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Vauxhall distances itself from Chevrolet SS rumours
Vauxhall has denied the existence of a new rear-wheel drive V8 muscle model after recent rumours suggested the vehicle was set join the VRX8 in its range.
Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port plant to produce next-generation Astra
Vauxhall's parent company General Motors (GM) has announced that it will manufacture the next-generation Astra at its Ellesmere Port factory, ending speculation that the plant could shut down as part of a wide-scale restructuring plan.
Vauxhall confirms Astra GTR performance statistics
Vauxhall has finally confirmed performance figures for the upcoming Astra VXR, which is set be the most potent version of the model on roads in the United Kingdom and Ireland when it goes on sale in July with a ?25,000 price tag.
Ellesmere Port to produce new-generation Astra
Vauxhall announced that the production of its new-generation Astra was given to the company's car plant in Ellesmere Port, securing jobs in Cheshire, England until the early 2020s.
Vauxhall to launch new core engine range
Vauxhall has revealed plans to launch three new engines during the next twelve months as it prepares to offer industry-leading performance in emissions and economy. Vauxhall's new core engine range will be more efficient and cleaner than those currently used, with the British based firm set to divulge further details closer to launch.
Vauxhall Mokka, Astra VXR to benefit from engine revamp
The Vauxhall Mokka and the Astra VXR are the likely beneficiaries of Vauxhall's planned engine revamp, as Vauxhall and sister company Opel replace their core engine line-up.
Vauxhall Astra VXR's engine offers highest specific torque
Vauxhall's Astra VXR, which comes to the UK in July, will be equipped with a gearbox that utilises motorsport capabilities and delivers zero to 60mph acceleration time of 5.9 seconds, class-leading 400Nm of torque and solid mid-range performance.
Vauxhall names its new city car Adam
Vauxhall/Opel has named its upcoming style-led city car as the Adam, although it has been previously known as the Junior. According to sources, the car, which will rival the Fiat 500 and Mini, could be revealed at the Paris Motor Show this September.
Opel/Vauxhall calls new city car Adam
Opel has announced the name of its crucial new city car, which will make its public debut at the Paris Motor Show later this year before launching in 2013. The British firm has opted to call it Adam, named after Adam Opel, who founded the company 150 years ago in 1862.
Ellesmere plant vying for new Astra production to avoid GM axe
Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port plant is vying for the production of the next-generation Vauxhall Astra to keep it running, as parent-company GM Corporation is planning to trim down its network of seven European plants to five.
Vauxhall Ampera, Peugeot iOn and Nissan LEAF to star at EcoVelocity
The 2012 EcoVelocity low-carbon motor show will begin at ExCeL London this weekend, with the participation of electric vehicles (EVs) and low-emission cars such as the Nissan LEAF, Peugeot iOn, Vauxhall Ampera and many more.
New Vauxhall Vivaro ecoFLEX delivers longer range, lower emmision
Vauxhall's Vivaro ecoFLEX Euro 5 panel vans, which deliver a combined fuel economy of 40.9mpg and CO2 emissions of 180g/km, are now available in UK showrooms.
Toyota iQ EV
The notion of an electric Toyota iQ is one that has been around for some time, though it is only recently that the company has actually confirmed that 1000 will be manufactured, with 140 to go on test in Europe in 2012. The vehicle was actually created in order to be able to take the power of the battery from the outset. Where the fuel tank would normally be situated underneath the floor, lays...
BMW Z4 20i
Downsizing appears to be the big trend of the modern world, and now even BMW are at it. When the Z4 was launched, three years ago back in 2008, the company was adamant that it would only ever be available with 6-cylinder engines. Times have certainly changed since then, however, with large capacity naturally aspirated engines now giving way to much smaller turbos. So now the Z4 range is kicking of...