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At the 2012 Paris Motor Show, Opel should present its new range of small engines developed with its Chinese partner SAIC. It is likely that the first copy team’s future mini-city junior.

Opel / Vauxhall is about to release his first new generation of small motor. The German manufacturer has so far not disclosed the identity of the model which will be equipped. According to the sources of Automotive News , it should be the Junior to be presented at the upcoming Paris Motor Show 2012. Thus, the future mini-city of Opel / Vauxhall will mutate into standard-bearer of the new range of engines mark the Blitz. These blocks are developed jointly by General Motors, the parent company and its Chinese partner SAIC. Bending at the Euro 6 standards, they should reduce consumption by 10% and increase torque by 20%. This engine family already includes three-and four-cylinders from 1.0 to 1.4 with direct injection and turbocharger. The Junior three-door will have a 1.0 block and by 2015 could receive an electric version.

The preparer EDS provides a huge potential power in the Opel Astra .

Because from the gasoline engine 1.6 L Turbo 180hp offered up a catalog, DHS reached out 360HP. This is achieved via a GT28 Garrett turbocharger, a new mapping, a sports exhaust and a lot of improvement on the injectors and air intake.

A new clutch, Quaife limited slip differential, a high-performance braking system and wheels 20 “complete the package.

That is how an Opel Astra can be wickedly powerful

Change in perspective for Opel.The German automaker has indeed filed a request for its passage under the status of joint stock company. A new status does not alter the allocation of capital.

Adam Opel AG (Aktiengesellschaft – AG equivalent in French law) became Adam Opel GmbH (Gesellschaft mit beschraenkter Haftung – GmbH equivalent in French law) in 2005, and is now back again. A change requested by the unions in exchange for concessions by employees in the manufacturer’s recovery plan.

Under this new statute, the liability of directors is supposed to be held more firmly on the results of the company and some of the profits will be donated in the form of profit sharing to employees. According to Nick Reilly, Vauxhall, one unit of GM still in deficit, should return to profit in 2012.

If we can also desire to introduce Opel award, the manufacturer states that remain the sole shareholder General Motors after the change of status.

Source: Opel

As of highlighting the latest photographs stolen the unveiling simply without any camouflage, theOpel Antra restyled wants timidly restyled.Simply put, most of the minor retouching focuses on the front of SUV.Instead, in terms of the engine manufacturer in the Blitz offers more at Antara.

Just to start this review details the range is enhanced with a novelty, the 2.2 CDTI Turbo, Evolution of 2 liters. This engine is available in two powers: 163c. which offers 36 more horsepower than its predecessor and 184 hp 34 hp gain. 163 hp version is available in either front-wheel drive two or four wheel drive and six-speed manual. Declination 184 hp offers a choice of manual transmission or automatic, but has all-wheel drive as standard. In essence? Version 2.4-liter four-cylinder now has 125 kW/170 hp or 30 hp more (available in France as a two-wheel drive and six-speed manual gearbox).

On a stylistic level? We discover and foremost simply a unique grille, fog lamps and chrome moldings highlighted the modified rear lights and alloy wheels of 19 inches.

On board, Opel does not deliver images but advance ” a new center console with new storage solutions, new interior colors and materials and dashboard whose counters have a new graphics and interior lighting Reviewed“. Finally, hand brake power and restraint Hill Hill Assist System complement the arsenal of equipment serial Antara restyled.

Frustration when Opel has announced pricing for its Ampera. Vice-Chairman of Opel was right with his short sentence “Neither 20,000 euros or 30,000 euros”, surely misinterpreted (higher rate). Indeed, the small Ampera blithely exceed this range, since it is solid gold it will be, with a rate exceeding the … € 42,000! Yes, but there is the environmental bonus of 5,000 € Mr. …
Indeed, it should negotiate around € 37,000, in France … good news!

