Subscribe to The Times
Home > Astra

Astra

2019 BTCC preview: the cars, drivers, teams and calendar

2019 BTCC preview: the drivers, teams and calendar

The 2019 British Touring Car Championship kicks off at Brands Hatch on April 6-7, and it looks to be a cracking series.
Published 01 April 2019
These were UK's most popular used cars in 2018

These were UK's most popular used cars in 2018

According to analysis from AA Cars, these are the 10 used models that resonated the most with British car buyers in 2018.
Published 01 February 2019
Top-10-best-selling-cars-August-2018

The UK's top 10 best-selling new cars in 2018

New car registrations were down 5.5% for December, with petrols and hybrids making more gains at the expense of diesel's declining popularity.
Published 07 January 2019
Me and My Motor: Alan Johnson, former home secretary

Me and My Motor: Alan Johnson, former home secreta

As home secretary, Alan Johnson was driven around in a bulletproof Jaguar like the fictional Julia Montague in the hit drama Bodyguard, but he in
Published 15 November 2018
Me and My Motor: Danielle Waterman, England rugby star

Me and My Motor: Danielle Waterman

Danielle “Nolli” Waterman, 33, England's full-back and record-breaking try scorer, has been key to raising the profile of women’s rugby.
Published 19 April 2018
Howard Donald interview ahead of the Take That singer's celebrity race at the 2017 Silverstone Classic, for Sunday Times Driving's Me and My Motor

Me and My Motor: Howard Donald

It’s fair to say Howard Donald is a little nervous about taking part in this weekend’s celebrity race at this weekend's Silverstone Classic.
Published 26 July 2017
As Vauxhall launches the new Insignia GSi, here are five fast Vauxhalls that set roads on fire

Five fast Vauxhalls that set roads on fire

Not all drivers after a sports saloon choose an Audi, BMW or Mercedes. Rewind by a couple of decades, and you’ll return to an era when...
Published 21 July 2017
Car Clinic: Will a 1.6-litre petrol Vauxhall Astra automatic pull a caravan?

Car Clinic: Will petrol auto car pull a caravan?

I want to buy a 14/15-plate automatic Vauxhall Astra to pull a caravan with a maximum laden weight of 1,172kg...
Published 10 July 2017
Peugeot and Citroen owner confirms Vauxhall buyout

Peugeot and Citroën owner confirms Vauxhall buyout

After weeks of negotiations, the French owner of Peugeot and Citroen has confirmed it will take control of Opel/Vauxhall...
Published 06 March 2017
Me and My Motor: Charlotte Dujardin, dressage champion

Me and My Motor: Charlotte Dujardin

Charlotte Dujardin, the most successful British dressage rider of all time, is renowned for her level-headedness in the arena...
Published 03 January 2017
Jeremy Clarkson's Stinkers: his 10 worst cars of the past year

Jeremy Clarkson's Stinkers 2015/16

Last week our critic revealed his favourite cars of the year. But for every top trump there has been a turkey...
Published 24 August 2016
Experts name the safest used family cars for under £15,000

Experts name the safest used family cars under £15,000

Buying a used family car can be a daunting process at the best of times. From spotting the slippery salesman pushing the old bangers he wants to see...
Published 20 July 2016