| Opel Insignia 5 portas para 2009 | | 2008-07-03 18:12:00 | | Estas são as fotos do Opel Insignia 5 portas que também será apresentado no próximo mês no Salão Internacional de Londres. Para a Europa são esperadas 7 motorizações do modelo Insignia, 4 a gasolina e 3 a diesel. Com motores de 6 e 4 cilindros, com potências entre os 110 e 260 cv. Clique nas fotos para ampliar e no link em baixo para ver mais fotos. | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
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| Video: The New Opel Astra Spied | | 2008-06-15 13:07:00 | | Opel is testing the next generation Opel Astra and there's even a video to prove it. The footage above shows a testing prototype on the Nurburgring circuit with heavy disguise.The five-door prototype caught shows the model’s sloping roof line plus the trapezoidal-shaped c-post resulting a more elegant appearance. The front fascia is to receive a complete overhaul with the grille looking similar to that of the Insignia whereas the rest appears to take more unique appearance. The rear will get a new huge bumper and redesigned taillights.Other than the 5-door version which is likely to debut at next years Geneva Motor Show, the Astra range will also get an estate, convertible(twin-top) and 3-door (GTC) versions as well. Sales are expected to commence in the summer of 2009 as a 2010 model.
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| Spied: 2009 Opel Meriva | | 2008-06-02 07:22:00 | | Vauxhall's new Meriva is gearing up to reinvent the compact MPV sector! Our spies caught the next-generation model, which goes on sale here in 12 months, on test in a black and white disguise. And it’s clear the current model’s slab-sided look is gone, replaced by more striking lines inspired by the Corsa.The latest spy shot also confirms that the car will keep the innovative rear-hinged back doors of the concept seen at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. The angled headlamps and triangular gl | | By: My Blog | | |
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| Novo Opel Astra | | 2008-05-29 07:30:00 | | Continuam os testes no próximo Opel Astra, previsto para o próximo salão de Genebra. Os protótipos tem andado com muita camuflagem que não permite descurtinar grandes detalhes. Mas, para satisfazer os curiosos, surgiu uma foto do interior.Outra informação confirmada é a presença de um modelo híbrido apartir de 2010. | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
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| Novos Motores OPEL | | 2008-05-28 12:00:00 | | O 4rodas1volante é um blog equilibrado e imparcial, e por consequência, para equilibrar o nosso ultimo post da Opel que foi "ligeiramente" negativo, hoje vamos elogiar uma nova tecnologia de motores da Opel que vem provar que o motor a combustão interna ainda tem muito para dar. O que falo é da tecnologia "Homogenous Charge Compression Ignition". Em poucas palavras, é por um motor a gasolina a trabalhar como um diesel.Ao invés de usar uma vela para queimar o combustível (motor a gasolina), comprime a mistura até aquecer o suficiente e ocorrer a auto-ignição e dai mais eficiente. Soa simples mas a Opel esta a trabalhar nisto à 10 anos e ainda não esta satisfeita.Até as 3,000rpm o motor funciona em modo HCCI (mais económico) e acima disto o motor entra em modo normal voltando a usar as velas para queimar combustível.A Opel anuncia ganhos de 15% de eficiência, com um motor de 2.2 litros ser capaz de consumos de 6l\100km além de emissões mais baixas. | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
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| Opel estreia novo!? logotipo | | 2008-05-27 10:30:00 | | O Insignia vai ser lançado acompanhado do restyling ao logotipo da Opel. Mark Adams, chefe de design da GM Europa, disse à Automotive News : "Capturing that combination of beautifully sculpted shapes together with German precision is very much consistent with the overall design language and philosophy of our vehicles"Errrr... 'bullshit'? sim o carro é lindo, o Opel mais bonito nos últimos... 1000 anos, mas agora querem ir mais "upscale" "à pala" de um símbolo?! Que para qualquer mortal, não "petrol head", nunca vai reparar!! E apontam para a Lexus, BMW, Mercedes, etc... seus doidos! A GM às vezes tem com cada uma para tentar sair do desespero da baixa nas vendas, perderam 8,2% desde o começo do ano!Mas o Insignia está realmente muito atraente... | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
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| Novo Opel...quase | | 2008-05-21 07:00:00 | | A Opel vai apresentar oficialmente um novo logótipo como parte da estratégia de fazer subir a Opel no "nível" das marcas (enquanto a Chevrolet vai ocupar a parte "baixa" do mercado) e numa tentativa de fazer subir as vendas da marca na Europa já que esta perdeu 8% de vendas nos primeiros quatro meses de 2008. | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
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| Opel Insignia to Show New Logo in London Motor Show 2008 | | 2008-05-20 09:23:00 | | A fresh, bold car requires an equally striking emblem. So when the Insignia debuts in July at the London Motor Show it will sport a refined logo that heralds a new era for Opel in innovation, technology and design.“The Insignia embodies the confident, exciting direction we are taking at Opel,” says Alain Visser, Chief Marketing Officer GM Europe.“And this direction is immediately clear from the polished, even higher class brand emblem. We will naturally use the new emblem from now on in all future models.”The latest logo proudly integrates the Opel name into a wider border that circles the trademark lightning bolt. It has a more sculpted design with spherical surfaces that give the emblem three-dimensional depth.“Capturing that combination of beautifully-sculpted shapes together with German precision is very much consistent with the overall design language and philosophy of our vehicles,” says Mark Adams, Vice President Design, General Motors Europe, who led the team that r | | By: Autos Space | | |
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| Calçar um Opel... | | 2008-05-20 07:33:00 | | Para arrancar a campanha do novo Agila, a Opel achou boa ideia lançar uma linha de sapatos com o tema do carro. Estes vão ser apresentados em conjunto na Alemanha.Será boa ideia? Se usar estes sapatos, não se surpreenda se ouvir expressões como "belos para-choques" ou ainda "tens os máximos ligados". Consegue-se lembrar-se de outras? Deixe nos comentários e a melhor frase receberá umas cuecas Lancer Evolution XXX. | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
