall Cars
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
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.
Corsa range gets 13% mpg-boost
Vauxhall’s Corsa is set to sell more sub-125g cars than any other model range in the UK next year† thanks to significant efficiency gains in its engine line up.
Better VXR a pipe dream? It’s here, says Janspeed
Vauxhall’s new Astra goes on sale in the next few weeks, but as yet the most powerful model will be a 1.6 turbocharged SRi model with just short of 180 bhp on tap.
All new Astra wins Golden Steering Wheel Award
European car buffs have handed the Vauxhall/Opel Astra its first major trophy last night in Berlin, by winning the Golden Steering Wheel in the compact class. It is the most prestigious award issued by Auto Bild magazines group.
How’s VAT for a saving?
With retailers across the land trying to tempt customers into their showrooms to stock up on sofas, white goods and carpets before the end of the year, the message to ‘beat the VAT rise’ has never been clearer.
Corsa flexes eco cred with new sub-99g model
The most economical Vauxhall model ever will be available to order from January 2010 when the new Corsa ecoFLEX hits the UK market, boasting CO2 emissions of just 98g/km and a miserly combined fuel consumption of 76.3mpg.
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.
Vauxhall takes BTCC Manufacturers’ and Teams’ titles
Vauxhall celebrated taking the Manufacturers’/Constructors’ title and the Teams’ title in the 2009 HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship.
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 to bid farewell to British Touring Cars
An era of British motorsport which dates back over 20 years will be brought to an end this weekend when Vauxhall bids farewell to the British Touring Car Championship.
VX Racing set for title showdown at Brands Hatch
VX Racing is set for a tough battle to retain the all three Championships at this weekend’s finale of the 2009 HiQ MSA British Touring Cars Championship at Brands Hatch.
VX Racing in thick of title fight after Rockingham
VX Racing’s Fabrizio Giovanardi remains in the thick of the Drivers’ Championship title hunt after the penultimate round of the 2009 HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship at Rockingham Motor Speedway.
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
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.