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01 Jul 2024
- Corsa Electric named ‘Best Electric Small Car’ by Diesel&EcoCar Magazine
- Judges praised the Corsa Electric for its efficient electric powertrains, offering a range of up to 248 miles (WLTP), and value for money
- Corsa Electric YES Edition available from £26,895, lowering the entry point to the Corsa Electric line-up by £5,550
- Corsa Electric was the UK’s best-selling electric supermini in 2023 and leads the sales charts so far in 2024
17 Jun 2024
- Vauxhall Combo Electric available on Business Contract Hire with same monthly payment, deposit and term as the diesel version
- Combo Electric Prime available for £329 per month over five years; Pro trim available for £365 per month
- Lower running costs mean drivers could save £91 per month (based on 6k miles per annum) by switching to a Combo Electric – making going electric cheaper than running a diesel Combo
- Small businesses and sole traders in London may also be eligible for a £9,500 grant through the ULEZ van scrappage scheme by switching to a Combo Electric
- Combo Electric is Made in Britain at the Stellantis Ellesmere Port plant – the UK’s first EV-only volume manufacturing facility
- Vauxhall (and Stellantis) is the only manufacturer to build vans in the UK
17 Jun 2024
- Vauxhall is offering customers access to 50,000 Tesco Clubcard points when they purchase a new car1
- New offer allows shoppers to benefit from £500 to use in store or online at Tesco, or up to £1,000 on purchases with Tesco’s Clubcard Reward Partners when they purchase a new Vauxhall car.
- Vauxhall already provides new electric vehicle customers added benefit of one years’ free EV charging credit at Tesco stores nationwide2
- Vauxhall’s partnership with Tesco forms part of its Electric Streets of Britain initiative – register your street’s charging needs at www.electricstreets.co.uk
12 Jun 2024
- Stellantis’ Ellesmere Port plant is celebrating 60 years since the first car rolled off the production line
- Production started in June 1964 with the Vauxhall Viva
- Ellesmere Port is the UK’s first EV-only manufacturing plant and manufactures the compact electric van for Vauxhall/Opel, Peugeot, Citroen & Fiat Pro
- Approaching 6m vehicles built at Ellesmere Port since 1964
- Electric van production to begin at Stellantis Luton plant from 2025
12 Jun 2024
- Ideal for customers with active lifestyles and those looking for additional space – whether for leisure, long-distance travel or as shuttle vehicles
- Combo Life Electric now capable of up to 199 miles of range (WLTP) – up 14 per cent
- Vivaro Life Electric now capable of up to 217 miles of range (WLTP) – up 62 per cent, thanks to the introduction of a new 75kWh battery
- The updated people carriers feature Vauxhall’s Vizor front-end design for the first time
- Combo Life Electric available with five or seven seats and a choice of two trim levels, Design and Ultimate, with savings of up to £2,055 compared to the outgoing model
- Combo Life Electric features separately opening window in the tailgate, up to 18 driver assistance features, a 10-inch HD touchscreen and IntelliLux LED® Matrix headlights for the first time
- Vivaro Life Electric can seat up to nine people, comes in two lengths and with a choice of Combi, Design and Ultimate trims
- Vivaro Life Electric available in 6-seat VIP configuration
- Both models available with Vauxhall’s Plug & Go offer, which includes a free Octopus Energy Ohme Pro wallbox and installation when customers buy online
- Customers also have the option to choose one year's free charging credit* at Tesco stores across the country, or a £675 roaming charging credit with Octopus Electroverse, in lieu of the free wallbox
- Orders are open now with deliveries from early Summer
- By the end of 2024, all Vauxhall cars and vans will be available with a fully electric version
11 Jun 2024
- A mere 2.3% of the UK’s on-street electric vehicle (EV) chargers are specifically adapted to consider the needs of disabled drivers according to new research by Vauxhall
- Vauxhall conducted a Freedom of Information request that revealed just 105 on-street chargers across the UK (from the 223 councils that responded) are positioned in disabled parking bays, highlighting the issue of accessibility for drivers amid the EV transition
- Only 238 on-street chargers logged by councils meet the British Standards Institution’s open-access standards on accessible EV charging for those with accessibility needs1
- No on-street charge points in London are reported to have been adapted for disabled users, despite the capital being home to 60% of the country’s on-street chargers
- More than 16 million disabled people live in the UK, and the Motability Foundation predicts 1.35 million disabled drivers will be reliant on public charging infrastructure by 20352
- Vauxhall has been a founding partner of the Motability Scheme since it began in 1977, and was its best-selling manufacturer last year
