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by Rob
Mon Jul 05, 2021 2:20 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: GB stickers / UK stickers
Replies: 1
Views: 4381

GB stickers / UK stickers

The Government has told the UN secretary-general that it will be changing the sign needed on British vehicles when abroad. gb_sticker.jpg Currently, Britons must put a ‘GB’ sticker on their car before travelling to another country, except if they have a numberplate that also features these initials,...
by Rob
Mon Jul 05, 2021 10:16 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Vauxhall Astra L - Dudenhofen Test Centre: Torture, on and off the test track
Replies: 0
Views: 2948

Vauxhall Astra L - Dudenhofen Test Centre: Torture, on and off the test track

Performance of a different kind was evaluated at the Dudenhofen Test Centre in Germany. Engineers from the competence centre for “ADAS” (Automated Driver Assistance Systems) in Rüsselsheim used the proving ground’s high speed oval and long straight to calibrate the new Astra’s advanced technologies,...
by Rob
Mon Jul 05, 2021 9:56 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Vauxhall Astra L - Winter testing: High comfort and safety under all conditions
Replies: 0
Views: 3051

Vauxhall Astra L - Winter testing: High comfort and safety under all conditions

Over the winter months, Vauxhall engineers took the All-New Astra to the freezing landscapes of the Swedish Lapland. With temperatures below -30oC, chassis experts turned lap after lap on the slippery surfaces of the specially prepared tracks, continuously optimising the electronically controlled sy...
by Rob
Mon Jul 05, 2021 9:53 am
Forum: Main Vauxhall Astra L chat
Topic: New Vauxhall Astra revealed in camouflage ahead of unveiling
Replies: 0
Views: 2800

New Vauxhall Astra revealed in camouflage ahead of unveiling

Vauxhall has released camouflaged photos of the next-generation Astra compact ahead of its unveiling in several weeks. 10_Opel_516070.jpg The new Astra, the 11th generation of the compact hatchback, moves to Stellantis’ EMP2 architecture from GM underpinnings, and will have a plug-in-hybrid drivetra...
by Rob
Wed Jun 16, 2021 8:55 am
Forum: Main Vauxhall Astra L chat
Topic: New Vauxhall Astra prototype review - Auto Express
Replies: 0
Views: 2931

New Vauxhall Astra prototype review - Auto Express

Auto Express take the prototype version of the new Vauxhall Astra out for a test drive: Vauxhall Astra prototype-12.jpg The all-new Astra shows real promise, especially in plug-in hybrid form with strong enough real-world range and the potential for low running costs, plus good performance and refin...
by Rob
Wed Jun 16, 2021 8:53 am
Forum: Main Vauxhall Astra L chat
Topic: New Vauxhall Astra driven in this week’s Auto Express
Replies: 0
Views: 2657

New Vauxhall Astra driven in this week’s Auto Express

In this week’s issue of Auto Express they drive a prototype version of the next-generation Astra to see if Vauxhall has a hatchback champion on its hands.

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by Rob
Tue Jun 08, 2021 11:22 am
Forum: Main Vauxhall Astra L chat
Topic: Vauxhall gives first glimpse of All-New Astra
Replies: 1
Views: 2857

Vauxhall gives first glimpse of All-New Astra

Vauxhall today showed a first glimpse of the All-New Astra – the first generation of the British brand’s compact car to be electrified. The images reveal the extreme precision and high attention to detail of the eagerly awaited all-new model, which newly interprets the brand’s pure and bold design p...
by Rob
Tue Apr 13, 2021 12:42 pm
Forum: Members Gallery
Topic: New Astra L spy pictures
Replies: 1
Views: 4627

New Astra L spy pictures

The forthcoming new Vauxhall Astra will echo the bold styling direction taken by the Mokka SUV rather than adopt a more conventional look, as confirmed by our first sighting of a prototype. Despite Vauxhall models sharing their underpinnings with cars from Peugeot, Citroën and DS, Opel chief designe...
by Rob
Tue Apr 13, 2021 12:33 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Plug In Hybrid Astra L
Replies: 1
Views: 3583

Plug In Hybrid Astra L

The plug-in hybrid version of the Astra L is expected to have the same specifications as the 308 equivalent, meaning two power levels. The sportier 308 plug-in hybrid will offer 225 hp by mating 180-hp petrol engine and 81-kilowatt electric motor; while a cheaper version will offer 180 hp from a 150...
by Rob
Tue Apr 13, 2021 12:32 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Vauxhall Astra L Onsale Date
Replies: 1
Views: 4951

Vauxhall Astra L Onsale Date

The Astra L will be launched by the start of next year (2022). We will likely see a reveal during summer 2021.