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Car Articles has previously covered the issue of apparent handbrake failure in some makes of Vauxhall car in two separate articles, namely here – http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-vauxhall-hit-by-renewed-faulty-handbrake-alarm.html and here – http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-vauxhall-handbrake-problem-part-2.html It looks as though some of you may be getting some satisfaction, though granted this is some years on from the original complaint. Mandy in particular […]
You’ll not have to wait much longer for the eagerly awaited GTC, as the latest car from Vauxhall will be arriving soon. The first production version of the Astra GTC will receive its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show, on September 15th, with first cars appearing in UK showrooms late autumn this year. This […]
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 from Vauxhall on the deals to be had in the run up to the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton: Between April 15 and 30, any customer visiting a Vauxhall dealer will be granted the choice of 16 majestic deals on new cars and vans that will leave them feeling like […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]