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| Opel adds new turbo CNG unit | | 2008-05-20 07:04:00 | | Russelsheim - In 2009, Opel will introduce one new 1.6-liter turbo CNG engine (Compressed Natural Gas) with around 110 kW/150 hp and 210 Nm of torque. Developed by GM Powertrain in Turin, the new unit joins Opel’s current aspirated CNG engine, which has the same displacement and an output of 69 kW/94 hp. “Environmental awareness and driving fun are no longer mutually exclusive,” says Alain Visser, Chief Marketing Officer, GM Europe. “With this newly developed turbocharged CNG engine, we continue pursuing our strategy of turbocharging engines to increase efficiency – meaning lower consumption and emissions – without making any concessions in performance.” Key features of the new CNG engine include a turbocharger integrated into the exhaust manifold, an intake manifold with gasoline and CNG fuel pipes, an oil cooler and piston cooling. By virtue of their propulsion units, natural gas-powered Opel vehicles produce 80 percent less nitrogen oxide than a diesel, and almost 20 | | By: Auto Blog India by Infibeam | | |
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| Opel Astra achieves landmark with sell of 10 million cars | | 2008-05-20 07:00:00 | | Russelsheim/Bochum – The 10 millionth Opel Astra rolled off the assembly line today in Bochum, Germany – a Silver Lightning Astra Station Wagon 1.7 CDTI equipped with special features to celebrate this extraordinary production milestone. With more than 500,000 models sold last year in Europe alone, Astra is the absolute best-selling car in the Opel palette and follows in the footsteps of Opel’s Kadett and the brand’s tradition of building quality compact cars. “The Astra is synonymous with Opel. Its success is also a recognition of our expertise in the compact segment in which Opel has been playing a pioneering role since 1936 and the launch of the first Kadett” says Opel Managing Director Hans H. Demant. “The Astra symbolizes our brand; offering bold design, versatility and advanced technology that meets customer needs. And it is fun to drive. Worldwide success story began in 1991:The Astra era began August 12, 1991 when the first model – a magma-red station wagon | | By: Auto Blog India by Infibeam | | |
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| Opel RAK 2, What Could Possibly Go Wrong | | 2008-05-19 13:48:32 | | The car you see pictured above is the Opel RAK 2. Fritz von Opel built a whole series of these deals, and this was his second try.
I came across this mention of him over at the Hemmings blog and was presently surprised, since von Opel’s experimentation with these cars plays to my interest in all [...]
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| Hot News: Opel/Vauxhall Corsa 4WD Shapes Up | | 2008-05-14 09:06:00 | | It's the latest 4x4 that’s promising to take Vauxhall on a journey into uncharted territory... These are the first pictures of the eagerly anticipated four-wheel-drive Corsa, a supermini SUV which is set to follow in the wheeltracks of the Antara when it goes on sale early in 2010.We first revealed plans to produce the go-anywhere model in Issue 964, but we’ve had to wait until now before we got to see it in the flesh. The rugged-looking newcomer, spied in prototype form on this Spani | | By: My Blog | | |
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| Opel Insignia 5 portas | | 2008-05-11 10:48:00 | | A gama do novo Opel Insignia contemplará 7 motorizações com caixa manual ou automática de seis velocidades. A gasolina possuirá quatro motores com potências entre os 115 cv e 260 cv, este último V6. A Diesel, três novos motores 2.0, com potências entre os 110 cv e 160 cv. O novo Opel Insignia é esperado em 2009, disponível com tracção dianteira ou integral. | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
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| Spied: 2009 Opel/Vauxhall Insignia Hatchback | | 2008-05-10 21:14:00 | | These spy shots show a completely undisguised version of the new Vauxhall Insignia hatchback. Expected to account for as much as 75 per cent of Insignia sales in Europe, the hatchback variant of Vauxhall’s Mondeo rival looks very similar to its saloon sibling.These shots show that the hatch can be differentiated only by its more angled D-pillar and some subtly different shutlines. The hatch will use the same engine line-up as the saloon, which means a petrol range stretching from a 138bhp four | | By: My Blog | | |
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| Tuner Tuesday: Steinmetz tweaks the Opel Corsa OPC | | 2008-04-30 05:33:00 | | The Opel Corsa is small, cool, and like most other neat U.S.-automaker Euro offerings, unavailable to us -- at least for now. As good as the current car would look wearing Saturn badges and slotted beneath the Astra, we'll have to wait a good while until the next-gen Corsa arrives to see it in Saturn stores. Nifty though it may be in standard guise, it's the OPC performance variant that really strikes our fancy. 192 horsepower, a 6.8-second 0-60, and fuel economy in the neighborhood of 30 mpg is a compelling combo.Longtime Opel tuner, Steinmetz, has unveiled a suite of mods for the butched-up Corsa OPC. The factory hot hatch gets a new exhaust that adds ten horsepower, bumping its peak output to 202 ponies. Next comes a suspension upgrade that drops the car 30 millimeters, giving it a more athletic stance. Finally, Steinmetz closes the deal with a new front spoiler, replacement grille, side stripes, aluminum gas cap, and an upgraded wheel/tire package. Looks like fun to us.[Source: Ste | | By: Car News | | |
