Opel Australia has introduced the new high performance ‘OPC’ variants of the Corsa, Astra, and Insignia sedan. All feature a distinct performance theme, with boosted engines, improved handling, beefed up brakes, an aggressive bodykit, and more focused interiors. These models have been on sale in parts of Europe for some […]
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Vauxhall Adam ROCKS concept headed to Geneva
Vauxhall will unveil a muscly little off-road concept at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show called the ROCKS concept. Based on the pokey Adam super-mini, the company is looking to forge a new vehicle segment. Vauxhall is calling it an “industry first urban mini-crossover”. Although there is the current MINI Countryman, […]
2012 Opel Astra Sport review (video)
It’s sexy, practical, and zippy thanks to its turbo engine, but is it enough to win over Australian small car buyers? The 2012 Opel Astra Sport is the newest kid on the ever-competitive small car block. Targeting VW Golf buyers, it blends German quality and precision with gorgeous styling, topped […]
2012 Opel Astra GTC Sport review (video)
The conditions in the hot hatch segment are harsh and unforgiving at the moment, especially with desirable newcomers popping up from all parts of the world. One of the newest arrivals is the 2012 Opel Astra GTC Sport. It’s offering German quality and precision, matched with a friendly price tag […]
Opel Corsa OPC, Opel Insignia OPC confirmed for Australia
The expression ‘just what the doctor ordered’ couldn’t be more fitting here if it tried. Opel Australia has announced that a complete OPC (Opel Performance Centre) range will be joining the showroom early next year, including the Opel Corsa OPC and Opel Insignia OPC. The Astra GTC OPC has previously […]
2013 Vauxhall Insignia VXR SuperSport does 273km/h
Although it’s not on sale in Australia, the Vauhall Insignia VXR SuperSport, also known as the OPC Insignia under the Opel brand, has just been updated, including a new de-limited top speed of 273km/h. The performance OPC division has been confirmed for the Australian market, with the brand launching the […]
Opel Astra OPC debuts at 2012 AIMS, priced from $42,990
The high performance Opel Astra OPC has made its local debut at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show in Sydney, ahead of its market launch in February. With a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing a very impressive 206kW of power and 400Nm of torque, the sleek hatch can sprint from […]
Opel Astra GTC OPC on sale in Australia early 2013
Opel Australia has announced the high performance Opel Astra GTC OPC (Opel Performance Centre) will be heading to Australia. It will make its local debut at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show next week. Opel Performance Centre is similar to what HSV is to Holden. The division tunes and tweaks […]