Cadillac continues its model initiative with two striking concept cars. The production version of the CTS-V high-performance sport sedan has its European premiere in Switzerland. The innovative Provoq Fuel Cell Concept points into the future of luxury transportation – a hydrogen fuel cell crossover.
Take a look behind the scenes, and follow the risky steps of one of Europe's top car spy photographers, as he chases down some exclusive shots of the brand new OPEL/VAUXHALL INSIGNIA. The new mid-size vehicle will premiere at the London Motor Show in July 2008.
GM Europe's Manager Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Deployment Strategy, Dr. Lars Peter Thiesen, introduces the latest developments of GM Hydrogen4 in Europe. A total of ten HydroGen4 vehicles will be deployed in 2008 within the demonstration program Clean Energy Partnership (CEP) in Berlin.
The Nürburgring Nordschleife, nicknamed the "Green Hell", met its match today in the shape of a standard production Corsa OPC. After 20.8 challenging kilometers, the stopwatch showed eight minutes, 8m47.99 seconds – a new record for a supermini. Manuel Reuter set the officially confirmed circuit record during level four of Opel's popular motorsport initiative called "OPC Race Camp".
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Opel Insignia Sports Tourer launches at the Paris Motor Show
The new Opel Insignia Sports Tourer, (the new Opel Station Wagon), premiere's at the Paris Motor Show on 4th October 2008. The Insignia Sports Tourer shares the same bold, dynamic design and new technologies of its sedan counterpart which was launched in London's Potters Field Park. The launch will give consumers the opportunity to have the first glimpse of the new Insignia ecoFlex.
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Celebrating its Compact Class of Cars With the launch of the official Kadett Rallye in November 1966, Opel re-enforced its sporting success, introducing the forerunner to a whole number of fast Opel compact models, including the present-day Astra OPC. The list of victories racked up by Kadetts and Astras throughout the years is almost endless. Suffice it to say, our cars are as fast on the road as they are on gravel.
During the recent Lighting Technology Workshop at Opel's home in Russelsheim, Germany, blogger Robert Krippgans had the opportunity to drive the iconic 1968 Opel GT. This car was just one of the real-life examples of how Opel has been innovating in lighting technology for decades. The car was the first concept car to be developed by a European manufacturer, and its innovative "pop-up" headlamps were the first of their kind. The car was a joy to drive, and handling was decidedly sporty for its time, if not quite the easy power-assisted driving we’re used to today, as this video testifies…
The Aveo has played a vital role in Chevrolet's success, which, in 2007, reached a new peak by chalking up total sales of 457,200 units across Europe. In spring 2008, the successor to the Kalos will be available at Chevrolet dealerships. The most significant features of this fundamentally reworked model are its striking exterior, a high-class interior, and a new, even more efficient gasoline engine. Like its notchback stable mate, the new hatchback model will now be called Aveo throughout Europe.
The Ultimate Boys Toy
The new "Illusion" model variant is another iteration of the quick-changing Tigra TwinTop: the two-seater's electro-hydraulic retractable steel roof is covered in a Bordeaux red canvas, which gives the car the soft-top look of a classic fabric-roofed cabrio - without foregoing the benefits of a hard top.
Opel Insignia Trailer
Artist Ian Cook speaks about his unique paintings - created using only remote control cars and tyres of different sizes. He showcases his versions of the Chevrolet Camaro and Beat.
Wayne Brannon, Executive Director Chevrolet Europe, introduces the new Chevrolet Aveo. The Kalos' successor premiered at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. The most significant features of this completely reworked model are its striking exterior, its high-class interior and a new, even more efficient petrol engine.
Footballers, music moguls and city boys are dusting off their wallets as the first UK version of the world's most iconic boy's toy – HUMMER – goes on sale today.
Der "Meriva Concept" deutet an, wohin sich der Bestseller im Small Monocab-Segment entwickeln könnte, der dieses Segment 2003 begründet hat und es seitdem auch anführt. Zu den konkreten Hinweisen auf den kommenden Meriva gehört der neuartige Türmechanismus, der den komfortablen Zugang zum maximal variablen Innenraum ermöglicht.
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Der zehnmillionste Opel Astra rollte heute vom Fliessband des Stammwerks in Bochum/Deutschland - ein lichtsilberfarbener Astra Caravan 1.7 CDTI mit dem neuen "10-Millionen"-Ausstattungspaket
With the dynamically styled Meriva Concept, Opel presents the next level of monocab flexibility. The concept car features rear-hinged rear doors on both sides of the car called FlexDoors. While the front doors are conventionally designed with front hinges, the rear doors swing open towards the back of the car.
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