Next-gen Saab 9-5 to enter production at Opel plant in 2009
The Saab 9-5 is long overdue for an overhaul, with the current model first hitting streets as far back as 1997, but the next-generation model due late next year may not even be built at Saab’s traditional home in Sweden. Latest reports claim the new model will be sourced from Opel’s Ruesselsheim plant in Germany with production tipped to start mid next year. The car will then debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September before going on sale towards the end of the year. According to Automotive...

Opel to enter Astra OPC in Nurburgring 24 hour race
As this year’s Nurburgring 24 hour endurance challenge approaches several more carmakers have announced plans to enter the comp. The latest is General Motors, which plans to enter a race-prepped version of its Opel Astra OPC in the grueling event. The standard Astra OPC features a 237hp 177kW 2.0L turbo motor and is already one of the fastest cars around the ‘Ring for its class. GM will contest a pair of 300hp Opel Astra OPCs that have been converted for racing by Opel’s partner Kissling...

Preview: 2010 Opel Astra
A heavily camouflaged prototype of Opel’s next-generation Astra hatch, due for launch next year, was recently spotted racking up some laps at Germany’s Nurburgring circuit. The new model is crucial for GM as it will need to recover market share lost by the current model to Ford’s strong-selling Focus hatch and it could possibly be manufactured in the U.S. for the first time in the model’s history. The new Astra is expected to go on sale in Europe following its debut at next year’s Geneva Motor...

Preview: Opel Insignia Coupe and Estate
Now that Opel’s all-new Insignia sedan is out in the open the next new models to look forward to from GM’s Euro division is likely to be a new wagon variant as well as a possible coupe flagship. Opel has sold wagon versions of the previous Vectra the model the Insignia replaces for a number of generations so the chances of the new five-door hatchback are high but as for the coupe the only indications that such a model will be produced was the unveiling of the GTC coupe concept at last year’s...

Revealed: 2009 Opel Insignia
Images and details of Opel’s all-new Insignia sedan have been revealed ahead of its embargo lift planned for later this week. As predicted the car picks up a number of design cues from last year’s Opel GTC concept and it appears to have a more upmarket look than the outgoing model. There’s a lot of significance riding on this model because this is the car that will be sold in the U.S. as the next-gen Saturn Aura and it may even make it to other markets where GM cars are sold such as Australasia...

Spy Shots: 2009 Opel Insignia hatchback
Opel recently took the covers off its new Insignia sedan, the replacement for its aging Vectra Saturn Aura, and now we have an early look at one of the first variations of the car, a new hatchback model. A prototype has been spotted testing at GM’s proving grounds in Germany ahead of the car’s official reveal latest this year. As the images reveal, the new hatchback variant is essentially the sedan with an extended roofline leading to a sloping rear-lifting tailgate. Load capacity should be similar...

Spy Shots: 2010 Opel (Saturn) Astra interior revealed
A heavily camouflaged prototype of Opel’s next-generation Astra hatch, due for launch next year, was recently spotted testing in Germany and although its exterior was masked the car’s cabin was completely bare. While the dash of this test-mule is still in prototype form, we can clearly see the new layout and design for the switchgear and instrument cluster. The images of the exterior reveal a steeply curved rear-hatch, a swooping roof profile and new shape headlights with LED detailing. The new...

Updated: 2009 Opel Insignia official details
Official images and details of Opel’s all-new Insignia sedan have finally been revealed and as predicted the car picks up a number of design cues from last year’s Opel GTC concept. There’s a lot of significance riding on this model because this is the car that will be sold in the U.S. as the next-gen Saturn Aura and it may even make it to other markets where GM cars are sold such as Australasia and South America. The car replaces the current Vectra sedan and is set to go on sale in Europe this...

Updated: More 2009 Opel Insignia images
Updated with more images. Images and details of Opel’s all-new Insignia sedan have been revealed ahead of its embargo lift planned for later this week. As predicted the car picks up a number of design cues from last year’s Opel GTC concept and it appears to have a more upmarket look than the outgoing model. There’s a lot of significance riding on this model because this is the car that will be sold in the U.S. as the next-gen Saturn Aura and it may even make it to other markets where GM cars are...

Video: Official promo for new Opel (Vauxhall) Insignia
The new Insignia sedan is a crucial model for GM as this is the first car to be based on the latest Epsilon II global architecture, which will spawn new midsized saloons for both the Buick and Saab brands. The new Insignia will also go on to sell in the U.S. as the next-generation Saturn Aura and may possibly be sold in Australia as a Holden as well as some parts of Asia. You can read up on all the official details in our previous story. Otherwise, follow the jump for an official promo video plus...