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Next Generation Astra to be Designed, Engineered and Made in Rüsselsheim

The next-generation Opel Astra, based on the new STLA ONE Stellantis platform, will be produced at its home plant in Rüsselsheim. As communicated by Opel CEO Florian Huettl during the Stellantis Investor Day, Opel plans to

Mobile menace: drivers’ illegal and dangerous use of handheld phones for anything other than voice calls hits eight-year high

More drivers admit to using a handheld mobile phone to browse the internet, text or share to social media than at any point since 2018, detailed new RAC research shows.* The proportion of drivers who admit to these dangerous

Vauxhall Opens Orders for New Astra and Introduces Petrol Automatic Version

Vauxhall has opened orders for the New Astra and Astra Sports Tourer, as well as introducing a new petrol automatic version. Uniquely in the industry, the Sports Tourer is priced the same as the hatch, with no added premium,

Stellantis Announces Groundbreaking, Small and Affordable E-Car Project

Stellantis announces the launch of its groundbreaking, small and affordable E-Car project; the first E-Cars are expected to roll off the production line in 2028. The “E” in E-Car stands for European, Emotion, Electric and

Vauxhall Announces New Sales Event With Additional £1,000 Saving

Vauxhall has announced a new sales event, offering customers an additional £1,000 saving when ordering any new model across its entire range. Running from 8th to 31st May 2026, the £1,000 saving is available on top of

Vauxhall Announces New C-Segment SUV in Europe, First Model of the Intended Expanded Partnership with Leapmotor

Shortly before Stellantis' Investor Day 2026, Opel-Vauxhall unveiled a key project under development in its model strategy: a completely new, all-electric SUV in the important and highly competitive C-segment that would

Vauxhall Opens Orders for New Grandland Griffin with Enhanced Specification and Lower Price

Vauxhall has opened orders for the new Grandland Griffin, replacing the entry-level Design trim on electric and hybrid models, adding more specification at an affordable price. The introduction of Griffin represents a

Vauxhall welcomes Kerbo Charge into Electric Streets of Britain campaign, as over 40% of councils will provide cross‑pavement charging by the end of 2026

Vauxhall has welcomed Kerbo Charge, leaders in cross-pavement installation for at-home electric vehicle (EV) charging, into its Electric Streets of Britain campaign, providing drivers with greater means of access to

Corsa Crowned a UK Favourite as Vauxhall Boosts Market Share & EV Growth

Vauxhall ends the first quarter of 2026 in a strong position, increasing its total car and van market share to 5.1% year-to-date, with 35,446 vehicles registered. The Corsa remains a key driver of sales for Vauxhall, once

Vauxhall Finds Over a Third of Brits Prefer to Holiday in the UK

Over a third of Brits would prefer to holiday in the UK rather than abroad, with the Southwest being the most popular destination, according to the latest research from Vauxhall[1]. Stunning coastlines, shorter travel times,

Finetuning on the Nürburgring: New Corsa GSE Undergoes Final Testing

After recently announcing the arrival of the new Vauxhall Corsa GSE for later this year, the all-electric hot hatch was put through its paces during a recent test on the legendary Nürburgring circuit, with special attention

Too bright to ignore: More than half of drivers affected by dazzling headlights say the problem is worse this winter than last

More than half of drivers who are dazzled by headlights – 57% – say the problem has worsened over the last 12 months with only three-in-10 (31%) disagreeing, comprehensive new RAC research has found.* In findings that lay

Vauxhall Supports Britain's Olympic Heroes as it Announces Partnership with Team GB

Two iconic British names are joining forces as Vauxhall becomes the official automotive partner of Team GB. The partnership will see Britain's most loved sports team and one of Britain’s most recognisable automotive brands

Eight-in-10 drivers want tougher measures for drink-driving

Eight-in-10 (82%) UK motorists think tougher measures are needed to tackle drink-driving, according to new research from the RAC’s 2025 Report on Motoring.∗ The large majority calling for action follows the latest Government

Vauxhall to Exhibit at First-Ever Manchester Motor Show with Exciting Line-up of Latest Models

Vauxhall has announced it will be attending the first-ever Manchester Motor Show, taking place at the Manchester Central Convention Complex on Saturday, 10th January 2026. The debut event will showcase the latest Vauxhall

2026 ADAC GSE Rally Cup Calendar Confirmed as Official Testing Marks First Milestone for New Mokka GSE Rally

The 2026 ADAC GSE Rally Cup season schedule has been confirmed, with the world’s first all-electric one-make rally cup set to enter an exciting new phase following the successful completion of official testing for the new

Vauxhall Announces New Astra and Astra Sports Tourer for 2026.

Vauxhall announces new Astra and Astra Sports Tourer, adding to the already renewed vehicle lineup of Mokka, Frontera, and Grandland. With a sharper and modernised design, the new Astra and Astra Sports Tourer will

Vauxhall Returns to Rallying with Mokka GSE

Vauxhall will mark a new era in its rich motorsport history with the announcement of its return to the rally circuit as it enters the 2026 ADAC GSE Rally Cup with the all-electric Vauxhall Mokka GSE Rally, driven by young