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Vauxhall VXR8 2011 Edition

December 29, 2010

The big Aussie is back with a vengeance! The new VXR8 is the latest Holden imported from Australia, rebadged over here as a Vauxhall. ‘Not another Vauxhall’ I’m sure you’re thinking, however this is not a 1.3 litre diesel hatchback. This is a storming V8 fourth generation 6.2-litre LS3 unit, producing 431PS and a massive [...]

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Top Gear Rakes The Vauxhall Monaro Around The Track

December 16, 2010

In honour of the new VXR8 (yes, you read that right, there is a new version coming soon), I’ve featured this Top Gear video of The Stig doing what he does best – hammering a powerful car around the track. The Vauxhall (Holden) Monaro is a proper muscle car that is large, brash and simply [...]

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GTC By Vauxhall

September 10, 2010

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 [...]

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The New Meriva Has A Full Diesel Lineup

July 19, 2010

The new 2010 Vauxhall Meriva has a range of four diesels, including the: 95PS 1.3 CDTi engine, which will power all Meriva ecoFLEX models 1.7 CDTi (130PS) with 300Nm of torque 1.3 CDTi (75PS) 1.7 CDTi (100PS) On the 1.7 CDTi models, a choice of manual or automatic transmissions is available. All Vauxhall Merivas feature [...]

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New Griffin Lands On All Vauxhall Dealerships

July 18, 2010

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 [...]

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James May Drives The Vauxhall Insignia VXR

July 15, 2010

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.

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VXR Power Festival Coming To Silverstone In August

July 4, 2010

During 28th-29th August 2010, the VXR Power Festival is taking place at Silverstone. There’ll be a variety of events to take part in, including Go-karting and Autotest driving against the clock (and fellow festival goers). Also in attendance will be a variety of BTCC drivers including Fabrizio Giovanardi, Jason Plato, James Thompson and John Cleland, [...]

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New Vauxhall Corsa Limited Edition

May 22, 2010

This is the new Vauxhall Corsa Black & White Limited Edition model. It features glacier white bodywork, black 17-inch twin spoke alloy wheels and extra detailing in the form of a black sapphire roof. It also has lowered suspension and a factory fitted VXR bodykit including a spoiler and skirts. The interior includes a piano [...]

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Do You Think You’re An ecoFLEX Driver?

April 3, 2010

Vauxhall is running a competition to find the greenest driver in Europe. If you happen to be that rather skillful person then you could end up winning a brand new Vauxhall Ampera and be one of the first to drive this unique electric range-extended car. To enter, visit the Vauxhall site here. The first round [...]

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Vauxhall’s Swappage Scheme Includes Three New Models

February 15, 2010

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 – [...]

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