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Opel Ampera, Extended range electric vehicle (Reeves)

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:49:41 +0000

Opel presents a while their version of the Chevrolet Volt, called Ampera, this stands out as very attractive car and having a very interesting hybrid engine. Recently this in the Plan móvel.The maximum output is 111.00 / 149.85 kW / hp, top speed is 160 km / h, accelerates from 0 to 50 mph in 3 seconds, has an autonomy of 60 km, an average consumption of 133 Wh / km, and a useful load capacity of 45 kg.

The front brake system is regenerative disc and rear disc is. The front suspension is McPherson struts and rear torsion beam is and semi-independent. The front and rear tire is 215/55R17.The empty weight with batteries is 1694 kg. Body length is 4498 mm, width 1811 mm and 1434 mm high. The boot capacity is 289 liters. It has 4 doors and 4 seats.

The battery is Lithium Ion technology, with a capacity of 45 Ah and a voltage of 370, with cycles of loading / unloading of 2000, a time to recharge to 100% of 3 hours and type of load.

The equipment includes: ABS, radio CD, airbags, onboard charger, stability control, a type of single-phase charger, 230V, traction control, charger, endowed with intelligence, power steering, locking equipped Charger, driving efficiency indicator, charging cable length of 6.09, air conditioning, cable with vandal protection and climate control.

Opel Insignia Buick Regal mid-size sport sedan from GM

admin — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:05:16 +0000

“The transformation of Buick began with our luxury crossover, the Buick Enclave and continued this year with the launch of the 2010 LaCrosse premium sedan,” said Susan Docherty, Buick GMC General Manager. “We’re thrilled to announce that the Regal will be the next member of the Buick family.”

GM said that even though the Regal name has been out of the market for the past six years it continues to be one of the top Buick nameplates recalled by consumers.

Before entering bankruptcy and the decision to either sell or close its Saturn business (GM recently announced the death of the brand after negotiations broke down with Penske Automotive), the Detroit automaker had planned to replace the Aura with the Insignia.

General Motors did not say when the Regal will go on sale in the States, but buyers should expect to see the sleek sedan arriving at dealerships sometime towards the end of 2010 or early 2011. Engine options will most likely include 4-cylinder turbocharged units as well as a V6.

And what’s that we hear you say about a Buick Regal GNX? Well, your guess is as good as ours, but the recent introduction of the European Opel Insignia OPC that packs an all-wheel drive system and a 325HP 2.8-liter turbocharged V6 means that a sporty GNX model is completely feasible.

The Opel Insignia is also offered in Europe as a five-door liftback and a sleek-looking station wagon called Sports Tourer, but we wouldn’t hold our breath for an American release for neither model.

Opel Insignia Tops the Charts in Europe, Over 100,000 Orders in the First Quarter

admin — Tue, 05 May 2009 17:54:00 +0000

While in their home turf, General Motors as well as Ford and Chrysler are taking a beating from Japanese automakers in the sedan segments, across the pond, GM’s Opel Insignia has topped the charts in the first quarter of the year surpassing all competition in the mid-size sedan category in Europe. According to Opel, more than 100,000 orders have been received for the Insignia that was crowned Europe’s “Car of the Year 2009″.

To keep up with demand, Opel has decided to add another three extra shifts at its Rüsselsheim plant in Germany in May.

“The Insignia is showing very good conquest potential, all the way to customers of classic premium brands,” says Alain Visser, Vice President Opel at General Motors Europe. “It is a symbol of our performance and ability – it shows what Opel can do.”

Unfortunately for GM, the American automaker’s economic woes may lead the German brand to the hands of Fiat by the end of the year.