2013 Opel Astra Cabrio Confirmed

Opel and Vauxhall confirmed that they will build a convertible based on the Astra compact car at the factory in Gliwice, Poland. The move is a part of the brand’s planned 11 billion Euro investments to renew its lineup over the next five years.The 2013 Opel Astra Cabrio is most likely going to use a fabric roof rather than the retractable hard top, with one of its main rival being the newly

2011 Vauxhall Corsa VXR Blue Color

2011 Vauxhall Corsa VXR Blue Color Turing

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2011 Vauxhall Corsa VXR Interuor

The blue edition's main selling point is the special Arden Blue Metallic paint. There is not anything to write home, but it should be sufficient for the hardcore fans VXR satisfying. Also added is a series of 18-inch light-alloy wheels, you do not switch to aftermarket ones. Full dark tinted windows, custom interior openings and Recaro seats list of design changes. It is by no means a revolutionary change, but you can expect € 445 to save the price of a Corsa "standard" VXR with this package to compare.

Like the rest of the way to the new Corsa OPC Blue "Eagle Eye" headlights, but adds a blue banner in the grid. As usual OPC also gets sexy fog lights, exhaust a more aggressive front spoiler, rear wing and the small center-exit. But the Blue Edition adds blue stitching on the leather steering wheel, blue sky and blue trim on the openings Recaro seats. It is linked to bag sports suspension, enhanced brakes and ESP.

While the Corsa OPC is a bit old, but the performance is nothing to be ashamed. Power comes from a 1.6-liter turbo engine delivers 192 kW, with little (141 kW, 189 HP) at 5850 rpm and 230 Nm (170 lb-ft) Max torque between 1.980 to 5,800 rpm. It is enough for a 0-60mph (98 kph) of only 6.8 seconds and a top speed of 140 mph (225 kph).

2011 Vauxhall Antara Facelift Prices Start Under £20k in the UK

Following the reveal of its Opel counterpart in mainland Europe, Vauxhall has released pricing and specifications on the UK market Antara facelift, which boasts a barely noticeable makeover and a refreshed engine lineup. Prices for the updated SUV now start from £19,995 for the 2.2 CDTi (163PS) Exclusiv front-wheel drive model, which according to Vauxhall, represents a saving of £2,835 over the outgoing base version.

On the outside, styling changes for the 2011 Antara include the updated front grille with the new Griffin logo, enhanced by fog lights finished with chrome bezels on SE models, new 19-inch alloy wheels and modified rear lights.

Inside, the new Antara's cabin features a revised centre console with extra storage and higher-quality materials, in addition to improved instrument graphics and better interior lighting.

The 2011 model's revised Euro-5 compliant engine line-up includes a newly-developed 2.2-liter CDTI turbodiesel in two states of tune with 163HP or 184HP. The 163HP version is available in front-wheel drive with a six-speed manual transmission only or all-wheel drive hooked up to either a manual or six-speed auto gearbox. The more potent 184HP variant also offers a choice of manual or automatic transmissions, and comes with all-wheel drive as standard. All transmissions have been revised to improve efficiency.

The Vauxhall Antara will not be offered in the UK with the revised 170HP 2.4-liter gasoline engine of its Opel sibling.

GM Europe's engineers have also re-worked the SUV's chassis with revised spring and damper settings.

Finally, Vauxhall has improved safety and comfort features with the addition of an electric parking brake, a Hill Assist System as well as a "shift-up" fuel economy indicator on all models.

"At less than £20k, the new Antara is set to be highly competitive in today's SUV market," said Peter Hope, Vauxhall's Marketing Director. "Its lower emissions, higher output diesel engines and refreshed design will offer renewed appeal to both retail and fleet customers."