After reaching the conclusion that PSA’s factories are more productive than Vauxhall’s, PSA says the engines developed in Rüsselsheim are not on a par with the ones from Citroën and Peugeot when it comes to efficiency. (more…)
Mike Brewer roasts Edd China at Klingberg Vintage Motor Car Festival
Footage of Mike Brewer has popped up on YouTube this week, in which he can be heard criticising Edd China for the way he left Wheeler Dealers.
Forza Motorsport 7: The Fate of the Furious Car Pack
Before Forza Motorsport 7 lands on October 3, a new car pack inspired by The Fate of the Furious has been announced. (more…)
MOT exemption for cars over 40 years old
The Department for Transport has announced that classic cars more than 40 years old will be exempt from MOT testing, with owners voluntarily electing for an MOT if they feel their car needs one. (more…)
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The Grand Tour Opens Ticket Applications At New Cotswolds Studio
As The Grand Tour Season 2 inches towards its premiere later this year, producers for the show have announced a huge, but not unexpected, change. (more…)
All Wales Mobile Phone Campaign Starts Today
A campaign targeting drivers who use their mobile phones behind the wheel has been launched today. (more…)
Grandland X Earns Five-Star NCAP Safety Rating
The Grandland X is the brand’s newcomer to the booming crossover segment, and it earned its safety credentials with flying colours. (more…)
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Clarkson, Hammond & May Discuss Season Two of The Grand Tour And Life At Amazon
The second season of The Grand Tour will arrive on Amazon Prime shortly and the hosts recently sat down with British GQ to discuss the show. (more…)
Vauxhall’s ‘BIG GUNS’ Strom NEC Classic Motor Show
Under the working title, ‘Luton Goes Large’, Vauxhall Heritage’s stand footprint at this year’s Lancaster Classic Motor Show at the NEC will be the biggest ever, featuring 60 years of the Griffin’s most salubrious and luxurious touring and saloon cars. (more…)
Vauxhall Onstar Wins Parkers Best Car Tech Innovation
Vauxhall OnStar, the personal connectivity and service assistant, has won best car tech innovation at the Parkers New Car Awards 2018. (more…)
PSA Factories Are More Efficient Than Vauxhall’s, Says Tavares
PSA Group factories appear to be more productive than the ones operated by the newly acquired Vauxhall/Opel’s, according to PSA CEO Carlos Tavares. (more…)
Astra
Astra GSi Prototype Spotted Completely Undisguised
Following the arrival of the Insignia GSi, a faster version of the Astra is also on its way, keen to take its place right on the edge of hot hatch territory. (more…)
Vauxhalls could be exported under PSA ownership
PSA has confirms Vauxhall needn’t be a UK only brand… if it makes money.
Illusory Sculpture From Artist Alex Chinneck Arrives In Sheffield
Unique illusory artwork from British artist Alex Chinneck has been unveiled this week in Tinsley, Sheffield, originally commissioned by Vauxhall Motors. (more…)
Your first look at Wheeler Dealers without Edd China
Your first look at Wheeler Dealers without Edd China
Velocity has given us all a sneak peek at the upcoming series of Wheeler Dealers – some six-months on since we found out that Ant Anstead would be taking over the spanner-spinning duties following the departure of Edd China. (more…)
Thousands of Vauxhall’s UK jobs at risk amid Brexit uncertainty
The new owner of Vauxhall, PSA has admitted it’s nowhere near making a decision on the future of the UK’s Vauxhall manufacturing plants. (more…)
New Insignia GSi Sports Tourer Breaks Cover With 207HP Diesel Engine
While several car manufacturers are thinking twice before launching a new diesel-powered product in Europe, Vauxhall is offering the new Insignia GSi Sports Tourer with an oil burner. (more…)
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The Grand Tour win TV Personalities of the Year award
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May have won big at this year’s GQ Awards in London, with the so called ‘holy trinity’ of the motoring world taking home the prestigious ‘TV Personalities of the Year’ award. (more…)
Opel Lost Around $250 Million In The Second Quarter
Its been reported that Opel, reported a $250 million loss in the second quarter 2017. GM recently sold the unit to French automaker PSA Group after owning it for roughly a century. (more…)
Astra
Vauxhall Celebrates Astra-nomical Landmark with 4 Millionths Brit Built Astra
As the home of the Vauxhall Astra, Ellesmere Port has been making the Brit-built car for almost 40 years. And today, proud employees marked the landmark moment the 4 millionth car rolled off the production line with a choreographed display of 236 Astra Sport Tourers to spell out the feat. (more…)