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| Opel Corsa OPC by Steinmetz | | 2008-04-29 13:05:00 | | The Opel Corsa OPC is quite a little number with its 192 hp 1.6 turbo engine, but Steinmetz has some more fun adding factors in store for the hot hatch. Starting with the engine, Steinmetz has a midified exhaust system for the Corsa OPC adding 10 hp to total at 202 hp and provides a deeper note to impress bystanders. The German tuning house also installed a new suspension system and lowered the car by 30mm, resulting in a lower center of gravity and less roll tendency. Besides performance adjustements, Steinmetz has also developed some new visual extras like the new front grille Type II with honeycomb design and two-piece front spoiler. The front and sides are linked through 'designer stripes' in silver or anthracite, topped off with a aluminum filler cap and 16 to 19 inch bi-color wheels.Press release:The front spoiler in its 2-piece form, and the wheel and tyre combinations up to 19", are simply made for a high fun factor. And the "little one" delivers fun on every journey, especiall | | By: Car Tuning Styling | | |
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| Opel Insignia coupe and wagon | | 2008-04-24 19:58:00 | | Sure, why not.The previous Opel mid sized was offered as a wagon.And they are considering a coupe.What would be really nice, is Saturn versions of all these.Offering more than Honda or Toyota do in the US. | | By: Car News | | |
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| Opel presents Astra sedan for first time in China | | 2008-04-24 06:06:00 | | Beijing/Rüsselsheim. Opel will present the Astra sedan for the first time in China at the Beijing Motor Show, adding to the palette of the five cars already on offer and promising to further increase the popularity of Opel cars in this high growth market. Also new for the Beijing show, which runs from April 20 – 28, is Opel’s concept car Flextreme that relies solely on an electric motor for propulsion. The motor of the Flextreme draws its power from an extremely high capacity lithium-ion battery.The Astra notchback will help meet the strong demand for sedans in China, a market where 85 percent of all motorists already drive a four-door car with a conventional trunk. Already the Astra five-door hatchback and GTC models have won over customers and become the brand’s best sellers in the country.Read more... | | By: Auto Blog India by Infibeam | | |
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| Opel Widens su Gama de modelos en China | | 2008-04-21 14:24:33 | | China es el mercado de coche en florecimiento con 8,5 millones de vehículos vendidos en 2007. Con una creciente clase media, el personal de transporte es primordial para el desarrollo de la nación cuya economía creció al 11% en 2007. Con el 85 por ciento de todos los vehículos automóviles de cuatro puertas, Opel está [...] | | By: Maquinas Fantásticas | | |
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| Opel Astra debuts in Asia on GM stand at Auto China 2008 | | 2008-04-21 05:04:00 | | Beijing, China - Making its debut in Asia on the GM stand at Auto China 2008 is the all-new Opel Astra sedan, which will go on sale across China early this summer.The new Astra sedan boasts great driving dynamics combined with high safety reserves. Overall, the addition of the notchback model gives the highly successful Astra lineup a further push.Opel continues a tradition with the new Astra notchback model, as the first two Astra generations were both available with four doors and a large, separate luggage compartment.Read more... | | By: Auto Blog India by Infibeam | | |
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| OPEL - Insignia | | 2008-04-19 10:52:00 | | Voici la remplaçante de l'Opel Vectra ! Vingt ans après le lancement de cette dernière, voici donc l'Insignia, la carte séduction - enfin ! - d'Opel. Pour l'heure, Opel a décidé de ne pas tout dévoiler de sa nouvelle berline. On sait cependant qu'elle pourra recevoir une transmission intégrale " Adaptive 4x4 " qui assurera une répartition variable du couple. Côté motorisations, les blocs essence s'échelonneront du 1.6 115 ch au V6 260 ch. Quant au diesel, la gamme ira du 2.0 110 ch au 2.0 160 ch. | | By: Auto linx | | |
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| New Car: 2009 Opel/Vauxhall Insignia | | 2008-04-18 11:36:00 | | Look out Ford – because the Mondeo is about to get some stiff new competition from Vauxhall!We’ve seen countless test mules and prototypes, but here are the first official pictures of the new Insignia. The new family car contender will line-up against rivals like the new Honda Accord, Mazda6 and Citroen C5 when it hits showrooms later this year.The Insignia is the first car to use GM’s new Epsilon2 platform, which will eventually underpin as many as 13 different models. And while it’s es | | By: My Blog | | |
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| Opel Insignia Official:Premiere at 2008 London | | 2008-04-18 09:50:00 | | A new name, a new car, a new ambition.With its groundbreaking design and sophisticated technology, the Insignia makes a quantum leap toward rejuvenating the brand and providing the perfect opportunity to discover Opel.The styling of the new 4.83 meter five-seater clearly expresses Opel's strategy to make advanced technology and attractive design affordable.The Insignia boasts a flowing, powerful silhouette with a coupé-like roofline. The body's sculpted shape is accented by a distinctive radiator grille with a newly-designed Opel emblem.Unmistakable design elements include a sweeping front and rear light "wing" signature and a "blade" side contour that begins directly behind the front wheel and glides through the entire side of the body. Both details give the Insignia's a muscular but graceful allure."With Insignia we are introducing an exciting new sophisticated design vocabulary, which combines sculptural artistry with German precision," says Mark Adams, Vice President Design, GM Eu | | By: Autos Space | | |
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| Opel Insignia, o novo Vectra | | 2008-04-18 09:19:00 | | Para mim, o Opel mais bonito actualmente em produção. O Insignia será o substituto do Opel Vectra. Não está com aspecto meio Japonês/Alemão? Por exemplo, olhem para ele como aqueles Infinitis que existem nos States ou até mesmo o Avensis... mas está giro! | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
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| Unofficial Picture: 2009 Opel Insignia | | 2008-04-16 01:48:00 | | We weren’t supposed to see it until Friday, but pictures of Vauxhall’s top secret new Insignia have leaked!These images were sent in by a reader of Auto Express’s sister title in the Netherlands, Auto Week, and show exactly what Vauxhall has been developing for months. After endless spy shots, snippets of information and teaser images the Insignia has finally arrived.As you can see, the Vauxhall’s shape is far more stylish than the outgoing Vectra’s, while interior quality and de | | By: My Blog | | |
