The next Corsa will be delayed as new owner PSA is shifting the future models onto its own platforms. (more…)
Insignia Showcased at Geneva Motor Show
Vauxhall & Opel is undergoing a strong product offensive, which will not be deterred by it being purchased by the French at Groupe PSA. (more…)
VAUXHALL & OPEL TO JOIN PSA GROUP
General Motors and PSA Group today announced an agreement under which GM’s Opel/Vauxhall subsidiary and GM Financial’s European operations will join the PSA Group in a transaction valuing these activities at €1.3 Bn and €0.9 Bn, respectively. (more…)
87th Geneva International Motor Show: Opel Press Conference On March 7 At 11.00 A.M. Via Livestream
Opel will stage the much-awaited world premiere of the all-new Insignia Grand Sport and Sports Tourer at the Geneva International Motor Show. Opel Group CEO Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann and his team are therefore inviting all journalists to the Opel press conference at the Opel booth (2231) in hall 2 on March 7 at 11.00 a.m. CET. (more…)
What you can expect to see in Top Gear Series 24 Episode 1
Top Gear Series 24 is set to kick off tomorrow, with the first episode serving up approximately 1,050bhp worth of track-only Ferrari action, plus an old taxi, an old Mercedes and an old Volvo. (more…)
PSA reaches deal to buy Vauxhall & Opel from GM, report says
PSA Group reached an agreement with General Motors to buy the U.S. carmaker’s loss-making European division and won the support of its own board for the deal on Friday, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. (more…)
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Time to ‘pull the plug’ on the Circuit of Wales
Monmouth MP David Davies has called the circuit of Wales an “outrage” and said “people are being sold a pipe dream”. (more…)
Extra Gear returns for Series 24 with new presenter
The BBC have confirmed that Top Gear’s behind-the-scenes companion show Extra Gear will return this Sunday, 5th March on BBC Three at 9pm. Comedian George Lewis is set to present the second series of the show, alongside Chris Harris and Rory Reid. (more…)
PSA Group Closing In On Deal With General Motors
PSA Group is edging ever closer to purchasing General Motors European Operations in a move which will see PSA become Europe’s second-largest automaker. (more…)
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All-New 2017 Vauxhall Insignia Starts £1,500 Lower Than Outgoing Model
Vauxhall’s all-new Insignia is on sale now priced from £17,115 on-the-road ahead of its world debut at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show next week.
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Top Gear’s Reasonably Priced Astra Sells For A Reasonable £6,000
The very same celebrity-driven Vauxhall Astra that was used on BBC Top Gear’s “Reasonably Priced Car” segment, has been auctioned off for £6,000.
Among the big-name stars that drove the car while former presenter Jeremy Clarkson narrated the lap, we can count Hugh Jackman, Will Smith, Margot Robbie or Tom Hiddleston, plus many others.
“We are extremely grateful to Vauxhall Motors for their continued support and generous donation to BEN,” said Jools Tait, the organization’s development director. “Every pound donated ensures we can continue to provide our support services for people working in the automotive industry and their families.”
Adam Collins, brand manager for Vauxhall Motors added that the automaker is “proud to support BEN and we’re pleased the sale of the BBC Top Gear car has offered a decent injection of funds into the work BEN do for the automotive industry.”
The three fastest celebrity drivers to ever take the reasonably priced Astra around the TG test track were Olly Murs (1:44.6), Nicholas Hoult (1:44.7) and Need For Speed & Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul (1:44.7).
Penalties Doubled For Using A Mobile While Driving
Drivers caught using their mobile phones will face six points, a £200 fine and have no option of a remedial course. (more…)
Car insurance premiums could rise dramatically due to Government ruling
The average price for a comprehensive car insurance policy could increase by up to £75 a year because of a government ruling, according to industry experts. (more…)
PSA Could Save Opel By Selling Its Cars Outside Europe
PSA Group has yet to officially purchase Opel from General Motors but the deal appears to be done with company chief executive Carlos Tavares already planning the future of the Opel brand. (more…)
Top Gear Gets a Facelift, Drops New Trailer And Details For Season 24
With co-hosts Matt LeBlanc, Chris Harris and Rory Reid taking the lead, this new 24th season of Top Gear will debut on March 5. (more…)
Giant head Richard Hammond arrives in Caerleon
A 18 year old from Newport now has one of the largest and most unusual garden ornaments in history, after a 2.4-metre (8-feet) tall version of Richard Hammond’s head was installed in the front garden of his parents house. (more…)
Vauxhall/Opel May Come With A $2 Billion Price Tag
PSA Group may have to part ways with $2 billion if it hopes to purchase Vauxhall & Opel from General Motors. (more…)
Rory Reid Shows The Pointlessness Of The Ariel Nomad
Cars that have no logical purpose and are built purely to provide maximum driver enjoyment are often some of the finest vehicles on the market. (more…)
GM CEO Says Selling Vauxhall To PSA Would Be Beneficial For Both Companies
General Motors CEO Mary Barra told employees that the combination of GM’s Opel and Vauxhall with PSA would be beneficial for both companies. (more…)