Friday 19th February 2010

Last year, 19 students from the world’s pre-eminent vehicle design course at London’s Royal College of Art were set a challenge by Vauxhall: show us the future of mobility in 2049. Will cars and wheels still be relevant? 

Tuesday 26th January 2010

I’ve just seen the new TV ad, and have to say – if you can forget the Matt Damon/ Brad Pitt lookeylikies for a second – this role is one the new Opel Astra was designed to play: the getaway car.

Check it out here:

Thursday 24th December

To get some idea of how dramatically Astra has advanced since the first generation, consider the fact that the 1.9litre CDTi 150 diesel version of the Astra Mark 5 had the same power output as the scorching petrol-engined Mark 2 Astra GTE 16 valve, renowned for its phenomenal performance.

Friday 18th December

Taller, wider, longer, and safer than ever thanks to a restyled body that was 34per cent torsionally stiffer, the Mark 3 Astra ensured even more room and comfort, especially for rear seat passengers.

Wednesday 16th December 2009

Astra Mark1: 1979-1984