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| 2008 Opel Astra OPC Nurburgring Edition | | 2008-04-13 09:31:00 | | At the start of the fourth round of the OPC Race Camp, Opel unveils the Astra OPC Nurburgring Edition, a limited special edition version of the successful three-door model. The Nurburgring Edition emphasizes the connection between the racetrack steeped in tradition and the Opel brand. The Nurburgring, and in particular the legendary Nordschleife, are rightfully known as Opel territory, as this is where Opel production cars are extensively tested during their development stage. Manuel Reuter first highlighted the OPC models’ performance power in 2005, when he set a circuit record with the Astra OPC in this vehicle class. With the special Astra OPC Nurburgring Edition, Opel now raises the connection to the Nordschleife to a new level.The Nurburgring Edition is particularly eye-catching thanks to the sporty white lacquer, large rear spoiler, as well as exterior mirrors and B-pillars in carbon look. The racing circuit’s red signet also adorns the B-pillars. The second-generation IDSPlu | | By: Car Tuning Styling | | |
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| Spied: 2011 Opel Astra | | 2008-04-10 22:37:00 | | Our latest photos from the Nurburgring reveal the 2011 Vauxhall Astra going through high-speed testing at the famous German circuit.This disguised prototype is underpinned by General Motor’s new global Delta platform, which is also used as a base for the electric-hybrid Chevrolet Volt concept car.This commonality makes it very likely that the next-generation Astra will offer a version of the Chevrolet’s low-emissions E-Flex powertrain, possibly combined with the familiar 1.3 CDTi diesel engi | | By: My Blog | | |
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| Opel Agila High-Heel Shoes – Again, its No Joke! | | 2008-04-04 13:17:00 | | Just like our previous article on Volvo’s C30 personalized sticker program, while it may sound like an April Fools’ Day gag, the Opel Agila high-heel shoes do indeed exist. Designed by Luca Stappers, these one-of-a-kind aqua-colored high heel shoes were unveiled on Wednesday April 2 during a special party at the SHOEBALOO shoe shop in Amsterdam, Holland as part of Opel’s promotional campaign for the new Agila minicar. Still don’t believe us? Well then check out the photos from the event right after the jump! -Continued | | By: Car News | | |
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| Spied: 2010 Opel Meriva | | 2008-03-23 19:35:00 | | The new Vauxhall Meriva has hit the road! Our spies caught the supermini-MPV winter testing. And despite the eye-boggling disguise, it’s clear that the prototype is almost identical to the concept version that starred at the Geneva Motor Show. Engineers have tried hard to cover up the car’s side profile and back end, and focused much of the camouflage on the newcomer’s rear-hinged FlexDoors. Also hidden is the distinctive kink that appears along the window line.Elsewhere, the influence of | | By: My Blog | | |
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| Opel Flextreme gets a makeover for the US | | 2008-03-19 12:57:22 | | Saturn got its own version of the innovative Flextreme concept car at this year's New York Motor Show. Painted a vivid red, the car was virtually identical to the Opel badged Flextreme, first shown at last year's Frankfurt spectacular.The reveal was important, because it shows how serious Opel and Saturn parent firm GM is about sharing the very best of European design and engineering with its US subiduary companies. As well as a new livery and revised badging, the Saturn Flextreme also gets extra chrome, and tinted windows over the European version in a nod to this car's more luxurious character. Under the bonnet, the diesel electric hybrid engined Flexstreme gets a 1.3-litre turbo diesel, plus lithium-ion batteries, capable of propelling the car 34 miles without the intervention of the fossil fuel engine.There's no word on when the car will make production, however, and Saturn bosses were remaining tight lipped over whether or not the firm's next step would be to receive an | | By: Super Cars | | |
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| Salão de NY: Opel GT Coupe? | | 2008-03-18 06:50:00 | | A imagem apareceu no site da Pontiac durante breves momentos, mas na internet tudo o que é publicado... fica publicado :) E o Pontiac Solstice, para quem não sabe, é o Opel GT para nós Europeus!Mais detalhes em Autoblog.com | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
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| Spied: 2010 Opel Astra | | 2008-03-12 09:47:00 | | Vauxhall is set to launch a fierce new attack on its bitter rival Ford with this: the next Astra.Boasting a fresh look and a wide range of engines, the striking hatchback will combine style and driver appeal like never before.It goes on sale in 18 months’ time, and is the next step in Vauxhall’s renaissance. The new Astra will follow in the footsteps of the Vectra-replacing Insignia – which debuts at July’s British Motor Show in London – as well as the redesigned Meriva, due | | By: My Blog | | |
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| Geneva Show 2008 Highlights: Opel Meriva Concept | | 2008-03-06 08:14:00 | | This is a concept car preview of the forthcoming production Meriva, which, like its predecessor, is based on a mix of Corsa and Astra underpinnings. As a compact MPV, the Meriva will fit into the Opel range below the seven-seat Zafira. But it has grown approximately 200mm over its predecessor to compete with the five-seat junior MPVs in Europe, such as the Ford C-Max and the Citroen Picasso.Beyond the more substantial proportions of the car, one of the most significant design features is the ‘ | | By: My Blog | | |
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| Officially Official: Opel Meriva Concept ready for Geneva | | 2008-02-28 22:02:58 | | Filed under: Concept Cars, Geneva Motor Show, Euro, Hatchbacks, Opel
