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Video: The New Opel Astra Spied

Opel is testing the next generation Opel Astra and there's even a video to prove it. The footage above shows a testing prototype on the Nurburgring circuit with heavy disguise.

The five-door prototype caught shows the model’s sloping roof line plus the trapezoidal-shaped c-post resulting a more elegant appearance. The front fascia is to receive a complete overhaul with the grille looking similar to that of the Insignia whereas the rest appears to take more unique appearance. The rear will get a new huge bumper and redesigned taillights.

Other than the 5-door version which is likely to debut at next years Geneva Motor Show, the Astra range will also get an estate, convertible(twin-top) and 3-door (GTC) versions as well. Sales are expected to commence in the summer of 2009 as a 2010 model.

Leaked: Opel Meriva Concept Pictures

After the first sketch that surfaced and a leaked teaser image last week, more Opel Meriva concept pictures leaked to internet. These pictures are first unofficial images of the Meriva concept.

The minivan doesn't have a ground breaking design with its regular profile and Corsa-like front end. The most important show piece of the concept is its FlexDoors; essentially rear-hinged suicide doors for back seat passengers.

We've to wait just a week for the official unveiling of the concept in Geneva.

Gallery: Opel Meriva Concept Images Leaked

New Opel Meriva Concept Image Leaked Revealed

After the first teaser sketch of the new Opel Meriva, the first image of Opel's new mini MPV revealed ahead the car's public debut at Geneva. The current Meriva is on the roads since 2003. The concept is expected to give a clear indication of what the production Meriva look like.

It was rumored that the concept will preview a suicide door system. This system is now coming back into fashion after decades of being neglected. Suicide doors operate a normal front door which swings forward in an arc and is hinged to front A pillar. The rear doors swing rearwards in an arc from the cars C pillar. Generally the car will then do without a B pillar, so when both doors are open there is unimpeded access to the whole cockpit. But previous spy shots show that Opel’s system may use a B pillar. Opel refers to this door set-up as their FlexDoors system. It is similar to Mazda’s RX8 and Mazda’s B series pickups.

The Meriva is expected to carry over the Corsa’s drivetrain which means 1.3 to 1.7 litre diesels and 1.4 to 1.8 litre petrol’s.

Geneva 2008 Preview: Opel/Vauxhall Meriva Concept

GM's European division Opel/Vauxhall is preparing to unveil its latest show car at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show next month. The Meriva Concept is Opel/Vauxhall's study for what form the next Euro minivan could take.

The Meriva Concept, draws on the previous GTC Coupe and Flextreme concepts and applies the theme to a monocab form, a segment in which Opel/Vauxhall account for one fifth of continental sales between the Zafira, Meriva and Agila MPVs. Expect the Meriva Concept to preview the direction that GM's European tall wagons will take in the near future.

Spy Shots: Opel Insignia Almost Undisguised

After the spy pictures we have posted, the Opel Insignia ( aka Vauxhall Insignia aka Saturn) , which will be replacing the outgoing Opel Vectra, snapped almost undisguised.

This almost undisguised Opel Insignia spotted in the Swedish city of Trollhätan, famously known for its Saab factory driving around. And despite the usual prototypes come with a heavy camouflage, this one has only a few left-over strips of tape on the body work.

The new taillights on the car revealed for the first time and they look really fine. The swooping profile lines have also come out from under its protective We can tell you that the Insignia will be the star of the show in London this summer when it makes its world debut.

Gallery: Opel Insignia Spy Shots

Opel Produces Ten-Millionth Corsa

Today Opel announced that its Corsa hatchback has reached a production milestone of 10,000,000 units. The Corsa hatchback has been in production since 1982.

To commemorate the occasion at Opel's plant in Eisenach, Thuringen, Germany, state premier Dieter Althaus and German Economics minister Michael Glos attended the event. And German actress Esther Schweins drove the ten-millionth anniversary ecoFLEX 1.3 CDTI off the production line.

Production began initially in Zaragoza, Spain in 1982 and after quickly reaching a ten percent market share in Europe, the first-generation Corsa racked up sales of over a million units by 1986. Following sales of 3.1 million units by 1992, second generation Corsa was gone on sale. Since the launch of the fourth-generation Corsa at the British International Motor Show in 2006, over 550,000 units have been sold.

Best Opel Insignia Interior Photos Yet

The Opel Vectra replacement, which called Insignia, will make its premiere in July, 2008 at British Motor Show. The car was snapped in winter testing and the best interior pictures were taken of the new sedan so far.

The dashboard will feature four round, projected gauges, similar to the ones once used by the Alfa Romeo 156. The central console is modern, but not ground-breaking. In the unit, there seemed to be no installed LCD screen for a GPS navigation system, but it is almost sure the car will offer this option. The transmission is automatic and there are two cup holders right before its lever.

The Insignia will be larger and taller than the Vectra. That means, it will be roomier and sportier. Two new exciting options of engine will be available: a V6 2.8-liter turbo, generating 300 bhp and 40 kgm of torque and a V6 2.7-liter diesel, going for 200 bhp.

Next-Gen Opel Vectra Renamed Insignia

When the next-generation Opel/Vauxhall Vectra debuts at the 2008 London Auto Show in July of next year, it will be called by a different name than the one we've known since 1988. General Motors announced today that its new mid-size family sedan will be called the Insignia.

The new car's design will draw heavily from the well-received Opel GTC Concept that debuted at the Geneva Motor Show last March. The only picture we have is the teaser shot above, which GM has revealed.

The new Insignia will be built at GM's plant in Rüsselsheim, Germany.

New Suzuki Splash

Yesterday we told you about the Opel/Vauxhall's new city car Agila.Like its predecessor, a rebadged Suzuki Wagon R+, the new Agila is Suzuki-based (it's on the Swift platform).So it's natural, therefore, that Suzuki gets its own version of the car.

That car is the Splash, a name that first appeared on the concept that teased the forthcoming city car at the Paris Motor Show.The production version of the Splash will be built in Hungary and will offer the identical powertrains found in the Agila. Aside from a mildly different front fascia (and the Suzuki badges), it looks no different than its Opel/Vauxhall sibling. It'll also debut at this year's Frankfurt show.

Opel/Vauxhall Releases New Agila City Car

Opel/Vauxhall has just unveiled its newest entrant into the city car class, the Agila.Set to be sold under the Opel and Vauxhall banners, the 5-door will get its pomp-and-circumstance intro this September in Frankfurt and hit European showrooms next spring.

A trio of economy-minded small engines will be available.A 1.0L 65-horsepower three-cylinder will serve as the base,the top engine offered will be a 1.2-liter four with 86 horses.Finally, a 1.3L diesel with 75 horses.The car's styling is current and eye-catching, and it has a simple, clean interior.