It’s been confirmed. Holden will soon spice up its range with the high-performance Astra VXR and the awesome Insignia VXR next year. Excellent news for fans
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Opel Adam S turbo revealed, heading to production
Opel/Vauxhall is planning to unveil a special flagship Opel Adam S at the Geneva show, with a number of properly sporty highlights including a unique turbocharged engine. Opel has managed to implant the micro machine with a turbocharged version of the 1.4-litre ECOTEC four-cylinder already found in the Adam. It […]
Opel Astra OPC EXTREME set for production
Opel has revealed the cracking Astra OPC EXTREME super hot hatch just ahead of its Geneva Motor Show debut. This is the fastest road-legal Astra ever. Featuring a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, similar to the one used in the regular Astra OPC, OPC boffins have made some revisions to boost […]
Opel Adam ROCKS revealed, funky compact crossover
It seems this week the automotive world is all about super-compact SUVs/crossovers. Opel-Vauxhall has just confirmed plans to unveil the production-ready Adam ROCKS at the Geneva show next month. Based on the cute little Opel Adam, the ROCKS version is, you guessed it, a jumped up model ready to tackle […]
Opel Astra OPC EXTREME; fastest Astra ever
Opel and Vauxhall have unveiled a crazy Astra OPC/VXR ‘Extreme’ concept car derived from last year’s Astra Cup racing car. It will make its public debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show in March. Showcasing a wild bodykit with huge front and rear spoilers, the concept takes its inspiration from […]
Opel Monza Concept revealed before Frankfurt debut
To pay tribute to the original of 1977, Opel has unveiled the new Monza Concept ahead of its public unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. The breathtaking shooting brake previews the company’s future design direction. The Monza stands like a sculpture, showcasing stunning design elements from every angle […]
Opel Australia closes down, exiting market immediately
In a move that has come as a bit of a shock to the local industry, Opel Australia has announced it is ceasing all operations and will start to close up its network immediately. Opel was only launched in Australia last year, in August, which means the brand hasn’t even […]
Superchips announces Astra OPC ‘plug and go’ ECU tune
British engine computer tuning company Superchips has announced a tune for the cracking Opel Astra OPC, called the Vauxhall Astra VXR in the UK. Two states of tune are on offer, depending on how quick you’d like to drive. When we tested the Astra OPC earlier this year, we found […]