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Luton – Hot on the heels of the recently launched GTC, these are the first official pics of the new Astra VXR, which goes on sale next year and is set to become one of the most powerful cars in its class and the fastest production Astra in Vauxhall’s history.

Based on the GTC’s platform and powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged direct injection engine, the Astra VXR produces 280hp of power and a mighty 400Nm of torque, enough for it to achieve a top speed of 155mph.

But while the Astra VXR is based on the new GTC, it has benefited from a raft of bespoke chassis modifications, transforming it into a focused, high-performance coupe. Setting it apart from all other current Astras is a specially developed mechanical limited slip differential, which works on the front wheels. In conjunction with the GTC’s sophisticated HiPerStrut (High Performance Strut), the LSD provides the Astra VXR with exceptional lateral grip and traction through bends.

Further changes to the chassis include brakes developed by competition supplier, Brembo, and standard fitment of Vauxhall’s fully adaptive FlexRide system. In the Astra VXR, FlexRide features not only a Sport button, but a VXR button, offering drivers the choice of two, more focused stages of damper, throttle and steering control.

Much of the chassis sign-off was done at the Northern Loop (Nordschleife) of the Nürburgring, and was overseen by Le Mans 24-hour race winner, “Smokin’ Jo” Winkelhock. “We have devised a great package that will convince even the most experienced and enthusiastic drivers – and not just on the Nürburgring!” said Winkelhock.

Visual identifiers for the Astra GTC comprise a set of specially sculpted front and rear bumpers, side skirts, an aerodynamic roof spoiler and two exhaust tail pipes in a trapeze shape. Inside, the VXR’s cabin gets bespoke performance seats with embossed logos in the backs, a flat-bottomed VXR steering wheel and upgraded instruments.

The UK is by far the Astra VXR’s biggest market in Europe, so sales interest in the car is set to be strong. More details, including pricing and on-sale dates, will be revealed early next year

On Saturday the 12th November the 2nd Daventry Scout Group will be holding a Charity Car Wash, at Danetre Vauxhall, London Rd, Daventry to Raise money for mini bus hire, please show your support and come a long between 10 and 3. Prices from £4

Danetre Vauxhall Women in the driving seat evening
Wednesday 30th November Starts 6.30pm

An Evening of practical car confidence workshops covering roadside fault finding, routine car care, defensive driving and personal self protection.

... Buffet and refreshments will be served.

Contact Dan Pierce on 01327 871612 or email danpierce@great-central.co.uk to reserve your FREE place

The power is being well and truly passed on to you the customer as we are offering 0%APR for up to 5 years whilst allowing you to pay no deposit whatsoever!

How it works:

-Choose your Car (From our Vauxhall range)*
-Choose your Deposit (Starting from £0)
-Choose your Term (Finance term 2 to 5 years 0% APR)
-Plus Vauxhall will add a minimum of £500 to your deposit (Financial deposit Allowance)

*Certain models are exempt from this offer

For further information on this outstanding offer read more via the link!

Having created a huge level of interest at the Paris Motor Show last September, the dramatically-styled five-seat/three-door Astra GTC has now moved from being a concept vehicle to a production ready model, with test cars currently completing validation drives

And in just six weeks time (on 7 June) Vauxhall will open its order books for the model - at the same time revealing the technology, equipment, powertrain and pricing of this showcase of Vauxhall's latest technology, which includes unique chassis features. First vehicles will then arrive in UK showrooms late Autumn this year

If you love your Vauxhall, you owe it to yourself to check out our Drivers’ Centre. To help you get the most out of your car, you’ll find videos with practical day-to-day tips and outstanding discounts on servicing and maintenance. You can also read the latest news and info on Vauxhall events and find out about exciting competitions. There are even apps to help you find your destination, track down cheap petrol and much more.

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Our videos will demonstrate how to perform these tasks and more, in an easy step-by-step format. You'll also learn how to give your car a visual health check, what to take on long summer and winter journeys, how to check engine fluid levels, what dashboard warning lights mean, what to do if your car breaks down, and how to recharge a battery and jump-start a car

Vauxhall has become a driving force behind British football after signing sponsorship agreements for all four of the UK’s home football associations.

Vauxhall will be the lead national partner for the Football Association (England), the Irish Football Association, the Scottish Football Association, and the Football Association of Wales.

All four sponsorships will run up to and include the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and include sponsorship of all national teams and a full inventory of other grass-roots national football programmes.

Announcing the sponsorships, Vauxhall Managing Director Duncan Aldred said: “Football and cars are two of the UK's greatest passions and these partnerships are a clear and unequivocal sign that Vauxhall is determined to be the UK's number one supporter of football.

"We are not only committed to helping the England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales national senior teams compete successfully on the international stage, [...] we are also focused on developing initiatives covering youth and junior football, women's football and disability football.”




Alex Horne, the FA’s General Secretary, said: “We are delighted to have concluded an agreement with an organisation of Vauxhall’s calibre.




“Vauxhall is a perfect fit in so many ways, not least the fact that they are a British vehicle manufacturer with a 107 year heritage of car manufacturing in the UK.”

Network Q is delighted to announce that Vauxhall's industry-leading 100,000 miles Lifetime Warranty, introduced last year for all new cars, is now available on used cars. The Network Q Lifetime Warranty is available to the second registered owner, and provides warranty cover however long the vehicle is kept, provided the mileage is below 100,000 miles.

All Network Q passenger cars, under 12 months & less than 30,000 miles, purchased from 7th January 2011 are eligible for this programme when registered to the second owner, with the existing Vauxhall 3 year/60,000 mile warranty also remaining in place.

The Network Q Warranty covers the same items as the new vehicle 100,000 miles Lifetime Warranty and remains unavailable on Commercial Vehicles. Full terms and conditions can be found by clicking the link below.