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Opel dubs upcoming city-car "Adam"
Filed under: Budget , Europe , Paris Motor Show , Hatchback , Opel , Vauxhall , UK Tiny city cars are becoming a big business in overseas markets. Mercedes-Benz was a pioneer in the segment with the entire Smart brand, Toyota tackles it with the iQ , Volkswagen recently launched the Up! (along with the Skoda and Seat versions that came along with it), and soon Opel and Vauxhall will, as well.
Continue reading...Opel Adam a.k.a. Junior a.k.a. Allegra caught on the ‘Ring
27. April 2012
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Filed under: Spy Photos , Budget , Paris Motor Show , Hatchback , Opel , Vauxhall The new Opel minicar has been so long in gestation that it has worn three names (so far). From the Junior and Allegra, we are now being told that it will now be called the Opel Adam, no doubt a nod to company founder Adam Opel. Still clothed in enough camo to hide a barn, we can't tell much about how it looks, but with the latest spy shots we do know its sporting chops have been tested at the N
Continue reading...Bob Lutz wins push-up contest on The Colbert Report
10. April 2012
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Filed under: Hybrid , Videos , Chevrolet , GM , Electric Former General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz went bicep-to-bicep with "America's ballsiest pundit," Stephen Colbert, last night - and came out ahead. Ostensibly, Lutz was on Colbert to talk about his new book, Car Guys Vs.
Continue reading...2013 Buick Enclave debuts with new look over same drivetrain
3. April 2012
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Filed under: New York Auto Show , Crossover , Buick , GM , Luxury The Enclave has been a boon for Buick since it arrived in 2007, with impressive sales complemented by profitable transaction prices. And even though the big Buick has gone without a refresh since its debut, the Enclave managed its best year ever in 2011, with a segment-leading 58,000 units sold. Buick is hoping to stretch that streak with the Enclave's first refresh for 2013
Continue reading...Opel to debut engines developed with SAIC at the Paris Motor Show
27. March 2012
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Filed under: Budget , Paris Motor Show , Hatchback , GM , Opel , Vauxhall The resurrected Opel / Vauxhall Junior is expected to be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show later this year with a three-cylinder engine tucked in its engine bay.
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10. May 2012
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