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Opel VZ Monaro Its A Sporty Coupe

The two-door Opel Monaro coupe is built on Opel’s ever-versatile VT-VZ Commodore platform, which means shared chassis, suspension, wheelbase and track. That means relocating the fuel tank to a position behind and below the rear seats and ahead of the rear axle for safety reasons. It also means a fre ... more...

Coal-Powered Car: The Opel

The first car Wolfgang von trips drove was the family Opel, a German-made sedan which ran on firewood and coal. I'm not sure if the car pictured above is an Opel, but it appears to have the same ungainly configuration. The virtue of the Opel was that it could still operate while other cars were grou ... more...

2010 Opel Astra J by Steinmetz

2010 Opel Astra J has design and developed by Steinmetz tuner experts with aerodynamic components, lowering, wheels and design elements specifically. The tuned Astra had marked its world premiere at Tuning World Bodensee 2010. With the front spoiler and totally black front grille by Steinmetz, the A ... more...

RNG programming Industry veteran Opel Gallaty recently decided to found a new company focusing on insuring online businesses against hacker attacks and IT down time

In the new RNG programming business world online, more and more owners are looking to buy insurance that will protect themselves against IT outages, hacker attacks, and frivalous lawsuits from customers. “We believe we have a right to the same protections afforded to offline businesses, despite the ... more...

Concept Car: Opel Flextreme brings Volt electric drivetrain to a larger vehicle

(Opel) Opel Flextreme GT/E This General Motors line debuted the Flextreme at the Geneva Motor Show in March as an example of how the Volt's electric drivetrain could be used... more...

Opel CADETT 1969 OPEL CADETT

Click here to see the auction. Currently $1800.00. HERE’S A 1969 OPEL CADETT WITH MOTOR AND ALL. SELLING IT FOR PARTS OR MAYBE A FIXER UPPER .THE MOTOR DID RUN WHEN IT WAS PARKED.HAS A 4 CYCLINDER IN IT. AND PUT A PAINT JOB ON IT WOULD BE BEAUTIFUL I JUST DON’T HAVE THE TIME OR MONEY.BUYER I DO EXPE ... more...

Opel introduces a 190HP diesel engine for Insignia at Paris

The manufacturer in Russelsheim decided to extend the range of engines for the current generation of Opel Insignia. The model will benefit from a new diesel engine, the 2.0 CDTI biturbo propeller that will debut on the Insignia at the French Auto Show that is about to begin at the end of this month. ... more...

Opel heading to Australia without Holden connection

Recent reports circulating are saying the European Opel brand might be heading to Australia as a separate entity to Holden. Reports say Opel has made recent successful efforts in selling in parts of Asia prompting the company to think about expanding to greater Australasia. Many Opel models have bee ... more...

Opel Vauxhall Zafira 2011: Stylish looks if these photos

We should find out next year at the Geneva show, as a concept car and back in his final appearance at the IAA. It seems that the 3rd generation of the Opel Zafira grow to reach the large size of the segment, namely the C4 Picasso Gd, Gd Scenic or 5008. It's a safe bet that this expansion is done for ... more...

Opel GT Opel GT/Mini Corvette

Click here to see the auction. Currently $2025.00. I bought this car 8 years ago and have driven it approximately 400 miles total since then. At the time I bought it the engine had just been rebuilt by a specialist. It’s bored over to a 2.0 from a 1.9L. It has a racing cam, weber carb. All the follo ... more...