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Announced as part of Auto Express’s annual Used Car Awards, the first generation Insignia (2013-2017) was praised for its spaciousness, value for money and reliability. Judges also praised the range of economical engine options available on the used market, and how residual values remain consistently high thanks to the Insignia’s all-round appeal. The 2013-2017 model […]
You may want a rugged, all wheel drive but seek something a little lower profile than the raft of soft roader SUVs that are on the market. The Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer – shown above – offers a good alternative to the likes of the Audi A4 Allroad and VW Passat Alltrack. The Insignia Country […]
This is the Vauxhall GTC Paris Concept – set for a debut at the Paris Motor Show on 30th September 2010. Here’s the news from Vauxhall on this dramatic looking car: Mark Adams, Vauxhall/Opel’s Vice President of Design, has described the GTC Paris as, ‘bold, pure and iconic’ in its appearance. Vauxhall has hinted that […]
Here’s the latest news from Vauxhall to help their dealerships be a little more recognisable: It’s a bold, proud, slightly aggressive New Griffin which is to gradually spread across the country, one-by-one adorning facades and showrooms of various Vauxhall dealerships. The entire 466-site strong Vauxhall retailer network is due to be covered towards the end […]
The Vauxhall Insignia is actually a very reasonable performance car for the money, pumping out 325bhp to four wheels, meaning assured grip, poise and power. 0-60 is achieved in a very respectable 5.5 seconds. Here, James May tests out the car, whilst taking a special guest for a spin with him.
Yes, the Insignia VXR Sports Tourer in the video is badged Opel, but it’s a GM so really it could equally be a Vauxhall. Anyway, the point is that I think this is a cracking looking car and as it’s a VXR will no doubt pack a very good punch for the money. Kudos to […]
VXR is the racing brand of Vauxhall and you can buy Corsa, Meriva, Astra and Vectra variants – along with their unique muscle car the VXR8 (very desirable if you ask me). Now, there’s the new Insignia and it of course also receives the VXR treatment. As the Insignia is arguably the most ‘grown up’ […]
It’s not every often when a car company gets really creative – especially with theirl mail. In this case, Vauxhall have come up with the goods for the new Sports Tourer Insignia. A mailshot landed through my letterbox that had a ‘RESTRICTED’ sign across it and a complex opening system. When in, the full colour […]
Now it is the turn of General Motors to call upon the help of the government in order to stay afloat. The Chief operating officer has said that governments across Europe will need to step in immediately in order for the manufacturer to stay afloat. Of course, what the root of the problem is the […]