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Autoblog (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
Filed under: Europe You'd expect the European Car of the Year contest to be stacked mainly with European cars, of course, if not cars from around the world that are sold in Europe. But this year, the fight is being waged almost exclusively between European cars that we don't even get on this side of the Atlantic. The candidates for the 2010 awards were announced back in June , but that's basically...
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http://www.modifiedcars.com/rss.asp (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
New ride Vauxhall Astra Convertible 2004.
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The Independent (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
The new Opel/Vauxhall Astra has won a German Golden Steering Wheel award. “Das Goldene Lenkrad” is Germany's most prestigious car prize, and provides it provides a welcome boost for the Astra and Vauxhall's plant at Ellesmere plant where it is built at a time when the future of GM's European operations has once more been thrown into doubt.
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Auto Channel (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
All New Vauxhall Astra Wins the Golden Steering Wheel Award 2009LUTON/BERLIN – November 5, 2009: European car buffs have handed the Vauxhall/Opel Astra its first major trophy last night in Berlin, by winning the Golden Steering Wheel in the compact class. It is the most prestigious award issued by Auto Bild magazines group. This year’s election involved readers in 26 European countries,...
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The Guardian (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
Tauriq Khalid found not guilty of threatening BNP leader during far-right demonstration in Burnley An Asian man has been cleared by a jury of racially abusing the white leader of the far-right British National party, Nick Griffin, following an incident in Burnley when he was protesting outside a police station. The jurors at Preston crown court deliberated for 45 minutes following a three-day trial,...
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Shield Wall (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
Leader of BNP 'racially abused' (by a Paki!!) British National Party (BNP) leader Nick Griffin was racially abused by a man who made threatening "gun gestures" towards him, a court heard. The North West MEP was giving evidence in the trial of Tauriq Khalid. The 23-year-old from Burnley is accused of shouting racial abuse at Mr Griffin and other BNP members who were demonstrating in the Lancashire...
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Exposing Islam. (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
British National Party leader Nick Griffin was racially abused by a Muslim man who made threatening 'gun gestures' towards him, a court heard today. Mr Griffin was giving evidence in the trial of 23-year-old Tauriq Khalid, from Burnley, who is accused of shouting 'white b*****ds' towards Griffin and other BNP members who were demonstrating in the Lancashire town. As the far-Right leader gave media...
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Cars UK (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
The final line-up of seven for the European Car of the Year Award (COTY) has been announced. It’s that time of the year again, when the final line-up for the European Car of the Year Awards are announced. And there seems to be something of a theme. The finalists are : Citroen C3 Picasso Mercedes E Class Vauxhall Astra Peugeot [...] News from: Cars UK | UK Car News Car of the Year Finalists announced...
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Mark Wadsworth (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
From The Metro : British National Party leader Nick Griffin was racially abused by a man who made threatening "gun gestures" towards him, a court heard today. The North West MEP was giving evidence in the trial of 23-year-old Tauriq Khalid, from Burnley, who is accused of shouting "white bastards" towards Griffin and other BNP members who were demonstrating in the Lancashire town....
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Transpontine (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
This roadside shrine of flowers and candles in Brockley commemorates the sad death of Paul Rowe (pictured), killed there earlier this month. The basic facts are set out in this story Newsshopper story (22 October 2009): A 49-year-old woman has been arrested following a road crash which killed a motorcyclist. Police were called to the junction of Brockley Road and Coulgate Street in Lewisham on Sunday...
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Liberal Democrat Voice (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
The Local Government Chronicle reports: Embattled Northampton BC leader Tony Woods (Lib Dem) has stepped down from the authority’s helm following the so-called ‘Astragate’ affair. Cllr Woods was officially sanctioned by the authority for leaving his untaxed Vauxhall Astra in the authority’s Guildhall car park for more than three months earlier this year. In a brief resignation...
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http://www.modifiedcars.com/rss.asp (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
New ride Vauxhall Astra SRi 2005.
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http://www.modifiedcars.com/rss.asp (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
New ride Vauxhall Astra MK4 1.6 16v Sport 1999.
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http://www.modifiedcars.com/rss.asp (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
New ride Vauxhall Astra SXI Mk4 1.8i 2001.
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garagecar (Free subscription) | 10/25/2009
Price/availability: £16,000/on sale December Tested: Vauxhall Astra 1.4 turbo five-door, with six-speed manual transmission Power/torque: 138bhp/148lb ft Top speed: 127mph Acceleration: 0-62mph in 9.7sec Fuel economy (combined): 36.2mpg CO2 emissions: 139g/km VED band: E (£120) Alternatives: Ford Focus, from £12,602. Peugeot 308, from £13,495. VW Golf, from £14,075. Verdict:...
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trymi | 07/01/2009
Seems that GM has big plans of new platforms for a new generation of Astra Voltec, Chevrolet Volt or Vauxhall/Opel Ampera , but no sooner than 2014 we will see any version of Vauxhall/Opel Astra built up with the Volt technology.
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trymi | 01/27/2009
The family car segment will be starred by the latest Vauxhall/ Opel within 12 months with the introduction of the fourth-generation Astra. The hallmarks of the family hatchback: reliability, practicality and value for cash, are the main factors why it has remained the British best-selling car.
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