“The Opel Astra receives a much-needed performance-orientated shot in the arm in the form of the newly launched GTC coupé. Opel’s Astra is an interesting model in the fact that it had a relatively low profile launch, offers good value and is actually a decent vehicle. It even cracked the nod to become a Car [...]
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Latest Opel is a gem
“The stunning new compact coupé from Opel, the Astra GTC, stole the honours last week but that’s not to say that the Meriva was left in the shadows. The Meriva has set a new benchmark in this segment, with many innovations that put it ahead of the pack. (See accompanying report below) But more about [...]
Opel’s new Meriva tried for size
“Think MPV and it’s unlikely the name of a little German mover will be the first to pop to mind. The French, after all, started this little multi-purpose vehicle segment. Germany, Opel in particular, is having a go at this segment with the very fresh (and functional) new Meriva. General Motors had carted a bunch [...]
Road Test: Opel Corsa OPC
“Founded in 1862 by Adam Opel, the German manufacturer has been around for 150 years and has been producing cars for well over a century. Well established then. Until recently that is, because Opel hasn’t been profitable in Europe for over a decade and has become an unsightly red figure on the balance sheet of [...]
The new Opel Astra OPC
High performance version of Astra GTC: 2.0 liter direct injection turbo gasoline engine 206 kW/280 hp, 400 Nm, top speed of 250 km/h Exclusive high performance chassis with limited slip differential and Brembo-brakes Powerful OPC design emphasizes pure passion and sporty interior “Rüsselsheim. The new Opel Astra GTC is being given a sharper edge: the [...]
Opel at Johannesburg International Motor Show
“General Motors South Africa (GMSA) will provide Opel fans with an exciting preview of two new models, both tipped to become available locally in the not too distant future, at the Johannesburg International Motor Show. One of these, the all-new Astra GTC, will have its very first showing outside of Europe at the show. This [...]
East London – 3 September 2011
The car and the team had high hopes for the race day after the practice rounds on the Friday, the car was running nicely. Unfortunately on the second lap of the qualifying rounds on Saturday morning the engine blew and the team were unable to repair the Astra to be able to race. Next race [...]
Aldo Scribante – 6 August 2011
“On Friday and early Saturday it looked to be a very promising weekend, but it didn’t turn out that way in the end unfortunately.” commented Michael. On Friday the track was very wet with rain continuing throughout the practice rounds. The Opel Astra OPC was running nicely and seemed to have the pace. During the [...]
Opel gets its sparkle back
“Back when life was simple and I was running amok at high school, the Opel Kadett had massive street credibility. For when us boys weren’t talking about girls or planning some debauched house party, we’d be sounding off about the cars we’d buy when we finally graduated into the real world. And the machine we [...]
Versatile Vivaro very good value
I have a soft spot for minibuses. Not the type driven by kamikaze taxi drivers with their sardine-packed passengers (for them I reserve only hard words and glares), but luxurious buses such as the Opel Vivaro, designed for schlepping large families around in comfort. Sure, they’re not terribly glamorous, but I can happily live without [...]
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