Vauxhall celebrates being number one brand in Scotland in 2013.

• Vauxhall is Scotland’s number one car maker for sixth year running
• Over 27,000 Vauxhalls sold in Scotland in 2013
• Corsa is Scotland’s best-selling car for sixth consecutive year

Hitting rivals for six, Vauxhall was the biggest-selling manufacturer in Scotland last year, for the sixth year running, with 27,739 cars sold.

It was also the joy of six for the Corsa supermini, Scotland’s top-selling car for the sixth consecutive year. The ever-popular Astra was Scotland’s number five with 6,545 vehicles sold. Innovative programmes such as Vauxhall Flexible Finance and Lifetime Warranty helped drive sales.

“We are delighted to again be Scotland’s biggest-selling car manufacturer with the region’s best-selling car, the Corsa, for the sixth year running,” said Gordon Hannen, Vauxhall’s Regional Operations Manager for Scotland.

“It’s the perfect way to round off Vauxhall’s 110th year of building and selling vehicles in the UK.  The Corsa also celebrated its 20th Birthday last year and after two decades as a top-seller it shows no sign of going out of fashion with Scottish buyers.

“Vauxhall’s excellent performance in Scotland is a huge part of our overall UK success story with sales and market share both up last year.

“It’s exciting times for Vauxhall with three new models launched in 2013 and more to follow this year.

“We’re also in the middle of a raft of new engine launches, which will continue for the next two years, making our products more refined, efficient and desirable for customers. One way or another, it’s clear that Vauxhall will be a force to be reckoned with in 2014.”

Vauxhall does it again, 200PS Astra GTC, its most powerful non VXR model.

• 200PS GTC now most powerful non-VXR model in Astra range
• Innovative Intellilink infotainment system now available on all Astra GTCs

A new Astra GTC is now available with a powerful new 1.6-litre direct injection petrol engine, priced from just £20,995 on-the-road.

First seen in the Cascada convertible, and packing 200PS and 300Nm of torque, the all-new, four cylinder unit allows the GTC to achieve a top speed of 143mph and 0-60mph time in 7.3 seconds, making it the fastest non-VXR model in the Astra range.

Peak power and torque are increased by up to 30 per cent over the previous 1.6-litre turbo model, yet fuel consumption of 51mpg combined and emissions of 154g/km have meant a 13 per cent improvement in efficiency.

The new engine brings sector-leading refinement to the Astra GTC range.  It is the only unit in its class to feature twin balancer shafts for smooth running, while a host of sound engineering measures have been made for low noise, vibration and harshness (NVH).

Priced from £855, Vauxhall has also introduced the innovative Intellilink infotainment system to the Astra GTC range. Intuitive and user-friendly, the system features satellite navigation, voice control, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, picture viewer and Gracenote album art, all via its high-resolution 7-inch touchscreen display.

In addition, the top-of-the-range Navi 950 IntelliLink contains Europe-wide street level mapping with updates easily downloadable via USB. Drivers can also have incoming text messages read out to them, as well as integrating their smartphones’ own voice recognition functions.

“We’ve strengthened our Astra GTC offering with a strong and powerful 1.6-litre petrol engine and the cutting-edge Intellilink infotainment system,” said Stuart Harris, Vauxhall’s Head of Carline Brand. “Vauxhall is really throwing down the gauntlet to UK coupe sector rivals with these enhancements to our Astra GTC range.”

Astra GTCs with the new engine and Intellilink are available to order now with first deliveries expected in the spring.

With the Astra GTC and all models in its passenger car range, Vauxhall gives peace of mind for the life of the vehicle via its industry-leading Lifetime Warranty. Available to the first owner, the warranty is valid for the lifetime of the vehicle up to a maximum of 100,000 miles.

Vauxhall ends 110th anniversary with a handful if limited editions.

• Limited Edition Vauxhalls get lavish standard specification
• Available on Astra GTC, Astra Hatch, Insignia and Corsa
• Prices start from just £8,995 for the fashionable Corsa Sting

With exceptionally generous standard spec and prices starting from just £8,995, Vauxhall has bolstered its range with stylish new ‘Limited Edition’ models including Astra GTC, Astra 5-door hatchback, Insignia and Corsa.

Available through Flexible Finance* or Flexible Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) finance packages, this new Vauxhall range is limited purely in name as these hot models are set to prove extremely popular with customers.

