Brave or foolhardy? It's the question you've got to ask of Vauxhall/Opel's decision to launch the turbocharged, 252bhp Vectra VXR on the tortuous, crumbling, bump-ridden roads of the old Targa Florio ...

Add a turbo V6 and other tweaks to the Vectra, and you get a rather classy, fast tourer. What did David Wilkins and our testers make of it? Specifications Price: £24,520 Engine: 2.8-litre turbo petrol ...

I’ve affectionately named our latest fleet member ‘Grifter’ because, for a number of reasons I shall get to shortly, it reminds me of a pushbike from my childhood. For those that don’t remember the ...

Here’s what the Saturn Aura Red Line should be, courtesy of Vauxhall. The Vectra is being replaced by an Epsilon 2-based car called the Insignia. The Epsilon 2 will also serve as the basis for the ...

The word investment is dropped into an increasing number of car adverts these days. This week's Brave Pill could be the first time it has been applied to a Vauxhall Vectra. Age and natural wastage is ...

Vauxhall has given its boy-racer VXR treatment to the Vectra, which means the GM salesman's hatchback now has a top speed of 161mph and a 2.8-litre V6 turbo producing 251bhp and 236lb ft of torque.

Cars that go fast and carry lots are an attractive prospect. And there's no doubting the VXR Estate's performance or huge practicality. When it comes to a fun driving experience, though, rivals offer ...