http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/opel http://static.worldcarfans.com/0/2/images/feedlogo.gif http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/opel http://www.worldcarfans.com/112021041019/2013-opel-allegra--junior-interior-revealed-in-latest The exterior remains under heavy camouflage but this time we are able to show you a near unobstructed view of the interior.]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:14:35 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112021041019/2013-opel-allegra--junior-interior-revealed-in-latest http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020940925/2013-opel-astra-sedan-spied Our spies have caught some pretty revealing shots of the new 2013 Opel Astra Sedan prototype while it was out doing a testing run.]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:21:46 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020940925/2013-opel-astra-sedan-spied http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020840899/astra-opcvxr-heads-opels-geneva-line-up Opel and Vauxhall have announced plans to introduce a variety of new models at the Geneva Motor Show. Highlights include the Astra OPC / VXR, the Mokka crossover and a RAD e electric bike concept. ]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:38:37 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020840899/astra-opcvxr-heads-opels-geneva-line-up http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011839964/2013-opel-allegra--junior-spied-winter-testing Opel's new city car is expected to be launched in 2013 with a base price of around EUR 10,000. Expect to see it debut later this year.]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:21:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011839964/2013-opel-allegra--junior-spied-winter-testing http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011639868/opel-challenge-students-to-design-2020-ampera Students across Europe have been challenged to create a design for the 2020 Opel Ampera. The idea is for the designs to be developed using social media, where fellow entrants and expert designers from Opel/Vauxhall can give feedback.]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:21:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011639868/opel-challenge-students-to-design-2020-ampera http://www.worldcarfans.com/111123039357/opel-insignia-sport-tourer-crossfour-images-leaked Rumor has it that Opel is taking a stab at Audi's A4 allroad and VW's Passat alltrack cross variants with their own Insignia Sports Tourer Crossfour.]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:01:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111123039357/opel-insignia-sport-tourer-crossfour-images-leaked http://www.worldcarfans.com/111120638783/opel-strategy-a-failure-says-gm-vice-chairman General Motors Vice Chairman Steve Girsky has been caught by a German newspaper saying the strategy for turning round its Opel brand has been a failure. Girsky said "Unfortunately, our plan for making Opel profitable this year did not work".]]> Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:33:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111120638783/opel-strategy-a-failure-says-gm-vice-chairman http://www.worldcarfans.com/111120538773/opel-astra-gtc-by-steinmetz Low and menacing, the car features a front spoiler, a black grille and a sports exhaust system.]]> Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:48:18 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111120538773/opel-astra-gtc-by-steinmetz http://www.worldcarfans.com/111120538757/opel--vauxhall-insignia-biturbo-introduced Opel and Vauxhall have introduced the new Insignia BiTurbo. It features a twin-turbo 2.0-liter diesel engine with 194 PS (143 kW / 192 hp) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. ]]> Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:47:29 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111120538757/opel--vauxhall-insignia-biturbo-introduced http://www.worldcarfans.com/111110738024/opel-ceo-confirms-flagship-model-dreams-of-manta--gt In a recent interview, Opel CEO Karl-Friedrich Stracke confirmed the company is working on a model above the Insignia.]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:52:44 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111110738024/opel-ceo-confirms-flagship-model-dreams-of-manta--gt http://www.worldcarfans.com/111110738000/hot-opel-astra-by-senner-tuning German tuner provides a power upgrade, body kit, new wheels and suspension tuning for the Opel Astra 1.4 turbo.]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:42:44 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111110738000/hot-opel-astra-by-senner-tuning http://www.worldcarfans.com/111110437956/opelvauxhall-astra-opcvxr-unveiled High-performance Astra OPC/VXR variant comes with a 2.0 liter turbo unit delivering 280 PS (206 kW / 277 hp) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque.]]> Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:08:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111110437956/opelvauxhall-astra-opcvxr-unveiled http://www.worldcarfans.com/111102837725/2012-opel-astra-opc-spied-with-less-camo The OPC/VXR is expected to come with a 2.0 liter turbocharged unit delivering around 300 PS (220 kW / 295 bhp).]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:48:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111102837725/2012-opel-astra-opc-spied-with-less-camo http://www.worldcarfans.com/111102737717/opel-aims-to-become-an-ev-leader In a recent interview, an Opel executive revealed the company will soon decide whether or not to produce the RAK-e concept.]