Following the recent unveiling of the Renaultsport Megane R26.R, Vauxhall are said to be considering a stripped-out version of the Astra VXR to take the battle to Renault and Ford’s new Focus RS. The Astra VXR is already a decent hot hatch, and with the use of lightweight materials and removal...

Corsa VXR fans will be pleased to hear of a new limited edition, the Vauxhall Corsa VXR Arctic Edition. Decked out in Glacier White paintwork and sporting some mean-looking black 18-inch V-spoke alloys, the Arctic Edition also wears a new Remus Sports exhaust. The Remus exhaust liberates another 15...

In a move that will make hot hatch fans roll their eyes in despair the next generation Astra VXR, due in 2010, will feature a smaller engine! In an attempt to make the hottest Astra more affordable in this current climate of high taxes and pricey fuel, the current 237bhp 2.0-litre engine will be rep...