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The hatchback is a fantastic practical car design. That being said, sometimes you need more space that a hatch will allow and that’s where the ‘sports tourer’ steps in. In case you’re not familiar with this moniker, simply think of it as a small estate and you’re there. Most manufacturers offer sports tourers these days […]
The latest car to benefit from Vauxhall’s 1.6 CDTi ‘Whisper Diesel’ powerplant is the Astra GTC. Looking like a VXR but not having the higher emissions or fuel consumption, the GTC offers the best of both worlds. The new engine offers 320Nm torque (up 20Nm) and 136PS (an increase of 6PS), whilst the six speed […]
Vauxhall isn’t giving too much away as yet about this concept – the Vauxhall Astra VXR EXTREME – but if looks are anything to go by it should be extremely quick! The standard car already produces 280PS and 400Nm of torque but this concept is destined for a low volume production run and should beat […]
The Vauxhall Astra GTC is the sporty coupe car that’ll give some sporting credentials for the new Astra prior to the arrival of the VXR. So, does it compare to other coupes that are on the market at moment and does it hit the right note for What Car? Watch the video to find out. […]
This is the new Vauxhall Astra VXR, set to be released next year. It is in effect the most powerful Vauxhall ever built (no, the VXR 8 doesn’t count, it’s actually a Holden rebadged). The car is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged direct injection engine, producing 280hp of power and a mighty 400Nm of torque, […]
This is a video review of the new Vauxhall Astra GTC – a three door Astra with, surprisingly, very little in common with the five door version. Why is that? It’s generally improved for a more highly developed driving experience? Just blurb? Watch the review to find out.
You’ll not have to wait much longer for the eagerly awaited GTC, as the latest car from Vauxhall will be arriving soon. The first production version of the Astra GTC will receive its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show, on September 15th, with first cars appearing in UK showrooms late autumn this year. This […]
Here’s the latest from Vauxhall on the deals to be had in the run up to the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton: Between April 15 and 30, any customer visiting a Vauxhall dealer will be granted the choice of 16 majestic deals on new cars and vans that will leave them feeling like […]
The ‘Swappage Programme‘ ran by Vauxhall – which includes their most popular models – has had an overhaul to now include three new models, the Insignia, Meriva and Zafira. Vauxhall’s Swappage offer allows buyers to use any seven-year-old UK-registered car with insurance, road tax and MOT – no matter what its value or condition – […]
What happens when you take a regular hatchback and make it really, really quite fast? You get the Vauxhall Astra VXR. What happens when you then decide to mod the car in honour of one of the most famous race tracks in the world? You get exactly what is shown above – an Alpine white […]