- ElectricStreets.co.uk was launched by Vauxhall to support greater access to on-street residential charging for all UK drivers. Register your street at: www.electricstreets.co.uk
05 Jun 2024
- Corsa still best-selling supermini in the UK this year
- Corsa Electric is the UK’s best-selling electric supermini
- Vauxhall’s van sales volume increased by 21.5% over May last year and is up 15% year-to-date, in a market that is up by 7%
- Vauxhall is the third best-selling LCV manufacturer in the UK year-to-date
- LCV market share has increased by 0.63 percentage points to 9.46% YTD
- By the end of 2024, all Vauxhall cars and vans will be available with a fully electric version
05 Jun 2024
- Vauxhall Mokka now available with 48V hybrid powertrain
- Hybrid versions now available across the Vauxhall line-up: Mokka, Corsa, Astra, Astra Sport Tourer and forthcoming New Frontera and All-New Grandland
- Mokka Hybrid features new 1.2-litre petrol engine with 136hp and electronic dual clutch automatic transmission (e-DCT6) incorporating 21kW (28hp) e-motor
- Hybrid powertrain delivers an 18g/km reduction in CO2 emissions, improved fuel economy of 57.6mpg compared to equivalent petrol models and enhanced driving dynamics
- Optimised powertrain means fully electric travel up to 50 per cent of time used in the city
- Order books now open for Mokka Hybrid, with prices starting from £25,320 OTR
03 Jun 2024
- Vauxhall launches new media campaign, ‘Energising a Better Britain’ with latest electric van range
- New campaign demonstrates Vauxhall’s latest electric van range across TV, radio and on roads across the country
- ‘Energising a Better Britain’ campaign will highlight Vauxhall’s British heritage, whilst giving nods to some of the brand’s leading fleet partners – including British Gas and OpenReach
- Vauxhall is one of few brands to offer a fully electric variant across its entire LCV line-up and was the UK’s best-selling electric van manufacturer in 2023, 2022 and 2021
- Vauxhall (and Stellantis) is the only OEM to manufacture vans in the UK
- Both UK van manufacturing plants are now committed to an all-electric future
- Watch Vauxhalls’ new ‘Energising a Better Britain’ advertisement at www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwUqLeWzSxs
14 May 2024
- New Vauxhall Frontera celebrates its global premiere
- Frontera Electric available with up to 186 or 248 miles of range (WLTP provisional)
- Frontera Hybrid features 100hp or 136hp 1.2 turbo engine and 48V hybrid technology
- New Frontera will be available as seven-seater in the future
- Simple choice of three trim levels - Design, GS and Ultimate – at an affordable price
- Frontera sits between Mokka and All-New Grandland in Vauxhall’s refreshed SUV line-up
- Vauxhall is committed to electrifying Britain and will offer a fully electric version of every car and van in its line-up by the end of this year
07 May 2024
- Corsa is UK’s best-selling supermini year-to-date
- Vauxhall’s total sales volume of passenger cars and vans up by 9% over last year
- Vauxhall was the second best-selling LCV brand and the best-selling electric van brand in April
- Combo Electric – made in Ellesmere Port – topped the small electric van segment in April
- Vivaro – manufactured in Luton - is the UK’s best-selling medium van so far this year
- Vauxhall and its Stellantis sister brands are the only brands to manufacture vans in volume in the UK
30 Apr 2024
- Research by Vauxhall reveals motorists across the country are putting their faith in local councils to support electric vehicle (EV) drivers with on-street charging provision
- 75% of UK drivers expect their local councils to be the main driving force behind installing accessible on-street charging to support EV ownership
- Fewer than one-in-10 drivers are happy with on-street charging in their area
- Research comes ahead of May’s local and mayoral elections, as motorists note an absence of conversation around charging infrastructure from candidates
- Vauxhall’s Electric Streets of Britain initiative was established to support local councils across the country accelerate on-street charging infrastructure
- For more information and to register your street visit: www.electricstreets.co.uk
30 Apr 2024
- New Corsa Electric, Mokka Electric and Astra Electric are now available with PCP offers resulting in monthly cost parity with equivalent petrol variants
- Innovative five-year PCP structure means that electric Corsa, Mokka and Astra are more accessible
- Monthly cost parity is in addition to any ownership cost savings such as a lower cost per mile compared to petrol, lower servicing costs, no congestion charge fees etc
- Corsa Electric YES Edition and Mokka Electric Griffin special editions are both cheaper per month than equivalent petrol versions with an equal customer deposit
- Customers can also benefit from substantial Vauxhall deposit contributions of £7,450 on New Corsa Electric Design, £4,590 on Mokka Electric Griffin and £3,000 on Astra Electric Design
