We’re used to turbochargers assisting our diesel engines but they’re increasingly being found in petrol cars too. And not just high performance models. By using a turbo, modern petrol engines can ...

TRY this little conundrum for size – what have the Rolls-Royce Phantom, black Hackney cab and Vauxhall’s new Meriva got in common? The answer has nothing to do with price, comfort or space. It’s all ...

Prices for the latest Meriva start at £12,620 and my test car the Meriva SE 1.4i 16v VVT Turbo was near the top of the range costing £20,000 but had options costing over £4000 including sat nav at ...

If we'd known exactly how handy and all-round amazing the internet would turn out to be, someone would have invented it earlier. I'm sure that even Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the brainbox who dreamed up the ...

British ECU remap specialist Superchip has recently targeted the 120 hp 1.4-liter turbocharged engine in Vauxhall / Opel’s range, with the results being visible in Corsa, Astra and Meriva forms - ...

Revisions boost the Meriva's appeal, and the 1.3 CDTI motor is a welcome addition. How-ever, newer rivals have moved the game on, offering more space and better handling. Yes, the Vauxhall has a broad ...

TRY this little conundrum for size – what have the Rolls-Royce Phantom, black Hackney cab and Vauxhall’s new Meriva got in common? The answer has nothing to do with price, comfort or space. It’s all ...

On the face of it, no manufacturer can beat Vauxhall’s latest warranty offer. Walk into a showroom, buy one of the firm’s models and you’ll be given a guarantee that lasts the life of the car. It ...