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The current Opel Meriva on sale to Europeans is a rather ho-hum affair, which is why there’s actual anticipation for the Meriva Concept that will debut next week at the Geneva Motor Show. Images of the [...] | | By: Car O Focus | | |
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| Leaked: Opel Meriva Concept Pictures | | 2008-02-28 13:05:00 | | After the first sketch that surfaced and a leaked teaser image last week, more Opel Meriva concept pictures leaked to internet. These pictures are first unofficial images of the Meriva concept.The minivan doesn't have a ground breaking design with its regular profile and Corsa-like front end. The most important show piece of the concept is its FlexDoors; essentially rear-hinged suicide doors for back seat passengers.We've to wait just a week for the official unveiling of the concept in Geneva.Gallery: Opel Meriva Concept Images Leaked
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| New Concept Car: Opel Meriva | | 2008-02-27 19:01:00 | | It was supposed to be a secret until next week's Geneva Motor Show, but Vauxhall’s Meriva concept has been leaked!Following on from the official sketch of the new city car, these images reveal all the details of the new Corsa based five-door. With a sharp style and attractive details the new Meriva is set to see Vauxhall tempt buyers away from trendy rivals.The features set to draw the biggest crowds at the Geneva show are undoubtedly the revolutionary rear hinged back doors. While Mazda | | By: My Blog | | |
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| Geneva Motor Show 2008 Preview: Opel/Vauxhall Meriva Concept rendered | | 2008-02-22 10:21:43 | | We’ve already seen a rough sketch of the new Meriva concept from Opel/Vauxhall, but after a rendered image began leaking out onto the interwebs this week, GM’s European division decided to put out a new image and a more extensive press release. The Meriva concept, set to make its debut in Geneva early next month, [...] | | By: Autospider | | |
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| First Sketch Up Date: Opel/Vauxhall Meriva | | 2008-02-20 06:13:00 | | Ahead of its debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month, the new Meriva has been revealed!This is the most detailed official sketch yet of the car that Vauxhall hopes will draw younger buyers to its baby people mover. The newcomer’s shape has been heavily influenced by the Flextreme concept, which debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show last September.With suspension borrowed from the Corsa, the model will offer excellent agility and plenty of driver appeal. The newcomer will also use the super-min | | By: My Blog | | |
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| New Opel Meriva Concept Image Leaked Revealed | | 2008-02-19 10:27:00 | | After the first teaser sketch of the new Opel Meriva, the first image of Opel's new mini MPV revealed ahead the car's public debut at Geneva. The current Meriva is on the roads since 2003. The concept is expected to give a clear indication of what the production Meriva look like.It was rumored that the concept will preview a suicide door system. This system is now coming back into fashion after decades of being neglected. Suicide doors operate a normal front door which swings forward in an arc and is hinged to front A pillar. The rear doors swing rearwards in an arc from the cars C pillar. Generally the car will then do without a B pillar, so when both doors are open there is unimpeded access to the whole cockpit. But previous spy shots show that Opel’s system may use a B pillar. Opel refers to this door set-up as their FlexDoors system. It is similar to Mazda’s RX8 and Mazda’s B series pickups.The Meriva is expected to carry over the Corsa’s drivetrain which means | | By: Car Freaks Blog | | |
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| Opel Agila by Irmscher | | 2008-02-14 09:49:00 | | Arriving onto forecourts in the coming months is Opel's new Agila, marketed as 'Flex in the City' for its versatile city car nature. But not until a re-working by tuning firm Irmscher will the new city car and its tagline have the brawn. In its second-generation with over 40,000 total units sold, the production model Agila is a successful model. And so it is with 40 years of experience that the German tuner is to offer Opel's youngest a range of Irmscher sporting accessories. Its intention being to stand out from the crowd, the Irmscher Agila turns the heads of city dwellers with an air of 'sporting elegance' and subtle accessories - all tailored to demonstrate a higher standard in vehicle design. Although unveiled with only rendered photos, the modified new Agila features new skirts front and rear as well as SUV-style under-body protector panels in a contrasting gray. The addition of Irmscher's larger honeycomb grille gives a more exclusive look to the model, with dynamics enhanced a | | By: Car Tuning Styling | | |
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| ¿Se viene un Opel de 8000 Euros? | | 2008-02-11 10:33:07 | | Opel está definitivamente decidida a entrar en la pelea por un segmento en el que todavía no hace pie, el de los autos pequeños y económicos. En tal sentido y dispuesta a competir directamente con vehículos como el Renault Twingo, por ejemplo, está planificando la producción de una auto de similares características al pequeño francés.
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| First Sketch: Opel Meriva Concept | | 2008-02-08 05:42:00 | | GM will debut its Opel Meriva Concept at the Geneva Motor Show in March, as a small monocab vehicle with styling elements from the GTC Coupe and Flextreme concepts of previous shows.The Meriva Concept features extensive use of glass, giving all passengers better visibility -- a nice touch on what is essentially a design study for a European minivan. As we've seen in the past, GM's Opel models are starting to hit U.S. roads under the Saturn banner so we may well be seeing some of the Meriva's des | | By: My Blog | | |
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| Geneva ‘08 Preview: Opel/Vauxhall Meriva Concept | | 2008-02-06 14:02:39 | | Filed under: Concept Cars, Minivans/MPVs, Geneva Motor Show, Euro, GM, Opel, Vauxhall
GM’s European divisions are preparing to unveil their latest show car at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show next month. The Meriva Concept is Opel and Vauxhall’s study for what form the next Euro minivan could take.
