Showing posts with label vauxhall astra. Show all posts
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Friday, October 7, 2011

GM Says Opel Astra Convertible's Replacement to be a Standalone Model Like the VW Eos



Earlier this year, the European arm of General Motors and in his plans to replace the Opel / Vauxhall Astra Convertible with the new model into production in 2013 at the Gliwice plant in Poland, alongside the Astra models.

And while we know that open-top model will be based on the new generation Astra compact, which the general does not say is whether it will carry the Astra nameplate.

Until now, it is because the car magazine in an interview, head of GM Europe Design, Mark Adams, said the new sedan has a separate, stand-alone model for the likes of Volkswagen Eos hardtop convertible.

"This machine requires a new name - looks nothing like the Astra," Adams told a British newspaper.

The Company has issued a teaser sketch of the car will continue to provide space for four, but get rid of the old Astra Convertible is retractable hardtop. The engine range is expected to be the same as the models GTC / sedan.

Adams added that 2012 will be a busy year for Opel with a lot of new presentations.

"Then in 2012 a string of a much finer car launches to change the perception people have of Vauxhall and Opel," said Adams Car.

In addition, Convertible, Opel is also provided, Premium Mini and a small Nissan Juke-like crossovers.
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Hyundai Photo Gallery Live from the Frankfurt Motor Show



The 64th International Auto Show in Frankfurt is well underway and in this post, we bring you some live photos from Hyundai's stand.

The South Korean automaker's most crucial debut is the second generation of the i30 hatchback that targets the popular European C-segment with rivals such as the Opel/Vauxhall Astra, VW Golf, and Citroen C4.

The compact-size model goes on sale next spring with a choice of 1.4-liter and 1.6-liter engines in both gasoline and diesel flavors. You can read more about it in our previous article here.

Joining the i30 at Hyundai's booth is the rest of the South Korean automaker's range including the new mid-size i40 sedan and station wagon models, and the Veloster sport hatch.

The latter was also shown in a special edition featuring a matte gunmetal paintjob with barcode-like graphics reading "2011091325" and carbon fiber trim on the front grille and spoilers, the rear diffuser, mirror caps and side protection strips.

 
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