Vauxhall Astra shifts to new Euro 6d-TEMP emissions standard

Vauxhall continues its move to Euro 6d-TEMP with two new engines joining its Astra range, a 1.6-litre Turbo (197 bhp) petrol and a 1.6-litre CDTi (134 bhp) diesel unit. The strict Euro 6d-TEMP emissions standard, which includes real driving emissions measured on public roads, comes into force for new registrations in September 2019. Producing 197 […]

Range-topping Ultimate models join Grandland X and Astra line-ups

Vauxhall has introduced the top-of-the-line Ultimate trim to not only the Grandland X but also to the Astra Hatch. The Vauxhall Grandland X Ultimate has been teamed with the new 2.0 litre diesel engine that is supported by an eight-speed automatic gearbox. The new diesel engine delivers 175 bhp at 3,750rpm and 295 ft lb of torque at 2,000rpm.

Vauxhall celebrates 4-millionth UK-built Astra

As the home of the Vauxhall Astra, Ellesmere Port has been making the British-built car for almost 40 years. Now employees have marked the landmark moment the 4-millionth car rolled off the production line with a choreographed display of 236 Astra Sport Tourers to spell out the feat

UK-built Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer diesel on sale from £18,785

The new Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer estate is now on sale priced from £16,585, with diesel models starting at £18,785. The first cars arrive in showrooms this month after a global debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. The previous Sports Tourer was the third most popular estate car sold in 2015. The fleet/retail sales split was […]

Vauxhall Astra is the European Car of the Year

Vauxhall’s new British-built Astra has been named European Car of the Year 2016 on the eve of the Geneva Motor Show. The award was decided by 58 leading European automotive journalists.

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