With the unveiling of the next-generation Chevrolet Volt (Opel / Vauxhall Ampera) soon, General Motors plans to bombard the auto world with a significant extended-range offensive.

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Details about the Opel 2012 Zafira have started surfacing of late. The redesigned version of the MPV has a cabin that is more spacious than the previous one, with the third and fourth rows being roomier. Accommodating the roominess of the new version, the vehicle is bigger in size – 4690mm long, 1820mm wide, and 1690mm tall.

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The new 2010 Opel Astra, unveiled at Frankfurt is a 5-door hatchback, that goes by the name of Vauxhall Astra in the UK. The engine choices for the new Opel Astra are a 1.4 petrol turbo that outputs 88kW (120hp) or a 1.6 turbo — same one from the Insignia — that sports 132kW (180hp). On the inside it boasts a sweeping center stack and red accent lighting to provide an upscale look and feel. It also features arrowhead jewelry in the light clusters, an emergency brake switch instead of a manual pull handle and under the floor storage. On sale in Europe starting this fall, the new Opel Astra is expected to be a hot ticket at a cool price. We’re in for one!

The new 2010 Opel Astra has been officially revealed. Rival to VW’s Golf, the new Opel Astra is being style with influences from the stylish Insignia. With sleek lines and sporty elegance, it’s built on GM’s new Delta platform (just like the Volt) and runs on a variety of engines; 1.4-litre naturally aspirated petrol including a 120 to 140hp turbo version, a turbo 180hp 1.6-liter and of course 1.3-litre, 1.7-litre and 2.0-litre turbo diesels. Expected to go on sale in Europe in the five-door version starting with next year’s autumn, we’ll get to lay our eyes on it at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show first. Looks pretty neat, don’t you think? [via carscoop]