While things may not be going so well for GM on the stateside, the brand’s new 2009 Opel/Vauxhall Insignia was named the Car of the Year 2009 by a panel of car journalists from 23 countries. Journalists praised the car as being “truly revolutionary for the brand.” “We are extremely proud the Insignia has been [...]
The General wants Opel/Vauxhall to be seen as a technologically advanced brand in Europe. For that reason, GM will launch an Opel/Vauxhall version of the new 2011 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid in 2011 in European markets. That model will be followed by the Chevrolet variant six months later. “Opel will have a version of the Volt [...]
GM today gave a sneak peek at the next-generation Vauxhall Astra, also known as the Saturn Astra on the stateside. The design of the new Astra is said to take major inspiration from the new 2009 Insignia with quality and a premium interior being the main focus. Built on an all-new chassis the next Astra will [...]
Joining the Opel Insignia Sedan and Insignia Hatchback will be the new Insignia Sports Tourer (or wagon or estate if you want to call it that). The Insignia Sports Tourer will be available to UK buyers with a Vauxhall badge in the second quarter of 2009. Buyers will be able to pick from two turbodiesel and [...]