That is confirmed. I saw through this vehicle full of hope, a real solution for the electric car really run on center stage, to change attitudes and announce the end of the era of “all oil” while providing good drivers we’re all the comfort, confidence and independence required for a mid-range sedan, plus a tidy label ecological well-founded, and a real rediscovery of the automobile.

The story ends there. Opel’s announcement clearly. The Ampera will cost € 7,000 more than his big sister Volt, is approximately € 37,000 (€ 5,000 environmental bonus deducted): simply outrageous, it’s more than 10,000 € more expensive than – already high – Toyota Prius for a vehicle that has not yet been proven and finally a mere 4 places: the addition will be quite salty, the return on investment as distant as that of a conventional combustion engine vehicle! The Volt was already expensive, but the usual good wishes severe than in Europe, American creations are taxed at import, and copiously well please (there is a network to feed!). Mission accomplished for Opel!

Until very confident, I admit my skepticism towards the commercial success of the model at the time and energy savings … savings at all. At this rate, no doubt, despite its good intentions, this technological marvel will remain a luxury for any average European. Strongly that it enters the second hand market? In 4-5 years? Ecology would she then finally a simple question … patience?

Recently tested in a prototype version in our columns, the Opel Ampera already unveiled its rates. Note, saltier than expected, has the merit of transparency play.

FIND HERE THE COMPLETE TEST OF PROTOTYPE OPEL AMPERA!

€ 37,900 is the price that will pay the green car enthusiasts to take possession of the first extended-range electric car for the general public.

Posted in reality which € 42,900 must be deducted € 5,000 bonus ecological, Opel Ampera invoice price rates. Actually, it’s a little over € 10,000 over the list price of a Toyota Prius 3, which also benefits from the government rebate (and a little higher than the range between 20,000 and 30,000 € originally announced) .

Failing to make green technologies democratic (Honda occupies this niche with the Insight and the CR-Z), Opel plays fair play by announcing that the price includes the cost of batteries (guaranteed for 10 years or 240,000 km), which in Other competitors like Renault Fluence with ZE can be rented separately. This rate would be exclusive enough actually cheaper in the long term.

Moreover, the Blitz sedan retains some unusual qualities like the ability to run 60 km all-electric and enjoy 500 km through the generator, or even a limited ecological impact, since Opel announces 1.6 l/100 km 40 g / km of CO₂ in the European combined cycle.

Customers wishing to reserve a Ampera can register on the site www.opel-ampera.com and become an “e-pioneers”: they will receive exclusive information and an opportunity to test electric vehicles. The marketing will take place in the fourth quarter of 2011.

If I tell you BMW M, Mercedes AMG or Audi RS, everybody sees what I mean. If I start mutual funds, some owners of Opel Astra answer me but if I say Insignia?

Who can tell me that under the hood lurks a 3.0 V6 Turbo virtually the displacement to 325 bhp and 44.4 kgm of torque at 5250 rpm? Values comparable to an Audi S4 V6T (compressor).

The Opel is disabled face of Audi’s weighting 100 kg more (she accused 1750 kg on the scale), and its engine a bit sharper, which makes its maximum torque available later in 5250 cons tr 2900 tr …

Much noise for nothing

Launched in September 2006, the fourth generation Opel Corsa has recently taken a small blow against his old rival freshly marketed. Blitz the manufacturer to take this to market its 111th anniversary of its urban evolution. No editing aesthetics, the Corsa is changing substantially improve driving comfort and simplicity of its mechanics.

A little more pleasant

Opel Corsa 1.3

The look of the Corsa still like customer Opel. The body evolves therefore not gulp. The manufacturer took the opportunity cons to consider some customer feedback and refine two or three finishing on board. The old lighting control, deemed impractical, is replaced by that of the Insignia saloon and the upper part of the center console is no longer worked to reflect in the windshield.

Corrections are also made to improve driveability. The electric steering is recalibrated to be less artificial and adjustments are made to the chassis (shock absorbers, springs, sway bars and rear axle) to increase both the comfort and stability. We applaud their efforts. The Corsa is softer. But we must admit that compete, not even later that behavior and driving precision.The steering is lighter but still dumb. The driving experience is sanctioned by an unpleasant feeling of floating.

