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The traffic message channel goes missing on Ev's satnav after his Vauxhall Astra VXR is relieved of its screw-in aerial

The Astra VXR's had a busy year, topped off with a thirsty month

It's all tyre-talk with the Astra this month: 4 new ones, and the lack of a spare

Ian Everleigh reflects on the Astra's cornering characteristics

The Astra had its first service just shy of 19,000 miles. Bill was reasonable, some of the work questionable.

The VXR's a remarkably capable cruiser

Our VXR has been proving itself at Millbrook

The Astra VXR goads you into using its 237bhp to the full - cruising is not an option

Hot hatches offer some of the best value for affordable performance. Step up Astra VXR...