A few days ago we revealed that Vauxhall had launched a range-topping Insignia – the Vauxhall Insignia VXR, a 325bhp road burner. Well, in these eco-friendly times, it seems appropriately balanced that Vauxhall has now announced the arrival of the Vauxhall Insignia ecoFLEX, to balance the Co2 and testosterone the VXR produces. The Insignia ecoFLEX, […]
Vauxhall Insignia VXR revealed
Vauxhall has released details of the range-topping Insignia VXR, a 325bhp performance Insignia that will officially launch at the Barcelona Motor Show in May.
Next generation Opel Zafira
A sketch of the next generation Vauxhall Zafira reveals strong design cues from the Insignia and Ampera. But with GM’s problems, will it ever get built?
Opel Ampera Full Reveal
GM are desperate to grab the headlines with the Ampera in Europe, and they’ve done a full reveal – pictures, video, the works, this afternoon, instead of waiting until tomorrow as was expected. Due to go on sale when is anybody’s guess. The Ampera offers a 50km range from electric charge only, and up to […]
Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst Edition blows in
Nobody could ever accuse the Vauxhall VXR8 (the Holden by another name) of being underpowered. Its barn-storming performance and bargain price tag have made the VXR8 a worthy successor to the Lotus Carlton. Relatively simple mechanics and a great driving car, there really is nothing else like it on the roads in the UK. But […]
Opel Ampera to debut at Geneva
Opel (GM’s Euro division, and the Euro version of Vauxhall) has today revealed teaser images of the Opel Ampera, which is to debut at the motor show in Geneva in March. The Ampera is GM’s salvation – they believe. Based on the Chevvy Volt concept, it is a pure electric car. True, it has a […]