The Meriva Concept, as previewed by the concept sketch [...] | | By: Car O Focus | | |
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| Hot News: Next Generation of Opel/Vauxhall Meriva | | 2008-02-06 05:08:00 | | Feast your eyes on the ‘Super Corsa’. This is Vauxhall’s striking new baby – a sleeker and more practical sister car to the popular supermini, which will offer buyers real flexibility and style when it goes on sale next year. Effectively replacing the Meriva in the firm’s line-up, the newcomer is a very definite step upmarket. It will go into battle with models such as VW’s Golf Plus, the MINI Clubman and Ford’s upcoming Fiesta-based MPV. As you can see from our exclusive pictures, | | By: My Blog | | |
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| Opel Produces Ten-Millionth Corsa | | 2008-01-25 16:05:35 | | Today Opel announced that its Corsa hatchback has reached a production milestone of 10,000,000 units. The Corsa hatchback has been in production since 1982. To commemorate the occasion at Opel's plant in Eisenach, Thuringen, Germany, state premier Dieter Althaus and German Economics minister Michael Glos attended the event. And German actress Esther Schweins drove the ten-millionth anniversary ecoFLEX 1.3 CDTI off the production line.Production began initially in Zaragoza, Spain in 1982 and after quickly reaching a ten percent market share in Europe, the first-generation Corsa racked up sales of over a million units by 1986. Following sales of 3.1 million units by 1992, second generation Corsa was gone on sale. Since the launch of the fourth-generation Corsa at the British International Motor Show in 2006, over 550,000 units have been sold. | | By: Car Freaks Blog | | |
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| Best Opel Insignia Interior Photos Yet | | 2008-01-25 11:02:25 | | The Opel Vectra replacement, which called Insignia, will make its premiere in July, 2008 at British Motor Show. The car was snapped in winter testing and the best interior pictures were taken of the new sedan so far. The dashboard will feature four round, projected gauges, similar to the ones once used by the Alfa Romeo 156. The central console is modern, but not ground-breaking. In the unit, there seemed to be no installed LCD screen for a GPS navigation system, but it is almost sure the car will offer this option. The transmission is automatic and there are two cup holders right before its lever.The Insignia will be larger and taller than the Vectra. That means, it will be roomier and sportier. Two new exciting options of engine will be available: a V6 2.8-liter turbo, generating 300 bhp and 40 kgm of torque and a V6 2.7-liter diesel, going for 200 bhp. | | By: Car Freaks Blog | | |
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| Lexus IS-F racer actually a 2004 Opel Vectra DTM car? | | 2008-01-22 05:01:07 | | Filed under: Concept Cars, Motorsports, Lexus
Remember that luscious Lexus IS-F racer study that received its fair share of unrequited attention the Tokyo Auto Salon? According to AutoBild, it turns out the car isn’t an IS-F racer at all — well, at least not beyond the hood and fact that it has four doors. The German [...] | | By: Car O Focus | | |
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| 2008 Detroit Motor Show: Opel Flextreme Plug-in | | 2008-01-02 09:50:00 | | General Motors (GM) is bringing its new Opel Flextreme model with plug-in drive to the North American Internatioal Auto Show.The new Opel Flextreme plug-in vehicle, first unveiled at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show in Sept, is main part of GM's clean energy drive strategy based on a range of different technologies.The lithium-ion battery weighs between 180 and 200 kilogrammes and can be charged from an electric plug at home, giving the Opel Flextreme a range of 55 kilometres - about the average distance travelled by most commuters to and from work.Meanwhile, the new Opel Flextreme takes a 1.3-litre turbo diesel engine with a 26-litre tank that extands the range to 720 kilometres.According to Opel, the low emission figure of 40 grammes of carbon dioxide per kilometre is achieved by optimising the engine management at a constant 1,500 to 1,800 revs per minute with Piezo sensors at the same time injecting the amount of fuel required.GM argues that the concept makes use of existing petrol a | | By: Autos Space | | |
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| El taxi Opel Minivan que condujo Michael Schumacher está a la venta | | 2007-12-23 12:34:06 | | Cuando hace algunas noches Tuncer Yilmaz, un modesto taxista alemán llegó a su casa y comentó lo sucedido, su esposa colocó la palma de su mano sobre su frente y le tomó la fiebre.
El bueno de Tuncer, se desvivía por contar y tratar de hacer creer que durante su día de trabajo, un tal Michael [...] | | By: Coches 2.0 | | |
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| Opel GT by Steinmetz | | 2007-12-20 07:24:25 | | German tuner Steinmetz who specializes with Opel cars has set its sites on the new Opel GT with a subtle yet noticeable front end styling package consisting of a honeycomb front grille and two piece front bumper enhancements.
No changes for the rear of the car except for a new exhaust which replaces the form fitting trapezoidal exhaust tips to a more traditional dual tailpipes. The | | By: Car, Car Purchase, Buy Car , Car Insurence all abo | | |
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| New Opel Agila: Mini Monocab Starts from 9,990 Euros | | 2007-12-16 15:12:48 | | Featuring high practicality at an affordable price, the new Agila can now be ordered from 9,990 euros and will be available at dealerships from spring 2008. The new OpelMini monocab offers plenty of feel-good space for family and friends, as well as up to 1050 liters of cargo capacity despite the car’s compact exterior length [...] | | By: Car O Focus | | |
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| 2008 Opel Agila Mini Monocab Starts from 9,990 Euros | | 2007-12-14 14:26:53 | | Featuring high practicality at an affordable price, the new Opel Agila can now be ordered from 9,990 euros and will be available at dealerships from spring 2008. The new Opel mini monocab offers plenty of feel-good space for family and friends, as well as up to 1050 liters of cargo capacity despite the car’s compact exterior length of 3.74 meters. 2008 Opel Agila: © GM Corp. The new Opel Agila is the youngest member of the highly successful Opel monocab family. A monocab is distinguishable by its hood line that flows without a visible break into the combined passenger and luggage compartment. Thanks to this design and clever innovative details, the fully fledged five-door, five-seat mini monocab can set standards in space economy and variability – just like the small Opel Meriva and compact Opel Zafira monocab have already done. The Meriva has been the top-selling small monocab in Europe since its launch in 2003, and leads the overall monocab segment together with the Opel Zafira. | | By: AutoBeat | blog Auto news, reviews, concepts, auto | | |
