New Opel Astra K (7th Generation) Spied in Detail
29 Apr 2014, 11:43 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / A new Opel Astra is expected to arrive in 2015 and already the company's engineers are hard at work, changing the D2XX platform from Chevrolet to better suit their compact hatch needs. This tes...
Claudia Schiffer Says the Opel Astra Never Breaks Down
14 Apr 2014, 14:12 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / We've watched plenty of Claudia Schiffer commercials over the years, but never seen the German temptress promote something so… family oriented. A collaboration between the blonde beauty ...
Spyshots: 2016 Opel Astra K First Photo
10 Apr 2014, 13:30 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Although covered in heavy camouflage, this hatchback prototype gives us our first clear idea of what to expect from the next generation Opel Astra hatchback. One of the German automaker's most ...
Opel Shows It Loves Football with Astra Copacabana: Launches April 1
31 Mar 2014, 21:03 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Russelsheim is up to some tricks this April Fools, playing on football fans' love for the sport to pull an amazing if a bit dry prank. Described as being "as Brazilian as Pelé an...
How to Take the Subway With Your Opel Astra
11 Mar 2014, 14:09 UTC · By: Liana Nastase / When it comes to car accidents , this certainly is an unbelievable one. We’re going to show you an Opel Astra that managed to find its way across the entrance to the subway. Talk about the sub...
Opel Astra OPC Extreme Brings its Carbon Fiber to Geneva · Live Photos
4 Mar 2014, 09:32 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Opel is having quite a ball in Geneva, with one of the carmaker’s main releases being the Astra OPC EXTREME, an extreme evolution of Opel’s hot hatch, destined for low-volume production....
Opel Astra OPC EXTREME: 300+ HP Hot Hatch with Carbon Fiber
26 Feb 2014, 10:35 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Opel is set to rock the world of hot hatches at the Geneva Motor Show, with the carmaker scheduled to introduce the Astra OPC EXTREME at the Swiss event. Opel explains that the development used t...
Opel Announces Less Powerful Astra 1.6 CDTI Diesel Engine with 110 HP
5 Feb 2014, 17:54 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Last year, German carmaker Opel had its high-and-mighty moment with the most powerful 1.6-liter diesel market, producing 136 hp, a massive 6 hp more than the equivalent Renault engine. But as 2014&#...
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Tuned to 164 HP by ShiftTech
29 Jan 2014, 18:21 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Opel Astra GTC is the sort of car you only hear about when it's launched, but has a strong following of loyal fans. And why wouldn't it, when the past two generation have been so inter...
Top Gear Track Available in Google Street View
23 Jan 2014, 12:07 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Have you ever dreamed that one day your celebrity status will get you invited to Top Gear? You don't want to make a fool of yourself by not setting a blistering time. But what can you do? Be...
Essen 2013: Opel Astra GTC Motorsport Package · Live Photos
29 Nov 2013, 16:33 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / German automaker Opel has unveiled the Astra GTC Motorsport Package at the Essen Motor Show 2013. Part of the company’s new “sport for the road” lineup, which also includes a Corsa...
Opel Astra Gets New 1.6 CDTI Diesel Engine With 136 HP
11 Nov 2013, 14:16 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Whenever we test drive Opel models, we like to get them with turbocharged 1.6-liter petrol engine that come close to 200 hp. But in reality, most people buy either the diesel models or the naturally...
In Soviet Russia, People Use Cars to Pull Teeth
30 Oct 2013, 11:43 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / When people in the West have cavities, they go to the dentist. Oh the dentist, that dreaded please where a guy with a medical degree (hopefully) uses medieval torture devices to cause pain. But i...
Vauxhall Sets World Speed Endurance Record at Millbrook
23 Oct 2013, 12:32 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Vauxhall is awaiting FIA and MSA confirmation for no less than twelve World and six National Speed Endurance Records set earlier this month in a standard production Astra model, the British-based co...
Opel Quits Australian Market
2 Aug 2013, 13:16 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Last time we visited Opel Australia's website, they were stil planning to introduce the Mokka and the Zafira Tourer. Not anymore, because Opel just announced it will cease all operations in Aus...
Opel Astra GTC Gains 1.6 SIDI Turbo Engine
5 Jun 2013, 15:23 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / German automaker Opel has announced that its Astra GTC three-dour coupe will become available with the company’s new 1.6 SIDI Turbo engine. Already fitted on other Opel vehicles, the Spark ...
Opel Astra Gets New 1.6 SIDI Turbo Engine
16 May 2013, 08:00 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / If you're an Opel fan, you've likely already heard of the new SIDI engine. This 1.6-liter turbo petrol unit features a new aluminum block and made its debut on the Cascada convertible last...
Tuned Opel Astra J Is One Radical Uber-Hatch
23 Apr 2013, 16:12 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / It's been a while since we last saw a German tuning project in the true sense of the world, one that leaves you speechless as you look at every change made to the car. This Opel Astra J star...
Russian Hoodlums Use AK47 in Carjacking
9 Nov 2012, 13:50 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Really strange and violent events take place in Russia, and it seems that everybody has a gun, these days, and we’re not talking revolvers and handguns here, but rather a fully automatic rifle...
Spyshots: Opel Astra GTC Facelift with Bigger Grille
8 Nov 2012, 09:26 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / We really did think we were done with the Opel Astra Facelift, when these spy photos caught us by surprise. In March, the Astra made its camouflaged appearance in Scandinavia, and we concluded the c...