Vauxhall Astra Hatchback

It's a make or break car for Vauxhall but has it done enough to blow its rivals away?

So, what's it like on the road? We reveal all...

An all-new Astra makes its debut later this year. But don't overlook the old one, as it still has lots to offer.

We hit the road in Vauxhall's new family star...

Does latest round of green tweaks breathe new life into ageing Luton hatchback?

Bold limited edition version of Vauxhall's Astra VXR celebrates the model's on-track success.

The Sport Hatch has sharp lines and real stand-out styling.

Clever Panoramic screen makes Astra the perfect sight-seeing vehicle!

Vauxhall's new 1.7 turbodiesel Astra betters its 1.9-litre brother in every way

With its panoramic screen, our new Vauxhall Astra gives a superb driver's view. We'll have to decide whether it's a great idea or just a gimmick...

Vauxhall re-releases its top selling family car with updated looks and a new 1.6 Turbo engine

Like so many of the mainstream hatches the Astra was all-new for 2004 - the only hangover remaining from the old range being the convertible models th…

With a windscreen that extends over the driver’s head, this Astra offers a truly different perspective on motoring

With great looks and an affordable price, the Vauxhall Astra TwinTop seems to have what it takes to climb to the very top of the coupé-cabriolet class…

Design has a huge effect on desirability. Vauxhall shows how it's covered all corners with it's new Astra TwinTop

It's the diesel VXR! With a 200bhp turbocharged CDTI engine, sports suspension and uprated racing brakes, this hot Vauxhall Astra can run rings around…

If you owned a widescreen TV in the early Nineties, you were pretty much assured celebrity status. Friends and family would crowd around and marvel at…

The waiting is finally over! Vauxhall's volcanic Astra VXR has hit the road, and Auto Express was first behind the wheel. The turbocharged newcomer go…

As anyone with children will know, regardless of your occupation you always have a secondary job: as a taxi driver. And thanks to my sports-mad 11-yea…

There is no doubt that car builders are facing a serious challenge. Ever-increasing competition means family vehicles are getting bigger, while engine…

When was the last time you paid any attention to a car alarm? Well, by the time it had sounded for the fifth time in a row, the system fitted to our n…

There can be no doubt that Vauxhall's Astra Sport Hatch has it all to do if it is to please the critics. Set to replace the original three-door Astra …

Practicality is king in the hatchback market, which is exactly why five-door models rule the roost in the sales charts.

It used to be that a three-door model was the poor relation in a hatchback range, aimed at older buyers or those seeking the minimal amount of frills …

It's been a long time coming, but Vauxhall's most exciting hot hatch ever is nearly ready for production. The scorching 240bhp Astra VXR goes on sale …

With the fanfare surrounding the launch of the Ford Focus, Citroen C4 and Volkswagen Golf showing no sign of fading, Vauxhall is having to work doubly…

For a car giant, Vauxhall has been without a top-class diesel for too long. While the Luton manufacturer's strong line-up of petrol powerplants is wel…

As any family will tell you, practicality is king when it comes to choosing a new car. That's part of the reason why so many people have turned to the…

Entry-level models are too often viewed as the poor relation in a car's range.

Fancy a flutter? We'd put money on this car being the surprise hit of the Astra range, and you don't need to be a diesel fan to fall for it.

Given all the hype surrounding the new Astra's launch, it's refreshing to note sports fans haven't been left out in the cold. While the 1.6-litre petr…

Before the dark days of joyriders and huge insurance premiums, the GSi badge meant something to Vauxhall owners. An Astra with these three letters on …

Things might look rosy now, but wind the clock back and the current Astra and Zafira were still on the drawing board...

If you can't bring yourself to switch to diesel, then all is not lost. Vauxhall has also developed a new system for its small petrol engines which inc…

The aggressive lines of Vauxhall's championship-winning Astra Coupe have been filling TV screens in the past year. And after cleaning up on the Britis…