Irmscher, and Opel modifying company, has created a brand new kit for the Meriva MPV which was recently on show at the Geneva Motor Show. The new kit will include exterior changes which consist of a new radiator grille, as well as 16, 18 or 19-inch wheels. There will be limited performance mods which include a 30mm drop to the suspension and new exhaust silencers with...

Opel’s new Flextreme GT/E Concept is currently on show at the Geneva salon where it reveals the companies vision of efficient design and environment conscious driving. The vehicle will boast range-extending electric vehicle (E-REV) technology and this essentially means, zero emissions with all-electric power. There will be a drag-coefficient of only 0.22, and a...

General Motors will unveil their new Opel Flextreme GT/E at the Geneva Motor Show. The teasers were revealed last week, and we now have the real thing. The extended-range hybrid vehicle will have a 0-100km/h time of under nine seconds, while the top speed will be 200km/h. There is no details on the power rating, but the company did say that the torque will be set at 370Nm. The...

Opel are planning a surprise for the Geneva Motor Show. The company will reveal a new concept which couples expressive, beautiful design with German engineering to meet the environmental challenges of tomorrow”. The study is meant to be “proof that size and comfort do not have to be sacrificed for a vehicle to be environmentally efficiency.” Expect to...

Opel has said that they are going to drop about 8,300 jobs in an attempt to resuscitate itself. The cut will see 4,000 employs from Germany without work, where after this they will refresh 80 percent of its product line up in an attempt to return to profit by 2012. “Opel/Vauxhall has a clear vision to be a leading European manufacturer of high quality, desirable...

Opel’s Astra ecoFLEX will arrive in the UK for a price of £17,920. The fuel-saver will boast a 1.3-litre turbodiesel engine with a fuel consumption rating of 4.2-litrse per 100km. The CO2 emissions are set at 109g/km. There will be a new set of mechanical and aerodynamic improvements throughout the car to increase fuel figures. The power for the exoFLEX...

Opel has unveiled the first images of their redesigned Meriva MPV, ahead of the official debut which will be at the Geneva Motor Show. The German automaker said that the “warm and inviting cabin ambience is created by the wraparound wing-shaped instrument panel. The forward-leaning center stack contributes to this and adds a notion of sportiness.” There are...

Vauxhall has released new images of their redesigned Meriva. The Opel variant is the same, and yes, it’s even named the same. The new model will feature a design language in line with that of the Insignia and it will be a lot more upscale than the predecessor. The advanced design will be followed by new FlexDoors from the concept show back in 2008. The German automaker...

Irmscher has created a new kit for the 2010 Opel Astra. The new model will have 20-inc wheels along with a new styling package. The body kit will include a new front grille, front lip spoiler, rear apron with diffuser, side skirts and a roof spoiler. Buyers can also choose a new exhaust system with two or four tail pipes, a new suspension kit and also a lowered ride height. The...

General Motors’ new President of European operators, Nick Reilly, made quite a few statements which concern the future of Opel. Nick Reilly was speaking at a press conference where he said that the Opel brand cannot obtain money from the US as GM-USA doesn’t have enough extra cash lying around. The money is also for restructuring in the States, and it will...