Opel has revealed a couple of teaser images of the new Opel Cascada convertible. This will be the company’s first medium-sized, four-seat drop-top – larger than the Astra – in over 70 years. Some details of the new model have been released, including its dimensions. Interestingly, the Opel Cascada will […]
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2013 Vauxhall Insignia VXR could feature 400hp engine – report
In Australia, the 2012 Opel Insignia (full review here) has only just gone on sale. Overseas however, an updated model is in the making and is set to arrive in around 12 months. An updated high performance VXR/OPC variant is also expected, sporting as much as 298kW. In its current […]
Opel: More Australian than you might think
Although Opel has never officially sold a vehicle locally, in the Sixties and Seventies the German brand had a strong influence on some of Australia’s most iconic cars. The Holden Commodore, for one, borrowed a platform from Opel since the first model came out in 1978, the VB Commodore. It […]
2012 Opel Astra GTC review – Australian launch
Let’s get something clear right from the start, the 2012 Opel Astra GTC is not your typical Astra, nor is it a typical hatchback in the Australian market. It’s a brand-new stand-alone model from Opel which has just arrived Down Under. It’s full of flare and pizazz, and decent poke […]
2012 Opel Insignia review – Australian launch
The 2012 Opel Insignia sedan and Insignia Sports Tourer wagon have just been launched in Australia. With rave reviews coming from overseas, and multiple awards under its belt since its introduction in Germany in 2008, how does the slick executive shape up in Australia? The launch event involved only a […]
Opel Corsa, Astra GTC, and Insignia Australian pricing and specs
Opel has landed in Australia and introduced four of its latest vehicles; the entry level Opel Corsa, the Opel Astra, Opel Astra GTC, and the company’s flagship Opel Insignia. The new models will arrive in showrooms on September 1. Opel is a European arm of General Motors, based in Russelsheim, […]
Opel Adam officially revealed
Opel has pulled the wraps off the all-new Opel Adam city car. The new model could possibly join the Australian lineup down the track, but not during the initial brand launch later this year. The Adam comes in a choice of three eco-friendly ‘ecoFLEX’ engines, including a 1.2-litre with 52kW, […]
Opel Adam revealed as name of ‘Junior’ city car
Opel has named its upcoming new city car the Opel Adam. The new model will go on sale in Europe next year, and could eventually find its way to Australian shores after Opel’s local debut later this year. The European General Motors brand has just released some early prototype images […]