Electric Vauxhall Ampera 'could be a leading light'
A new auto from Vauxhall could lead the way when it comes to environmentally-friendly vehicles, it has been suggested.What Car? magazine awarded the electric Ampera a green honour for its intelligent approach to reducing emissions.
The publication revealed it was impressed with the inclusion of an on-board petrol generator on the model.
It explained this feature would provide owners with peace of mind the vehicle could tackle long journeys, despite having a maximum electric-only range of 40 miles.
Steve Fowler, What Car? editor, stated: "Of the myriad of approaches to cutting CO2 from our cars, the Ampera's Voltec system is one of the cleverest."
However, motorists keen to test drive the model may want to hang on before heading down to their nearest Vauxhall dealership, as the vehicle is not due to be released in the UK until 2012.
In the meantime, drivers might choose to check out some other What Car? green award winners, such as the Fiat 500 Start&Stop.
View our New and Used Vauxhall car deals
Perrys Vauxhall Dealers
- New and Used Vauxhall Deals at Perrys of Aylesbury
- New and Used Vauxhall Deals at Perrys of Huddersfield
- New and Used Vauxhall Deals at Perrys of Burnley
- New and Used Vauxhall Deals at Perrys of Colne
- New and Used Vauxhall Deals at Perrys of Bury
- New and Used Vauxhall Deals at Perrys of Rotherham
- New and Used Vauxhall Deals at Perrys of Barnsley
- New and Used Vauxhall Deals at Perrys Leyland
- New and Used Vauxhall Deals at Perrys of Dover
- New and Used Vauxhall Deals at Perrys Swinton
- New and Used Vauxhall Deals at Perrys of Canterbury
- New and Used Vauxhall Deals at Perrys of Doncaster
- New and Used Vauxhall Deals at Perrys Motor Village - Preston
- New and Used Vauxhall Deals at Perrys of Broadstairs
Other Vauxhall News
Vauxhall News
Vauxhall dealership 'can improve car safety'12th October 2009
Anyone looking to improve their car safety this winter may wish to visit their nearest Vauxhall dealership, judging by the details of a new initiative launched by the company.For £35, drivers may benefit from the carmaker's Winter Safety & Top Up scheme - a safety inspection designed to maximise a car's resistance to incidents - from tyre pressure to supplementing needed fluids...
Vauxhall drivers may be impressed with new offer23rd September 2009
Motorists who bought their latest auto from a Vauxhall car dealership may be impressed with a new offer from the manufacturer.The company has revealed its MasterFit centres now guarantee to match any local like-for-like quote on replacing tyres...
Vauxhall launches fuel-efficient Insignia ecoFLEX Sports Tourer25th August 2009
Vauxhall has announced the launch of an ecoFLEX version of its Insignia Sports Tourer.The manufacturer claims the new edition of the estate will provide owners with significantly lower running costs...
Drivers 'should think carefully before using price comparison sites'31st July 2009
All motorists - whether they buy their auto from a Volkswagen or Vauxhall car dealership - should think long and hard before purchasing insurance based purely on the recommendation of a price comparison website, it has been claimed...
University "delighted" to work with Vauxhall Insignia17th July 2009
A Vauxhall Insignia is to be used by university students learning about car design - and the course's director said he is "delighted".David Browne heads up the Automotive Design department at Coventry University's School of Art & Design, which was given one of the cars...