Opel/Vauxhall Adam Crossover will add the name Rocks

Yesterday we found out that Opel/Vauxhall was planning a cabriolet version of the Adam, and today the German company revealed a few sketches of the parkour-inpired concept called ADAM ROCKS that will have fabric retractable roof. 

The length of the car will remain the same, but it will be higher and wider giving it a more tougher look. The retractable fabric is similar to ones used in the Fiat 500C and Citroën DS3 Cabrio, extending across the entire width and length of the roof.

“With even bolder design than any other ADAM, the ROCKS is an impressive demonstration of how much more potential for individualization our new small lifestyle car still offers after its market launch. It combines the toughness of a crossover with the coolness of open air driving,” says Malcolm Ward, Opel/Vauxhall Lead Design Director. 

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Opel confirms development of a cabriolet version of the Adam

The confirmation was done by a "senior source" within Opel/Vauxhall and comes after several reports pointing to a rival for the Citroën DS3 Cabrio and Fiat 500C. Not much is known but according to autocar the new cabriolet will get a "pram-style electric folding roof".



Sales are expected to begin in 2014 with a public presentation later this year.

Source: autocar

Le Monde says Peugeot-Citroen will buy Opel, GM denies it

The French newspaper, Le Monde, claims that the French government was planning the movements necessary to buy Opel. This idea is not entirely unreasonable, GM wants to get rid of Opel, which only gives prejudice. and PSA would have access to new technical skills and their "German" position in market share.

If this happens it will be the inevitable the closure of some factories and the dismissal of many workers, if Opel wants to be profitable. But GM already said this won't happen, and that this is "pure speculation with no basis in reality".

The reality is that GM and PSA Group maintain a connection for almost a year and the French government wants to protect French workers, so we will have to wait for new chapters in this novel.

Source: autoblog.es

Opel Corsa Flexfuel will come prepared for LNG from factory

 

Besides being cheaper, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG or GPL) is also less polluting, emitting less SOx, NOx and Particulate Matter. So it is normal that many brands begin to invest in this fuel, and Opel is no exception with the introduction of the Corsa Flexfuel.

 

Opel promises a 40% reduction in the fuel bill and 15% in CO2 emissions for the only engine available, which has four-cylinders, 1.2liters, 16 valves, and develops 85hp (83hp when using LPG) while producing 115g/km of CO2. It has a total range of 1200km, of which 400km are achieved with LPG.

The car will have an average fuel consumption of 5,6l/100km while using petrol and 7,1l/100km for the LPG. The gas tank, with a total volume of 42 liters, has the capacity to hold 29.2 liters of liquefied gas. Sales will start on January with a price tag of around €16.000 ($21.200).

 

 

Is Opel working on an Adam OPC? EV canceled

Rumors circulating on the internet indicate that Opel might be working in an OPC version of the Adam to tackle the Mini Cooper S, Audi A1 and the Fiat 500 Abarth.

The engine that might be chosen to power this little car could be, according to carpassion, the 1.4liter turbo with 150bhp, or the 1.6liter turbo from the Corsa OPC according to pistonheads with 192bhp and 230Nm and noticiasautomotivas says it could be the 1.4 Ecotec Turbo developing 180bhp.

Like all OPC (VXR in the United Kingdom) versions the exterior and interior will suffer some modifications to make it look more sporty, but the electric version seems to be dead. According to AutonewsEurope Opel's chief engineer for the Adam, Dieter Metz, said. "We could not charge the customer the price needed to make it work on the cost side."

The regular version of the Opel Adam will go on sale February/March of 2013 with the 1.2liter with 70bhp and a 1.4 unit with 87 or 100bhp, it might get a 3-cylinder turbo engine under 100bhp and another over 100bhp.

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