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Opel Rocks E-xtreme – The Crazy Opel Rocks-e
Wenzhöfer, who is currently studying at the School of Design of Pforzheim University in Germany, said: “The new Opel Rocks-e is quite polarizing, to begin with, so why not go completely mad?”
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Vauxhall Opel Vice President Design Mark Adams is a Eurostar 2021
Automotive News Europe has chosen Vauxhall-Opel Vice President Design Mark
Adams as one of the Eurostars 2021.
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Corsa retains its place as UK’s best-selling car
The New Vauxhall Corsa is the UK’s best-selling new car so far this year, according to the latest new car sales and registration figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Petrol prices fall for first time this year
Analysis by the PA news agency showed that average prices across UK forecourts reached an eight-year high this summer after rising for 39 consecutive weeks.
Astra
Vauxhall Continues its Electric Journey With All-New Astra-E
In its eighth generation, Vauxhall’s All-New Astra will be available for the first time as battery electric Astra-e.
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Cleaner petrol rolled out across forecourts
E10 petrol, which is made with up to 10% bioethanol – a type of renewable fuel – will be the standard offering at forecourts as part of Government plans to cut carbon emissions.
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Vauxhall heritage collection to be displayed at British Motor Museum
Vauxhall’s famous heritage collection to be displayed at the British Motor Museum at Gaydon, Warwickshire in August. It will tell the incredible story of Vauxhall Motors’ rise from a niche sporting car manufacturer to one of the UK’s best-known automotive brands.
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Vauxhall offers 30,000 miles of free charging with EV models
Vauxhall is aiming to encourage no emission motoring by extending its offer of a free home charger and 30,000 free green miles of electricity in partnership with British Gas.
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Christopher Montenegro Memorial Meet – WEDNESDAY AT 17:00
This is a memorial meet in honour of Christopher Montenegro often known as Monty for his birthday.
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Corsa Retains its Place as UK’s Best Selling Car
The New Vauxhall Corsa is the UK’s best-selling new car so far this year, according to the latest new car sales and registration figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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July brings nine consecutive months of petrol price increases
The month saw the largest increase in the price of unleaded since January, putting the average price of a litre of fuel at 135.13p – a price not seen since late September 2013.
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SWVaux Monthly Meet Returns
We’re back. Our first meet post COVID!
Sunday 15th August 2021 from 10am at The Friendly Fox (33 Caerphilly Rd, Bassaleg, Newport NP10 8LW)
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Volunteer race marshal dies in Brands Hatch crash
A volunteer marshall was killed after being hit by a car that went off the track during a race at Brands Hatch.
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Vauxhall bolsters Corsa-e and Crossland with new Griffin trim
Vauxhall has expanded its Griffin line-up – that offers high levels of standard specification, including comfort and safety
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Police warn keyless car theft is on the rise
CC) show there has been a 3.1 per cent increase in vehicle crime between May and June this year, the ‘bulk’ of which is down to keyless car theft.
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Jeremy Clarkson confirms second series of his hit farming show
A second series of Clarkson’s Farm has been commissioned following the huge success of the first series.
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Vauxhall Mokka earns four stars in latest safety ratings
The Vauxhall Mokka has fallen short of full marks in the latest Euro NCAP safety ratings. The latest round of testing, which looks at how cars perform in various collisions as well as what safety systems they offer, shows the Mokka did not excel in any area. The crossover was Read more…
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First trailer for ‘The Grand Tour Presents: Lochdown’ released
Called ‘Lochdown’, the show will see former Top Gear presenters Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond travel to Scotland.
Astra
Vauxhall reveals all-new Astra
Vauxhall has today revealed the all-new, eighth generation of the Astra.
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Stellantis Intensifies Electrification Pledging almost £26bn
The investment is targeting the production of electric cars with 300 to 500 miles of range, with fast charging capable of adding about 20 miles per minute.