We are proud of our products, and are confident that when you drive one of our cars, they will win you over. To make that easier for you, we host our own events – or support those where you have the opportunity to test drive vehicles and form your own opinion.
These track-based events were held at circuits throughout the country, in June, July and August 2011, and proof that learning can be fun.
Guests were invited to test drive a wide range of cars in a number of different situations – including the race track and an off-road driving course, all with the guidance of professional instructors more than happy to demonstrate the vehicles’ potential.
Guests were given the opportunity to:
Sample pre-production versions of the Ampera Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV)
Test drive many examples of ecoFLEX models
Take the New Antara around the demanding 4X4 course
Test drive examples of the Commercial Vehicle fleet
See a display of Movano and Vivaro models with specialist core conversions.
With practical demonstrations of technology such as Electronic Stability Programmes, traction control and ABS braking, plus a host of expert advice on hand, everyone went away with a thorough understanding of Vauxhall’s excellent range of vehicles.
Company Car In Action
We firmly believe that our best sales staff are the cars and vans themselves – that’s why we have long supported this event run by Fleet News, which offers its readers the opportunity to test drive many different cars ‘back-to-back’.
Not surprisingly, at the 2011 event, one of the most ‘in demand’ cars was the Extended-Range Electric Vehicle – the Ampera. The two pre-production examples were in constant use (how many electric cars could achieve that!) and dispelled all fears about ‘running out of power’ on the far side of the test circuit. The Ampera’s impressive performance surprised many too.
GreenFleet
The only fleet publication dedicated to promoting eco-friendly vehicles , GreenFleet, organised two Arrive ‘n’ Drive test days in 2011 at Rockingham Speedway in Northamptonshire (26 May), and at the Royal Highland Showground near Edinburgh (1 September).
With the extended-range electrically powered Ampera due to go into production early this year, and with our ecoFLEX models offering the biggest choice of low-emissions vehicles from any manufacturer, Vauxhall were keen to support these events and show Company Car Drivers and Fleet Decision Makers alike that you can enjoy low-emissions vehicles without any compromise in performance.
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