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>>> First official teaser pics reveal classic lines and mid-size, four-seat body

>>> First Vauxhall-designed and built mid-sized convertible to be launched post-war

>>> Move from compact-sized cabrio class; body longer than Audi A5 Convertible

Luton – Vauxhall today revealed the name and first teaser shots of the first new mid-size convertible built and designed by the company for more than 70 years.

Called Cascada, the model is 4.7 metres in length – more than 70mm longer than Audi’s A5 Convertible – with a full-size fabric roof, giving the car a classy and elegant profile, seen in the two official images. The roof can be opened or closed at the touch of a button, even when the car is moving at up to 30mph.
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• Vauxhall’s mid-size coupe challenger available to order from today
• Dramatic design will set it apart from rivals – as will sub-£18.5k entry price!
• Driver-focused chassis layout derived from Insignia VXR and fine-tuned in the UK
• World debut at next month’s Goodwood Festival, reflecting UK market’s dominance

Luton – These are the first official shots of the new Astra GTC, which will lay down the gauntlet to VW’s Scirocco and Renault’s Megane Coupe with a heady mix of dynamic excellence, dramatic design features and competitive pricing as order books open at Vauxhall retailers today.

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Vauxhall announces production version of stunning GTC Paris concept

These first images of the GTC may show it in a virtual landscape, but as it races down an imaginary road, real test cars are now running final validation drives – that’s right, the Astra GTC is officially a production reality.

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• Max power now up to 205PS*, torque to 280Nm
• Mechanical LSD for optimum traction
• Significant upgrades to both chassis and brakes

These are the first official pictures of Vauxhall’s most powerful Corsa ever, the new VXR Nürburgring Edition, which goes on sale in late May and aims to raise the bar in the hot-hatch class for performance and dynamics.

At the heart of the Nürburgring is a re-worked version of the Corsa VXR’s existing 1.6-litre turbocharged engine which now produces 205PS* at 5,750rpm (up from 192PS) and 250-280Nm of torque (up from 230-266Nm).

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• Innovative, New Flex7 seating concept creates airy and inviting atmosphere
• Rakish exterior design reminiscent of a high-speed train
• High-tech elements create visual drama and ensure highest levels of comfort

Geneva/Luton –These are the first official pictures of Vauxhall’s Zafira Tourer Concept, which makes its world debut at next week’s Geneva Motor Show and gives the strongest hint yet at what a production-ready version may look like.

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- London traffic comes to standstill as models mount Vauxhall Corsas -

London witnessed its most unusual fashion show this morning as top models strutted their stuff on the world’s first car catwalk.

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• Limited edition Corsa VXR Blue joins new Corsa range
• High-spec model with big cost saving on equipment vs. standard car
• Bold styling features complement design refresh from rest of range

Luton – Hot on the heels of the new-look Corsa range, the Corsa VXR Blue Edition features new styling details, additional kit as standard and a head-turning paintjob, at a price that’ll send its rivals into a spin. Read more