Opel Astra (2010)

The new Opel Astra brings into the compact class its own interpretation of the brand’s award-winning design language of combining sculptural artistry with German precision first seen in the Opel Insignia. Its strong sporty lines and elegant details add to a new handsome look. The exterior of the new generation Opel Astra, which debuts in [...]

Opel Insignia OPC (2010)

The high performance version of the Opel Insignia, Car of the Year 2009, was unveiled on May 7, 2009, when the Opel Insignia OPC premiered at the 2009 Barcelona Motor Show, ten years after the launch of the first OPC model (Opel Performance Center). The heart of the Opel Insignia OPC is its 2.8 V6 [...]

Corsa is Vauxhall’s eco champion

AS if by magic, Vauxhall has come up with a formula which gives its eco cars plenty of performance while still being kind to your pocket. Some of the new breed of high economy models can feel a touch ‘detuned’ but the latest ecoFLEX cars from Vauxhall are decidedly nippy. The recently launched Insignia ecoFLEX [...]

2010 Opel Astra revealed in full

If you are a regular reader of MotorWard these pictures look familiar to you because we have featured them about a month ago. Now though there are these official shots giving you the best view of the car yet, before its launch at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show. And yes, there is a video too [...]

Vauxhall’s electric Ampera has powered in!

Vauxhall’s electric Ampera has powered in! The sleek plug-in saloon made its world premier at the Geneva Motor Show. Unveiled by GM Europe President Carl-Peter Forster, the Ampera, which was badged an Opel in Geneva, uses the drivetrain from the Chevrolet Volt. This comprises of a 16kWh motor, lithium-ion batteries and a small capacity petrol [...]

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