Vauxhall (10 articles)
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Vauxhall Ampera pictures and hands-on
HANDS-ON It's electric 19 September 2011 15:48 GMT TweetLast week, Pocket-lint got its hands on the very first Vauxhall Ampera to hit UK shores. This is not the finished car, but it's pretty close to it. Aside from having its steering wheel on the wrong side, it gives a very complete feel for how the UK...
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The cars of the 2011 Geneva motor show
HANDS-ON We check out the concepts from the show 6 March 2011 17:49 GMT TweetPocket-lint's been at the international motor show in Geneva this week, where countless new production and concept cars have been unveiled. As car manufacturers increasingly use technology as a key selling point, we pick out some of the stand-out cars...
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Vauxhall announce the VXR8
The Monaro Is Dead – Long Live The VXR8 26 February 2007 15:43 GMT TweetThe Monaro was, quite simply, motoring genius. Vauxhall’s decision to axe the muscle car was a blow to many, but one that’s been cushioned considerably with the announcement that a replacement is incoming.
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Vauxhall announce Corsa VXR
Covers Come Off Crazy Corsa 4 January 2007 23:38 GMT TweetContinuing its ludicrous habit of turning mild-mannered and dull mass-market vehicles into near-uncontrollable, bloodthirsty, screaming banshees of the road, Vauxhall has unveiled the hot version of the Corsa.
The latest VXR model is immediately... -
Vauxhall Astra Twin Top 1.6 16v Sport review
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Can Vauxhall perform with its convertible Astra?
7 October 2006 11:00 GMT
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Peugeot did it first, and now everyone seems to be having a crack. No, we're not talking about building cars that fall apart in a brisk wind, but the current fascination with churning out hard-roof drop-tops – or coupe-cabriolets as they are known – based...
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Vauxhall unveils two new additions to its swelling VXR stable
Fast becoming known for fashioning bonkers cars 11 September 2006 11:50 GMT TweetFast becoming known for fashioning bonkers cars, Vauxhall has unveiled the two latest additions to its swelling VXR stable.
VXR is the sports division of Vauxhall, and does strange things to normally mundane vehicles such as the Astra and Vectra... -
Vauxhall update the humble windscreen wiper with the Flatblade
Wish Wash 8 September 2006 11:29 GMT TweetVauxhall has launched a new windscreen wiper promising better rain clearance than any other on the market.
The new flatblade is a joint free, aerodynamic design that incorporates an integrated spoiler and spring loaded rails, which promise... -
Survey proves men haven't a clue when it comes to cars
Men Not As Clever As They Think They Are Shocker 25 August 2006 17:45 GMT TweetMen are well rubbish. Not only are they not particularly good at things like hunting or fire-building these days, there also none too hot when it comes to knowing their way around an automobile.
According to recent research, while 94% of men... -
New survey finds small is safe when it comes to cars
Size matters 8 August 2006 12:07 GMT TweetSmall is beautiful, so they say - and now it seems small is also safer.
According a new study, the smaller the vehicle you drive, the less likely you are to be involved in a road accident.
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Vauxhall shows off new Corsa at British Motor Show
New models launched 19 July 2006 22:21 GMT TweetVauxhall has shown off its new Corsa at this years British Motor show in London with a fanfare by suspending the new model from a helicopter over the river Thames.
The new design, the third for the supermini will start from just £7495 for...