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Britain’s premier event for fans of performance and modified Vauxhalls is gearing up to be one of the busiest yet, with club stand space already sold out and individual tickets selling like hot cakes. The Performance Vauxhall Show (PVS) takes place at the famous Santa Pod drag strip on Sunday, June 12 2016, and includes […]
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 […]
We at Car Articles think it is a damn shame you don’t see more VXR8 cars on the road. Vauxhall’s big saloon with an even bigger engine has always been an unsung hero of mine as it is reasonably priced, especially for the performance you get. So what does the new car bring to the […]
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 the 2011 Vauxhall Corsa VXR Nürburgring Edition – and it is one hot hatch! It now features a re-worked version of the Corsa VXR’s existing 1.6-litre turbocharged engine which now produces 205PS (using superunleaded) at 5,750rpm (up from 192PS) and 250-280Nm of torque (up from 230-266Nm). A modified engine management and turbocharger system, […]
Here’s the latest directly from Vauxhall on another Corsa VXR special – the Blue Edition! Hot on the heels of the new-look Corsa range, the Corsa VXR Blue Edition features new styling details, additional kit as standard and a head-turning paintjob, at a price that’ll send its rivals into a spin. At £19,425 (including 20% […]
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.
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, […]
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 […]