Opel refreshes the Meriva

With the second generation Meriva reaching half of its lifetime, Opel decided to slightly freshen the look of it and add a few new things. The most obvious change happens at the front. It now features a new face, similar to the one premiered with the Insignia, with a larger chromed front grille and a new design for the lights with LED technology.

Opel Insignia OPC to debut in Frankfurt

We already saw the facelifted Insignia, but the sportier variant had not yet been revealed. I am talking about the OPC. Besides the exterior modifications, the Insignia OPC also gains an improved chassis with special focus on the rear axle, a new ESP, modified damper software for better handling and comfort (FlexRide chassis), and the noise and vibration behavior is improved.

First official images of the Opel Monza Concept appear online [Updated]

Our good friends from Russia did it again. For the hundredth time they reveal the official images of a car before its official presentation. This time its the Opel (or if you prefer, Vauxhall) Monza that got to be leaked ahead of its official reveal which was scheduled for the Frankfurt Motor Show next month.

Opel teases the Monza Concept, brags about their concepts

Opel must have thought we forgot about their new concept, the Opel Monza, and decided to share a clearer picture of that vehicle together with a weird press release where they brag about being the first European car manufacturer to show a concept car at the 1965 Frankfurt Motor Show, and that car was the Experimental GT, which in turn gave birth to the Opel GT.

Here's the Opel Monza Concept. Will be revealed in Frankfurt [Video]

The Opel Monza, which was the coupe version of the Senator, was built in the 70 and 80s, and achieved a large success. Today, Opel teased for the first time the Opel Monza concept, a car that shows us the evolution of the German brand design philosophy, and still has a few similarities between them, such as their large, glazed surfaces and low belt-line.

Opel/Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer is the last family member to get a refresh

Opel has put the finishing touches on the Insignia Country Tourer and introduced it to the world today. The public presentation, on the other hand, is scheduled to take place at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, with prices and equipment details being revealed together with the world premiere in Frankfurt.

Opel shows the facelifted Insignia

What you have here is the new Opel Insignia that will have its world premiere at the 65th Frankfurt Motor Show which will begin on September 12. The look of the car was already known, since we had already seen the Buick Regal which is basically the brother of the Insignia, but the German car manufacturer made many substantial changes to the cars interior and engine lineup.

2014 Buick Regal Turbo and GS revealed, we know it as the Opel Insignia

A day after Buick introduced the new LaCrosse they decided it was also time to reveal their second premiere for the New York International Auto Show, the Regal in both the regular version and the sportier GS model. For those who aren't aware the Regal is nothing more than the North American version of the Opel / Vauxhall Insignia.

Opel Adam Rocks gets revealed ahead of the Geneva Motor Show

And here you have it, the Opel/Vauxhall Adam Rocks, a small crossover that will take you to a small hill with style, and you can even put the fabric roof to the back and enjoy a little stroll in the country side at night while watching the stars. Pretty romantic, right? But you won't be able to make love in the back seat because its a little small, unless you are also small.

Opel Cascada will lose its top at the Geneva Motor Show

The Geneva Motor Show will see the world premiere of the Opel Cascada, the German brands new four-seater convertible. The name Cascada comes from the Spanish word meaning waterfall, conveying "a rhythmic, dynamic and flowing elegance, beauty, freshness and pure pleasure for open-air driving".

Opel/Vauxhall Adam Crossover will add the name Rocks

Yesterday, we found out that Opel/Vauxhall was planning a cabriolet version of the Adam, and today the German company revealed a few sketches of the parkour-inpired concept called ADAM ROCKS that will have fabric retractable roof. 

Opel confirms development of a cabriolet version of the Adam

The confirmation was done by a "senior source" within Opel/Vauxhall and comes after several reports pointing to a rival for the Citroën DS3 Cabrio and Fiat 500C. Not much is known but according to autocar the new cabriolet will get a "pram-style electric folding roof".

Le Monde says Peugeot-Citroen will buy Opel, GM denies it

The French newspaper, Le Monde, claims that the French government was planning the movements necessary to buy Opel. This idea is not entirely unreasonable, GM wants to get rid of Opel, which only gives prejudice. and PSA would have access to new technical skills and their "German" position in market share.

Opel Corsa Flexfuel will come prepared for LNG from factory

 

Besides being cheaper, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG or GPL) is also less polluting, emitting less SOx, NOx and Particulate Matter. So it is normal that many brands begin to invest in this fuel, and Opel is no exception with the introduction of the Corsa Flexfuel.

 

Is Opel working on an Adam OPC? EV canceled

Rumors circulating on the internet indicate that Opel might be working in an OPC version of the Adam to tackle the Mini Cooper S, Audi A1 and the Fiat 500 Abarth.