Carol Vorderman goes ultra low with the Vauxhall Ampera

Carol Vorderman, MBE, has become the latest ambassador to trial the Vauxhall Ampera extended-range electric vehicle, in support of the Go Ultra Low campaign.

Go Ultra Low, a ground-breaking partnership between the UK automotive industry and Government, is designed

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British Ambassador chooses Ampera-feel for Christmas

Britain's Ambassador in Berlin, this Christmas, will be able to slide silently through town in his new electric vehicle, the Ampera.

Sir Simon McDonald received the keys to his new Ampera in a hand-over ceremony from Steve Girsky, Vice-Chairman General Motors

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Vauxhall technology scoops three energy efficiency awards at Future Car Challenge 2012

At the Future Car Challenge 2012, Vauxhall once again demonstrated the strength of its low and zero emission technologies competing over a 63-mile stretch from Brighton to London.

Whilst Ampera's range extending technology made the electric ride from

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Vauxhall Ampera is fleet managers' Green Vehicle of the Year

Vauxhall's all conquering Ampera extended range electric vehicle has been honoured as Green Vehicle of the Year by fleet decision-makers at the prestigious 2012 Association of Car Fleet Operators (ACFO) Awards.

The awards, which are voted for online exclusively by

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Vauxhall Ampera secures another top award

Vauxhall's revolutionary Ampera extended range electric vehicle has won the Green Car category at the 2012 British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards. This is the latest in a string of over 40 top honours for the ground-breaking Ampera including the current European

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Vauxhall Ampera scoops Auto Express magazine's Green Award 2012

Vauxhall's ground-breaking Ampera has added Auto Express magazine's Green Award 2012 to its growing collection of top honours.

The UK's best-selling weekly car magazine made the announcement at its prestigious New Car Awards held in London. The Ampera,

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Zipcar and Vauxhall charge up electric vehicle sharing pilot in London

Zipcar, Inc. has announced a pilot partnership with car manufacturer, Vauxhall, that sees the all-new electric Ampera join its fleet of self-service, pay as you go vehicles for the next six months.

It’s the first time in the UK that a car sharing club has offered access to an

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Vauxhall Ampera wins Monte Carlo Rally

After winning the 'Car of the Year 2012' award, the Vauxhall/Opel Ampera has now also won the 13th International Monte Carlo Rally for electric and alternative propulsion cars.

Four Amperas ranked among the top 10 vehicles. The French duo Bernard Darniche

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Vauxhall & British Gas team up to enhance Ampera ownership experience

The new Car of the Year-winning Vauxhall Ampera will now be available with a fast-charge kit that reduces its full charging time by around two hours, thanks to an agreement made today between Vauxhall and British Gas.

Vauxhall will offer all Ampera owners a British

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Ground-breaking technology and apprenticeships at Vauxhall

As many as 100 students from local secondary schools visited Vauxhall’s Apprenticeship Fair at Millbrook Proving Ground this week to explore career opportunities in automotive manufacturing.

Students aged 16-19 attended the Fair gaining insight into a variety

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