Opel Increases Market Share in Europe, GM Still not Happy

Opel has increased its share in Europe this year, with sales rising 6% up to May, giving the brand a market share of 7.4%, compared to 7% in 2010. So mother company GM must be satisfied, right?
Well, not entirely, according to Automotive News. And that’s because Opel’s cars are technologically advanced and due to high German working rates, are quite expensive to manufacture. However, they cannot be sold in prices similar to direct competitors such as Volkswagen because they lack their rivals’ image.
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Today’s Cars Are Nigh Impossible to Steal, Says Motor Industry

In the UK, car theft is down by more than 60% over the last seven years thanks to improvements in anti-theft technology. Coded car keys, alarms, immobilisers, better locks, strengthened glass and built-in tracking devices have made the modern automobile virtually impossible to steal.
Some 80% of car thefts now require would-be thieves to steal the owner’s keys or otherwise load their targets onto trailers for transport. And even then, tracking systems in some high-end cars mean these cars are recovered rather quickly.
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2013 Opel Astra Convertible Spy Photos and Video Outline New Softop Model

Our spies have photographed and filmed the new Opel (Vauxhall in Britain) Astra Convertible on test in Germany. The vehicles caught testing here are early prototype models as the front doors appear to be carried over complete with their frames from the hatchback model.
Nevertheless, we are offered out first look at the open-top version of the new Astra series, which is planned to go on sale by early 2013. The most important change over the previous Astra TwinTop is the replacement of the more complicated, heavier and costly retractable metal roof with a traditional fabric hood.
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Vauxhall Astra VXR-R / S and Corsa VXR-R / S by Thorney Motorsport

Thorney Motorsport, a UK based tuner that specializes on road and track cars has launched its own range of modified Vauxhall Astra and Corsa VXRs (sold in the rest of Europe as the Opel Astra and Corsa OPCs). Both hot hatches are available in two variants, the VXR-S (Sport) and the more heavily modified VXR-R (Race) with Thorney Motorsport announcing that only 25 units of each version will be produced. The entry-level VXR-S models come equipped with a race suspension set up that brings the Astra and Corsa VXRs 30mm closer to the ground, uprated brake pads, lightweight 18-inch black alloy wheels, sport livery, a sport exhaust system and engine upgrades.

In particular, the Astra VXR-S' 2.0-liter turbocharged engine develops an output of 280 bhp for a 0 to 60mph (96 km/h) sprint of 5.2 sec and a maximum speed of 160 mph (257 km/h). The Corsa VXR-S 1.6-liter turbo unit produces 220 bhp accelerating the hot supermini from standstill to 60 mph in 5.8 sec and on to a top speed of 150 mph (241 km/h).

The more track-focused VXR-R models are further enhanced with a competition developed suspension (40 mm lower), racing brakes with 4 piston callipers and larger discs, a limited slip differential and more extensive engine upgrades. The Astra VXR-R delivers an impressive 300 bhp that allows the 3-door hatchback to accelerate from zero to 60 mph (96 km/h) in just 4.9 seconds and achieve a top speed of 170 mph (273 km/h). Respectively, the Corsa VXR-R's 1.6 Turbo makes 230 bhp for a 0-60 mph sprint of 5.4 seconds and a maximum speed of 160 mph (257 km/h).

All four models are only available as new cars from the Thorney Motorsport Performance Centers that are located within Vauxhall's dealer network.


Vauxhall Astra VXR-S

CHASSIS.

• TMS Uprated Suspension Springs, 30mm Lower
  
• TMS Fast Road Geometry Setup
  
ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN.

• TMS Race Exhaust by Milltek Sport with unique black tipped exhaust tailpipe.
  
• TMS Stage 2 Engine Remap
  
BRAKES.

• TMS Uprated Brake Pads Front & Rear
  
WHEELS & TYRES.

• TMS 18" Lightweight Alloy Wheels by Team Dynamics with Unique Red Lip
  
• 225/40YR18 Dunlop SportMaxx Tyres
  
BODYWORK.