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| Fresh Drive for Opel Monocab Range | | 2007-12-11 22:04:47 | | Opel’s model range at the Bologna Motor Show (December 7 – 16, 2007) features no less than 17 seats and up to 4280 liters of load volume capacity. This is no illusion, but rather the combined characteristics of Opel’s three quick-change artists. The automaker from Rüsselsheim highlights its monocab designs – body models where the hood and trunk are not visibly separate from the cabin – which enable plenty of interior flexibility. Opel consistently sends a clear signal with these models’ market success and innovative ideas. Opel monocab range The top attraction in Bologna is the world premiere of the new Zafira. The benchmark for fully variable seven-seaters in the compact monocab class, the new Zafira boasts fresh design accents and three additional engines with improved fuel economy. From February 2008, the European record of two million units sold since 1999 will be within reach. Opel’s new monocab highlights continue with the Italian premiere of the brand-new Agila | | By: AutoBeat | blog Auto news, reviews, concepts, auto | | |
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| Opel Astra GTC by Stainmetz | | 2007-11-03 12:23:00 | | This tuned Astra GTC now has lowerder suspension, special 19 inches alloy wheels and an aerodynamic package with the Opel in Sports mode.The big wheels are type ST1 with closed spokes and secondly the type ST3, available in 19″ in silver and also in Shadow silver.The exterior design is changed by the big honeycomb front grille with the Steinmetz Logo, side skirts are designed to follow the lines to the rear and give the Astra an even lower appearance and in the rear a sporty spoiler is available.At the interior a new aluminum gearknob for the Astra H has been developed by the tuner and aluminum handbrake handle, the 3-piece aluminum pedal set, the aluminum foot rest and of course the Steinmetz emblem. | | By: Car Tuning Styling | | |
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| Opel Corsa Cabrio 2009: un híbrido como pocos | | 2007-09-27 06:03:10 | | Opel está feliz y orgullo en anunciar la introducción al mercado del reluciente modelo cabrio que tiene para su Corsa. Se trata de un compacto (al estilo hibrido) que aparenta ser un gigante por fuera pero no lo es por dentro, algo extraño y llamativo, pero que no termina de convencerme con su fisonomía. Qué [...] | | By: Coches 2.0 | | |
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| Opel Flextreme Diesel-Electric Concept Car | | 2007-09-11 08:00:00 | | OK, so it's a car and not a boat, but the technology is something right out of what I want for my boat. Small diesel (I may go gas, but...) engine running a generator to charge a battery pack which provides the motive force. GM is touting this electric power design at the Frankfurt Auto Show with their new Opel Flextreme concept car.
This design has some simplicity over my Prius and its hybrid design in that the internal combustion motor isn't connected directly to the drive wheels. Its only purpose is to run at its most efficient rate and charge the batteries if needed. The car can run for quite a ways on battery only after being charged from shore based power (see, I got a boat reference in there). If you don't have a chance to recharge, the diesel kicks in and away you continue.
I just think this type of technology is going to keep growing, and as it becomes used more and more in the auto industry, the advances will trickle down to the boating world.
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| Mais um recorde para a Opel no 'inferno verde' | | 2007-09-05 18:40:00 | | O piloto Manuel Reuter, bateu o recorde de Nurburgring dos superminis, ao volante do novo Opel Corsa OPC. Manuel não é estranho nestas andanças, já o fez com o Zafira OPC, e o Astra OPC, batendo os recordes das suas respectivas classes. O pequeno Opel, inteiramente de origem, fez o tempo de 8:47:99. Com um motor 1.6L turbo, dispõem de 192cvs, com um aumento de 15% em overboost... pequeno demónio ;) | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
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| Opel Vectra SW OPC, recorriéndolo todo | | 2007-08-15 16:46:51 | | Acabo se leer sobre el Opel Vectra SW OPC y voy a dar la razón a quien escribió sobre él en Hola.com que dijo una verdad absoluta: este automóvil fue creado para familias con prisa. Y es cierto! Por su tamaño cabe una familia entera, incluyendo la abuela, el perro y dos o tres personas [...] | | By: Coches 2.0 | | |
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| 2007 Opel GT with KW Coilover Suspension V3 | | 2007-07-17 19:08:23 | | Sportier appearance and better handling: KW coilover suspension V3 for Opel GT* Racing-technology for the road* Customised lowering of suspension up to 45 mm* Coilover suspensions produced in stainless steel "inox-line" technology"Only flying is more beautiful" was the old commercial slogan in the late 1960s, when the first Opel GT was presented to the public. In terms of driving dynamics there are worlds between the new generation of the Opel GT and its predecessor. And there are even more between them, if you use a KW coilover suspension V3. With it one can lower the car in a range from 20 to 40 mm at the front axle and from 20 to 45 mm at the rear. The KW coilover suspension V3 for the Opel GT is available with immediate effect.KW coilover suspensions - 3 damping variants for every type of driverCoilover suspension V1 with preset damper setting permits customised lowering of the suspension and creates an optimised balance of sportiness, comfort and safety. Damping variant V2 is the ideal system for sporty drivers, who also wish to make modifications in the set-up to achieve a more customised lowering of the suspension. Thanks to the adjustable rebound damping, it is possible to adapt the driving comfort to suit the driver's personal taste.With its separately adjustable pressure and rebound damping functions, coilover suspension V3 permits an even higher degree of customisation to the suspension and provides the perfect solution for those truly technically demanding drivers.All KW coilover suspensions are produced in the unique stainless steel "inox line" technology. This assures the extremely high quality and durability of the suspensions plus a long-lasting perfect finish to match. | | By: AutoBeat | blog Auto news, reviews, concepts, auto | | |
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| Opel releases 2008 Opel Agila full press-kit | | 2007-07-12 12:07:55 | | Opel released the full press kit of the Agila subcompact car, slated to debut in Frankfurt this September. What’s funny to note is that its showroom date is set for next spring which seems like an eternity to us. The Agila will be only available in Europe as of launch, and there are no reports that indicate the Agila’s arrival in the States as a Saturn in the immediate future. At launch, the Agila will be available with two petrols, 1.0L 65hp 3-cylinder and a 1.2L 86hp 4-cylinder. Also in the list will be a 1.3L common-rail turbodiesel producing 75hp.
