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Vauxhall Astra VXR 2012

November 23, 2011

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, [...]

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The Hottest Corsa – VXR Nürburgring Edition

April 25, 2011

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, [...]

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Vauxhall Corsa VXR Blue Edition

January 18, 2011

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% [...]

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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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Vauxhall Insignia VXR Sports Tourer

December 3, 2009

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 [...]

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Vauxhall Insignia VXR

May 3, 2009

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’ [...]

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The Vauxhall VXR Racing Driver Of The Year 2008

October 6, 2008

As I’ve previously mentioned here, I wasn’t able to take part in this years’ Racing Driver Of The Year event due to health problems, much to my huge disappointment. However, someone other than yours truly had to win, and the honour this year went to none other than James Corte. Here’s what Vauxhall had to [...]

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VXR Racing Driver Of The Year 2008 Competition Update

July 19, 2008

I’m sure that you’ll be interested to hear that I’ve made it through the first rounds of the Vauxhall racing competition, the VXR Racing Driver Of The Year 2008. Naturally, I was both surprised and happy when I got the email from Vauxhall stating that I’d made it through and my semi-final event is due [...]

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