Until the appearance of the OPC version, the new Opel Astra remains a good model. Or changes it now rescue the Germans from Steinmetz? German tuner has prepared a package with subtle changes started by adding a front spoiler extension. For more aggressive, front grille of the Opel logo escaped and was endowed with a roof spoiler.

In two years the emergence of the concept’s form Meriva, Opel has unveiled recently in Geneva the second generation model.

Monocab benefit from what Opel calls “FlexDoors,” doors that open to 84 degrees, providing more room for passengers on entry and exit. Standard Pillars AB strengthens rigidity to maintain rigidity chassis side impacts.

Inside, the Meriva is continuing with the rear seats “FlexSpace”, which can be moved in a variety of directions to improve passenger space.

In front of a console “FlexRail” allows front passengers to organize their storage compartments. It is also available and a luggage compartment for transport of bicycles called “FlexFix.”

German car manufacturer Opel has about three years to launch a small electric cars for the city, taking advantage of strong market potential profile, said general manager of Nick Reilly, the publication “Bild am Sonntag”.

“We think at a small electric car, smaller than the Corsa. We see strong potential for development in cities worldwide, “said Reilly.

He noted that several governments are to financially support small electric car market. The new vehicle will be available in a version based on conventional fuels, showed an Opel spokesman.

First car powered entirely German electric company, Amper, will be launched in 2011.

Opel has launched the new European markets version of the Corsa subcompact class. If the exterior and interior have remained unchanged, German engineers have made significant improvements to the powertrain and handling Chapter.

Russelsheim officials say that after they made changes Corsa will consume less fuel by 13.2% and five of the six engines that model will be offered 125 g CO 2 / km emissions. Except the Corsa OPC performance version.

The economic model range is the new 90 hp Corsa 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX, which is credited with an average consumption of just 3.7 litres/100 km in the mixed regime and 3.2 litres/100 km combined cycle. 1.3-liter diesel engine is offered in the 75 hp version which emits just 114 g CO 2 / km, while the 1.7 CDTI unit, which now produces 130 hp and an impressive torque of 300 Nm, vented with 12 g CO2/km less current compared to similar model.

Opel will unveil the Flextreme concept electric coupe GT / s in the 80th edition of the Geneva Motor Show (March 4 to 14), it having an autonomy of 500 km. Opel Flextreme GT / E, which has a length of 4.7 meters, illustrating how extended range electric propulsion technology (E-REV) can be used in large or medium sized cars, as well as compact cars such as the future of Amper .

Opel calls it the strategy “e-mobility unlimited. It is to adapt the E-REV drive system and the limits of the exclusive power of the battery, designed cars of all segments of the automotive market.

Thanks design concept Flextreme Opel GT / s is drag coefficient of 0.22, which help achieve a speed exceeding 200 km / h, and energy conservation and expand the autonomy movement. The vehicle has low ground clearance and a broad structure, front and rear lights in the shape of the wing, front grille and distinctive C pillars designed lecture and body strong, sculptural forms.

“Flextreme Concept GT / E prefigures things to come in future from Opel,” said Frank Weber, Vice President Product Planning and Organizational. “Bold, expressive and extremely effective, it is the product strategy that we use for all our future vehicles, large and small, across all market segments.”

Exterior design

Low proportions, like a coupe, the Flextreme GT / s explores the development potential of the new Opel design language. The front with simple design features include a low bonnet line and an extended section in front, framed by lights with LEDs in the shape of the wing, signature brand. They are carved deep into the front wings and bonnet line. New radiator grille of the trapezoidal shape is narrow, but bold. Prominent chrome bar in the shape of the wing bears a large Opel logo, which also has the role of plug for the battery pack loading Flextreme concept GT / E.

Opel will bring the showroom in Paris, in autumn, in a small class car like Trixx concept presented six years ago, says the British magazine Autocar. GM Europe chief Nick Reilly said last year that the launch of a model is a priority for Opel small class not present in the segment.

British magazine says that the Germans would bring in a French salon concept similar execution “Trixx car, presented the brand in 2004. Opel works for years to design a small class cars, but the plan was frozen last year when Opel was going through a tough time and it was being sold.

It looks like the end of last year the new head of GM Europe, Nick Reilly brought back to life and the project is expected to join the 2011 car assembly lines.