Vauxhall donates Movano minibus to local community charity

Vauxhall has donated a 17-seater Movano minibus to the Centre for Youth & Community Development (CYCD) in Luton. The Bedfordshire organization specializes in helping people who would otherwise be at risk from social exclusion and will use the vehicle to help move people around the region. The CYCD will have the vehicle for one year. “Transport is expensive for everyone and this donation will make it affordable for more people,” said Cherie Denton, community relations officer at Vauxhall....

Vauxhall Ampera now available to order

Vauxhall’s first electric car, the Ampera E-REV, is now available to order and will arrive in the UK in May with the carmaker placing a particular emphasis on customer service. Vauxhall is offering every Ampera owner access to a pre- and after-sales specialist at each of its 23 ‘Ampera friendly’ dealerships to provide expert advice and attention on all aspects of the car. It is also offering a free collection and delivery service for all scheduled service, warranty and repair work, as well as...

Vauxhall launches new company car friendly Tech Line trim

Vauxhall has announced the introduction of a new Tech Line trim on the Astra and Insignia, targeted at company car drivers. The carmaker has combined a comprehensive kit list, including the company car necessity of sat nav, with low P11D prices and attractive BIK tax charges. Other features on the Tech Line trim include DAB radio, Bluetooth, USB connectivity, 17-inch alloy wheels, and cruise control. Motorists can also specify the sports tourer (estate) body style, if the 5-door hatchback...

Vauxhall Mokka set to enter small SUV arena

Here are the first official photos of Vauxhall’s foray into the increasingly popular small SUV market. Called the Mokka, the new model will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March, with it hitting the dealer network towards the end of the year. “The Mokka takes its design cues from larger SUVs and integrates them into a compact, yet modern form,” said Duncan Aldred, Vauxhall’s Chairman and Managing Director. “We are growing a compelling and diverse range of products that appeal both to...

Vauxhall MD to take on additional role of Chairman

Vauxhall Motors’ Managing Director Duncan Aldred, pictured below, is to add the role of chairman to his brief after successfully building the Vauxhall brand and engaging employees, retailers and customers during his two years as MD. Aldred, who has been managing director since the start of 2010, will oversee all Vauxhall’s operations, including the company’s HR function and personnel in the UK plants at Ellesmere Port and Luton. This year, Corsa, Astra and Insignia have regularly appeared...