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Expert’s view

Vauxhall Astra: what the car critics say

The eighth-generation Astra is more handsome than its forebears and it feels more sophisticated

29 Mar 2022

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In Depth

Why hard Brexit may push Astra production out of the UK

Around 1,000 jobs could go if Ellesmere Port facility cannot turn a profit after a no-deal divorce

29 Jul 2019

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In Depth

PSA takeover of Jaguar Land Rover: what’s going on?

Leaked documents suggest a merger is ‘imminent’

10 May 2019

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In Review

Best new first cars 2019: Ford Fiesta, VW Polo and more

Just passed your test and wondering what to drive? Here are our best buys

10 Apr 2019

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In Review

Best new first cars 2019: Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Polo and more

10 Apr 2019

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In Brief

Vauxhall joins BMW, JLR and Honda in factory shutdowns

Around 1,100 workers at Ellesmere Port plant forced to take leave as production paused

3 Apr 2019

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In Depth

Vauxhall recalls 47,000 Zafiras: is your car affected?

British carmaker facing further fire-risk fears following 2015 recall of 234,000 vehicles

31 Oct 2018

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In Brief

Vauxhall under criminal investigation over Zafira fires

Parliamentary report said British carmaker was ‘too slow’ to investigate cars that burst into flames

3 May 2018

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In Brief

Electric Corsa heads up Vauxhall’s push for profits

Four models to get electrified powertrains by 2024

9 Nov 2017

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In Depth

Vauxhall VXR8 GTS-R 'will be firm's last V8'

PSA Group takeover could see muscle car replaced by a four-cylinder engine from Peugeot

6 Jun 2017

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In Brief

Vauxhall branded 'reckless' over Zafira fires

Stinging MPs' report says company was 'morally reprehensible' by not recalling cars sooner

28 Apr 2017

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In Depth

Vauxhall Insignia 2017: Prices, specs and reviews

Audi A4 and BMW 3-Series rival is 'good old fashioned value for money', say reviewers

10 Apr 2017

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In Depth

Best executive car 2017: BMW, Lexus and more

Saloons and estates from BMW, Mercedes and Tesla among this year's top executive models

9 Feb 2017

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In Review

Most economical new cars on sale in 2016

Looking for a new car but worried about running costs? Here are some solid choices to chew over.

19 Oct 2016

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In Brief

UK's most popular diesel cars breaking emissions limits

Top models routinely pump out higher levels of toxins than lab tests show

22 Apr 2016

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In Depth

Best SUVs from the Geneva Motor Show

Automakers set to cash in on crossover craze as new family rides make their debuts in Switzerland

3 Mar 2016

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In Depth

Best SUVs from the Geneva Motor Show

3 Mar 2016

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In Depth

Geneva Motor Show 2016: the best concept cars

Manufacturers offer a sneak peak of what the future might hold

2 Mar 2016

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In Depth

Geneva Motor Show 2016: the best Concepts

2 Mar 2016

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In Review

Most economical cars 2016

15 Feb 2016

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In Review

Cheapest new cars to insure 2016

29 Jan 2016

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In Review

Vauxhall reveals new GT Concept

Two-door sports car using tiny engine and clever packaging to be unveiled at Geneva

27 Jan 2016

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In Review

Vauxhall reveals new GT Concept

27 Jan 2016

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In Brief

UK car production hits ten-year high

Strong exports to Europe offset drop in China as industry closes in on all-time record

21 Jan 2016

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In Depth

2016 European Car of the Year

14 Dec 2015

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In Brief

London bleach attack may leave gay clubber blind

Police are investigating a homophobic attack in which bleach was sprayed at a man in London

9 Jun 2014

Vauxhall

Vauxhall Astra: what the car critics say

Why hard Brexit may push Astra production out of the UK

PSA takeover of Jaguar Land Rover: what’s going on?

Best new first cars 2019: Ford Fiesta, VW Polo and more

Best new first cars 2019: Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Polo and more

Vauxhall joins BMW, JLR and Honda in factory shutdowns

Vauxhall recalls 47,000 Zafiras: is your car affected?

Enjoy a different view

Vauxhall under criminal investigation over Zafira fires

Electric Corsa heads up Vauxhall’s push for profits

Vauxhall VXR8 GTS-R 'will be firm's last V8'

Vauxhall branded 'reckless' over Zafira fires

Vauxhall Insignia 2017: Prices, specs and reviews

Best executive car 2017: BMW, Lexus and more

Most economical new cars on sale in 2016

UK's most popular diesel cars breaking emissions limits

Best SUVs from the Geneva Motor Show

Best SUVs from the Geneva Motor Show

Geneva Motor Show 2016: the best concept cars

Geneva Motor Show 2016: the best Concepts

Most economical cars 2016

Cheapest new cars to insure 2016

Vauxhall reveals new GT Concept

Vauxhall reveals new GT Concept

UK car production hits ten-year high

2016 European Car of the Year

London bleach attack may leave gay clubber blind

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