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GM officially unveils 2010 Opel Astra… oh, and the Vauxhall Astra as well

Posted: May 13, 2009
Filed under: 2010 Releases, Opel, Vauxhall
GM officially unveils 2010 Opel Astra… oh, and the Vauxhall Astra as well

After a little leak yesterday, GM has finally released all the details, images and a video of the 2010 Opel Astra (known as the 2010 Vauxhall Astra in the UK). The slightly longer (71mm wheelbase) Opel Astra will make its world debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in Sept. as a five-door hatchback.
Opel says [...]

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2010 Opel Astra leaked before Frankfurt debut

Posted: May 12, 2009
Filed under: 2010 Releases, Auto Shows, Opel
2010 Opel Astra leaked before Frankfurt debut

The 2010 Opel Astra has been leaked prior to its world debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
The 2010 Opel Astra will be build on the same platform as the “upcoming” Chevrolet Cruze and Volt with design influenced by the Opel Insignia. The powertrain lineup will feature an entry-level 1.4L 4-cylinder with output [...]

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Buick Astra approved for 2011 as a 2012 model year

Posted: May 05, 2009
Filed under: Buick, GM, Industry News, Saturn
Buick Astra approved for 2011 as a 2012 model year

Sometime last week, I was discussing the future of Saturn and the death of Pontiac with a friend. He mentioned how it broke his heart that the Saturn Astra, which just came to the stateside, will most likely be forced out of production. Of course, it is widely known that if Saturn lived to see [...]

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