• Unique VXR-S Detailing & Badges
  
• Limited Edition Plaque & Ownership Certificate
  
PERFORMANCE.

• 0-60mph: 5.2 Seconds
  
• Top Speed: 160 MPH
  
• Max. BHP: 280 BHP
  
• Max. Torque: 310 ft/lbs
  
Price: £22,995 OTR

Options:

• Full Thorney Motorsport Race Livery £999
  
• Fully Adjustable Race Suspension £899
  
• TMS ATB Competition Differential £999
  
• AP Racing Formula Brake Kit £1599



Vauxhall Astra VXR-R

CHASSIS.

• TMS Race Suspension, with Uprated Springs and Dampers, 40mm Lower.
  
• TMS Uprated Fast Road Geometry Setup
  
• TMS Competition Limited Slip Differential
  
ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN.

• TMS Race Exhaust by Milltek Sport with unique black tipped exhaust tailpipe.
  
• TMS Performance Front Mounted Intercooler
  
• TMS Stage 3 Engine Remap
  
BRAKES.

• 4 Piston Racing Brake Kit
  
• Uprated Brake Pads Front & Rear
  
WHEELS & TYRES.

• TMS 18" Lightweight Alloy Wheels by Team Dynamics with Unique Green Lip
  
• Dunlop SportMaxx Ultra Performance Tyres
  
BODYWORK.

• Unique VXR-R Detailing & Badges
  
• Limited Edition Plaque & Ownership Certificate
  
PERFORMANCE.

• 0-60mph: 4.9 Seconds
  
• Top Speed: 170 MPH
  
• Max. BHP: 300 BHP
  
• Max. Torque: 340 ft/lbs
  
Price: £26,295 OTR

Options:

• Full Thorney Motorsport Race Livery £999
  
• Full & Half TMS Roll Cages £1499
  
• Fully Adjustable Race Suspension £899
  
• Dunlop Direzza 03G Trackday Tyres £499
  
• Recaro Fixed Bucket Seats £1499



Vauxhall Corsa VXR-S

CHASSIS.

• TMS Uprated Suspension Springs, 30mm Lower
  
• TMS Fast Road Geometry Setup
  
ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN.

• TMS Race Exhaust by Milltek Sport
  
• TMS Stage 2 Engine Remap
  
BRAKES.

• TMS Uprated Brake Pads Front & Rear
  
WHEELS & TYRES.

• TMS 18" Lightweight Alloy Wheels by Team
  
• Dynamics with Unique Red Lip
  
BODYWORK.

• Unique VXR-S Detailing & Badges
  
• Limited Edition Plaque & Ownership Certificate
  
PERFORMANCE.

• 0-60mph: 5.8 Seconds
  
• Top Speed: 150 MPH
  
• Max. BHP: 220 BHP
  
• Max. Torque: 250 ft/lbs
  
Price: £18,295 OTR

Options:

• Full Thorney Motorsport Race Livery £999
  
• Fully Adjustable Race Suspension £899
  
• TMS ATB Competition Differential £999
  
• AP Racing Formula Brake Kit £1599



Vauxhall Corsa VXR-R

CHASSIS.

• TMS Race Suspension, with Uprated Springs and Dampers, 40mm Lower.
  
• TMS Uprated Fast Road Geometry Setup
  
• TMS Competition Limited Slip Differential
  
ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN.

• TMS Race Exhaust by Milltek Sport
  
• TMS Performance Front Mounted Intercooler
  
• TMS Stage 3 Engine Remap
  
BRAKES.

• 4 Piston Racing Brake Kit
  
• Uprated Brake Pads Front & Rear
  
WHEELS & TYRES.

• TMS 18" Lightweight Alloy Wheels by Team Dynamics with Unique Green Lip
  
• Dunlop SportMaxx Ultra Performance Tyres
  
BODYWORK.

• Unique VXR-R Detailing & Badges
  
• Limited Edition Plaque & Ownership Certificate
  
PERFORMANCE.

