Vauxhall opens Ampera order books

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Three versions of the plug-in hybrid should be in showrooms by May, but production may be cut if sales are slow

Vauxhall yesterday opened order books for its Ampera plug-in hybrid and announced the first cars should be in UK showrooms by May. The European cousin of the Chevrolet Volt will be priced at £29,995,...

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