We ogled the curvaceous Opel Astra GTC at Frankfurt, but this is the one we’ve really been waiting for: The OPC version. Standing for Opel Performance Center, “OPC” is similar to the Honda “Type R” or BMW “M” nomenclature, although not nearly as well known. The 2012 Astra OPC could change that in a hurry. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: Next Opel / Vauxhall Astra cabrio to be standalone model
The Opel Astra CC suffers from the same ailment as other small, hardtop convertibles like the Renault Megane and Peugeot 308 cc: an ungainly backside. Stowing a tin roof that needs to cover four people inside a small car just blows things up in the rear. That’s why the head of General Motors design in Europe says that the next Astra cabrio won’t be a hardtop, but return to cloth. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: GM’s European Unit Opel/Vauxhall Said To Be Considering Hybrid Partner
General Motors Co.’s European unit Opel/Vauxhall is considering taking on a partner in the field of fuel-saving hybrid powertrains in order to share development costs, as the brand rolls out more gasoline-electric cars. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
