Opel is previewing its new Grandland X SUV ahead of its debut later this year, set to become the brand’s new mid-size off-roader. This image was posted up on Twitter by Opel boss Karl-Thomas Neumann, giving us a view of the bright headlights in a dark scene. The image is […]
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2018 Buick Regal TourX revealed as Chinese & U.S. versions of Insignia/Commodore
While the 2018 Commodore and its basis, the Opel/Vauxhall Insignia, have been detailed, two more pieces of the global puzzle remain; the Chinese and North American Buick Regal. This means the Insignia will effectively wear four different nameplates globally, but the North American Regal, which debuted on April 4, will […]
2018 Holden Commodore Tourer revealed, new crossover wagon
The spiritual successor to the 2003-2006 Holden Adventra has been revealed in the form of the 2018 Holden Commodore Tourer, based on the just-revealed Opel Insignia Country Tourer. Compared with other versions of the 2018 Commodore (and Calais) the Tourer receives an additional 20mm of ground clearance and length, roof […]
2018 Holden Commodore torque vectoring explained, oversteer available (video)
GM’s European subsidary has shown a video with its development engineer Andreas Liljekvist demonstrating the 2018 Insignia Grand Sport’s power oversteer capability. Shown on a track, the engineer has a tablet plugged into the vehicle, showing torque distribution data and live lateral acceleration. This demonstrates that depending on which driving […]
GM adds 220 jobs to support 10-speed auto production, retains 900 jobs in Michigan
GM is adding or retaining around 900 jobs in Michigan, including adding 220 to increase production of its new 10-speed automatic transmission. Yes, a 10-speed automatic. If you haven’t heard about this before GM has been offering a 10-speed auto for a little while now. It’s currently available in the […]
2018 Buick Regal to be offered in wagon, first wagon since 1996
The 2018 Holden Commodore has generated a tidal wave of passionate responses from fans across social media, forums and other outlets. The donor car, the 2017 Opel Insignia, is now being sampled by the European media, who find it is significantly improved in all areas over the outgoing Insignia. Although, […]
Cadillac a chance for Australia, needs bigger volume for RHD development
Fans of General Motors rear-wheel drive and V8 sedans rejoice, it looks like Cadillac is coming back in four years’ time. Comments made to Aussie media by Cadillac boss Johan de Nysschen at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show give a pretty solid indication that the GM-owned American luxury marque could […]
PSA acquires Opel / Vauxhall from GM in €2.2 billion deal
It’s been confirmed, PSA Peugeot-Citroen is buying Opel/Vauxhall from GM in a deal worth €1.3 billion, excluding the purchase of GM Financial’s European operation for €0.9 billion. There have been plenty of reports floating about and some earlier speculation, but now it’s been officially confirmed. This allows PSA to become […]