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I’ve long been an advocate for the Vauxhall VXR8 and the earlier Monaro. If you want V8 power in a muscle car body for relatively little cash in comparison to the competition, then you could do far, far worse than this car. The latest edition from Vauxhall is this car – the VXR8 GTS. It […]
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 […]
In what is sure to be a fabulous shootout, this Auto Express video shows the Vauxhall VXR8 taking on the legendary Lotus Carlton. Whilst the VXR8 is definitely more brash and bold, the Carlton does have a reputation to upkeep. Frankly, I’d be happy with either one on the drive. More importantly, it’s good to […]
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 […]
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 […]