Posts Tagged ‘Astra’

  • Blacked out limited-edition Opel Astra OPC
    An Opel dealer in the Netherlands had decided that enough was enough, they wanted a new version of the OPC. So, what they did was create a blacked-out version of the Astra OPC Nurburgring Edition. The Astra OPC Limited Edition Black features a matte finish and a carbon-fibre like finish for the hood and roof top. Obviously you will find a change to the wheels,...
    by Dean at May 3rd, 2009 at 10:05 pm
  • Spy Video: Opel Astra caught testing in Sweden
    Opel’s Astra blog has started to reveal spy news on the new hatchback which will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The videos show the Astra wearing some checker-camouflage and it is undergoing winter-testing in Sweden. The new Astra will be available in a range of styles such as a five-door hatch, sedan, station wagon, coupe-convertible and a...
    by Dean at April 29th, 2009 at 12:04 am
  • Will Buick in China get the new 2010 Opel Astra?
    Buick in China seem to be getting some of the cooler products which are offered by General Motors. Images have now revealed that the Buick in China might benefit from the next-gen Opel Astra. The spy shots come from Auto Sina, and they do not feature too many changes from the original Astra found in Europe.
    by Dean at April 14th, 2009 at 02:04 pm
  • 2010 Opel Astra – Official Images now online
    The newest images of the Opel Astra have found their way online. The Astra will debut as a five-door hatchback at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Prior to the reveal, images of the five-door have been released along with sketches of the new Astra GTC which seems to look like a fastback coupe, instead of the traditional three-door hatch. Opel have added...
    by Dean at April 9th, 2009 at 11:04 am
  • The next Opel Astra has been Leaked online
    These are the latest leaked images of the new Opel Astra. We found these on LeftLaneNews and they seem to look pretty legit. Although there were no technical details released with the images, we know that it will use the Delta II platform from General Motors, and it will also share the 1.4-litre turbocharged engine from the Chevrolet Volt and Cruze. The new Astra...
    by Dean at March 27th, 2009 at 12:03 am
  • Special Edition Corsa and Astra VXR
    Vauxhall have decided to create limited edition models of the Corsa and Astra VXR, and these models will celebrate VX Racing’s success in the 2008 British Touring Car Championship. The Corsa and Astra VX Racing Editions will have a combined production of 888 cars, and this number is a tribute to the Triple Eight Engineering. Triple Eight Engineering have...
    by Dean at March 2nd, 2009 at 03:03 pm
  • Spy Shots: 2010 Opel Astra undisguised
    A prototype model of the next-generation Opel Astra has been caught without any camouflage. The spy shots show a clear view of the Astra’s profile, revealing details such as the shape of the windows and the roofline. The images show that the Insignia from Opel played a big role in the design of the new Astra. Opel’s Insignia not only played a big...
    by Dean at February 10th, 2009 at 07:02 pm