Posts Tagged ‘Opel’

  • Opel Insignia OPC – Official Images and Details
    These are the first official images of the Opel Insignia OPC which will soon arrive on the market. The car will be sold in the UK under the Vauxhall Insignia VXR moniker. The Insignia OPC has been developed to compete against Audi’s S4 and other cars in that segment. The Insignia OPC will obviously not cost as much as those models, but it will however feature...
    by Dean at April 15th, 2009 at 05:04 pm
  • Spy Shot: The 2011 Opel Meriva SUV
    The next-generation Opel Meriva SUV has been caught undergoing testing. The Opel minivan should be on sale in around 2010, while the SUV variant of the minivan will go into production during 2011. The new Meriva SUV will have a new ride height, as well as a wider track. Expect both front and all wheel drive layouts. The engine range will include petrol and diesel...
    by Dean at April 14th, 2009 at 03:04 pm
  • Spy Shots: 2010 Opel Insignia OPC
    Opel’s new Insignia OPC has been caught undergoing testing once again. The Insignia OPC was found on the Nurburgring where it was being tested in high-performance. The Insignia will make its debut at the Frankfurt Motor show, and it was said that the engine will be a twin-turbocharged 2.8-litre V6 engine with around 300 to 320-hp. The Insignia will have...
    by Dean at April 14th, 2009 at 02:04 pm
  • 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
  • UK Car Sales drop 30.5 percent when compared to last year
    It has been reported that UK car sales have fallen by 30.5 percent when compared to the same time period as last year. The overall drop in sales from the beginning of the year is down 29.7 percent when compared to last year. The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) have said that the government should take more action to help the sector out. “March...
    by Dean at April 7th, 2009 at 03:04 pm
  • Report: Abu Dhabi Royal Family interested in Opel
    It has been reported that apparently the Abu Dhabi royal family are planning to invest in General Motors’ Opel brand. The Opel unit from GM currently controls the Vauxhall brand in Britian, and they are trying to find ways to secure 3.3bn euros to avoid closing plants in Germany. The reports say that the Abu Dhabi family and GM are in talks about becoming...
    by Dean at April 7th, 2009 at 02:04 pm
  • Steinmetz have tuned the Opel Agila to their own taste
    German tuner, Steinmetz, have created a new kit for the Opel Agila. The kit is limited to fifteen-spoke 17-inch wheels, a suspension lowering kit, a chrome tailpipe and decorative trim for the centre console, along with an aluminium gear knob and a four-piece mat set. Nothing spectacular, but something different, eh. Check it out below.
    by Dean at March 31st, 2009 at 05:03 pm
  • 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
  • GM have sponsored a design competition for the Opel of 2050
    General Motors are currently sponsoring a styling competition which will see 19 students from 11 countries propose their ideas for a new Opel-branded vehicle of the future. Students’ being encouraged to identify the customers of tomorrow, and they will have to use their profile to create a representative of what the future Opel might look like.
    by Dean at March 26th, 2009 at 03:03 pm
  • New Long wheel base Insignia models from Wilcox Limousines coming soon
    Wilcox Limousines have announced that they will soon create a new range of models built on the Insignia. The company will replace their current Vectra-based limo and hearse range with that of the edited Insignia models. 
    by Dean at March 24th, 2009 at 09:03 pm
  • Spy Shots of the Opel Meriva MPV
    The next generation Opel Meriva is currently in its testing phase, where it was caught, again. This time the Meriva has a bit less camouflage, but it is still pretty covered up. The Meriva is expected to be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show, which will be in September. Opel have tried so hard to confused the public with fake rear-door handles, but the word...
    by Dean at March 20th, 2009 at 03:03 pm
  • Spy Shots – Opel Insignia OPC
    The new Opel Insignia OPC has been caught testing without any camouflage. The new images were shot in Spain and they reveal what the car will look like. On the OPC we find a GTC Concept Coupe styled nose, and a new rear bumper along with new alloy wheels. The Insignia OPC will also come with a twin-turbocharged V6 engine with around 300-320-hp. The Insignia OPC...
    by Dean at March 19th, 2009 at 04:03 pm
  • Spy Shots: Opel Meriva
    The Opel Meriva has been caught wearing a bit of red in the snow. The Meriva spied here has got its front lights, as well as its rear lights visible for the first time. We can also see the shape of the side body which has a sweeping lower body character line from Opel Insignia. The Meriva was not at this years Geneva Show, and we are hoping that it will be at the Frankfurt...
    by Dean at March 5th, 2009 at 02:03 pm
  • Geneva 2009: Opel/Vauxhall Ampera
    Press Release: Geneva World Premiere: Opel Ampera to Debut in 2011 March 2, 2009 Electric car with 500 km extended range Geneva/Rüsselsheim. The revolutionary Opel Ampera today celebrated its world premiere at the 79th Geneva Motor Show. General Motors Europe president, Carl-Peter Forster, unveiled the extended-range electric vehicle and announced plans to put...
    by Dean at March 3rd, 2009 at 01:03 pm