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General Motors is to officially rename GM Powertrain to GM Global Propulsion Systems, thereby becoming the first OEM to formally transition to a new naming convention to reflect industry trends and its evolution over the years. The European engineering centres in Rüsselsheim and Turin will be named GM Global Propulsion Systems – Rüsselsheim Engineering Center and Turin Engineering Center accordingly. (more…)

Today Vauxhall and sister company Opel celebrated the official start of Astra Sports Tourer production at its plant in Ellesmere Port. (more…)

Vauxhall’s cheapest offering, the Viva, has received a makeover from Irmscher. (more…)

Opel Group will launch a revolutionary new battery electric car next year, as the company continues the biggest, most far-reaching model offensive in its history with 29 new models between 2016 and 2020. The new five-door, five seat will be called “Ampera-e”. It will not only have a longer range on a full charge than most electric cars, it will also be affordably priced. Building on the electrification expertise established with the original Ampera, which set the benchmark for modern electric cars in 2011, the new Ampera-e combines innovative electric-mobility with state-of-the-art connectivity and exciting driving dynamics. (more…)

The final line-up of presenters for the refreshed Top Gear has just been announced and as expected, it includes some very familiar names. (more…)

Opel will be attending this year’s Geneva Motor Show with the new GT Concept, the facelifted Mokka X, Astra, Astra Sports Tourer and Astra TCR racer. (more…)

The Circuit of Wales is in the “final stages” of a deal with financial investors understood to be Insurance giant Aviva who will be backing the project. (more…)

General Motors is gearing up a very extensive overhaul of its vehicle development process. (more…)

Right on the heels of the latest Top Gear co-host announcement, that Matt LeBlanc will join Chris Evans on the new BBC show, we have a credible report that Eddie Jordan will also join the cast. (more…)

After Chris Evans let the cat out of the bag by confirming that Matt LeBlanc joined Top Gear, the BBC Radio 2 presenter made it clear that additional Top Gear cast members would be announced shortly. The question is, will Chris Harris join Top Gear or not? (more…)

The eighth installment of The Fast and The Furious franchise is still over 14 months from being released and already, Vin Diesel has announced the release date of Furious 9 and Furious 10. (more…)

Former Friends actor Matt LeBlanc has today been revealed as one of the new presenters of Top Gear, joining Chris Evans on the revamped BBC Two motoring show. (more…)

Vauxhall’s new Mokka X, which reaches UK showrooms late this year, will debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show next month with a fresh interior and exterior design, new powertrains and featuring OnStar and Apple CarPlay. (more…)

Let’s be honest here – many of us have dreamed of having a well-trained rally co-driver riding shotgun. It doesn’t even matter if one is seeking a commuting purpose or simple thrills, since receiving rallying-style instructions can serve both purposes at the same time. (more…)

Vauxhall/Opel is testing the prototype of the facelifted Zafira MPV.

That said, judging by the level of camouflage this vehicle is covered in, we can be sure to see the Zafira facelift in showrooms shortly. Most likely, the facelift brought in the Zafira range will be launched before this year ends. (more…)

Vauxhall and Opel will reveal their vision of the future sports car with the GT Concept at this year’s Geneva International Motorshow (March 3-13).

Purebred, pared down, yet unashamedly avant-garde, the GT Concept is even shorn of door handles and door mirrors, its breathtaking form clothing a classic front mid-engined, rear-wheel drive chassis that will appeal to driving enthusiasts. (more…)

Vauxhall Motorsport has finalised its Junior Team for this year’s British Rally Championship, and is looking forward to a successful season with the Vauxhall ADAM R2, which is making its competition debut on British soil. (more…)

Almost 20 years after it was canned, the name “Calibra” is mentioned once more, this time on a reimagined version of the Avista Concept. (more…)