Opel Astra
2020 Vauxhall/Opel Astra revealed; new powertrains, revised aero
Vauxhall/Opel in Europe has/have revealed the facelifted 2020 Astra, introducing some new powertrain options, while adding more advanced technology, and streamlining the design. It looks quite similar to the outgoing version, and that includes the...
2018 Opel Astra OPC in the works, getting 300hp 1.6 turbo – report
The latest Opel Astra, which also forms the basis for the Holden Astra, has been on sale for well over a year now and there is yet to be a performance-oriented OPC version. However, it...
2017 European Car of the Year finalists announced
Finalists for the 2017 European Car of the Year awards have been unveiled, with seven offerings, from Citroen, Alfa Romeo, Toyota and more making the cut. More than thirty nominees for European Car of the...
Opel Grandland X confirmed as Astra SUV, RAV4 rival
Opel has confirmed the name of its upcoming SUV/crossover version of the new Astra, called the Grandland X. The model is likely to make its way over to Australian shores in the future. The Opel...
Irmscher plans upgrade package for 2016 Opel Astra
Irmscher is planning a neat upgrade package for the 2016 Opel Astra (soon-to-be Holden Astra), including enhancements for styling and performance. The 2016 Opel Astra was revealed earlier this year, showcasing a more modern design,...
Opel Astra TCR racing car previewed, debuts at Frankfurt
Opel is planning to unveil its entry into the Touring Car Racing series based on the Astra at the Frankfurt Motor Show, releasing this preview to build anticipation. The Opel Astra TCR car is being...
GM/Opel planning 2016 Astra ‘GSi’, Golf GTI rival?
A sporty hot hatch version of the new 2016 Holden/Opel/Vauxhall Astra has been spied out and about, with a number of reports suggesting GM might be about the launch a ‘GSi’ variant ready to take...
2016 Opel Astra revealed; most advanced yet, up to 200kg lighter
Opel has revealed the new 2016 Astra ‘K’, showcasing a fresh, upmarket look inside and out, more advanced tech, a significant weight loss, and new powertrain options. Even thought the Opel Astra has long since...
2016 Opel Astra getting LED Matrix headlight technology
The new Holden Astra, based on the current Opel Astra, is only just arriving in Australia now. But overseas, GM’s European departments are planning the next-gen 2016 Astra. It’s set to be one of the...
Opel Astra Google Street View car crashed in Serbia
Regrettably, our newspapers are all too often littered with sorrowful reports of car collisions. Maybe that is why an article about a crashed Opel Astra in Serbia does not seem striking enough for you at...
Holden Astra, Insignia & Cascada coming in 2015
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...
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...
