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2009 Opel Calibra Coupe CGI

Could Opel give birth to a new incarnation of the Calibra Coupe based on the stunning GTC Concept? British magazine Autoexpress sure thinks so and so do we. Opel officials might have not confirmed a production version of the GTC shown at this year’s Geneva Show, but they sure as hell haven’t disconfirmed the rumours. A couple of months ago we interviewed a high-rank Opel designer who told us when we asked about a possible production version of the GTC that they we’re surprised with the positive feedback and there’s certainly an empty space in their range for a mid-size sports coupe. In other words, Opel’s definitely thinking about it. -Continued: Click “Read More…” below

Judging from the Vectra prototypes (due in summer 2008) the we've seen, we’d say that if Opel decides to go ahead and build the spiritual successor of the ’90s Calibra Coupe (maybe with a new nameplate), the 2+2 coupe would retain the GTC’s design to the max. And if so, the OPC version fitted with the 2008 Saab 9-3’s 280Hp 2.8 V6 Turbo engine and AWD system could very well look like Autoexpress’s computer generated images. Heck, maybe even a Saturn version could be on its way if Opel (hopefully) says yes...

Pics Via: Autoexpress

Opel Satisfies the Saturn in all of "US": Astra GTC Caught Testing In Colorado

Thanks to a watchful reader, the guys over at Jalopnik managed to retrieve some cold hard evidence that the recently facelifted Opel Astra GTC is running around here at the States. Heading to the U.S. as a Saturn this fall, the Golf sized euro hatch is wrapping up its last minute road tests in what appeared to be Leadville, Colorado. As a personal fan of dozens of European cars, I can’t wait to see and drive this thing. With rumors of Alfa Romeo coming to the states, I hope to one-day see a

U.S.

market flooded with European models. Dare to dream.

Posted by Dani

Via: Jalopnik

Saturn: GM Fanboys Imagine A Realistic Future Line-Up

"Revitalization in Action" or RIA for short is a group formed by bunch of guys at the GMInsiderNews (GMI) site who like to dream up entirely new product portfolios for various GM brands. This time the group that consist of GMI Staff Member ChevroletRevived, the Director/Writer of RIA, GMI Photoshop Artist fbodyrules who designs the vehicles, and GMI Administrator/Interior Photoshop Artist NSAP got their hands on Saturn. Good thing is that the guys at GMI took in consideration the fact that GM has tied Saturn’s future with Opel, thus creating a future line-up with a realistic twist in it. -Pictures after the jump Via: Autoblog.com , Source: GMInsiderNews

Here’s RIA Proposal For Saturn’s Future Model Lineup:

Saturn Signal - Premium Hatchback Sub-Compact, Gamma, Ford Fiesta | Opel Corsa
Saturn Astra- Premium Compact, Sedan/Hatchback, A3 | Opel Astra
Saturn Sky- Sports Luxury Roadster, Kappa, MX-5 | Opel GT
Saturn Vue - Compact CUV, Theta II, RAV4 | Opel Antara
Saturn Aura - Mid-Size Entry Premium, Sedan/SportWagon, EPII, VW Passat | Opel Vectra/Insignia
Saturn Outlook- Large CUV, Lambda, Highlander | No Opel Counterpart
Saturn Switch - Large SUT, Lambda, Ridgeline | No Opel Counterpart

Signal

Astra

Aura

Sky

Vue

Outlook

Switch

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Opel Vectra successor rumored to debut at next year’s London Show

British car magazine Autocar is reporting that GM officials are seriously considering to debut Opel’s Vectra successor at the 2008 London Motor Show (July 23 to 3 August). According to the report, a GM executive who wanted to remain anonymous told Autocar, “It is not quite finalised, but you should expect the new mid-sized car to launch in

Britain

”. London or not, the next generation Vectra that’ll take on several design cues from the GTC Concept will definitely go on sale in Europe in mid 2008. Via: Autocar

Technorati: Opel+Vectra, Opel+GTC, , auto+news, car+news, automobile, cars, automotive, vehicles, autos, Carscoop, blogs, images, pictures, 2007

2008 Saturn Astra a go-go in Chicago’s February Auto Show

GM’s heavyweight contender in the European mid-sized compact category, the Opel Astra will snuggle its way into the US market as a Saturn Astra in mid 2007. Of course we already knew that since May only now its official plus we also get a first picture of the 3door version –dubbed “GTC” in Europe.

According to GM, the Saturn Astra, which will make its premiere at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2007, will be nearly identical to the 2007 Opel Astra, unveiled this week at the Bologna Motor Show in Italy. It will be sold in the United States and Canada in three-door and five-door configurations.

"The Astra is a great fit for Saturn, with its European style and driving dynamics," said Jill Lajdziak, Saturn general manager. "The Astra enables Saturn to occupy a unique position in the marketplace and to strategically broaden its appeal with consumers who usually have import brands on their shopping lists"

Let’s just hope that they throw in a few cup-holders and create more space for bit’s & things in the Astra’s interior cause European style and driving dynamics mean nothing to your average American car-buyer if he can’t find a damn place to put his Starbuck's frappuccino…

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LA Show: 2008 Saturn Vue

Here we have the Opel Antara, oops. No. What I meant was the brand new never seen before, never existed, totally just born Saturn Vue. But like the naughty children that we are, let us remind you that the Opel Antara, like its Chevrolet (Europe) cousin Captiva, was conceived, engineered, designed and also made, in Korea by GM’s subsidiary Daewoo (Winstorm)! So much for Saturn’s attempt to create a European inspired image for the Vue... Still, you have to admit its pretty good looking.

The Euro / American / Korean -call it what you want, inspired Saturn Vue will be available in the second quarter of 2007 as a 2008 model. These are the available versions: the XE FWD and Vue Green Line models are equipped with a 165 Hp 4cylinder 2.4L engine which is mated to the a 4speed auto box. A 5speed manual will be available on 4cylinder Vue XE models in early 2008.

All-wheel-drive Vue XE models come equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine, delivering 215 horsepower at 5,900 rpm and 220 lb.-ft. (304 Nm) of torque at 2,800 rpm. Vue XR and Vue Red Line, are powered by GM’s 3.6L V6 VVT that delivers 250 horsepower (186 kW) at 6,500 rpm and 243 lb.-ft. (329 Nm) of torque at 4,400 rpm. All Vue models equipped with V6 engines receive the new Hydra-Matic 6speed automatic transmissions.

Saturn also confirmed that it will continue to offer the Green Line hybrid version of the Vue, beginning later in the 2008 model year.

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GM’s 2006 LA Auto Show Line-up

GM says… “Elegance And Efficiency Converge In GM's Los Angeles Auto Show Line-up”. We say…. LOL & LOL again! And ok, there are a few folks out there who’ll look on a cross-eyed Saab 9-5 or Cadillac’s erect DTS, the DTS-L and find them elegant but calling a Yukon efficient? Efficient in comparison to what, a Yukon?

Nevertheless, here’s GM official LA Auto Show model list: