Opel has announced that it will start taking orders for the new Opel Astra OPC in August. The fastest and most powerful Astra ever built, top speed in this coupé is 250kph, with acceleration from 0-100kph in six seconds. The 2l turbocharged direct injection petrol engine will put out 280hp. With the new saloon,...
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Opel has announced an autumn date for the Irish launch of its new Astra Saloon. Joining the hatchback, Sports Tourer and GTC coupe, the 4-door saloon will complete the Astra line up. Six engine types will initially be on offer in Ireland – three petrol units – 1.4 turbo (140hp), 1.6i six-speed automatic (115hp),...
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If I could only use one word to recommend the Opel Insignia it would be mirrors – wing mirrors to be exact. It may seem an odd feature to hang a car review on, but these are magic wing mirrors – they adjust their view when you put the car in reverse and return...
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The Opel Ampera has come up tops after being named European Car of the Year by motoring journalists from 23 countries. The Ampera, which is branded as the Chevrolet Volt in the United States and which premiered at the Geneva Motor Show in 2009, is an electric car. It beat Volkswagen’s up! into second...
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