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Opel Hybrid Cars

Opel is now trying to upgrade and go for new models and categories – is so now Opel try to go not only for conventional cars, but also by two new sectors, hybrids and hydrogen-powered one, and seeing it differently only by a new category, the cars driven by alternative fuels, just mentioned.

Now we have learned then that the flagship of Opel is trying to see if you can make a fuel cell fueled by hydrogen is the driving force behind their new cars by 2016, and if you can, think about having a stock of about 20,000 copies a year, which would be a breakthrough for the brand. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the most acclaimed models of Opel in recent times is back with an entirely to the task. This is the Opel Astra Grand Sports Tourer, a compact design and features almost unbeatable. In very sporty, aerodynamic lines, has nevertheless a considerable space in the interior.

One thing that really left us with honey on the lips is an application of augmented reality virtual n showing the model in all its splendor and caring for the least detail. First they asked us to print a document (required to participate) should be recognized by the webcam, and thus a kind of holographic image of the car in third dimension was seen on the screen, as if the document focus which highway (have to try it!).

Really a great way to inform the Opel Astra ST, as through a simple but entertaining game called “Driving Experience”, we can move the car in an area where various objects appeared scattered, and as an evidence of the spacious trunk , be collected to fill the capacity of 1550 liters. Not to mention a stopwatch the time it takes us, what makes us strive is to give the precise twists and turns to us with all objects in the shortest period, although this is not difficult thanks to the sensitive controls and proper handling.

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Everything comes to an end sometime. Sometimes unpredictably and sometimes inexorably. This is the case precisely. We talked about what happened in the plant that Opel is located in Belgium, more specifically in the town of Antwerp.
For a long time had already been speculating that something had to change (for the better, of course) for the factory of the mark in the renowned Belgian town remained open and (most important) place. The brand’s sales have been declining steadily and with that downturn unwanted and not so unexpected, it has finally decided to close the plant in those days. Since early 2010 emphasized the growing possibility that it finally happened and the thing has been absolutely confirmed last October 2010.

That is why in recent days has made the last car in the Opel factory in Antwerp, and that is irreversible as you can imagine.
We see in the photo illustrating this note: the last unit produced has been an Opel Astra GTC version, with the unit number 13,306,292 since the factory was opened to produce cars back (nothing more and nothing less) 1924. A large part of the history of the brand will better life shortly and will also be story is possibly the very Opel Astra GTC, which is manufactured exclusively in the Antwerp plant and that very possibly also moving out by two very strong reasons, namely: first, the seniority of the model itself and secondly the constant low output of this car screams awaiting the presentation of the three-door version of the current generation derived. Read the rest of this entry »

Renault Fluence EV, iOn Peugeot, Nissan Leaf…next year will mark the final landing of electric cars. Are the size they are, they all share a ‘default’ common: you can not go over 160 miles without recharging. However, Opel will sell an electric model that does not have this drawback: the Ampera.

How do you get? Using a small gasoline engine that is not used to move the car, but acts as a generator of electricity. The downside is that this means that, unlike the models mentioned above, the Ampera not completely ‘clean’ and have a minimal pollutants -50 g / km CO2, half of an efficient turbodiesel as the VW Golf Bluemotion- although, in contrast, does not suffer the problem of autonomy of other electric models.

Moreover, the Ampera is similar to any compact, ie has enough features for traveling, offers the same equipment as any other modern car. But inside is limited to four passengers and their luggage has 301 liters capacity more typical of urban models.
Inside and outside

The Ampera be sold with a single configuration, which is shown on this contact: 150 hp electric motor combined with another heat of 82 hp, automatic transmission, four-door body-not scheduled a family-and a single finish will have almost everything as standard, but has not yet been confirmed.

The car started to manufacture the end of 2011 and the first units hit the market in early 2012. The steering wheel, controls, style dashboard, interior reminds all other Opel models, although the Ampera used as the polycarbonate material in the center console and door panels to reduce weight. The quality is good, but lower than an Astra. Read the rest of this entry »

Opel is the height of the leading brands when it comes to innovation as their new cars to the mass astonish with his designs futuristic and cutting edge technological qualities. Therefore, this site will always take care to give any information about new models of the company and the last motor presented here, we can highlight the very special electric Opel Meriva stopped talking to more than one at home when they saw and gave the details and show you some pictures of the new Opel Zafira 2011 that both is mentioned on the Web, among others. Now we are pleased to introduce the radical Opel Ampera 2011 a very attractive and environmentally friendly vehicle that is sure many will want to drive.

To begin, let’s say 2011 Opel Ampera is a hybrid electric vehicle extended range that has a very different front design we’re used to, because it has a front lights that are shaped like a boomerang, which makes it eccentric and avant-garde. But without doubt, a quality that also highlights Ampera 2011, is that it is the blood brother of the Chevrolet Volt in Europe, something that will make many are set on it. Also, this car has a powerful electric motor and can be recharged very quickly to use it consistently if you use fuel. Read the rest of this entry »

Since last September Opel commented that it was developing a vehicle with a smaller version of the Opel Corsa platform, but now has come to light new information on the next German vehicle. Although at first all seemed the new Opel would be a small city, to últimosrumoresapuntan will be a model of careful aesthetic style of the Mini, Fiat 500 and Citroen DS3.

With the small platform of the Opel Corsa, an approximate length of 3.70 meters and a two-door body, the vehicle is being developed under the Opel name Junior. This is the code name for the project, which does not have to maintain for the final production model, and intended to evoke the prototype urban vehicle that the company introduced in 1983. As expected, the only similarity to that prototype 27 years ago with the current project’s name.

In the words of Nick Reilly, president of General Motors in Europe, there is a low cost version of the Corsa, but a small car with urban style and spirit. In addition, Reilly himself has explained that since in November 2009 it was decided to develop the car, the project has been prioritized and accelerated.

Its official launch will take place in 2012, the same year that will begin to be produced in the German plant in Eisenach. However, it is not expected to be available at dealerships until the early stages of 2013.