Vauxhall Astra

Vauxhall launches distinctive Astra VXR special

It’s been one long long-term test, but even after 15 months and 37,000 miles, Ian Eveleigh will still miss his Astra VXR

Ian Eveleigh is gutted that the Vauxhall Astra VXR's going back soon, just when the weather's starting to turn...

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...

Vauxhall was calling this stunning three-door hatchback a 'concept' at the Paris show, but with a few detail changes it's actually the new Astra VXR, …