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Vauxhall Insignia Introduces New Whisper Diesel Engine

“Vauxhall’s Insignia is the latest model in the range to get the new 1.6-litre ‘Whisper Diesel’ engine, already available in the Astra, Zafira Tourer, Mokka and Meriva”, reports Natalie Middleton for Fleet World. “Priced from £19,534 to £26,114 OTR, the new 1.6 CDTi (136PS) ecoFLEX version replaces the current 2.0-litre units and brings a top speed of 130mph and 0-60mph in 10.9 seconds. “Also new to the Insignia range is Vauxhall’s OnStar connected car service, which offers a Wi-Fi hotspot for up to seven devices, emergency response notification if the airbag deploys and s...

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Vauxhall ADAM Rocks Looks the Part

Reviewing the Vauxhall ADAM, Fleet World says that “with the sporty Grand Slam and crossover-inspired Rocks, it’s even easier for owners to make the upmarket city car unique” thanks to an “extensive list of exterior colour accents, alloy wheels and other upgrades.” Alex Grant writes that the ADAM Rocks “certainly looks the part”. The 1.0-litre turbo petrol enginehas a “wide power band and lively performanc...

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Details About the 2015 Vauxhall Astra

“Model for model, it’s positioned at a slightly cheaper price point than before, as Vauxhall seeks to gain a stronger foothold against traditional family hatch rivals such as the Ford Focus and VW Golf,” reports Car. “The new Astra is considerably lighter than the car it succeeds, as well as more spacious, more fuel-efficient, yet it’s crammed with kit.” In terms of value, James Taylor says “While the...

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