With over £2,000-worth of additional spec and priced from £19,995, the sleek Astra GTC Limited Edition is one of the best looking 3-door coupes on the market.  Good looking yet equally fun-to-drive, this well-kitted out GTC features 20-inch bi-colour alloy wheels, VXR styling kit, front fog lights, dark tinted rear glass and Bluetooth mobile phone system.

With prices starting from £18,460, the stylish Astra 5-door hatchback Limited Edition features generous standard specification including 19-inch alloy wheels, leather trim and ergonomic heated sports front seats and imposing VXR-style front bumper. Owners get the latest tech connectivity including a mobile phone system with Bluetooth and a USB port for smartphones, tablets and MP3 players.

Launched this year, Vauxhall’s new Insignia has received universal plaudits for its premium design, cutting edge technology and engines which combine power, frugality and sector leading CO2 emissions.   Available in hatchback and Sports Tourer body styles and priced from £21,029, the Insignia Limited Edition feature generous standard specification including 18-inch bi-colour alloy wheels, VXR Styling Pack, electrically heated sports front seats, front and rear parking sensors and front fog lights.

Starting from £8,995, the funky Corsa Sting is both fashionable and affordable. A guaranteed head-turner, the Corsa Sting is available with a choice of 16- or 17-inch alloy wheels in white or silver finish, with twin sports stripes and matching exterior mirrors. Standard equipment also includes CD/MP3 CD player, aux-in socket and speed-sensitive power steering.

Flex Appeal

The Limited Edition range is available through Vauxhall’s selection of great offers including Flexible Finance and Flexible PCP plans. Flexible Finance allows customers to tailor their finance to suit their budgets, putting them in the very best car they can afford.

All buyers have to do is choose and specify their new model atwww.vauxhall.co.uk, decide on a deposit from zero upwards (Vauxhall will even contribute up to £2,000) and select any term between 24 and 60 months. Customers also benefit from zero per cent APR.

“We are delighted to announce these Limited Edition Vauxhalls with stunning good looks, exceptional standard spec and prices starting from just £8,995,” said Stuart Harris, Vauxhall’s Head of Carline Brand. “Stylish and offering great value-for-money through a finance package to suit your budget, launching the Limited Editions range is the perfect way to round off Vauxhall’s 110th year of building and selling vehicles in Britain.”

There’s also nothing limited about the manufacturer’s warranty; Vauxhall gives peace of mind for the life of the vehicle via its industry-leading Lifetime Warranty. Available to the first owner of all new Vauxhall cars, the warranty is valid for the lifetime of the vehicle up to a maximum of 100,000 miles.

Vauxhall/Opel updates the Meriva with improved diesel engines.

• Vauxhall’s innovative MPV gets new engine and design flourishes
• Revolutionary FlexDoors and FlexSpace systems remain unique in sector
• On sale from next month

Vauxhall’s Meriva will come of age with a new look and class-leading Euro-6 diesel engine when the model goes on sale in the UK next month.

Launched in 2010, the second-generation Meriva turned the compact MPV class on its head, with its clever FlexDoors system – rear-hinged rear doors which allow a 20 per cent larger opening for passengers – and FlexSpace system, which allows rear passengers a variety of different seating combinations.

The Meriva now gets a new grille, chrome accents that frame the front fog lamps and newly-designed headlamps with an ‘eagle-eye’ graphic. For the first time, LED daytime running lights and LED tail lights are available as an option. Complementing the design revisions are new optional 18-inch alloy wheels.

Fresh from its launch in the Zafira Tourer, Vauxhall’s all-new 1.6 CDTi diesel engine is now available in the Meriva. The Euro-6 compliant engine, which is already setting a high benchmark in the industry for efficiency and refinement, produces 136PS and 320Nm of torque at 2,000rpm, yet achieves a remarkable 64.2mpg combined and 116g/km of CO2 emissions. This equates to a 10 per cent improvement in economy/emissions over the 1.7 CDTi, which the new unit replaces.

Diesel engine performance from the new Meriva has also been improved, the 1.6 CDTi model accelerating from 0-60mph in 9.1 seconds, nearly a second quicker than the 1.7 CDTi, thanks to its additional 6PS and 20Nm of torque. The Meriva’s petrol engine range (1.4 100PS, 1.4T 120 & 140PS) remains and is now fully Euro-6 compliant.

Like all Vauxhalls, the Meriva comes with Lifetime Warranty, which offers first owners peace of mind for as long as they own the car, up to 100,000 miles.

A separate pricing announcement will be made next month when the new Meriva goes on sale, with first customer deliveries in January 2014.