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    German arm of the giant American carmaker General Motors has returned to the Australian market under the auspices of Holden. The small Astra GTC, GTCSPORT and VXR hatches, Cascada convertible and sporty mid-sized Insignia VXR hatch are imported as Holden-badged models and sold through Holden dealers nationwide.

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    Latest Opel Reviews

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    Used Opel Insignia review: 2012-2013

    Used Opel Insignia review: 2012-2013

    11 Oct 2016 by Ewan Kennedy
    Ewan Kennedy reviews the 2012 and 2013 Opel Insignia as a used buy Read more
    Opel Insignia OPC vs Subaru Liberty GT

    Opel Insignia OPC vs Subaru Liberty GT

    22 Jul 2013 by Stuart Martin
    Opel Insignia OPC and Subaru Liberty GT go head-to-head in this comparative review. Read more
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    Tips to get an EOFY bargain

    Tips to get an EOFY bargain

    21 Jun 2013 by Neil Dowling
    June 30 is D-Day. The end of the financial year is the best time to buy a new car because there are always special deals in showrooms. As carmakers and dealers aim to clear their outdated stock,... Read more
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    Opel Astra 2013 review

    Opel Astra 2013 review

    18 Jun 2013 by Derek Ogden
    The Astra was a star in the House of Holden for years, starting in 1984 with the Australian-made five-door model also sold, with some changes, as the Nissan Pulsar.In 1996 this first Astra was... Read more
    Opel Astra OPC vs Ford Focus ST

    Opel Astra OPC vs Ford Focus ST

    9 May 2013 by Stuart Martin
    Opel Astra OPC and Ford Focus ST go head-to-head in this comparative review.  Read more
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    Opel Corsa 2013 Review

    Opel Corsa 2013 Review

    8 Mar 2013 by Ewan Kennedy
    The recent emergence of Opel in the Australian car market makes for interesting times for small car buyers. The car once sold here as the Holden Barina is back, this time carrying its original name... Read more
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    Opel Astra and Insignia OPC 2013 review

    Opel Astra and Insignia OPC 2013 review

    13 Feb 2013 by Peter Barnwell
    Opel’s push for a foothold in Australia just took a turn for the better with the imminent arrival of a trio of performance models from OPC, Opel’s version of AMG. All were refined at the legendary... Read more
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    Opel Astra OPC hatchback 2013 review

    Opel Astra OPC hatchback 2013 review

    12 Feb 2013 by Joshua Dowling
    Well that didn’t take long. General Motors’ German brand Opel has been in the country just six months and it has discovered Australians love hot hatches.About one-in-four Volkswagen Golfs sold... Read more
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    Opel Astra OPC 2013 review

    Opel Astra OPC 2013 review

    11 Feb 2013 by Joshua Dowling
    Well that didn’t take long. General Motors’ German brand Opel has been in the country just six months and it has discovered Australians love hot hatches.About one-in-four Volkswagen Golfs sold... Read more
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    Opel Corsa review

    Opel Corsa review

    25 Jan 2013 by Alistair Kennedy
    Opel Corsa. To the average person in the street it’s just another new brand and model adding to the vast choice of cars available to Aussie car buyers.But, as car enthusiasts will already know, Opel... Read more
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    Opel Corsa 2012 Review

    Opel Corsa 2012 Review

    31 Oct 2012 by Peter Barnwell
    Opel is pitching itself as a "premium" brand, but you don't have to be very old to remember earlier Opel products sold here as 'garden variety' Holdens; Barina and Astra. So what changed between then... Read more
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    Opel Astra 2012 review: snapshot

    Opel Astra 2012 review: snapshot

    26 Nov 2012 by Drew Gibson
    We turn the spotlight on the car world's newest and brightest stars as we ask the questions to which you want the answers. But there's only one question that really needs answering -- would you buy... Read more
    Opel Astra Select vs Toyota Corolla Levin

    Opel Astra Select vs Toyota Corolla Levin

    21 Nov 2012 by Neil Dowling
    Opel Astra Select and Toyota Corolla Levin go head-to-head in this comparative review. Read more
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    Opel Astra Select CDTi 2012 review

    Opel Astra Select CDTi 2012 review

    20 Nov 2012 by Neil Dowling
    Immigrants have often found Australia an unusual settlement. Nothing bad, just different. Post-war citizens from overseas learnt that by working hard, and being patient, rewards can be substantial.... Read more
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    Opel Astra GTC Sport 2012 review

    Opel Astra GTC Sport 2012 review

    12 Nov 2012 by Peter Barnwell
    Wow, what a good looking car. Opel's new Astra Sport hatch is right up there with the best of them in terms of style. It really cuts a fine silhouette on the street, especially the one we were... Read more
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    Opel Insignia Tourer Select 2.0 CDTi 2012 review

    Opel Insignia Tourer Select 2.0 CDTi 2012 review

    5 Nov 2012 by Peter Barnwell
    The Opel Insignia Tourer aimed directly at the likes of Peugeot's 508, Passat wagon, Citroen C5 Tourer, Mondeo wagon, even the Hyundai i40 wagon. Not forgetting the new generation Mazda6 wagon due... Read more
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    Opel Corsa Enjoy 2012 Review

    Opel Corsa Enjoy 2012 Review

    10 Sep 2012 by Craig Duff
    Turning up to the party in old clothes rarely makes a good first impression but the Opel Corsa has no choice. The brand has arrived in Australia and has to launch with the cars already on sale in... Read more
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    Opel Insignia 2012 review

    Opel Insignia 2012 review

    30 Jul 2012 by Craig Duff
    GM's Opel brand launches here next week. We get an exclusive first drive of the range-topping Insignia sedan. There’s a new badge in town and it plans to lay down the law in the mid-size segment.The... Read more
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    Opel Astra and Corsa 2012 review

    Opel Astra and Corsa 2012 review

    29 Jul 2012 by Paul Gover
    Two long-time Australian favourites, Astra and Corsa - think Barina - are back for business as Opel sets up shop down under. There are actually three models in the Opel start-up crew for September 1... Read more
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    Opel Astra 2012 review

    Opel Astra 2012 review

    28 Jul 2012 by Paul Gover
    The Astra is back. But don't go looking at your Holden dealer for the long-time small-car favourite. This time around, everything but the name has changed as the Astra spearheads a downunder drive by... Read more
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    Latest Opel News

    Holden VXR badge to live on for PSA Group's hybrids and EVs: reports

    Holden VXR badge to live on for PSA Group's hybrids and EVs: reports

    6 Nov 2018 by Andrew Chesterton
    Opel GT X Experimental revealed

    Opel GT X Experimental revealed

    23 Aug 2018 by Andrew Chesterton
    Citroen, McLaren and Opel caught in Takata airbag saga

    Citroen, McLaren and Opel caught in Takata airbag saga

    28 May 2018 by Spencer Leech

    Global new-vehicle sales set to crack 100 million

    31 Jan 2018 by Ron Hammerton

    2018 Holden Commodore to go upmarket

    10 Mar 2017 by Tim Nicholson

    Holden "not affected" by Opel/Vauxhall PSA purchase

    7 Mar 2017 by Daniel Gardner

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