http://www.vauxhallgarages.co.uk/blog Just another Vauxhall news website Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:49:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Leading technology available in early '09 Reads road signs, improves safety Warns drivers when they stray from their lane Luton. Vauxhall introduces a first: a dual-function camera that not only reads speed limit and no-overtaking signs and displays them on the instrument panel, but also alerts drivers when they unintentionally veer out of ... http://www.vauxhallgarages.co.uk/blog/the-all-seeing-vauxhall-insignia-first-with-front-camera-system/ First official shots of new Insignia's interior Chronometer-inspired instruments Use of high quality fabrics and materials These are the very first official shots of the soon-to-be-launched Insignia's interior, showing the immense attention to detail Vauxhall's designers have lavished on the car's cabin. Highlights include chronometer-inspired instruments, use of high-quality fabrics and materials, and ... http://www.vauxhallgarages.co.uk/blog/premium-feel-and-stunning-design-define-new-insignias-interior/ VX Racing continued to rule at Thruxton for rounds ten, 11 and 12 of the 2008 HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC), taking home two race victories with birthday boy Tom Onslow-Cole behind the wheel of the Vectra VXR and two third places for Fabrizio Giovanardi. Giovanardi continues to lead ... http://www.vauxhallgarages.co.uk/blog/vx-racing-continues-success-story-at-btcc-thruxton/ Hardly any career path is as difficult to follow through as the one of a racing driver. Millions dream of it, yet only few are successful. There is one easy step to pursue your passion by taking part in a national competition that is determined to find Britain's next Lewis ... http://www.vauxhallgarages.co.uk/blog/why-you-can-be-the-next-lewis-hamilton/ Are you one of those women who secretly want to beat their male counterparts? In an age when equality is a god-given right and women not only expect but demand to be matched with their opposite sex, a competition to find Britain's next racing driver has just come in time ... http://www.vauxhallgarages.co.uk/blog/move-over-boys/ - Vauxhall wins Van Manufacturer of the Year - Vauxhall Vivaro wins Best Medium Van - Vauxhall Combo wins Best Light Van Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles are delighted to announce outstanding success at the 2008 Van Fleet World Honours which took place on the 13 May at the Royal Automobile Club, London. ... http://www.vauxhallgarages.co.uk/blog/vauxhall-commercial-vehicles-triple-award-winner-at-van-fleet-world-awards/ The 2007 VXR Racing Driver of the Year winner, John Allison, secured a podium finish in his second-only race meeting since winning a competition to become a professional racing driver. The 34-year-old mortgage consultant finished third in race two at the Welsh circuit of Pembrey yesterday (Sunday 11 May), having ... http://www.vauxhallgarages.co.uk/blog/vauxhalls-star-of-future-bags-podium/ VX Racing returns to Thruxton which has brought the team great glory in recent years for rounds ten, 11 and 12 of the 2008 HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) on Sunday 18 May, where the team clinched the BTCC Drivers' and Manufacturers' Championship last year in a thrilling ... http://www.vauxhallgarages.co.uk/blog/champions-vx-racing-return-to-ground-of-glory/ - Prices from £19,295 - VXR styling kit standard on XP - Two new colours With Spring absent this year, there's no better car than the Astra TwinTop to deal with a mix of weather conditions, be they sub-zero or near-Sahara. And now there are two new models, the Exclusiv and Exclusiv XP, ... http://www.vauxhallgarages.co.uk/blog/vauxhalls-new-twintops-embrace-uks-two-seasons-in-one-week/ New 6.2-litre V8 engine Improved in-gear performance Option of 20” alloy wheels Gearbox oil cooler standard on auto Addition of Heron White to colour palette Vauxhall’s mighty VXR8 super-saloon gets a potent new V8 engine this summer, with even more power and improved performance. The new unit allows the VXR8 to raise the bar yet ... http://www.vauxhallgarages.co.uk/blog/new-v8-for-vxr8-same-calories-fuller-flavour/