Tag: Vauxhall

  • Vauxhall Corsa now costs less than £8000

    The Big Summer Vauxhall Countdown is going to be available between 17th and 31st July. Customers will benefit from low prices whenever they visit their local Vauxhall Retailer during the promotion.

    For 2 weeks, Vauxhall Retailers will be offering some extraordinary deals, including the Corsa S 1.0-litre 3dr for £7995 when combined with its Swappage Support scheme. This means that the buyers will save a bit over 3 thousand pounds from the list price of £11 030. (more…)

  • Revised and improved 2010 Vauxhall Insignia is now available to order

    2010 Vauxhall Insignia

    Vauxhall Insignia come with significantly reduced CO2 emission and fuel consumption to the key models in Europe.

    The well-known 2.0-litre Turbo petrol engine dropped the harmful emissions with 5 per cent on the Sports Tourer. The upgrades are mainly on the engine’s engine management system.

    The emissions of ecoFLEX have also dropped from 136g/km to just 129g/km, with a corresponding improvement in fuel consumption from 54.3mpg combined, to 57.6mpg. This means that not only is the ecoFLEX cheaper to run, but since it falls under 130g/km, customers will pay no VED for the first year. (more…)

  • 2011 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer – full details

    2011 Astra Sports Tourer is almost here. The vehicle will make its official debut at this year’s Paris Motor Show in September and hit UK showrooms by the end of 2010.

    The Sports Tourer will boost the model range of the new Astra, which has now sold over 28 000 units in the UK since its launch in December 2009.

    The Astra Sports Tourer and hatchback version will be among the first Vauxhall models to adopt Start/Stop technology, which significantly reduce emissions and fuel consumption. (more…)

  • 2012 Vauxhall Ampera will cover up to 350 miles on electricity

    Vauxhall Ampera E-REV will make the longest journey by an electric car on British roads. The vehicle is going to try to cover 170 miles from in Luton, Bedfordshire to its passenger car plant in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.

    “It’s quite poignant that Luton, our home for the last 105 years, should mark the starting point of not just this historic journey, but also the future of E-REV vehicles in the UK. In the last century, Vauxhall has pioneered innovation and technology for mainstream car buyers, and this commitment will continue with the Ampera. (more…)

  • Vauxhall releases tempting Corsa Black & White Limited Edition

    Vauxhall, the British car manufacturer of right-hand Opel models has announced its latest addition, which is dubbed Corsa Black & White and comes as an exclusive limited-edition ride. (more…)

  • Vauxhall Astra won “BEST NEW CAR” from 2010 Fleet World Awards

    Vauxhall new Astra was voted for “Best New Car” at the 2010 Fleet World Awards held on 18 Mauy at the Royal Automobile Club in London.

    The improvements for the new Astra include better engine efficiency with over 13 per cent and revised standard equipment. It now features ESP, six airbags, air conditioning, electric windows, and CD/radio with MP3 format and aux-in. (more…)

  • Vauxhall packs more tempting Astra VXR

    Vauxhall Astra VXR Arctic Edition is the name of the latest specially packed ride designed from Vauxhall Motors Limited. (more…)

  • Opel charges the production Ampera for Geneva

    The first prototype of the production Ampera today received its initial charge of electricity from the newly installed recharging station at Opel/Vauxhall’s European headquarters.

    The Ampera extended-range electric vehicle will use the energy stored in its 16kWh lithium-ion battery to drive the first stage of the 370-mile journey from Rüsselsheim, Germany, to the Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland, without emitting CO2. (more…)

  • Direction ecoFLEXiblity – Opel to reveal unseen concept at Geneva

    Opel will excite Geneva Motor Show goers March 4 when it unveils the Meriva – a fresh, innovative, flexible champion for the monocab segment. Opel also will exhibit the company’s push to be a leader of environmentally responsible motoring with the debut of its futuristic concept car, the Opel Ampera extended-range electric vehicle and new Corsa, a fuel miser with up to 13 percent saving in fuel consumption.

    “Opel is driving innovation and environmentally responsible propulsion in Europe and wrapping it in stylish, expressive design. All of that will be on display in Geneva,” says Alain Visser, Vice President, Sales, Marketing & Aftersales of Opel/Vauxhall. (more…)

  • Astra-Nomical Ecoflex is Vauxhall’s New Fuel-Miser

    With CO2 emissions of just 109g/km and combined fuel consumption of 67.3mpg, the new Astra ecoFLEX brings even greater efficiency to Vauxhall’s recently launched compact hatch range, which has already seen a 13.3 per cent average improvement over the previous model.

    A raft of mechanical and aero improvements have resulted in the latest Astra ecoFLEX achieving a 12.1 per cent improvement in emissions over the 1.7 CDTi model, currently the new range’s most efficient model. Better still, the ecoFLEX’s added tax benefits – VED down to £35.00, and BIK down to 13 per cent – take effect from the new tax year in April, when the car will hit UK showrooms with a starting price of £17,920. (more…)

  • 2011 Opel Meriva – FLEXibility at the highest level

    At the world renowned Geneva Motor Show, Opel will premiere the 2011 Opel Meriva. Fitted with many innovative solutions that optimizes the flexible use of space, the second generation Opel Meriva excels in elegant appearance and versatility. (more…)

  • No Range Anxiety For Santa With Vauxhall’s New Sleigh-Rev!

    Vauxhall has come to Santa’s help after receiving a plea from the great man himself earlier this year to provide swift and ultra-clean transport for his annual blast around the world on December 24.

    “The ’08 Model Year reindeers have taken a rest this Christmas,” said Father C. “In their old age they’re becoming more flatulent and their increasing methane emissions just can’t be good for the environment – never mind the fact I have to sit behind them. (more…)