Vauxhall’s latest Astra 105ps 1.5D with its all-new powertrain was already 21 per cent more C02-efficient than the model that went before, but now new preliminary data shows further improvements to its emissions values. All new diesel Astras now produce lower C02 emissions than originally quoted with the 1.5D (105PS) engine with a 6-speed manual gearbox … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Vauxhall Grandland X Tech Line Nav
Given the turmoil in the world’s car industry, the faltering global economy, falling sales, demonization of diesel engines and in the UK that touchy issue about Brexit, Vauxhall’s latest advertising strapline for their Grandland X mid-sized SUV, ‘Keeps Calm – Carries On’, looks like sensible advice - if we chose to take it, writes David Miles. All sectors … [Read more...]
