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 most advanced vehicles in the segment, with Opel confirming LED Matrix headlight technology for the […]
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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 first. This reader’s apathy, however, will doubtlessly change when the very same Opel Astra turns […]
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 one used in the regular Astra OPC, OPC boffins have made some revisions to boost […]
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 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 […]
2013 Opel Astra OPC review (video)
Strap yourself in, the 2013 Opel Astra OPC is the most powerful front-wheel drive car currently on the market, and one of the quickest point-to-point blasts you’ll find this side of $50k.
Opel Corsa, Astra, Insignia OPC models now on sale
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 […]