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…)
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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…)
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Repeats of The Grand Tour could appear on your TV
The Grand Tour could end up appearing on regular TV broadcasts sometime in the future, after a boss of the streaming giant refused to rule out the possibility of that happening. (more…)
World Premier of Four New Vauxhall Models at Frankfurt Motor Show 2017
Vauxhall is to world premiere four new models at next month’s 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, including the Grandland X SUV, the Insignia GSi and Country Tourer, and the Vivaro Tourer business shuttle. (more…)
Auto Finesse car cleaning detailing range 44% off plus additional 15% off using code BANK15 at carparts4less
Vast range of Auto Finesse car cleaning/detailing products available on the carparts4less website the sister site of eurocarparts at up to 44% discount. (more…)
PSA Will Decide The Fate Of Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port Factory By End Of The Year
Vauxhall will be left on the edge of its seat as PSA decides whether to keep the brand’s Ellesmere Port assembly plant open past the year 2021. (more…)
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Amazon jokes about replacing Jeremy Clarkson on The Grand Tour
Amazon has posted a job listing that suggests the company is looking for a temporary replacement for Jeremy Clarkson. (more…)
Harvard’s New Self-Healing Rubber Could Revolutionize Tires
The tyre as we know it could change drastically in the coming years or decades after scientists at Harvard University invented a form of rubber that can heal itself.
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Vauxhall’s Scrappage Scheme Hits 20,000 Customers Milestone
Vauxhall’s popular £2,000 scrappage scheme, that gets you money off most of its range in return for scrapping your old car, has hit the 20,000 customer milestone. (more…)
Sony Reveals Limited Gran Turismo Sport-Themed PS4 Console
Sony and Polyphony Digital announced a new limited edition Gran Turismo Sport PlayStation 4 console that will be released alongside the latest installment of the racing series game, on October 18. (more…)
[Operation Snap] Dashcam footage from public scheme to go Wales-wide
Drivers in Wales are being asked to help the police prosecute dangerous and bad drivers by uploading their dashcam footage. (more…)
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Will The Grand Tour Be Set In Just One Location?
With Jeremy Clarkson facing a lengthy 8 to 10 week recovery period following his bout of pneumonia, it appears that The Grand Tour might have a ‘back-up plan’ in place to ensure the filming schedule for the show remains on track. (more…)
Learners To Be Allowed On Motorways From 2018
Transport secretary Chris Grayling has announced plans to allow learner drivers on to motorways from 1 January 2018. (more…)
In Post-GM Ownership, Vauxhall Needs To Find Its Niche
General Motors recently closed the sale of the Vauxhall & Opel brands to France’s PSA Groupe. The sale has allowed PSA to become the second largest automotive conglomerate behind Volkswagen Group in Europe, something its executives are certainly proud of. (more…)
Top Gear Series 25 will have more comedy
Matt LeBlanc says Top Gear Series 25 will continue to differentiate itself from the old ‘Clarkson, Hammond and May’ era of the show, attracting a younger and more diverse audience. (more…)
Fast & Furious Live To Bring On Screen Drama To Arenas Worldwide
Star Vin Diesel announced on Facebook Live this week an international tour of arena stunt shows based on the hit franchise, in which he plays main character Dom Toretto. (more…)
Hillclimb Organizers Fined After Hammond’s Fiery Swiss Crash
Organisers of the Swiss hillclimb in which Richard Hammond suffered a huge crash have been fined just under £4000 by its national sporting authority. (more…)