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Performance Vauxhall Show 2016

May 17, 2016 by Mr Butterscotch 2 Comments

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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 […]

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: Car events, Events, Fireforce 3, Griffin greats, Monaro, Pod Jet Car, PVS, PVS 2016, Run What Ya Brung, Santa Pod, Santa Pod Raceway, Things to do in 2016, vauxhall, Vauxhall cars, Vauxhall events, VX220, VXR

Vauxhall’s Astra GTC Gains New Engine

July 19, 2014 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

Vauxhall Astra GTC

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 […]

Filed Under: Daily News, Editorial, Featured Posts, Technical Tagged With: astra, Diesels, GTC, New engines, Performance cars, Powerful cars, Quick cars, vauxhall, VXR, Whisper Diesel

Vauxhall’s New VXR8 GTS Offers Performance Bargain

June 5, 2013 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

Vauxhall VXR8 GTS

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 […]

Filed Under: Daily News, Editorial, Featured Posts, New Cars Tagged With: Bi-Modal Exhaust, Brake Torque Vectoring, Drift cars, ESC, Magnetic Ride Control, New Cars, new technology, New vauxhall cars, Performance cars, Performance Vauxhalls, Saloons, supercars, Traction Control, Understeer, V8 engines, vauxhall, VXR, VXR8

What Car Reviews Vauxhall Astra GTC

May 28, 2012 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

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. […]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: astra, GTC, Hatchbacks, New Cars, vauxhall, VXR

Vauxhall Astra VXR 2012

November 23, 2011 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

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, […]

Filed Under: New Cars Tagged With: 2012, astra, New Cars, vauxhall, VXR

The Hottest Corsa – VXR Nürburgring Edition

April 25, 2011 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

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, […]

Filed Under: New Cars Tagged With: corsa, Hot hatchbacks, Nurburgring Edition, vauxhall, VXR

Vauxhall Corsa VXR Blue Edition

January 18, 2011 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

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% […]

Filed Under: Editorial, New Cars Tagged With: Blue Edition, corsa, Corsa Special Edition, DS3, Hot hatchbacks, vauxhall, VXR

James May Drives The Vauxhall Insignia VXR

July 15, 2010 by Mr Butterscotch 1 Comment

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.

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Insignia, James May, Top Gear, vauxhall, VXR

VXR Power Festival Coming To Silverstone In August

July 4, 2010 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

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, […]

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: Autotest, Go-karting, Power events, Silverstone, Speed, vauxhall, VXR

Vauxhall Insignia VXR Sports Tourer

December 3, 2009 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Insignia, Sports Tourers, vauxhall, Vauxhall Insignia VXR Sports Tourer, VXR

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