VAUXHALL is celebrating its 100th birthday with the launch of a new special edition – the Astra 100. Available as either a coupe or convertible, the Astra goes on sale this week with prices starting at £16,585 on-the-road.

Additional specification includes leather trim, pearlescent paintwork, alloy wheels, side airbags and cruise control.

Fleets have a choice of three engines, the 1.8 starting at £16,585, the 2.2 at £17,585 or the 2.0 Turbo at £20,585. Prices for the convertible start at £18,610 rising to £19,610 for the 2.2 and £21,610 for the Turbo.