Vauxhall Cars
Trainees get their Car of the Year
Trainee vehicle mechanics in Bedfordshire have been given the chance to hone their engineering skills on the 2009 Car of the Year thanks to Vauxhall.
Neal and Jordan hope for home advantage
A rare podium sweep at the first race of the previous round of the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship for VX Racing was very welcome and has set the bar high for this season.
£2K bangers for cash tops Vauxhall’s summer deal bonanza
Vauxhall gave its wholehearted support today to the Government’s Scrappage Programme, and confirmed that it would roll out the £2,000 discount across its full range of car and commercial vehicles, while maintaining all its existing finance offers – and some additional discounts, too.
RCA students unveil vehicle designs of the future
In celebration of the 40th year of the UK’s Royal College of Art (RCA) Vehicle Design course, a competition for students has reached its climax with three students on their way to Rüsselsheim following an evening of presentations to an assembled audience at the London Transport Museum.
Astra ecoFLEX is first choice for farming conservation charity
Very low CO2 emission levels combined with good fuel economy have led leading countryside conservation organisation The Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) to select the Vauxhall Astra ecoFLEX 1.7 CDTi 16v as its preferred fleet car.
VX Racing celebrates podium sweep
VX Racing claimed a podium sweep in the first race of the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship event at Thruxton circuit today. Fabrizio Giovanardi led his team mates home with Matt Neal in second place and Andrew Jordan behind in third position.
VX Racing prepares for Thruxton thriller
Fresh from the opening race victory at Brands Hatch, VX Racing will be looking to maintain the lead in the Championship standings, as the British Touring Car Championship heads to Thruxton in Hampshire this weekend.
New eco Insignia still flexes diesel muscle
Generating combined CO2 of just 136g/km and with performance similar to that of its regular 2.0 CDTi 160 sibling, the new Insignia ecoFLEX is set to provide company and private buyers with significant reductions in taxes and running costs, but without the pain of reduced driveability.
Vauxhall to depart BTCC at end of 2009 season
Vauxhall have announced that VX Racing will not return to the British Touring Car Championship in 2010. The Luton-based manufacturer, the most successful in modern touring cars history, will continue to campaign three cars this year, driven by Fabrizio Giovanardi, Matt Neal and Andrew Jordan.
Countdown to classic fun
If you’re a fan of classic transport or just want a family fun day out, then the Vauxhall Heritage Centre’s annual open day on April 26 is a must.
Safety motoring check puts your mind at ease
Before setting off for your next motoring adventure, it surely makes sense to ensure that your car or MPV is in perfect condition for a safe and trouble-free holiday or trip.
Champions want biggest bite at Brands
VX Racing, current BTCC champions, are ready for the opening round of the 2009 HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship taking place this weekend at the Brands Hatch circuit in Kent, ‘the garden of England’.
Art car to star at Heritage Centre Drive it Day!
Fans of classic and vintage vehicles are gearing up for ‘Drive it Day’ – the one day a year where owners of old cars, bikes and trucks are encouraged to take to the road and celebrate the freedom of motoring.
Jonathan Kelsey designs for Vauxhall
Renowned shoe designer Jonathan Kelsey completes his Vauxhall Collective commission with a luxurious driving set available to buy. Hailed as the "British Louboutin", shoe designer Jonathan Kelsey brings glamour and sophistication to British drivers with his luxury driving set, consisting of key fob, driving gloves and steering wheel cover in his trade mark metallic leather and heavy black stitching.
New ecoFLEX Zafira gets green light with new engine
Using a new-to-range 1.7-litre advanced diesel engine emitting combined emissions of just 139g/km, Vauxhall’s latest addition to the Zafira line-up has all the right credentials to become the first ecoFLEX model in the range.