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Vauxhall Astra VXR EXTREME heading for Geneva as the quickest Astra yet

The Vauxhall Astra VXR EXTREME (pictured) is heading for a Geneva debut. The VXR range of Vauxhall’s – the sportiest of Vauxhall’s car range – is ten years old this year, so what better way to celebrate than with an even more extreme version of the Astra VXR. Vauxhall obviously agree as they’ve revealed the Vauxhall Astra VXR EXTREME as the new top of the range Astra VXR and it’s heading for a debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March before going in to limited production.

Stars to see at 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed

By Tim Pollard Motor Shows 23 June 2008 12:30 The theme of this year’s festival is ‘Hawthorn to Hamilton – Britain’s Love Affair with World Motor Sport’. Cue a smattering of iconic names from British motorsport, including Mike Hawthorn who became Britain’s first F1 world champion in a Ferrari 50 years ago and Lewis Hamilton, who is well placed to become his successor. Stars to look out for at the 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed include: Chris AtkinsonDerek BellStig BlomqvistSebastian BourdaisJenson ButtonJohn Cleland Troy CorserMike Doohan Carl FogartyFrank Gardner Lewis HamiltonMike Hawthorn Damon HillMikko HirvonenJuha KankkunenDougie LampkinJochen Mass Hannu MikkolaStirling Moss Anthony ReidAndy RousePetter SolbergJackie StewartMatthew Wilson More names are being confirmed day by day.

Mitsubishi Evo X prices announced

By First Official Pictures 18 December 2007 18:07 Mitsubishi has just announced prices for the tenth evolution of its Lancer, and it will cost considerably more than its rival from Subaru. The cheapest Evo X will be £27,499, £2504 more than the Subaru Impreza WRX STi. But if you’re not in the market for the all-out, all-paw Lancer then fear not, because the base 1.5-litre front-wheel drive model will cost only £12,499, just £4 more than the equivalent Scooby.