Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Wins Auto Zeitung’s Green Mobility Trophy 2017
The Opel Astra has done seemingly nothing but win awards since its arrival on the market, and it now has two new trophies to add to its expansive case. The Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI won the Green Mobility Trophy 2017 and the title of “Best Economical Diesel” this month from the readers of Auto Zeitung. […]
Opel Astra Earns 13th Car of the Year Award with Wesbank SAGMJ 2017 Car of the Year Win
If the Opel Astra were a character in NBA Jam, the voice of Tim Kitzrow would bellow out HE’S ON FIRE in its general direction because it has now taken home its lucky 13th Car of the Year award since launching in 2015. If not HE’S ON FIRE, it’s at least worthy of a hearty […]
South African Celebs Test Drive Opel Astra at Kyalami Racetrack
South African celebrities tested out the award-winning Opel Astra during a demonstration at the Kyalami Racetrack last month, taking the 2016 European Car of the Year out for a spin on the track and experiencing first-hand just what has made it so successful with critics and consumers alike. “Now lighter than its predecessor, the Opel […]
Opel Astra Success Driven in Part by IntelliLux LED Matrix Light
Opel seems to have found a winner in the Astra. Among the list of Astra accolades and achievements is the fact that it has earned the title of Opel’s bestselling model in 2016, is second place in the compact segment across Europe and in the compact retail segment in 2016, and picked up a host […]
Opel Astra Hatchback, Astra Sports Tourer Get New Adaptive Cruise Control
Opel announced on Tuesday that the new Astra hatchback and Astra Sports Tourer with six-speed manual transmission will receive the latest-generation of its adaptive cruise control technology. Using both conventional radar and a front camera, Opel’s ACC system will allow drivers to not only cruise at a consistent speed, but to cruise in a manner […]
Opel Astra Picks Up Pair of Prizes from Independent Motoring
The Opel Astra continues to pick up awards for excellence at a seemingly near-continuous clip, adding a pair of trophies from Independent Motoring in its annual Best of the Best awards. The new Astra was named both the Best Family Car and the Overall Best of the Best in the seventh annual Best of the […]
Opel Astra Named South African Car of the Year Finalist
The Opel Astra, which has already won a considerable number of awards of varying importance, is now a finalist for the 2017 Wesbank South African Car of the Year competition. The nomination makes two consecutive years where Opel has been represented in the finals, after both the ADAM and Corsa were finalists last year. Coming […]
Opel Astra Gets Lower Stance, Visual Tweaks with OPC Line Sport Pack
Opel has announced that the new Astra five-door can now be ordered with a new OPC Line Sport Pack, which enhances the hatchback’s sporty looks and makes it stand out even more. It’s Still Hot Out There: Here’s how to keep your car cool Given that the Astra has already been named Europe’s Car of […]
Opel Astra Sales Surpass 250,000 Units in August
There are few cars anywhere in the world that can boast a level of popularity comparable to that of the 2016 Opel Astra. The winner of the Golden Steering Wheel and the European Car of the Year 2016, the Astra has been the recipient of both critical and consumer acclaim. And there is perhaps no […]
Opel Astra Named European Car of the Year 2016 at Geneva
The Opel Astra seemingly can’t help itself from winning big-time awards. The new Astra was named the “Car of the Year 2016” by a panel of 58 auto journalists from 22 different European countries at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, ostensibly confirming it as Europe’s favorite new car moving forward. The Astra topped voting with […]
Opel Astra Wins Golden Steering Wheel Award
The Opel Astra K, which has been garnering praise and plaudits since arriving at dealers last month, is already an award-winner in the compact class. The new Astra was named the winner of the “Golden Steering Wheel” award at a ceremony that took place at the Axel-Springer-Haus. This marks Opel’s 16th Golden Steering Wheel award […]
New Opel Astra Racer Won’t Break The Bank
Have you heard of the Touringcar Racer International Series (TCR)? It’s a new European racing series that debuted this year, and it focuses on cars that are closer to the models sold in dealerships. That helps keep costs low to allow a bigger variety of race teams to participate. Opel has revealed a new racing […]
Opel Astra Pegged as Having Best-in-Class Total Cost of Ownership
The new Opel Astra is very, very neat. It’s so neat that one can’t help but think that GM would make a killing if it ported its little hatchback to the US and put a tri-shield on it (and they very well may be considering it). As if there wasn’t already enough evidence that the […]
Could the Opel Astra K Come to the US as a Buick?
Earlier this month, GM’s Opel brand revealed a new Opel Astra K to the world in Frankfurt. The compact car has received some serious upgrades on par with a luxury vehicle, such as advanced safety features, new headlights, and massaging seats. That’s right, we said massaging seats. Currently available as a hatchback and a touring […]
Led by Astra, Opel/Vauxhall Sales Increase 4% in 2016
Sales of Opel and Vauxhall branded vehicles in 2016 combined for the highest full-year sales total that the brands have seen in five years. Opel released provisional data on Tuesday that indicates a final sales tally of 1.6 million vehicles, which would be 4% (or approximately 46,000 vehicles) better than sales from 2015 and the […]
Opel Presents Angela Merkel with New Astra (Toy)
Opel’s booth at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show was visited by none other than German Chancellor Angela Merkel earlier this month, and the reward her interest in the brand, Opel Group CEO Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann gave her a brand new Opel Astra. Okay, so it wasn’t an actual Astra. It was a model car, but […]
Opel Reveals New Astra Ahead of IAA
Opel is unveiling its new Astra this month at the IAA in Frankfurt, Germany, but before it pulls the cover off the real deal, it’s uncorking some good ol’ fashioned press photos for everyone to enjoy. The new Astra is what GM calls “nothing less than a quantum leap for the compact class in terms […]
Spacious, Stylish Holden Astra Sportwagon Arrives in Australia
Get ready, Aussies: the Holden Astra Sportwagon has arrived, and it’s fit to be driven whether you are seeking sporty styling or SUV practicality. The latest iteration of the Holden Astra is the 13th new Holden vehicle to hit the market since the brand promised 24 new products in 2020 just two years ago. It […]