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JULY NEWS IN BRIEF FROM VAUXHALL

Zafira collects first award
Vauxhall's versatile new seven-seater Zafira has collected its first major award - the compact MPV award in the Auto Express New Car Honours. "We know we have a winner, and I am certain this is the first of many awards," says Zafira brand manager Peter Hope.

6 millionth Corsa/Nova produced
A Vauxhall Corsa has become the six-millionth car to roll from GM's plant at Zaragoza in Spain. It has produced the current Corsa since its launch in 1993, as well as the previous generation Corsa since 1982 - sold in the UK as the Vauxhall Nova.

The Vauxhall Astra with optional body kit

Masterfit now has 200 outlets
MasterFit, Vauxhall's drive-in service and repair operation, has reached another milestone in its development with the opening of the 200th centre in Folkestone, Kent.

Interest-free purchase of body-kits
From side sills and spoilers to tinted rear light clusters and wood or aluminium and carbon-look interior trim kits, the Vauxhall I-line accessories are now available for every Vauxhall - Corsa, Tigra, Astra, Vectra, Calibra, Omega, Frontera and the latest Zafira, as well as older models. The parts are available from every Vauxhall retailer, along with a Buy Now Pay Later and 0% finance scheme available for purchases over �150.

The 0% finance arrangement is also available on servicing, parts and bodyshop work over �150. Customers simply pay a 10 per cent deposit and the balance over six months in equal instalments. Details are in a new brochure available from Vauxhall dealers.

New engine in new Omega Vauxhall has released the first details of the latest Omega saloon and estate, along with a new ECOTEC 2.2-litre 16v engine. Prices will be announced later, but you can read more about it (and see what it looks like) here....

Vectra GSi now on sale
On sale now is the most powerful Vectra yet - the new GSi that comes with a 2.5i 24v V6 engine, and a top speed of 148mph. The sporting GSi has upgraded brakes and a lowered and stiffened sports suspension. Externally it gains 17 inch alloy wheels, Yokohama tyres, front air dam and rear spoiler. Inside is a sports interior plus Recaro seats. On-the-road prices are: Saloon and hatch - �21,700; Estate - �22,600. We reported on this car previously. Read that report here....

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