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Vauxhall Insignia ecoFLEX

Vauxhall, Opel’s British division, has introduced a new eco-friendly Insignia, developed for UK market only. The Vauxhall Insignia ecoFLEX is powered by a 2.0-liter CDTi diesel unit that produces 160 housepowers. This is the same engine used in the standard 2.0 CDTi model, that include improved aerodynamics and the use of low resistant tires, the [...]


Opel Insignia OPC Bi-Turbo V6

The sport version of the new Opel’s Insignia was snapshoted without any camoflauge. The high-performance Opel Insignia will be powered by a twin-turbocharged V6 engine developing somewhere in the area of 300-320HP. The range-topping Opel Insignia will benefit from a four-wheel drive system that incorporates a torque-splitting electronic rear differential, complements of the new Saab [...]


Accessories for Insignia

Opel’s British daughter, Vauxhall, has announced a new line of accessories for the new Opel’s Insignia sedan and estate. Customers can choose between two different aerodynamic packages for the Insignia, the in-house designed VXR styling kit comprising of a rear spoiler, front lower spoiler, rear skirt, and side sills and one from Irmscher that includes [...]


Insignia is a “European Car of Year”

Great news for Insignia fans. Look at the picture from the presentation of the European “Car of the Year 2009″ award. GM Europe’s President, Carl-Peter Forster hold a decoration. The ceremony took place on Monday 26th, January, at Opel’s plant in Russelsheim, Germany, that produces the Insignia. The final results for the 2009 COTY were [...]


Opel Insignia Irmscher

Couple days ago I wrote about sport package for Opel Insignia made by german tuning group Steinmetz. Today you can see a new tuning kit from Irmscher. The German Irmscher’s sport package consists purely of styling modifications as Irmscher has yet to introduce any mechanical upgrades for the Insignia. The bodykit includes a lower spoiler [...]


Opel Insignia Steinmetz

German tuning group Steinmetz unveiled its version of sport package for new Opel’s Insignia. The complete styling package from Steinmetz consists of a blacked-out front grille, front and rear spoilers, twin-tailpipes, body stripes and 20-inch alloy wheels that are available in white or anthracite finish. The package can be complemented with a lowering kit [...]


New engines for Insignia

German Opel has announced two new turbo engines for the Insignia range. The new units will be unveiled at the next Paris Auto Show. The new 2.0-liter twin-turbocharged diesel with clean tech combustion system delivering an output of 190 HP and the downsized 1.6-liter gasoline turbo engine that generates 180 HP. The new additions [...]


Opel Insignia Sports Tourer

Look at the first official photo of Opel Insignia’s estate.The new model will be unveiled at the Paris Auto Show on October. The Opel Insignia Sports Tourer will be available in European markets in spring 2009 with a choice of seven different powerplants.
Compared to the sedan version, all the bodywork after the B-pillars is [...]


Opel Insignia’s Interior

Look at the first official shot of the Opel Insignia’s interior, or the UK market Insignia that bears the Vauxhall logo.
The Insignia, which could come to the States as a Saturn, features a relatively sporty wrap around interior design that has nothing in common with the Vectra’s ultra conservative cabin. Highlights include chronometer-inspired instruments [...]


Opel Insignia Hatchback

The Opel Insignia Hatchback has been spied totally undisguised. The Insignia hatch, possibly to be known as the CombiCoupe or Fliessheck, mimics the lines of the sedan everywhere but the rear section. The liftgate of the new Insignia looks to be of good size, and promises to add a measure of utility to the car [...]