Tom Heindrichs Wins Third Round of the ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup ‘powered by GSE’ 2025
Tom Heindrichs dominated the third round of the 2025 ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup ‘powered by GSE’ 2025.
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One-in-six drivers who ignore MOT advisories suffer a breakdown – or worse
One-in-six drivers (17%) who didn’t act on advisory notices following an MOT in the last 12 months – an estimated 6m people – went on to experience a vehicle breakdown or were involved in a collision as a result, according to new RAC research. *
Tailwind for Opel junior Carlberg
Third round of the Junior European Rally Championship (JERC) 2025 in Poland. Opel junior Calle Carlberg aims to defend his lead in the standings in the Corsa Rally4. Teammate Luca Pröglhöf sidelined due to health issues.
Conquering New Terrain: Introducing the Vauxhall Grandland Electric AWD
Vauxhall is continuing its impressive electrification push in 2025 as it reveals the first glimpse of the new Vauxhall Grandland Electric AWD – the first fully electric model available with all-wheel drive.
New car market returns to growth
Industry body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said 150,070 new cars were registered last month, up from 147,678 in May 2024.
Vauxhall Opens Orders for the 2025 Astra Griffin with Upgraded Features
Vauxhall has opened orders for the 2025 Astra Griffin, offering an elevated level of comfort, design and technology at a more accessible price point. Available with electric, hybrid and petrol powertrains, the Griffin adds further choice and value to the Astra line-up.
Petrol drops for third month in a row to near four-year low
Diesel now at its lowest since end of September 2021
Be wary of the ordinary: talking to passengers and daydreaming found to be biggest causes of distracted driving mistakes
In total, more than six-in-10 (63%) surveyed said they made a mistake on the roads as a result of being distracted by internal or external factors.
Steve Catlin Appointed New Vauxhall Managing Directo
Vauxhall is pleased to announce the return of Steve Catlin as its new Managing Director.
Auto Trader boss says trade war could boost new car sales into UK
Chief executive Nathan Coe told the PA news agency that while increased trade friction could raise prices across the board, higher import levies could see more cars coming into the UK.
Stellantis Announces Antonio Filosa to Be Its New Chief Executive Officer
Stellantis announces that its Board of Directors has unanimously selected Antonio Filosa as its new Chief Executive Officer following a thorough search process of internal and external candidates, undertaken by a Special Committee of the Board, led by Executive Chairman John Elkann.
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Rugged Show Car Ready for Everything: The Vauxhall Frontera GRAVEL
Vauxhall has revealed the Frontera GRAVEL – an ultra-rugged show car version of the production Frontera Electric which demonstrates what a more adventure-ready variant of the family-friendly SUV could look like.
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A new star in electric rallying
The Opel Mokka GSE Rally celebrates a highly acclaimed world premiere at the ELE Rally. Alex Español wins the second round of the ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup “powered by GSE.” Dutchman Fabian Kamermans and German Christian Lemke finish on the podium.
Vauxhall teams up with Disney’s ‘Lilo & Stitch’ with chance to win family holiday to Hawaii
Vauxhall has teamed up with Disney’s ‘Lilo & Stitch’, offering customers the chance to win a family holiday to Hawai’i when discovering the New Frontera at Vauxhall retailers.
Capital listeners are given a chance to win a new Vauxhall Frontera in a competition to celebrate Disney’s ‘Lilo & Stitch’ release.
To celebrate the cinematic release of Disney’s ‘Lilo & Stitch’, Capital, the UK’s no.1 hit music station, has revealed an exciting ‘Hide & Seek’ competition, giving listeners the chance to win a new Vauxhall Frontera Electric GS, which is hidden in a mystery location somewhere in the UK.
‘Double dose of delays’ on the cards for drivers making 18m bank holiday trips
The RAC and transport analysts INRIX are warning of a potential ‘double dose of delays’ on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 May when the highest number of leisure trips are projected to be made by car – 3.4m on both days respectively.
New Mokka GSE Rally: The Future of Electric Rallying Starts now
The new Vauxhall Mokka GSE Rally, with a powertrain boasting 207kW (280hp) and 345Nm of torque, and the first vehicle developed to the FIA’s new eRally5 regulations, is an exciting and powerful prototype that underlines the pioneering role that Opel continues to play in electric rallying.
Nail-biting test for the electric racers
Second round of the ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup “powered by GSe” 2025 at the ELE Rally. Spaniard Alex Español travels to the Dutch cup guest event as the championship leader. With Christian Lemke and Kilian Nierenz, two Germans are waiting in the chasing positions.
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OMG! GSE: Vauxhall gives first preview of all-electric GSE models
Vauxhall is taking the electrification of its model range to the next level, with its extra-dynamic sub-brand GSE becoming fully electric for the next generation of GSE models.
VAUXHALL OFFERS UP TO £1,000 OFF NEW VEHICLE PURCHASES DURING MAY SALES EVENT
Vauxhall is offering up to £1,000 off its new vehicle lineup, including Corsa, New Mokka and New Grandland, running from 12th to 26th May.