Archive for 'Opel'
Spy Shots: 2011 Opel Astra SportsTourer Wagon
Posted on 09. Mar, 2010 by admin.
The current generation Opel Astra made its debut in Europe back in May of 2009 and ever since its release there have been hopes that the car could eventually make its way to the U.S. as a Saturn or even a Buick. While the Saturn route is no longer possible, the new Astra will be arriving on local shores, although not in its current guise.
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Rick Popely Answers Your Questions
Posted on 19. Feb, 2010 by admin.
Former Chicago Tribune automotive reporter Rick Popely is now answering your questions on Ask.cars.com . Rick has been covering the automotive industry for more than 25 years and brings his wealth of knowledge to our question-and-answer site. Want to know the advantages of an adaptive suspension?
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Recall Alert: 2010 Toyota Tacoma
Posted on 12. Feb, 2010 by admin.
Toyota is voluntarily recalling approximately 8,000 four-wheel drive Tacoma pickups to fix a potential problem with the front propeller shaft, a Toyota spokesman said today. The issue: a crack can develop in the rear joint that may lead to the driveshaft separating and falling away from the truck, causing the vehicle to lose control. The problem can occur without warning, according to a Toyota recall bulletin sent to Toyota dealers today.
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Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept at 2010 Detroit Auto Show
Posted on 11. Jan, 2010 by admin.
Looks like: A flagship sedan — in hybrid form Defining characteristics: Plug-in hybrid drivetrain, billet aluminum trim Ridiculous features: The steering wheel is white ... for now Chance of being mass-produced: Aspects are almost certain to appear, and soon The XTS Platinum concept is a strong clue as to what Cadillac's next flagship sedan will look like, and it suggests that Cadillac's consideration of hybrid drivetrains goes beyond the Converj Concept. Introduced at the Detroit show last year, the Converj shared the Chevrolet Volt's approach: a battery-electric drivetrain with a gas-powered generator, or range-extender
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2011 Buick Regal at 2009 L.A. Auto Show
Posted on 03. Dec, 2009 by admin.
Competes with: Volkswagen Passat, Acura TSX Looks like: An understated — but good-looking — sedan Drivetrain: 182-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder or 220-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with six-speed automatic or six-speed manual (turbo models); front-wheel drive Hits dealerships: Second quarter of 2010 Buick's all-new 2011 Regal sedan may have debuted online, but the first time most people will see it is at the L.A.
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Saab’s Buyer Backs Out
Posted on 24. Nov, 2009 by admin.
Koenigsegg, the Swedish boutique car maker, has terminated its purchase agreement to buy Saab from GM. General Motors just released a statement from CEO Fritz Henderson: "Many have worked tirelessly over the past several months to create a sustainable plan for the future of Saab by selling the brand and its manufacturing interests to Koenigsegg Group AB. Given the sudden change in direction, we will take the next several days to assess the situation and will advise on the next steps next week." What the next steps will be is uncertain.
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GM to Start Repaying Government Loan Next Month
Posted on 16. Nov, 2009 by admin.
In a surprising but welcome turn, GM will begin repaying its debt to the U.S.
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325 Horsepower Buick Regal GS Under Consideration
Posted on 15. Nov, 2009 by admin.
As we all know, the upcoming 2011 Buick Regal is essentially a rebadged version of the Opel Insignia, a car that won the prestigious 2009 European Car Of The Year award the year it was launched. What a lot of readers may not know is that in Europe, the Insignia is offered in several different variants, including one that’s available with a...
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Video: Buick Design Director Explains the 2011 Regal
Posted on 12. Nov, 2009 by admin.
The 2011 Buick Regal just hit the web yesterday, but its been expected for several months now. Whatever you might think of the re-branded Opel Insignia, it's interesting to see what Buick thinks of the car, and what it plans for the car's place within the brand. Though Buick's sole province was once the cynically-named "50-to-dead" market, it's...
