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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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      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 As carmakers and dealers aim to clear their outdated stock,...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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      Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Opel Insignia, Alfa Romeo Tonale, Fiat 500 and other models that could help the new Stellantis merger in Australia

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

      6 Nov 2018 by Andrew Chesterton

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      No car is perfect, so we've gathered everything relating to the Opel reliability here to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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