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| New Astra 3 Door Sport Hatch Details Announced |
September 2010 |
The first official pictures of Vauxhall’s GTC Paris Concept have been released, which gives the strongest hint yet to the Astra Sport Hatch’s successor and is set to cause a stir when it receives its debut on September 30 at the Paris Motor Show.
To view the photos, see our Twitter link below.
Mark Adams, Vauxhall/Opel’s Vice President of Design, has described the GTC Paris as, ‘bold, pure and iconic’ in its appearance. Vauxhall has hinted that a production version will not stray far from the rakish lines of the concept, and if the GTC moniker were to be adopted, it would be the first time that a Vauxhall has been so named.
At 4.46 metres, the GTC Paris offers ample space for five people, yet still maintains a svelte and sporting appearance. Adams’ team has maximised ‘tension’ in the design by limiting the amount of lines in the car’s profile, and leaving the impression that the car’s highlights and surfacing are ‘pressed’ on to the concept’s 21-inch wheels.
Vauxhall’s signature blade mimics that on the Insignia and creates a fine, tense crease along the rocker panel. This combines with a second line running from the door handle to the rear of the car, emphasising both a fine undercut and broad shoulder. A third line following the silhouette of the roof is finished in fine brushed aluminium accentuating the window graphic and leads to a sharply accented integrated spoiler.
Slim, eagle-eye shaped headlamps, flanked by LED running lights with chrome surrounds dominate the front of the GTC Paris. A sharp centreline crease runs down the bonnet (a trademark styling cue from Vauxhalls of yore) and leads to a dramatically low trapezoidal grille incorporating a chrome emblem bar.
At the rear, the imposing features of the concept are enhanced with LED tail lights, showcasing a long, stretched ‘wing’ night time graphic.
Underpinning the GTC Paris is a specially designed chassis with an extra-wide stance. Hinting at the car’s power potential is an electronic limited slip differential and an updated version of Vauxhall’s FlexRide adaptive damping system. The new Astra’s unique compound crank / Watt’s link rear suspension provides excellent packaging and secure, driver-focused dynamics.
A four-cylinder, 2.0-litre turbocharged engine, with direct petrol injection and Start/Stop technology is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, providing drivers with high levels of performance and fuel efficiency.
More details about the GTC Paris Concept will be revealed before the Paris Motor Show. |
| The Vauxhall Lifetime 100,000 Mile Warranty |
August 2010 |
We’re so confident in Vauxhall quality and reliability that we are the first manufacturer in the UK to offer a warranty that can last a Lifetime!
Available to the first owner of all new Vauxhall passenger cars, it’s valid for the lifetime of the vehicle up to a maximum of 100,000 miles.
How does it work?
Year 1
All new Vauxhall passenger cars are covered by a one-year unlimited mileage manufacturer’s warranty with qualifying repairs at no cost to you.
Years 2 & 3
The manufacturer’s warranty is extended for two more years up to a maximum of 60,000 miles.
Lifetime!
After that, Vauxhall provides a unique Lifetime Warranty, available to the first owner for an unlimited time period and a maximum of 100.000 miles.
Don’t forget, every new Vauxhall vehicle also comes with:
• A full 6 year anti-perforation corrosion warranty, with no mileage restriction, subject to an annual corrosion protection service.
•12 months free Vauxhall Assistance, covering UK and mainland Europe.
What is covered
All Vauxhall warranties cover a huge range of vehicle parts – powertrain and steering, brake parts, cooling, safety systems, air-conditioning, electronic components and more. As with all new vehicle warranties, some things are not covered, of course, such as routine service and maintenance items, natural wear and tear, or if any non-approved modifications or conversions are carried out.
Free of charge vehicle repairs
The Vauxhall warranty is provided via a Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. All you have to do is present your Warranty Card along with your completed and up-to-date Service Booklet to a Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. The lifetime warranty is dependent on an annual vehicle check at an Vauxhall Authorised Repairer who will activate the warranty extension for another year.
Available on all new Vauxhall passenger cars from 1st August 2010
Terms and conditions: *Vauxhall Lifetime Warranty covers lifetime ownership of first car owner, 100,000 mile limit, annual check required. The warranty excludes wear & tear and serviceable items and the vehicle must be serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s servicing schedule to continue the lifetime warranty. Terms and conditions apply. Offer available to all Vauxhall passenger cars (this offer does not apply to car derived vans) from 1st August 2010. For more information contact your local Vauxhall Retailer or visit www.vauxhall.co.uk/warranty
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| New Lifetime Warranty From Vauxhall |
August 2010 |
Pentagon Vauxhall is proud to announce that Vauxhall has become the first UK car manufacturer to offer a lifetime warranty on all its new cars.
Vauxhall Lifetime Warranty will apply to the first owner of any Vauxhall car registered from August 1 2010. Warranty coverage continues throughout the life of the car until it reaches 100,000 miles.
‘With the Vauxhall Lifetime Warranty, we are making a strong statement of confidence in the quality of our products and a clear intent to provide the very best customer service in the UK,’ said Duncan Aldred, Managing Director of Vauxhall Motors.
The comprehensive new warranty cover includes powertrain, steering system, brake system and electrical equipment throughout the life of the vehicle. To maintain the Lifetime Warranty, owners simply need to visit a Vauxhall retailer annually for a free vehicle inspection after the third year. Vauxhall is also set to announce details of a further programme enabling second owners to purchase the Lifetime Warranty.
Customers should call their nearest Pentagon Vauxhall showroom for further information.
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| Upgrade Your Car Now At Pentagon |
August 2010 |
Local car dealer Pentagon have just announced an innovative 'Upgrade' deal which is being offered during a special event aimed at both new and existing customers who currently have a car on finance.
For a limited time only, throughout all Pentagon branches customers will be able to upgrade their current vehicle to a newer and better one for the same or smaller monthly repayments than they currently pay. Pentagon are so confident they can do this, that they are giving away an iPod Touch to anyone they can't do this for (subject to terms and conditions).
The Pentagon Upgrade offer is on now and will run throughout this month. Speaking about the event, Pentagon's spokesperson James Reeve said, 'For a limited time we're offering an exceptional opportunity to all customers. First of all, we'll pay off their existing finance on their current vehicle, then we'll find them a fantastic newer or possibly even a brand new car before arranging a finance package with the same monthly payments or less than they currently pay for up to 9 months. We'll also take the customer's current car in part exchange as well. It all adds up to a great deal'
The Upgrade offer is subject to finance being accepted by an approved Pentagon finance company. Further details are available from any Pentagon showroom or by visit their specially created Upgrade page on their website at www.pentagon-group.co.uk/upgrade.
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