• 0-60mph: 5.4 Seconds
  
• Top Speed: 160 MPH
  
• Max. BHP: 230 BHP
  
• Max. Torque: 260 ft/lbs
  
Price: £22,495 OTR

Options:

• Full Thorney Motorsport Race Livery £999
  
• Full & Half TMS Roll Cages £1499
  
• Fully Adjustable Race Suspension £899
  
• Dunlop Direzza 03G Trackday Tyres £499
  
• Recaro Fixed Bucket Seats £1499
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2010 Opel Meriva MPV: New Spy Shots Reveal Suicide Doors

Our latest set of spy shots of the all-new Meriva that is expected to arrive in late 2009, reveal that Opel's second generation mini-MPV will retain the innovative suicide rear doors of the Meriva Concept that made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year. Called FlexDoors, the Meriva's rear-hinged back doors can open independently from the conventionally designed front doors. Even though this future is not only unique but also promises to make access to the car interior much easier, we must note that we question its functionality in tight parking spots.

In other aspects, the prototype models seen in these spy shots especially the ones of the body shell, leave few doubts that Opel has retained the concept's sharp looks inside and out. Just like the current model, the new Meriva will be equipped with Opel's variable FlexSpace rear seating system that allows the transformation of the vehicle from a five-seater to a four, three, two or even single seat vehicle without the need to remove seats.

As seen in the concept, the production Meriva will also gain the Zafira's panoramic roof with its four individual glass elements and aircraft style integrated storage compartments. This feature will be offered as an extra.

Underneath the sheetmetal, the 2010 Meriva will share many of its underpinnings with the latest Opel Corsa supermini. That spells larger exterior dimensions and more interior space for occupants and their luggage than the current model.

Aside from the usual petrol and diesel engines, according to rezza foournito sources, the new Meriva will also be offered with GM's brand-new 1.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine with outputs ranging from 120 hp to 140 HP. As for the top-of-the-line Meriva OPC, it will be equipped with a 1.6-liter turbo unit producing an output of 180HP. In Europe, the Meriva will compete against the Nissan Note, Honda Jazz, Renault Modus, Citroen C3 Picasso and the Skoda Roomster.

It remains to be seen if GM will bring the Meriva to the States as a Saturn model - that is, if Saturn is alive until then...



















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Lotus Carlton Voted by Favorite Vauxhall of all time

The 1989 Lotus Carlton sports sedan has been voted the UK's favorite Vauxhall in a poll of 630 owners ran by Opel's British sister-company, Vauxhall. The results, which also included votes for the favorite Vauxhall from the last five years, were gathered over a single month and put the Lotus Carlton in first place ahead of the Calibra coupe and Cavalier. The Lotus Carlton, also known outside the U.K. as the Lotus Omega, was virtually a Vauxhall Carlton (Opel Omega) on steroids that had been developed in collaboration with Lotus which then belonged to GM. When it was launched in 1989, the Lotus Carlton was officially the fastest four-door production car in the world.

The heavily modified Calrton was fitted with an upgraded straight-six engine, which was stroked from the standard Vauxhall 3.0-liter unit used in the GSi, to a capacity of 3.6-liters. Lotus then added twin Garrett T25 turbochargers boosting output to 377HP. Power was driven to the rear-wheels through a 6-speed manual ZF transmission borrowed from the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. The Lotus Carlton was capable of accelerating from standstill to 62 mph (100 km/h) in a mere 5.4 seconds and had a top speed of 176 mph or 283 km/h.

Running second overall to the Lotus Carlton as favorite Vauxhall of all-time was the Calibra coupe that stood out from the competition thanks to its sharp looks and its class-leading Cd figure of just 0.26. Based on the British equivalent of the first-generation Opel Vectra, the Cavallier, the Calibra made its world debut at the Frankfurt Show in 1989. Four-wheel drive and turbocharging enhanced the Calibra's range in later years, with a total of 40,000-plus cars being sold in its six-year production run.

Vauxhall owners also voted on their favorite model from the last five years. Unsurprisingly, the car with the most votes was the current VXR8's predecessor, the Monaro (based on the homonumous Holden coupe), which entered UK showrooms in 2004.

