Latest articles on Astra 
New Astra is now available in five trim levels(17/12/2009)
Vauxhall is celebrating the retail launch of the new Astra. Vauxhall dealers across the country are expecting a surge of interest in the new five-door hatchback. They’ll also be busy delivering cars to eager customers who placed their orders soon after the car went on sale in September. With its range of five petrol and three diesel engines and a starting price of just £15,675, the new Astra promises to reinforce its position as one of the most popular cars in its class, where it’s held sway ... [more]
Vauxhall Astra to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show(24/06/2009)
The new Vauxhall Astra will debut at this September’s Frankfurt Motor Show and will reach UK dealers by late this year. Echoing the flowing forms of its bodywork, the new Astra’s interior marks a major shift towards premium design and quality in the UK’s compact sector, and continues Vauxhall’s design evolution which started five years ago with the current Astra, followed by a further step-change last year with the launch of the Insignia. The Astra’s interior employs the recurring wing and... [more]
VXR styling pack for the Astra TwinTop(18/09/2008)
A VXR styling pack is now available for the Astra TwinTop, inspired by Vauxhall’s British Touring Car Championship team. Combining cutting edge design with VXR high performance appeal, the pack comprises a deep front spoiler skirt, side sills, rear spoiler and lower spoiler skirt. This latest accessory pack joins a range of VXR styling accessories custom made to fit Corsa, Tigra, Astra, Meriva, Zafira and Vectra models. All VXR styling packs are priced at £1399. The rear spoiler can b... [more]
Dreaming of a career as a racing driver?(09/05/2008)
If you’ve ever dreamed of a career as a racing driver, but feel your current course is unlikely to steer you in that direction, Vauxhall’s VXR Racing Driver of the Year 2008 competition could be just what you’re looking for. The winner of this year’s competition will become a fully sponsored racing driver, competing in the Dunlop Sport Maxx Cup in 2009. The entry qualifications? Simply that you must be aged over 21 and never previously held a race licence. Vauxhall’s 2007 competition attra... [more]
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German car exports up 12 percent in August
German car exports kept growing in August as a healthier global economy fueled sales abroad, helping push up production, an industry group said Thursday.
Car Sales Rise in Asia, Decline in Europe
Asian auto sales soared in August, boosted by government incentives although U.S. economic uncertainty and slowing growth in China look set to curb demand, while in Europe car sales fell as scrapping bonuses ran out.
US car sales plummet in August
The US car industry recorded one of its worst months as GMs, Ford and Toyota reported a big drop in US sales in August.
Shaky Economy Drives Down Hybrid Car Sales
Sales of Toyota Prius and other hybrid models fell in August.
AutoNation August sales fall 17 pct from 2009
Car dealer AutoNation Inc. said Wednesday its new vehicle sales fell 17 percent in August compared with the previous year when the industry benefited from the federal Cash for Clunkers rebate program.
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