Vauxhall cars

YOU COULD argue that Vauxhall is a bit late to the party when it comes to the fashion-led supermini segment dominated by the triumvirate of the Mini, the Fiat 500 and the Citroen DS3, but the Adam’s lateness might just be the making of it.Buyers in this lucrative part of the car market are looking for something different, …

ENGINES – Despite its size, there’s no shortage of choice in the Meriva's engine department. The mainly petrol line-up should cater for most wallets and needs, ranging from a modest 1.4 unit to a punchy 1.8-litre lump. If you rack up the miles there’s also a capable 1.7-litre diesel to consider although refinement does …

ENGINES – A supermini like the Corsa only needs a small engine. For urban running there’s little need to stray beyond the Corsa’s three-cylinder offering, although for longer journeys the low capacity four-cylinder motors prove refined and frugal. EXTERIOR – The car’s curvy profile is certainly easy on the eye. Opting for …

SMALL is now big business in the car world, and nowhere is this more obvious than in the SUV sector. With fuel prices rocketing and space in our cities at a premium, large, lumbering 4x4s are taking a back seat to their compact cousins.It doesn’t mean that the basic 4x4 concept – looks, high driving position – has gone …

LAUNCHED in 2009, this generation Astra was designed to be more visually appealing and packed full of clever stuff than its predecessor. With stiff competition coming from all corners of the globe, from the established Euro firms to the recently invigorated Korean brands, its slippery exterior and upmarket cabin were seen …

NOT so long ago the hot hatch scene was less fashionable than flared trousers. Sky-high insurance premiums thanks to inflated theft and accident risks plus competition from other sectors of the market pushed hot hatches close to extinction.What a difference a few years have made. Now you can't move for beefed-up family …

The Vauxhall Ampera has been named the 2012 Car of the Year, closely beating off the Volkswagon Up! to claim the prize awarded at the Geneva Motor Show.

It's expensive, but Vauxhall's Ampera is a real game-changer.

Harder, faster, stronger Corsa VXR, but is it better?

Confirmation of a new model has given Vauxhall's Luton factory a much-needed boost.

Zafira concept gives the closest view yet as to what the firm's next MPV will look like.

Vauxhall has revealed the new Zafira MPV, due at Geneva and quite possibly the most stylish people carrier ever.

Vauxhall has revised its Qashqai rival. Just don't call it a crossover, ok.

Vauxhall has become the official England football team sponsor in a deal including the 2014 World Cup.

The Advertising Standards Agency has forced Vauxhall to change its lifetime warranty adverts, following complaints.

Vauxhall has revised the 425bhp VXR8, and it remains the best value super saloon in the UK.

Vauxhall has revealed a timely snow sock that slips over your car's tyres to get it moving over the white stuff.

Vauxhall has revised its best-selling Corsa supermini.