The Agila shares platform with its identical sibling, the Suzuki Splash. They sit on a shortened Suzuki Swift platform and both will be assembled alongside each other in Suzuki’s Hungary plant. Continue reading for a hi-res image gallery and the official press release.
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PRESS RELEASE: NEW OPEL AGILA: FRIENDLY, DYNAMIC, FLEXIBLE* Design: Five doors, seating for five adults * Functional: Versatile thanks | | By: Car O Focus | | |
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| New Opel Agila: Friendly, dynamic, flexible | | 2007-07-11 18:30:00 | | With five doors and five seats, the new Opel Agila is not only as practical as its predecessor, which sold over 440,000 units, but is now also much more dynamically designed. The small, versatile Opel will be unveiled to the public at the IAA in Frankfurt (September 13 – 23, 2007) and makes its market premiere in spring 2008. It boasts balanced proportions, soft curves and a distinctive side graphic.Its passengers still sit high and upright, but the roofline has been dynamically lowered and now blends into a smooth arc toward the rear. This helps create the Agila’s aerodynamic dragcoefficient of 0.35 – a relatively low figure for a vehicle of this size. The urban car is now 20 centimeters longer, six centimeters wider, but seven centimeters lower than its predecessor.The front boasts typical Opel styling. With its round headlamps integrated into almond-shaped lamp units that echo the new Corsa, the Agila sees the world through wide eyes. The tapering of the front and rear bumpers | | By: AutoBeat | blog Auto news, reviews, concepts, auto | | |
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| Opel Calibra... o regresso! | | 2007-07-11 15:42:00 | | Rumores muito fortes e iniciados internamente na Opel dizem que existe a necessidade de voltarem a ter um coupé na sua gama de modelos! Dêem as boas vindas ao Calibra ;) todos se lembram deste nome! Na sua altura era o carro com o coeficiente aerodinâmico mais baixo em produção, e o modelo Turbo andava tanto que nem se percebia como! Os planos para o novo coupé têm por base o protótipo GTC (na foto). Não se sabe muito mais por enquanto, todos esperam que a Opel confirme este coupé! | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
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| Opel’s new Agila ready to hit the road | | 2007-06-04 18:06:07 | |
The theme with carmakers across Europe seams to be ‘going small’, with the minicar segment seriously heating up with new entrants due from most of the major labels. Pictured here is the new Opel/Vauxhall Agila five door hatch that’s due to hit showrooms by spring next year. Its versatile design allows users to fold down the back seats to accommodate a class-leading 1150L of storage space.
The next-gen Agila will offer three new engines and an automatic gearbox option will be available for the first time but only for 1.2L versions. The most popular will be the two petrol units, a 1.0L three-cylinder with 65hp and a 1.2L four-cylinder with 86hp. Diesel fans will get an updated 1.3L CDTi, as seen in the Corsa, with 75hp on tap.
The vehicle’s safety package comprises of comprising four airbags as well as an optional Electronic Stability Program. New Agila will make its debut at the Frankfurt motor show in September with final pricing expected to be announced closer to the vehicle | | By: Car O Focus | | |
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| High-power LEDs from OSRAM Opto for the Opel GTC | | 2007-05-18 16:48:23 | |
With the Opel GTC concept car, Opel is setting new standards in styling, dynamics and technology. Apart from its stunning looks and impressive performance, the coupé is equipped with the latest high-power LEDs from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors.These tiny light sources are so powerful that only a few are needed for all the exterior lighting. Parking [...] | | By: Mobile & Technology News | | |
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| Futuro Opel Agila em colaboração com a Suzuki | | 2007-05-17 17:39:00 | | A Opel e a Suzuki combinaram esforços para a elaboração de um novo mini-monovolume para comercialização em 2008. Para a Opel será o substituto do Agila, que não teve sucesso na sua primeira versão. Para a Suzuki será conhecido como Splash, o novo Wagon R+!As motorizações disponiveis no Opel a gasolina, e a diesel, contam respectivamente com 65cvs (1.0L) e 75cvs (1.3L) de potência.Na foto anterior temos a antevisão do Suzuki Splash. | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
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| The All-New Opel Agila | | 2007-05-16 04:02:09 | | This car is very manageable, very convenient and versatile - definitely a fun-to-drive car with a touch of finesse. Now that sounds nice, right? Now know some details and specifications about this little and cute car. | | By: Driver's Blog | | |
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| Opel GT | | 2007-03-25 12:16:00 | | .flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Opel GT, originally uploaded by Noshferatu. Famous girlsCarsFormula 1MusicTravelGames | | By: V-power [fast cars, hot girls...] | | |
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| All-New Opel Corsa Van to Debut in Brussels | | 2006-12-17 19:12:21 | | Opel is now planning to unveil the all-new Corsa van as a production model making its world debut at the upcoming Brussels Motor Show in January next year. The Corsa van is based on the three-door Corsa concept shown at the Paris Motor Show.
The new Open Corsa van features sporty design and received an increased payload capacity of 30% compared to the previous Corsavan model. Opel officials said the Corsa van "has everything it takes to become the first choice among small vans."Â The vehicle | | By: Driver's Blog | | |
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| GM to bring Opel Corsa to the US | | 2006-10-13 03:46:00 | | We all know how America is big on big vehicles.
Bob Lutz, GM's global product chief, says that the small car "will very definitely go to the United States." It will be awhile though, before the Corsa arrives. | | By: Tracy's Auto Blog | | |
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