THE new Vauxhall Astravan has gained Europe-wide recognition by winning the prestigious 1999 European Van of the Year award. The Astravan, which was launched in October 1998, is built exclusively at Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port plant in Cheshire, from where it is exported throughout Europe.

Test offer

ANYONE test driving a used Honda car from Evan Halshaw's dealership in London Road, Wheatley, until Sunday will be entered into a competition, being run throughout the UK dealer network, to win one of 30 overseas holidays.

Power award

GLOW Power, Vauxhall's safety campaign, won a special award in the Prince Michael Road Safety Awards. The campaign to increase awareness among children of the importance of being seen in the dark, included the provision of 500,000 free reflective armbands.

A4 prices

PRICES of 1999 models of the Audi A4 range will be priced from £17,465 for the 1.6-litre model up to £28,900 for the 2.8-litre four-wheel-drive quattro.

Story date: Tuesday 26 January

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