Efficient and frugal

Opel Corsa 1.3

The driver of the Corsa range comprises three petrol engines: 1.0, 1.2 and 1.4 liter. And two diesel: 1.3 and 1.7 liter. The entire range has been revised to improve performance. For this, we find the usual solutions: a reduction of friction for the 3-cylinder 1.0 liter gasoline and variable valve timing for the 1.2 and 1.4 liter. Variable geometry turbocharger for the 1.3 liter diesel. Reduction in the rate of compression, injection and new-generation turbocharger with position sensor for 1.7 liter. Everyone benefits from a shift indicator promoting eco-driving and pass a Stop & Start system (which will still be available by end of year) to meet their respective thresholds in the scale of bonus / malus.

But the little diesel 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX is the best representative of all the attention that has been made to those blocks. It’s also one that we felt both more in tune with our times and is best suited for urban use. 27% stronger and 10% more sober, he spent 75 hp 95 hp in 2009 to today. The maximum value of 20 Nm torque pockets to view the passage 190 Nm at 1,750 rpm, while the average fall of 4.1 l/100km to 3.7 l/100km and the CO2 emissions of 105 g to 98 g ( 99 g 5-door) with a work of aerodynamics, longer gear ratios and tires with low rolling resistance high. The particulate filter is standard.

Unfortunately, this practice is particularly noisy engine at full load and lengthened the gear ratios affect its flexibility. It will therefore have the fleet-footed and behave in a casting to appreciate its true value.

Finishing 111th anniversary

If each trim level gains some facilities, this lift is also a good opportunity to decline a new finish “111″ at the expense of finishing “Enjoy” and “Sport” which are removed from the catalog. Finish anniversary richly equipped and highly competitive costs. Corsa 111 receives including 15-inch wheels, a leather steering wheel, center console piano black lacquer, air conditioning, cruise control, a trip computer and a car stereo MP3 CD

Conclusion

The “update” of the Corsa is a good in itself, but the overall result is still below the qualities displayed by competition, more homogeneous. Opel’s always a generation behind in terms of mechanical and chassis. Level eco-tags, with thresholds French in 2010, the 1.3 CDTI rejects 98 g or 115 g / km, the bonus is the same: 500. So why penalize the driving comfort for benefits if reduced.

Finishing 111, rich in equipment is a worthwhile investment. The range starts at 11,790 euros and 14,090 euros in Essentia Diesel. We recommend the 111 and finishing the 1.3 CDTi ecoFLEX engine 95 hp for 17,090 euros (+ 500 euros in 5 doors).

Closely following the new generation of the Astra Sport Tourer, also presented at the motor show in Paris, the GTC Paris marks a bold new step in the range of the new lines proposed by Opel. Measuring 4.46 meters, the GTC Paris has a perfect size for a sporty compact offering plenty of room for five passengers. The point is this characteristic of Opel and takes the same orientation as the Insignia – fine rib running along the rocker panels. A second ply sheet short of the door handle at the rear, giving a dramatic tension to the car by deploying surface to a fine rib and a strong shoulder. The third line follows the silhouette of the roof is adorned with aluminum brushed to highlight the design of the glazing, and guides the eye to adopting an integrated spoiler angle marked.

All the technological expertise of Opel in the compact has been broken down to its level athlete in the GTC Paris. The chassis receives a specific design with extra-wide lanes. It has a torsion beam system combined with the exclusive Opel Watt’s linkage, a new definition of mechatronics FlexRide adaptive suspension and a front differential electronic limited slip. The GTC Paris is riveted to the ground on its dynamic 21-inch rims.The engine is the Paris of the TAG turbo four-cylinder 2.0-liter direct-injection, with maximum power and torque. It is equipped with Start / Stop, showing that one can have on the road to high performance while also benefiting urban consumption of a minimum. Transmission goes through a six-speed manual transmission.