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, […]
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2016 Holden Insignia VXR review (video)
This week we sampled the 2016 Holden Insignia VXR; a car which signals Holden’s return to more sophisticated, European offerings, and one which may hold several clues to the all-new 2018 Commodore (or whatever it ends up being called). If several media reports are to be believed, the next-gen Insignia […]
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 […]
2016 Chevrolet Malibu to be larger, 2017 Commodore replacement?
Chevrolet has previewed what very well could turn into the 2017 Commodore replacement when local manufacturing closes down. It’s the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The current Holden Malibu is based on the same GM Epsilon II platform as the Opel Insignia, which itself is being earmarked to be a possible Commodore replacement. […]
Beyond-2017 Holden Commodore to be rebadged Insignia?
The Commodore after the final model rolls off the Australian production line in 2017 has already been revealed to dealers in New Zealand and possibly Australia
Buick Regal (Insignia) on par with C-Class; Consumer Reports
The latest Buick Regal, which was sold in Australia as the Opel Insignia and will soon be launched and rebadged as the Holden Insignia, has been given high praise by tough US publication Consumer Reports. The magazine recently pitched the Regal against the updated Volvo S60, which also garnered solid […]
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 […]
Opel Insignia Country Tourer revealed, 4×4 and 20mm higher
Opel has revealed the sporty jumped up version of the Insignia, called the Insignia Country Tourer. The new model offers rugged body styling and adventurous mechanical underpinnings, ready to take on the likes of the Volkswagen Passat Alltrack and Subaru Outback. Featuring a Haldex-equipped all-wheel drive system, the Insignia Country […]