Despite ‘downsizing’ trends, the good old stately-sedan-on-steroids segment is still going strong, with a number of delectable options on offer at the moment. A newcomer, that’s actually a bit of a veteran overseas, is the 2013 Opel Insignia OPC. Think of it as a bit like a European HSV Senator. […]
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Opel Corsa OPC, Opel Insignia OPC confirmed for Australia
The expression ‘just what the doctor ordered’ couldn’t be more fitting here if it tried. Opel Australia has announced that a complete OPC (Opel Performance Centre) range will be joining the showroom early next year, including the Opel Corsa OPC and Opel Insignia OPC. The Astra GTC OPC has previously […]
2013 Vauxhall Insignia VXR SuperSport does 273km/h
Although it’s not on sale in Australia, the Vauhall Insignia VXR SuperSport, also known as the OPC Insignia under the Opel brand, has just been updated, including a new de-limited top speed of 273km/h. The performance OPC division has been confirmed for the Australian market, with the brand launching the […]
Opel Cascada convertible to be as long as E-Class
Opel has revealed a couple of teaser images of the new Opel Cascada convertible. This will be the company’s first medium-sized, four-seat drop-top – larger than the Astra – in over 70 years. Some details of the new model have been released, including its dimensions. Interestingly, the Opel Cascada will […]
2013 Vauxhall Insignia VXR could feature 400hp engine – report
In Australia, the 2012 Opel Insignia (full review here) has only just gone on sale. Overseas however, an updated model is in the making and is set to arrive in around 12 months. An updated high performance VXR/OPC variant is also expected, sporting as much as 298kW. In its current […]
Opel: More Australian than you might think
Although Opel has never officially sold a vehicle locally, in the Sixties and Seventies the German brand had a strong influence on some of Australia’s most iconic cars. The Holden Commodore, for one, borrowed a platform from Opel since the first model came out in 1978, the VB Commodore. It […]
2012 Opel Insignia review – Australian launch
The 2012 Opel Insignia sedan and Insignia Sports Tourer wagon have just been launched in Australia. With rave reviews coming from overseas, and multiple awards under its belt since its introduction in Germany in 2008, how does the slick executive shape up in Australia? The launch event involved only a […]
Opel Corsa, Astra GTC, and Insignia Australian pricing and specs
Opel has landed in Australia and introduced four of its latest vehicles; the entry level Opel Corsa, the Opel Astra, Opel Astra GTC, and the company’s flagship Opel Insignia. The new models will arrive in showrooms on September 1. Opel is a European arm of General Motors, based in Russelsheim, […]