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Opel has published some exciting news regarding its top-performance Opel Insignia OPC model, which is now available with a six-speed automatic transmission. Fitted with the newly added transmission option, the 325 horsepower (239 kW) OPC ride with all-wheel drive is priced at 48,665 Euro for the four-door notchback, 49,055 Euro for the five-door hatchback and 50,140 for the spacious Sports Tourer variant, all including VAT.

Identical to the manual transmission Opel Insignia OPC, the new automatic version also benefits from the FlexRide chassis system, which allows drivers to choose between a default standard mode, for all-round performance ideal for everyday driving or a special Sport mode, in which the chassis suspension stiffens and reduces body roll for more agility.

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Ever since Opel lifted the covers off the stylish GTC Concept back in 2007, there have been rumors flying throughout the internet and the media about a production version of the study that would essentially replace the Vectra-based Calibra of the 1990s.

And while many (yours truly included) may support that an Astra-based sports coupe sounds like a more reasonable and lucrative proposal for Opel, Car Magazine has returned with an update on the Calibra II / GTC Concept story.

The report claims that the four-seater coupe is still under consideration but if it gets the final okay, it could go on sale as early as 2013, which sounds plausible given that the car would be more or less a two-door version of the Opel Insignia (sold in the U.S. as the 2011 Buick Regal).

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RIEGER Tuning has unveiled new styling packages for the popular Opel Astra H and Opel Corsa D.

The Astra H is outfitted with a new front bumper, optional LED daytime running lights, aggressive side skirts, and a new rear bumper that boasts a sporty rear diffuser. Other styling tweaks include headlight masks, a sport exhaust system with four tailpipes, H&R lowering springs (which reduce ride height 30mm), and 19-inch Brock B21 alloy wheels. Read the rest of this entry »