Opel has announced plans to introduce a mammoth 29 new models by the end of the decade, including a new flagship Insignia Grand Sport (2018 Commodore), Insignia Sports Tourer wagon, and a jumped up off-road version. Dubbed the ‘7 in 17’ strategy, the plan encompasses, as you can probably imagine, […]
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2018 Holden NG Commodore reveal in December
Even though the launch of the next-generation 2018 NG Commodore is some 16 months off, we will get to see it next month in the form of its donor car: the Opel/Vauxhall Grand Insignia, to be revealed in December. Although there might be some detail alterations as well as differences […]
2018 Insignia (Commodore?) to feature torque-vectoring
Despite expectedly switching to the front/all-wheel drive platform of the Opel Insignia, the next Holden Commodore may not lose it’s tail-out capability after all. At least not in sporty variants. GKN’s ‘Twinster’ rear differential is the magic piece of equipment that allows the Focus RS to wag its tail in […]
Opel Karl Rocks revealed, baby crossover based on Spark
Opel is bringing a crossover version of its Karl micro car to the Paris Motor Show, called the Karl Rocks. It’s name after company founder Adam Opel’s oldest son, Carl. It also follows a similar name theme to the Opel Adam Rocks. With an 18mm increase in ride height over […]
Oepl ‘Ampera-e’ to hit Europe as re-badged Chev Bolt
GM’s European subsidiary, Opel, will get its own version of the Tesla Model 3-rivalling Chevrolet Bolt (pictured) as a captive import, set to be announced at the Paris Motor Show next month. The slightly restyled car will be badged Ampera-e, continuing the nameplate used for the European version of the […]
2017 Opel Insignia / 2018 Commodore spotted at Nurburgring (video)
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]