• Posts Tagged ‘Astra’

    Red dot award for Opel Astra GTC

    by  • July 3, 2012 • Motoring News

    2012 Opel Astra GTC exterior side left

    ‘Sculptural artistry meets German precision’ has borne fruit for Opel as the Astra GTC has been named the winner of the prestigious red dot design award in the product design category. The 30-member international judging panel said the Astra GTC impressed it with its ‘distinctive and sporty formal language’. It added: ‘A particularly striking...

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    New Opel Astra arriving in September

    by  • June 7, 2012 • Motoring News

    2012 Opel Astra Saloon exterior - left rear

    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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