In an interview with “Auto Express”, Nick Reilley has confirmed the return of the Opel Calibra. The CEO of GM Europe said that the car will be the coupe variant of the Insignia, and will be the production version of the GTC Concept. The new calibration will be repeated as 4 × 4, but also in sports OPC that will compete directly with the Audi S5 coupe.

In addition, Reilly said that the Opel Calibra in the third millennium will bring the debut of the new direct injection engines that save fuel by 10-15% compared to current gasoline engine. In recent weeks, rumors, gave the Rüsselsheim oriented towards the use of names or Manta Monza, discarded as the new Opel GT coupe will be rear-wheel drive. However, the Opel Calibra is more popular among fans, since it was sold over 250,000 copies.

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The Opel Insignia Sport Tourer joins the fleet of cars reserved for the German police: they were ordered 800, with the first 100 to enter service as early as the end of this year. The cars were commissioned by the Land of Hesse, which is updating its fleet. And certainly the silver / blue gives the car a lot. A little ‘less beautiful cover the circles, we hope that does not jump out of the wheel in case of reckless pursuits.

It must be said that from a purely aesthetic point of view, this Opel did not come close to the charm of the Alfa Romeo 159 supplied with the equipment of our police and Carabinieri. If the Alpha is very threatening and aggressive, this Opel is decidedly more “smiling” and placid. Meanwhile, some rumors would soon be deployed into the new Giulietta fleets of our law enforcement (the rendering below).

The Italian hatchback could take the place of the now anzianotte 156 and 159 kilometers with more assets. The adoption of a second volume would not be a novelty in the history of the Police just think all’Alfasud the mid 80s. The 159 should instead be replaced by Julia when it finally enters the market.

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Paris Opel presents the variant of the Astra family, called Sports Tourer, which provides new solutions to the B-segment model of Opel. Its powers include engines from 95 hp to 180 hp, as well as Start-Stop technology (present in 1.3 CDTi engine incorporating early next year.) In the Sports Tourer Opel Astra emphasizes space and interior comfort, with intelligent solutions and the rear seats or tray FlexFold accessible

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Let’s go talk about the new Opel Meriva, a few days ago the subject of our road test. The second generation of the MPV will be available in German dealerships as from next month, with a range consists of three petrol engines and five diesel engines, all Euro 5 compliant. The gasoline engines follow the downsizing of the modern philosophy, since in addition to the 1.4 100 bhp, debuts new 1.4 Turbo 120 and 140 hp, which replaces the naturally aspirated 1.6 and 1.8 of the previous Meriva. Instead, the supply of diesel is composed of 75 hp 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX and 95 hp, while the 1.7 CDTI is declined in three steps Power: 100 hp with 6-speed automatic transmission, 110 hp and 130 hp. Estimates Opel Meriva two thirds of petrol will be sold.

In 2011, the range of the new Meriva is set to expand with versions equipped with Stop & Start system and those powered by LPG, which represent approximately 18% of sales. Later, debuts versions CNG CNG, and excludes the revival of high-performance OPC version. In Italy, Opel aims to repeat the success of the first generation Meriva that, since 2003, was sold over 190,000 copies. The Italian range of the new Meriva has declined in the fitting elective and Cosmo, with standard features almost identical to the same preparations of the Insignia and Astra. The standard equipment already includes six airbags, ESP, ABS, 16 inch alloy wheels, cruise control, electric parking brake systems and all Flex.

Regarding the engines, the new Meriva will be marketed in Italy with 1.4 engines from 100 hp 1.4 Turbo 120 and 140 hp, 1.3 CDTI with 75 hp, 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX 95 bhp and 1.7 CDTI with 110 hp. All engines provide 15% more power and 10% less fuel consumption and emissions. Versions of the volume will be those equipped with the 1.4 Turbo engine with 120 hp and 95 hp 1.3 CDTI. By placing themselves in between segments B and C, the compact MPV Russelsheim compete on equal terms with Citroen C3 Picasso and Musa, but also with Renault Scenic, Mercedes B-Class and Volkswagen Golf Plus Pricing starts at 16,250 of the new Meriva euros. The diesel versions cost more than 1,500 euros in combined staging Cosmos have a higher price of 2,000 euros, while the difference between an engine and the other is estimated at 1,000 euros.

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One of the trademarks of H & R. Following the Maserati GranCabrio, room for OPC Opel Insignia Sports Tourer.Without altering the behavior or betray the comfort, H & R spring kit offers a short to reduce the ground clearance of OPC Opel Insignia Sports Tourer and the 30 mm.What better appreciate the turbocharged 2.8 V6 325 bhp and 435 Nm when he relaxes while offering 250 km / h in v-max and 6.3 seconds to go from 0 to 100 km / h

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The pattern of these 4.7-meter long and 1.3 meters tall Opel is really multiplex. It has a low cowl, crazy scraped C-pillars, rear-hinged doors and lots of glass! And though it has 21-inch wheels, they are clothed in contract 195/45 low-resistance tires. Also at speeds higher up 50 km/h, a vertical board gallops along the body from the air descent slot behind all rear wheel-arch. These 350 mm-long side spoilers lead high-velocity airflow about the rear corners of the car, further shrinking the amount of turbulence. It is quite shocking but not inevitably beautiful!

The GT-E applies GM’s E-REV drive system equivalent the Opel Ampera, which signifies battery-powered driving range of up to 60 km – with zero CO2 tailpipe expelling – and a total range of more than 500 km. Average fuel ingestion is figured at 1.6 l/100 km, with CO2 expelling of less than 40 g/km. Still, it can reach over 200 km/h top speed.

Therein system the gasoline engine only acts as a generator to armorial bearing the batteries which fertilize the electric motors. Hence you driving power is electricity every time, and look-alike that you get exceedingly low fuel consumption with right range and you never have to worry about bolting of electricity, because you have an onboard generator! This is like to the system Top Gear guys applied in their homemade EV, the Geoff Hammerhead Eaglethrust.

The pattern of these 4.7-meter long and 1.3 meters tall Opel is really multiplex. It has a low cowl, crazy scraped C-pillars, rear-hinged doors and lots of glass! And though it has 21-inch wheels, they are clothed in contract 195/45 low-resistance tires.

Also at speeds higher up 50 km/h, a vertical board gallops along the body from the air descent slot behind all rear wheel-arch. These 350 mm-long side spoilers lead high-velocity airflow about the rear corners of the car, further shrinking the amount of turbulence. It is quite shocking but not inevitably beautiful!

The GT-E applies GM’s E-REV drive system equivalent the Opel Ampera, which signifies battery-powered driving range of up to 60 km – with zero CO2 tailpipe expelling – and a total range of more than 500 km. Average fuel ingestion is figured at 1.6 l/100 km, with CO2 expelling of less than 40 g/km. Still, it can reach over 200 km/h top speed.

Therein system the gasoline engine only acts as a generator to armorial bearing the batteries which fertilize the electric motors. Hence you driving power is electricity every time, and look-alike that you get exceedingly low fuel consumption with right range and you never have to worry about bolting of electricity, because you have an onboard generator! This is like to the system Top Gear guys applied in their homemade EV, the Geoff Hammerhead Eaglethrust.