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2011 02:14:10 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111102737717/opel-aims-to-become-an-ev-leader http://www.worldcarfans.com/111092736917/2013-opel-allegrajunior---new-city-car---spied Upcoming new Opel minicar spied doing some high-speed testing in heavy camouflage.]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:51:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111092736917/2013-opel-allegrajunior---new-city-car---spied http://www.worldcarfans.com/111092036749/2012-opel-astra-opc-spied-with-minimal-camouflage The Astra OPC has familiar styling but is distinguished by a revised rear bumper with an integrated diffuser.]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111092036749/2012-opel-astra-opc-spied-with-minimal-camouflage http://www.worldcarfans.com/111091536630/opel-rak-e-concept-unveiled-in-frankfurt-video Opel and Vauxhall introduced the new e RAK concept in Frankfurt. It has a 5 kWh battery and a 50 PS (36.5 kW / 49 hp) electric motor.]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 22:55:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111091536630/opel-rak-e-concept-unveiled-in-frankfurt-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/111090836407/opelvauxhall-teases-new-2-seat-ev-concept-ahead-of-frankfurt Ultra-compact electric vehicle will seat two in tandem, have a range of up to 95 km (60 miles) and a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph).]]> Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:21:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111090836407/opelvauxhall-teases-new-2-seat-ev-concept-ahead-of-frankfurt http://www.worldcarfans.com/111090636340/opel-teases-new-concept-for-frankfurt Details are limited, but the car has aerodynamic styling and an electric powertrain for emission-free urban mobility.]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2011 23:39:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111090636340/opel-teases-new-concept-for-frankfurt http://www.worldcarfans.com/111081635754/opel-concept-announced-for-frankfurt-debut Opel has announced plans to introduce an "experimental vehicle exploring a new interpretation of mobility" at the Frankfurt Motor Show.]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:26:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111081635754/opel-concept-announced-for-frankfurt-debut http://www.worldcarfans.com/111081035615/2013-opel-astra-convertible-spied-with-the-roof-down Our spy photographers have caught the 2013 Opel Astra Convertible being benchmarked against the Audi A3 and BMW 1-Series Cabrio.]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111081035615/2013-opel-astra-convertible-spied-with-the-roof-down http://www.worldcarfans.com/111081035611/opel-to-target-premium-segment-as-chevrolet-will-be-entry-level GM wants to take Opel up-market to compete more directly against VW while Chevy will be the budget brand.]]> Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:05:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111081035611/opel-to-target-premium-segment-as-chevrolet-will-be-entry-level http://www.worldcarfans.com/111080935599/2012-opel-insignia-unveiled Opel has unveiled the 2012 Insignia. It features updated equipment and a new turbocharged 1.4-liter ecoFLEX petrol engine.]]> Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:27:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111080935599/2012-opel-insignia-unveiled http://www.worldcarfans.com/111080935579/opel-insignia-facelift-rendered Rendering updates the Insignia's front fascia with cues taken from the recent Ampera and Zafira models.]]> Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:49:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111080935579/opel-insignia-facelift-rendered http://www.worldcarfans.com/111080535502/opel-astra-gtc-by-irmscher German tuner provides a 40 HP power boost as well as a new grille, aero kit, 21-inch wheels and suspension lowering.]]> Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111080535502/opel-astra-gtc-by-irmscher http://www.worldcarfans.com/111080435472/next-opelvauxhall-ampera-will-be-cheaper-more-radical Next-generation of the model will feature improved styling and a lower sticker price, according to OPel/Vauxhall CEO Nick Reilly.]]> Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:52:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111080435472/next-opelvauxhall-ampera-will-be-cheaper-more-radical http://www.worldcarfans.com/111072935333/2012-opelvauxhall-astra-opcvxr-is-coming---details Upcoming Astra GTC OPC/VXR will come with an output of around 300 PS (220 kW / 295 bhp).]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:18:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111072935333/2012-opelvauxhall-astra-opcvxr-is-coming---details http://www.worldcarfans.com/111072635249/opel-planning-a-fuel-cell-flagship In a recent interview, Klaus Franz said the upcoming Opel flagship should be a technological spearhead with hybrid and/or fuel-cell technology.]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:55:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111072635249/opel-planning-a-fuel-cell-flagship http://www.worldcarfans.com/111071434957/2012-opel-combo-revealed Essentially a rebadged Fiat Doblo, the Combo is available in two wheelbases (2,755mm or 3,105mm) and a variety of configurations.]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:33:57 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111071434957/2012-opel-combo-revealed http://www.worldcarfans.com/111071434930/gm-calls-vw-ceos-comments-on-possible-opel-sale-regrettable Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn speculated to the German press on Chinese interest in buying Opel.]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:12:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111071434930/gm-calls-vw-ceos-comments-on-possible-opel-sale-regrettable