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Vauxhall Insignia BiTurbo with 195HP Diesel
A new more powerful diesel has been added under to the Vauxhall Insignia line up in the UK. The 2.0-liter unit delivers an output of 195PS at 4,000 rpm. The new Vauxhall diesel is based on the existing 2.0 CDTi used on several Vauxhall models such as the Insignia, Astra and new Zafira [...]
2012 Opel Astra OPC / Vauxhall Astra VXR
Look at the first official picture of the Opel Astra OPC in Europe and the Vauxhall Astra VXR in Britain.
Power of the hot Astra is derived from a new 2.0-litre turbocharged direct injection four-cylinder engine capable of 280-horsepower that are channeled to the front wheels via 6-speed manual gearbox and a specially developed mechanical limited [...]
Used cars
When buying a used car it is advisable to take out a warranty, especially if it’s over a certain age. Mechanical malfunction on an older car is obviously more commonplace but it doesn’t need to ruin the goods value of your used vehicle. The benefits of a warranty are not exclusive to a [...]
Vauxhall Corsa VXR Nurburgring Edition
The Vauxhall Corsa VXR Nurburgring Edition have landed in Vauxhall showrooms today. The 205HP Opel’s hatch is priced at £22,295, the standard 192HP VXR that starts at £18,900. The faster and more-focused version of the Corsa VXR is powered by a re-worked version of the regular 1.6-litre turbocharged engine which now produces 205-horses at 5,750rpm, [...]
Second Generation Ampera
Opel’s hybrid aren’t expected to begin until 2012, but the company is already planning the successor to the Chevy Volt’s European alter-ego. The second generation of the Opel / Vauxhall Ampera is scheduled for release in 2015 and it feature a more radical design and a lower starting price than the current model.
2011 Opel Combo
Opel unveiled its latest offer in the light commercial vehicle segment that will also be available in a passenger car version. 2011 Opel Combo is based on the Fiat Doblo van with the exterior styling changes.
The Fiat-based Combo will be offered in a variety of models. The panel van will be available with a a [...]
2013 Opel Astra Convertible
Good news for Astra fans. The spies have filmed the new Opel (Vauxhall) Astra Convertible on test in Germany.
The 2013 Opel Astra Convertible is planned to go on sale by early 2013. The most important change over the previous Astra TwinTop is the replacement of the more complicated, heavier and costly retractable metal roof with [...]
VIDEO: 2012 Opel Zafira Tourer
Look at the first official video of the upcoming compact MPV that will go on sale in most European countries this autumn.
The new Opel Zafira Tourer gains a more athletic and distinct shape while continuing to offer seating for seven passengers inside. Opel also promises greater levels of flexibility thanks to the updated Flex7 [...]
Vauxhall Insignia VXR with 170mph Top Speed
Vauxhall introduced its hot version of the Insignia sedan with the VXR moniker. The Unlimited option removes the standard Insignia VXR’s 155mph restrictor, allowing Vauxhall’s range-topper to exploit its all-wheel-drive chassis and 325HP turbocharged 2.8-litre V6 engine to the full topping out at 170mph.
Opel Corsa OPC Nurburgring Edition
The Corsa OPC Nurburgring Edition is a limited series version of Opel’s hatch of which only 500 units will be produced. The special edition Corsa OPC receives an increase of 18HP, so that the 1.6-liter turbocharged engine goes from 192 to 210HP, posting an impressive power rating of 131.4 hp per liter.