Paris 2010: Opel GTC Paris dreams to be hot hatch king
This is the Opel GTC Paris concept car, described as a showcase of how Opel can "dial up" the brand's design language via a "sporty and emotional interpretation". This concept previews the …
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Paris-bound Opel GTC Concept pumps out 290hp
Opel has released more information and pictures of the GTC Concept ahead of the Paris Motor Show. The German-based company, who sell their cars in the UK under the Vauxhall brand, has …
Opel GTC Paris Concept previews three-door Astra hatch
This is the Opel GTC Paris Concept that will be unwrapped at the Paris Motor Show next month. Much more than just a show car, it previews the three-door hatchback version and …
Opel is coming to China and the rest of Asia Pacific!
Opel, who are under GM’s European division, have announced plans of selling the brands in China. This will eventually open up to countries in the Asia Pacific region, Australia and South America. …
Opel Astra Sport Tourer – same footprint, more load space
GM's loss making Opel/Vauxhall arm was left disappointed after the German government rejected its request for 1.1 billion euros in loan guarantees, leaving Opel to hope on German states where its factories …
Opel rolls out first pre-production Ampera in the US
Opel has rolled out the first pre-production Ampera hybrid at General Motors' Warren plant in Michigan on April 23rd. The pre-production Ampera will not be sold but it will be used for …
Opel Flextreme GT/E is a “big Chevrolet Volt”
This is the Flextreme GT/E concept car that will be Opel's showstar at the Geneva show next month. Using the Chevrolet Volt's extended range electric vehicle (E-REV) technology, the 4.7-metre Flextreme is …
Vauxhall/Opel Meriva interior unveiled!
GM's European unit have unveiled the interior for its new Vauxhall/Opel Meriva compact MPV! The Meriva is an MPV in the B-segment, built on GM's Gamma/SCCS platform so I don't think its …
Vauxhall Meriva leaked pics: suicide doors retained!
These are leaked official images of the new Meriva MPV, badged here as a UK-spec Vauxhall (Opel in Europe). It appears to have survived the transition from concept to production pretty well, …
Opel Astra launched in China as the Buick Excelle
Chinese market tastes have become increasingly sophisticated over the past few years, and any first time visitor to Shanghai or Beijing would be surprised by the automobiles that ply their bumpy roads …
GM flip-flops its Opel-Magna deal
Vauxhall/Opel Insignia, voted 2009 Car of the Year (Europe) GM must have caught the flip flop disease from somewhere as it has at the last minute turned back on its decision to …
Opel reveals the interior of its 2010 Astra
German-based and General Motors-owned auto maker Opel, has released interior shots of its 2010 Astra, ahead of its official launch at this year's auto show in Frankfurt. The sixth generation Opel Astra, …
Vauxhall Insignia VXR Sports Tourer revealed!
The new Vauxhall Insignia VXR Sports Tourer packs the practicality of a wagon with an electrical tailgate, the traction of all-wheel drive, the massive power of a turbocharged engine and the sweet …
2010 Opel Astra: first details unveiled!
The new 5-door Opel Astra hatchback is built on the same new global Delta platform as the Chevrolet Cruze, and hopefully if this crucial model is as good as the Opel Insignia …
Fiat-Chrysler now interested in GM Europe
GM Europe's Insignia has been getting good reviews Well, the conditions for Fiat to take up a stake with the now bankrupt Chrysler has been fulfilled, and Fiat has been quick to …
Geneva 2009: RHD Volt-based Vauxhall Ampera to be produced by 2012
General Motors has revealed Vauxhall’s interpretation of the Chevy Volt which will be offered in a right hand drive form, and that potential buyers can expect a production version by 2012. Based …
Opel teases the Chevy Volt-based Ampera ahead of its Geneva debut
General Motors-owned Opel will debut the Opel Ampera which is basically a re-badged version of the Chevy Volt at the Geneva Motor Show that will take place on March 3rd. Although the …
Vauxhall Insignia wins 2009 Car of the Year award!
The new Vauxhall Insignia (UK name, also called the Opel Insignia in Europe) has been voted as the 2009 Car of the Year (Europe)!
Opel Zafira powered by 1.6 liter CNG turbo engine
The Opel Zafira people mover is now available with a 1.6 liter turbocharged CNG engine that produces 150 horsepower and 210Nm of torque.
New Buick Regal for China based on Insignia
The new Opel Insignia (badged as a Vauxhall in the UK) is now in China, badged as a Buick Regal with 2.4 or 2.0 turbo engines.