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First Official Pics of Opel Insignia’s Interior

These are the very first official shots of the soon-to-be-launched Opel Insignia’s interior, or to be precise, the UK market Insignia that bears the Vauxhall logo. While we had the chance to get a glimpse of the mid-size sedan’s interior in a series of leaked (low-res) images back in April, these official pictures from Vauxhall allow us to see the cabin in high-resolution detail.
The Insignia, which could come to the States as a Saturn, features a relatively sporty wrap around interior design that has nothing in common with the Vectra’s ultra conservative cabin. Highlights include chronometer-inspired instruments and a unique instrument cluster lighting which is illuminated white, but on pressing the ‘Sport’ button, the lighting turns red to match the surrounding illumination. -Continued
“This is a paradigm shift for Vauxhall,” says John Puskar, Executive Director of Interior Design at GM Europe. “We wanted to create interior environments for all our future vehicles that are warm, inviting and sporty. The Insignia is the first evidence of this philosophy.”
“Every detail was meticulously thought through,” says Jochen Werner, Insignia’s Assistant Chief Interior Designer. “We even tipped the infotainment centre at a 30 degree angle to allow the centre console to flow and give the car’s cabin a greater feeling of spaciousness.”
Along with the official high-res interior pics, Vauxhall also released new exterior images of the Insignia in a lusty black colour.






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World’s Biggest Collection of Classic Vauxhalls Open to the Public for a Day

Coinciding with the celebrations of 10 million Astra sales since the model first appeared in 1980 (Opel called the Astra then Kadett), Vauxhall will open the doors of its Heritage Centre to the public for a day, on Sunday, June 8. The world’s biggest private collection of classic Vauxhalls includes the company’s very first model in 1903 through to ‘modern’ classics such as the last ever Monaro. The Heritage centre also features special cars like the 4S rally car and an ex-BTCC racer.Source URL: https://sparesomeribs.blogspot.com/search/label/Vauxhall
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Vauxhall VXR8 Gets New 425Hp LS3 6.2L V8

Like its Australian counterpart, the Holden Commodore based HSV Clubsport R8, the UK market Vauxhall VXR8 is being enhanced with GM’s new and more powerful LS3 engine. The new V8 engine’s capacity grows from 6.0-liters to 6.2-liters and thanks to various improvements over the outgoing LS2 unit, power is up by 14 PS to 431 PS (317kw or 425 Hp) at 6,000rpm.
With the new LS3 the automatic VXR8 goes from 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 4.9 sec, a 0.1 sec improvement over the LS2 model. Moreover, in-gear acceleration for manual models has also improved with 50-70mph in 3rd gear dropping from 2.8 to 2.6 sec while 30-50mph in 2nd gear drops from 2.0 to 1.9 sec. -Continued
Vauxhall supports that, despite the VXR8’s enhanced performance credentials, its LS3 produces the same emissions and fuel consumption as the outgoing LS2 unit. In addition, the VXR8 automatic receives a transmission oil cooler as standard.
The LS3 VXR8 is also offered with all-new body colour - Heron White – at no extra cost, as well as the option of factory-fit 20-inch rims for the first time on this model. Prices for both manual and automatic versions of the LS3-powered VXR8, which are on sale in the UK now, rise by £485 to £35,695.

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Vauxhall Tigra Sport Rouge Special Edition

The Sport Rouge is Vauxhall’s equivalent of the Opel Tigra Illusion that was unveiled at the Geneva Show last March. The special edition’s most prominent feature is of course its roof which is now covered in a Bordeaux Red coloured fabric giving a soft top illusion to the hard top roadster.
This edition is available in four body colors - Metro Blue, Star Silver, Flame Red or Black Sapphire - and comes as standard with central locking, electrically adjustable door mirrors, CD player and steering wheel mounted controls. Also standard are 16” alloy wheels, an aux-in MP3 player jack and Sports seats. -Continued
Offered with a choice of three engines – 1.4 liter and 1.8 liter petrols, and a 1.3 turbo diesel, the Tigra Sport Rouge is available for order in the UK with prices range from £15,705 to £17,195.







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