How do you make the UK love Vauxhall? 31 October 2022 by Phil McNamara Huge losses have been reversed – and now the mission is to make Vauxhall desirable Read more ...
Vauxhall warns of dire consequences in event of no-deal Brexit 19 September 2019 by Tim Pollard Boss warns of choppy waters ahead Read more ...
Vauxhall's future detailed within PSA's PACE plan 11 December 2018 by Jake Groves Vauxhall MD, Stephen Norman, tells of Luton's ambitious plans within PSA, plus more on the PACE plan Read more ...
All aboard the Vauxhall SUV charge: new Grandland X confirmed for 2017 17 November 2016 by Tim Pollard Vauxhall and Opel confirm new range-topping crossover for 2017 Read more ...
Vauxhall Crossland X: the Meriva transforms into crossover 07 November 2016 by Tim Pollard Vauxhall confirms name of its second SUV - to replace the Meriva Read more ...
Design chief Ed Welburn to retire after 44 years with GM 08 April 2016 by Tim Pollard General Motors has a new crayon-in-chief Read more ...
2015 Vauxhall Astra to start from £15k 17 June 2015 by James Taylor New Astra UK specs and pricing revealed Read more ...
Volt face: why Vauxhall and Opel are pulling the plug on Ampera EV 16 March 2015 by Phil McNamara A look at why GM is retreating from its pioneering range-extender hybrid vehicle Read more ...
CAR interviews Vauxhall boss Karl-Thomas Neumann (2014) 29 December 2014 by Phil McNamara GM Europe boss opens up to CAR on future strategy Read more ...
Vauxhall brings back the Viva! Baby Vaux revives old name 01 September 2014 by Tim Pollard Vauxhall approves Viva name for new budget car Read more ...
New Corsa first of 27 new Vauxhalls and Opels in four years 04 June 2014 by Tim Pollard Can slew of new metal turn around GM Europe? Read more ...
CAR scoop: GM’s $13 billion gamble (2013) 30 September 2013 by Ben Whitworth Will GM cut its losses, or keep betting big on a turnaround? Read more ...
Vauxhall/Opel Ampera crowned 2012 European Car of the Year 05 March 2012 by Ben Pulman Plug-in Ampera pips Up and Focus to take 2012 COTY Read more ...
Vauxhall’s 2012 Astra cab to be standalone convertible 07 October 2011 by Tim Pollard Next year's soft top won't be an Astra, more like Eos Read more ...
Vauxhall and Opel ‘not for sale’ – CEO Akerson 28 July 2011 by Tim Pollard GM chief dismisses rumoured sale of Vauxhall Read more ...
VW and Chinese ‘in talks to buy Vauxhall/Opel’ from GM 10 June 2011 by Georg Kacher Is GM about to sell its European division? Read more ...
Vauxhall-Opel Junior: a Mini rival for 2013 15 October 2010 by Phil McNamara Upmarket city car due in 2013 to rival Fiat 500, Mini Read more ...
Industry news | GM's new Calibra | Insignia Coupé 19 May 2010 by Georg Kacher Vauxhall plans new Calibra Mk2 based on Insignia Read more ...
CAR interviews the retiring Bob Lutz (2010) 09 March 2010 by Tim Pollard As the legend retires, CAR talks to GM's 'car tsar' Read more ...
New GM Europe chief’s plans for Opel/Vauxhall 07 December 2009 by Richard Webber Nick Reilly on his future plans for Opel Vauxhall Read more ...
GM cancels Opel Vauxhall sale to Magna 03 November 2009 by Tim Pollard In a major U-turn, General Motors axes Euro sell-off Read more ...
Ellesmere Port’s bid to build Ampera hits snags 09 October 2009 by Rob Golding UK bid to build Ampera plug in hybrid stalled until 2015 Read more ...
D-day for General Motors: GM files for bankruptcy 02 June 2009 by Tim Pollard Analysis, reaction to GM's slide into bankruptcy Read more ...
Newsflash: Magna ‘agrees to buy GM Europe’: latest news 29 May 2009 by Tim Pollard Canadian parts maker 'strikes deal to buy Opel, Vauxhall' Read more ...
Opel Ampera: the full, official technical story 25 March 2009 by Tim Pollard Inside line on GM Europe's extended range electric vehicle Read more ...
Vauxhall Insignia wins European Car of the Year 2009 17 November 2008 by Tim Pollard Vauxhall/Opel has scooped the European Car of the Year gong – by a single point. The results, announced today, were another surprise in the 44-year history of CoTY, as the Insignia pipped the Ford... Read more ...
Vauxhall Vectra renamed as Insignia 03 December 2007 by Car magazine Vauxhall has renamed its Vectra replacement, and like we all thought, it's going to be called Insignia. According to Vauxhall the Insignia name represents 'a new name for a new era', and we'll see if... Read more ...
GM’s next eco-concept car 03 July 2007 by Ben Oliver General Motors will unveil a European concept car built on its radical new E-Flex platform at September’s Frankfurt Motor Show. The concept will feature radical styling, with a diesel engine acting as... Read more ...
Vauxhall’s World Environment Day Initiative 05 June 2007 by Ben Oliver Vauxhall is using World Environment Day to launch its latest green initiative - a hefty £1000 discount off your new car if you agree to scrap your old one. The incentive applies to all makes of... Read more ...
Vectra wins US Car of the Year 08 January 2007 by Phil McNamara It's enough to make Jeremy Clarkson's hair curl – even more. A US version of the Vauxhall Vectra – the Saturn Aura – has won North American Car of the Year. The car derided by TV presenter Clarkson... Read more ...
Supercharged Monaro leads VXR upgrades 07 September 2006 by Phil McNamara Vauxhall is throwing heaps more power at its two VXR flagships. The Monaro V8 coupe is being supercharged, by Kent dealer Greens of Rainham. The 6.0-litre unit's peak power and torque jump by 25... Read more ...
Crash test verdict on Corsa and S-Max 25 August 2006 by Phil McNamara The new Vauxhall Corsa – set to be one of Britain's best-selling cars – has scored a maximum five stars for occupant safety, in the Euro NCAP crash tests. Ford's new S-Max also got full marks. But... Read more ...
Vauxhall’s 200bhp Corsa leads VXR onslaught 23 August 2006 by Angus Fitton Vauxhall is in the final stages of signing off the storming Corsa VXR. The latest VXR runs a turbocharged 1.6-litre developing a thumping 200bhp, spinning the front wheels via a six-speed box. Much of... Read more ...
Global GM chassis starts testing 10 August 2006 by Phil McNamara General Motors' new Epsilon II chassis – to be employed around the world by Vauxhall/Opel, Saab, Chevrolet and other brands – has hit the road for testing. Pictured here beneath the next Chevrolet... Read more ...