The Corsa is in for a replacement, which will come in two years’ time. (more…)
Is This the All-New Insignia VXR Undergoing Testing?
We want to dismiss this test prototype as just a regular Insignia with a body kit. But the simple fact that it’s wearing full camouflage, as well as some of the smaller details suggests we’re looking at the next Insignia VXR.
It could just be the VX Line body kit, like the ones that are available for the regular Insignia and the Astra. But why go to all the trouble of testing a RHD car in Germany wearing full camo?
The thought of a big car with over 300 horsepower is appealing, and it reminds us of the era when the Mondeo ST220 and Vectra VXRs roamed the streets.
But first, let’s examine what we see here. It’s a RHD car on German license plates, and it has the Holden lion logo hiding under a black wrap. The reason? Well, the Australians have already done the work of installing and testing a gasoline-fed V6 engine under the hood, while all the European models have four-banger turbos.
We already have the specs for that mill, which produces 313 BHP and 370 Nm of torque from a 3.6 liter. All-wheel-drive and a 9-speed automatic will come standard when the new Commodore is launched.
In theory, that’s the engine they’ll use for the Insignia VXR as well. By comparison, the old performance model had a twin-turbo 2.8-liter V6 (shared with Saab) that produced 325 BHP and 434 Nm of torque.
Despite speculation, the Australian company has ruled out a twin-turbo V6 engine for the new Commodore, saying that it simply wouldn’t fit. But maybe that’s a trap, as Admiral Ackbar would say. I mean, isn’t this Insignia visibly bigger than the last one?
There are such engines in the GM inventory, like the one powertrain in the Cadillac ATS-V. Unfortunately, the Delta and E2XX platforms would produce infertile babies, since one is RWD and the other FWD-oriented. But at least we know Peugeot’s acquisition isn’t throwing a spanner in the vxr works.
Vauxhall showed a “reckless disregard for safety” over fire risk in Zafira, say MPs
Vauxhall was too slow to react to concerns over a fire risk in its Zafira and showed a “reckless disregard for safety” in allowing customers to keep driving cars it knew were a fire risk, MPs have said. (more…)
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Circuit of Wales: ‘Flawed’ decisions on public funding
A report into the initial funding of the Circuit of Wales (CoW) has found “significant shortcomings” in the way public money has been used in relation to the £425m project. (more…)
Fast9, The Next Sequel In The Fast And Furious Franchise, Already Has a Poster
Grammy-nominated singer and actor Tyrese Gibson has teased an image of the next episode of the Fast and Furious franchise.
New speeding rules kick in TODAY
From today (Monday 24 April), anyone caught speeding will be subject to a much higher fine than previously – which could be up to 175% of your weekly income – plus three points on your licence. (more…)
We Think They Should Build A Grandland X VXR?
It has become sort of a tradition to envision every new Vauxhall/Opel as a potent VXR/OPC, but does the treatment really suit the Grandland X too? (more…)
ALL-NEW INSIGNIA COUNTRY TOURER REVEALED
The latest addition to the all-new Insignia range, Vauxhall’s all-wheel drive Insignia Country Tourer will debut at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show (September 14th to 24th). (more…)
New Flagship SUV Coming By 2020, Will Be Made In Germany
Started under the ownership of GM, The SUV push is supported by the PSA Group, and will see the launch of two new vehicles. (more…)
Insurance Company Calculates The Damage Caused in Fast And Furious Films
While the transformation of the plot, from a movie that had plenty of racing to match its action scenes, to an action movie with a few racing scenes, has bothered many, few have bothered to care about the objects destroyed in the series. (more…)
Mysterious Insignia Spied, Could It Be The VXR/OPC?
Well before the veils where dropped on new generation Insignia last December, petrol heads were pondering about the future of a high performance model. (more…)
A Hundred Yellow Cars Hit Town To Support Local Resident’s Vandalized “Ugly Car”
Exactly 100 bright yellow cars cruised through the small town of Bibury over the weekend to show their support for a local resident. (more…)
Government Plans Daily Tax On Diesel Cars
Drivers of diesel engined cars face new taxes if a new proposition made by the Government is to be approved. (more…)
The Stig breaks world record by reaching 100mph in a bumper car
The Stig has claimed a new Guinness World Record, after driving a bumper car to a speed of over 100mph. (more…)
VAUXHALL TO END SPONSORSHIP OF HOME NATIONS FOOTBALL AFTER 2018
Vauxhall Motors today announced that it will be stepping down from its role as lead sponsor of the England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland football teams beyond the World Cup in 2018. (more…)
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No decision on Circuit of Wales until May
A decision on whether to back the £425m Circuit of Wales with public money will not be taken until after local elections in May. (more…)
‘MADDOX’ YELLOW CORSAS TO PHOTOBOMB VILLAGE
Vauxhall Motors is re-naming the shade of its yellow Corsas to ‘Maddox Yellow’ in a show of support for Peter Maddox, the 84-year-old pensioner who had his yellow Vauxhall Corsa vandalised earlier this year. The incident happened after he was blamed for ruining the view of the picturesque village of Bibury by parking the car outside his Cotswold cottage. (more…)
Could Jaguar Land Rover buy Vauxhall?
A leading automotive expert believes a deal would benefit both Jaguar Land Rover and PSA. (more…)
Edd China On Mike Brewer: ‘We’re Friends, But He’s Not My Favorite Person Right Now’
Following Edd China’s departure from the Wheeler Dealers show certainly made a lot of fans sad but some of them apparently took it on the next level and started harassing Mike Brewer, even going as far as sending death threats to him and his family. (more…)
Vauxhall Art Car Boot Fair Is Plans Its Return For 2017
Vauxhall is getting nostalgic for this year’s reboot of the annual Art Car Boot Fair. This summer, Vauxhall and the event will invade Vauxhall, London, the birthplace of the automaker for the event. (more…)