- Corsa Electric YES Edition is available from £251pcm, Corsa Electric Design from £280pcm, Mokka Electric Griffin from £286pcm and Astra Electric Design from £421pcm
- Vauxhall has also enhanced its Plug & Go offer
- Plug & Go offer now includes a free wallbox or one year's free credit* at Tesco charging points or a £675 credit with Octopus Electroverse to use for public charging
23 Apr 2024
- Mark Noble, Stellantis UK Manufacturing Lead and Luton Plant Director, will retire after 36 years’ service
- Mark oversaw the electrification of Stellantis plants at both Ellesmere Port and Luton
- Fernando Andreu will assume the role of Luton Plant Director from 1st June 2024
23 Apr 2024
- From concept to reality: All-New Grandland adopts many design features from the Vauxhall Experimental Concept
- BEV-native: Top-of-the-line Vauxhall SUV based on new STLA Medium platform
- Electric freedom: Grandland Electric features new flat battery packaging design and will offer a range of up to around 435 miles (WLTP)
- Best-in-class lighting: New Intelli-Lux Pixel HD system with over 50,000 individual elements
- On-board comfort: New innovative Intelli-Seat front seats, AGR-approved
- Additional space: Now 4650mm long – 17cm larger than outgoing model resulting in enhanced passenger comfort and storage
- Greenovation: Interior fabric from recycled PET products and the removal of chrome detailing
- Flexible storage options: Over 35 litres of interior storage compartments, including new semi-transparent ‘Pixel Box’
- Set to be available with Electric, Plug-in Hybrid and Hybrid powertrains
- All-New Grandland to arrive in UK showrooms this Autumn
18 Apr 2024
- Vauxhall, alongside its sister Stellantis brands, takes home award for Van Manufacturer of the Year at the Great British Fleet Awards 2024
- Orders now open for Vauxhall’s new LCV line-up, which includes a fully electric version of every model
- Vauxhall is the third best-selling LCV manufacturer so far this year
- Vauxhall was the UK’s best-selling electric van manufacturer in 2023
17 Apr 2024
- Orders are open now for the Corsa YES Edition and Mokka Griffin, with first deliveries from June
- Now available with efficient petrol engines as well as fully electric powertrains
- Special edition models come with a high level of specification whilst significantly lowering the entry price point to each model
- Corsa YES Edition is now available with a 1.2-litre 100PS engine priced from £18,505 – a new entry price point to the Corsa and Vauxhall line-up, or with a fully electric 136PS powertrain for £26,895 – lowering the entry point to the Corsa Electric line-up by £5,550
- Mokka Griffin starts at £21,555, with a choice of 1.2-litre engines in three power outputs and six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic gearboxes
- Mokka Griffin lowers the entry price point to the Mokka line-up by £3,105 whilst adding additional equipment
- Mokka Electric Griffin is available from £29,495 – reducing the entry-point to the Mokka Electric range by £7,115
- YES Edition and Griffin offered with a selection of free metallic paint colours saving up to £700
- One year’s free EV charging* at Tesco for all new electric Vauxhall retail customers
09 Apr 2024
- Customers’ choice: Battery-electric version or efficient 48-volt hybrid powertrains
- Rugged design: Expressive silhouette, Vauxhall Vizor, pronounced wheel arches
- Interior delights: Dual widescreen displays, special ergonomic design for front seats, clever storage solutions
- Space aplenty: Up to 1,600 litres of luggage space, optional functional roof rails
- Clever solutions: Wireless charging and phone projection, additional USB ports and more
04 Apr 2024
- Vauxhall is the third-best selling brand in the overall car and van market so far in 2024
- Corsa is the UK’s best-selling supermini so far this year
- Mokka Electric is the UK’s best-selling small electric SUV
- Vauxhall is the third best-selling LCV manufacturer in the UK for March and year-to-date
- Vauxhall’s electric car market share has increased to 4.67%, with the brand’s overall car sales and market share also up year-to-date
- From this year, all Vauxhall cars and vans will be available with a fully electric version
03 Apr 2024
- Britain’s best-selling compact electric crossover will be available as special edition Mokka Electric Griffin
- High level of specification includes contrasting black roof, heated seats and steering wheel, keyless start and automatic climate control
- 50kWh battery and 136PS electric motor enable Mokka Electric Griffin to achieve a range of up to 209 miles (WLTP)
- Priced from £29,495, reducing the entry-point to the Mokka Electric range by £7,115 while offering extra equipment over Design trim
- One year’s free EV charging* at Tesco for all new electric Vauxhall retail customers
- Available to order from 17th April, with first deliveries in June
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