The all-new 2017 Opel Insignia, which will likely spawn the next Commodore, has been spotted in prototype form once again. This time out on the Nurburgring, pushing the tyres and suspension to the limit. Although the current Holden Insignia VXR has only been on sale for a couple of years, […]
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Ford & GM using separate software for jointly-developed 10-speed auto
Ford and General Motors have announced they will use their own control software for the 10-speed auto transmission that was developed in collaboration. The joint effort between the two auto giants saw the development of the transmission which will ultimately be used in two rival vehicles; the Ford Mustang and […]
2018 Chevrolet Corvette C8 could be mid-engined, offered in RHD?
Rumours of a mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette are spreading once again. This time the rumours are supported by a pretty convincing prototype. International media are reporting a bunch of spy images that have been taken at GM’s Milford proving ground in the US, showing a prototype with a peculiar rear section […]
Next-gen Opel Insignia spotted, 2018 Commodore? (video)
Prototypes for the next-generation Opel Insignia have been spotted in Germany, along side a mysterious prototype Astra wagon. The significance of the new Insignia simply cannot be overstated. Not only is it the technical flagship and largest European offering for Opel, but it will also serve as the basis for […]
GM patents high- and low-pressure turbo technology
General Motors has applied for a patent that details a radical new form of turbocharger technology, set to help eliminate lag and high-end tapering. The patent application was published in May this year, describing a new two-stage turbocharger unit that utilises both low and high pressure turbines for less lag […]
Opel GT still on the cards, although priorities are tight
The show-stopping Opel GT rear-wheel drive coupe concept from this year’s Geneva Motor Show stands a chance for production, if a report out of Autocar is to be believed. The show car, which showcased design elements for future Opel, Vauxhall and subsequent Holden models, is a smaller-than-Toyota-86 sports car, with […]
GM invests $290m in Kentucky plant, prepares for new C8 Corvette?
General Motors has announced it will invest $290 million into the modernisation of its Kentucky-based plant, famed for the production of the current Corvette. While GM hasn’t issued a statement to address the new Corvette-related rumours, industry experts expect the investment is being made to prepare for an eventual redesign […]
New Chevrolet Camaro Bumblebee ready for Transformers 5
The next instalment of the Transformers series, Transformers 5: The Last Knight, has commenced production, and we can probably expect to see it hit cinemas some time next year. In the meantime, director Michael Bay has used Twitter to reveal the next Chevrolet Camaro-based Bumblebee: one of the main Autobot […]